Yesterday I hopped on a plane & headed south to Queenstown for the day to visit a client whose beautiful home in the Gibbston Valley we have been working on. I love being reminded exactly how beautiful New Zealand is, and wonder that I probably take it too much for granted. Look at that snow! I think I was the only one on the plane without ski gear in my luggage. Curtains & bedlinen for me.
Imagine having this view from your bedroom! That's a vineyard outside. They make amazing Pinot Noir in the Gibbston Valley. My involvement with the house is kind of a lovely story - my clients currently live & work overseas in Qatar. This will be their home when they return to New Zealand, & they entrusted us, in Wellington, to help with the interior design work. A leap of faith that I hope they think is paying off!!
My team think I was working hard all day - but we made sure there was time for a beautiful lunch at Amisfield Winery! That fire was so toasty....Amanda xx Pin It
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The Gibbston Valley area is so baeautiful, as is nearby Arrowtown.
ReplyDeleteSuprised to hear you thought the owners required a leap of faith to engage your services, everyone knows your design skills are sought after!
Glad that you were able to get away from wet and wild Wellington if only for a day.
You're too kind Vincent!
ReplyDeleteWow Amanda, your job's so dangerous & difficult!! And being foreced to go to lunch & having to drink that terrible Pinot must have been so awful!!!!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
Millie - It's a tough job, but someones got to do it!! Seriously - if only they were all as lovely as this! Amanda
ReplyDeleteI'd be willing to suffer out a few days in a spot so lovely, Amanda!
ReplyDeleteA lovely reminder for myself, as well, at the loveliness that is New Zealand. It's been ages since I've been but would love to go back. Sigh. :)
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI have come across via Millie's blog.
Congratulations on winning her lovely book.
I think Queenstown is one of the most beautiful places. We had a wonderful long lunch at the Amisfield Winery, sitting in front of the fire.
Hugs
Carolyn