The past few weeks have flown by in a blur. Between working, seeing friends, doing laundry, and remembering to shower, time has become very precious and at times almost non-existent. Back in New Zealand I had the most gorgeous bedroom, ensuite, and walk in wardrobe that you could imagine. It was pure heaven. One read more
Since September 2012 I’ve been holding back a secret, of sorts. It’s not that I didn’t want to share it with all of my readers, it’s just that I didn’t know how to. But over the past week a few things have come together that has made me realize there’s no better time than read more
At first, adjusting to the New York pace was punishing. During my first few weeks here I continued to have the same conversation with my friends on the daily; “I am so tired.” Although New York is shown on TV to be a glamorous city, the realities of living here can be oh-so-different read more
I have officially passed the two-week mark here in New York City, and just as I suspected, life has been wonderfully busy. From working, to attending meetings, and keeping up with my current projects I’ve finally settled into my everyday routine here in my new home, stateside. Over the weeks I’ve been here read more
Let’s rewind a little bit. I haven’t quite been living in New York City for a week yet, but already I’m mistaken for a New Yorker most days of the week. How do I know this? Tourists approach me and ask me for directions. Let’s be honest, it’s a good day if I know where read more
I can’t quite believe it – a dream that I have held so close to my heart is unfolding bit-by-bit the longer I’m in Manhattan. Today marks day #3, and I feel so terrible that I haven’t had a chance to update my blog yet. My mornings, afternoons and evenings have been filled with read more
My last hours in New Zealand have flown by in a complete flurry filled with catchups over dinner and coffee with friends, frantic hours spent shoving countless items into my ever-heavy bags, and double checking that I have ticked everything off my to-do list. The next stop for me is LA, where I’m spending read more
A few years ago now I moved away from my home country and lived abroad in the West Coast of the United States. Looking back, it was single-handedly one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made. The process itself was wraught with difficulties – nothing ran smoothly for me. At the time I read more
Yesterday my countdown to New York ticked over into single digits. I’ve always known that I want to live in this city, but to be honest with life getting in the way, somedays it felt very long away. As time is racing by, my last days in New Zealand feel surreal. I have read more
This summer I had the exciting opportunity extended to me to supply the Paper* Sequins range online at Arabella Boutique. What has been so rad about this partnership is that it’s allowed for Paper* Sequins to expand its range of one-off designed pieces and it allows customers to snatch them up at incredible read more
Melissa Chrisp