Number 64: Aesop Concept Store and Indulgence

'Indulgence: an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable; especially more than is good for you.'

Number 64:

Aesop Concept Store and Indulgence

So I completely understand that indulgence is who I am. 

Having admitted this I have to have at least one blog post for this year of 100 Different Things about an indulgent moment.

My indulgence of choice; a visit to the Aesop signature store situated in a Wellington landmark, the 1930's Art Deco Change House. And what a magnificently designed space, abundant use of natural timber, brass tap ware and muted light. As is my want I indulged in this iconic Australian brand of skincare, it was physical and sensory, a herbal tea drink, a sense of occasion and just a little theatrical, thanks to Josh.

An indulgence, Aesop in Wellington.

Number 63: Buggies Go Bush, a morning at Zealandia

Blues skies, no wind and just perfect for our first visit to Zealandia, a conservation success right in the heart of Wellington. The fencing keeps out the possums, stoats, cats and rats, so the birds are able to flourish as do the other creatures. It is a true gem.

Number 63:

Buggies Go Bush, a morning at Zealandia

Our little bug at Zealandia.

Wednesday is story time at the Cafe, so we joined in, James less so as he was more interested in playing with an ice-cream truck - such a little boy! Only the girls sat attentively. 

The paths through Zealandia are such a pleasure, deep into indigenous bush with tui's calling, kaka's flying across, kereru flopping into the trees and I even glimpsed a saddleback. 

We all loved the closeup views of the prehistoric tuatara too. 

A morning at Zealandia.