The LIVING Library
Home TruthsCHARITY NORMAN It is August 2019. Scott and Livia and their children, Heidi and Noah, are the epitome of a happy family. But the unexpected death of Scott’s brother…
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Pleasures
20 posts
loving the good things of life in Hawke’s Bay
don’t treat your soil like dirt!
What to do with our kitchen and garden waste is a continual conundrum for thoughtful gardeners. And how can we best look after our soil to maintain successive healthy crops?…
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styling with foxtrot home
It’s summer! Well, mostly. It is a time of new-ness and we are loving the abundance of green peppered with blossoms and sunshine at present. Now is a wonderful time…
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little parcels, big flavour
It’s not uncommon to hear that a simple idea emerging from a chance meeting or the right set of circumstances aligning like the stars turns into a full-blown business. Call…
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The Living Library
The Frozen RiverARIEL LAWHON Winter 1789 in Hallowell, Maine: The river is frozen and snow blankets the land. Martha Ballard, a midwife returning home after attending a birth, is called…
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where there’s a will, there’s a way
Planning your outdoor space and learning to garden can seem daunting in the beginning, but the joy outweighs the trepidation once you dip your toes in and get started. Kelly…
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flavours of family
LIVING Hawke’s Bay photographer, Charlotte Anderson, recently spent time in London with her son, Finnian, and his dad, Tom. Together, the three of them visited the Greek municipality of Kifissia…
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seasonal gardening
Winter is a good time to look around and begin planning the next year of planting in your garden. Green Door’s Kelly Jean has some great options for you and…
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a latin american experience
I love Latin American food and the vibe that goes with it. The spices, the music, the energy! In Havelock North there is a place to enjoy all that. We…
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The National Distillery Company
Who doesn’t love gin? This season we asked The National Distillery Company to provide our readers with a taste of their produce. Here are a couple of options to get…
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