Leonie Wise

Jul
20
wintergardens

wintergardens

i had some free time in the city on tuesday, so i took a wander through the wintergardens at the
1 min read
Jul
02
looking for an adventure. but with a glass of wine, and on the couch.

looking for an adventure. but with a glass of wine, and on the couch.

ngā pukapuka ma te hōtoke (books for the winter) tucking myself up against the wild winter weather that’s rolling
3 min read
Jun
22
recent vignettes

recent vignettes

solstice // first light. it’s raining. again. a thunderous drumming on the roof above me. it’s not the getting
2 min read
Jun
21
31-days

31-days

yesterday, i sent the final dispatch of a 31-day subscriber only email project. it’s the second one of them
1 min read
May
13
31-days. a(nother) subscriber-only project

31-days. a(nother) subscriber-only project

september 2015 wanting to do something fun that people can opt in to, i put out a call here, on
1 min read
Apr
12
the me of now • easter 2023

the me of now • easter 2023

five things that are resoundingly of the now 1. baby spinach 2. double glazing 3. urban foraging 4. home made
Mar
25
10 things to do on waiheke (that aren't visiting a winery)

10 things to do on waiheke (that aren't visiting a winery)

1 // walk te ara hura the perfect way to explore the island and discover its stunning natural beauty is by
3 min read
Mar
03
postcards from rakiura (stewart island)

postcards from rakiura (stewart island)

rakiura (stewart island) is new zealand’s third-largest island (home to around 400 people). located a 1-hour boat ride across
6 min read
Feb
05
bad weather

bad weather

there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. ― alfred wainwright, a coast to coast walk we’ve
1 min read
Jan
02
three small glass espresso cups, sitting on the metal top of a coffee machine (not pictured). two are empty, placed facing do

found

i found some tiny (90ml) duralex gigogne glasses in a local charity shop last year. they’re the perfect size