photograph by darlene j. kreutzer
i was born in the pacific ocean, under southern skies, somewhere in the wilds of new zealand. currently living in london, uk. raised in camp kitchens. creator, and original curator, of weekends collected. married to adventure (and Nic Wise). tree climber. persistently joyful. introvert. simplicity and quiet moments; heart conversations; camera, pen and paper; champagne and campervans; espresso and sunday morning sleep-ins; shells and heart-shaped stones. back to the beginning taking with me everything i’ve learned.
publications & collaborations
2013
previous years
- 2012 The Body Stories – A Treasury of Wisdom from the Ladies of the Interwebs
- 2012 Words to Shoot By – Water
- 2012 Life as a Human – Angel of Light
- 2011 Words to Shoot By – Place
- 2011 Autumn Somerset Life magazine article – Exploring Collaboration
- 2010 Bindu Wiles – shed project
- 2010 Liz Lamoreux – Nine
- Squam Art Workshops Journal vol 1
- Exquisite Corpse Collective
Your site brings me such happiness! Do you sell your images? Is there a collection online somewhere? I’d love to decorate some of my empty walls with images that bring such wonder to my life.
You have a beautiful website…I love the way you see, you are truly talented and have a great essence of spirit!
Wow. I’ve had the fortune of stumbling upon your blog after googling something insignificant. I think it was fate… the writing, the photos, the layout, the intention. It’s all so inspiring, you are a definite bookmark… some of your photos are so terrifically raw I want to cry. Thank you for creating what might be the most lovely blog I’ve ever encountered, your blog is like escapism into a world free of material things, hatred and insignificant worry… it’s like taking a step backward and just looking on at how magnificent life and the world really are, good things, bad things- they all just roll into one to create this beautiful planet we call home. That a blog could get that across to me, well – you’re quite fantastic at what you do, really… That you come from Wellington is a huge plus. It’s just so amazing we have such talented real people to emerge from this city. I am 15 and I will be checking in on your blog for many many days and years ahead now, I just know it.
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It’s lovely to meet you too Leonie. I think your work and your blog are just wonderful! xxox
We met at my first gift weekend. We shared a bunkbed,AND I THINK OF YOU SO OFTEN!! My new married name is Bridget Smith I’m on face book look me up.
Sas gifted me with your *amazing* poetry book and I have wrapped your words around my mind like an alpaca blanket. I am honored to have met you through your writing, your photography, your book- and I look forward to continuing this life journey, enriched by such a kindred spirit.
I, for one, am delighted beyond words to have found you.
-Ti
very lovely to virtually meet you! I look forward to coming back and getting to know you better via this wonderful blog!
You my darling are a gem, just read that poem
“between the fold” just beautifully captured like art.
Absolutely
Will be lovely to see you again when ever that is but i feel you from here oh darling, gracious,wise, beautiful one.
MAny blessings to you x x x x x x x x x x
Rene
You are Leonie: amazing Sistah
just remembered… we made a date….sitting duck 2010. can’t remember the specific date and the diary I wrote it in is long gone
hope all is very well in your world.
Thanks for linking to my site. After reading your posts and your bio, it’s quite an honor. You are swimming in artistic talents. How you ever left New Zealand for London is beyond me. I lived in London for 10 years and if had a home like New Zealand, I’d be there in a flash! I hoping to at least visit here once…for a long, long time.
All the best!
Carla
hello beautiful sister, i liove your blog, you never cease to amaze me, you inspire me
i feel you on the page and miss you x x x
love and hugs Rene
Lovely
It’s a pleasure to “meet” you here, Leonie.
You are a beautiful soul! I look forward to getting to know you better through your wonderful work here.
I do not know how I missed this page on your site. (darn that RSS reader!)
But yay! I love this and I love you.
Wow, what an amazing sister I have. you are really blossoming into the prettiest flower I can imagine. I have only the best thoughts and memories of you. mostly your smile either with or without tears. you are doing the most amazing things and I am proud of you.