Guillaume arrived home yesterday evening with the latest NZ House & Garden in hand. The kids were at the dinner table and he opened it up to squeals of excitement, “look Mummy, you’re famous!” Okay not exactly, but to my greatest little fans I am. This month the magazine has interviewed me in the news section about renting and how I make a rental feel like home… oh yes a subject that I’ve been getting pretty good at these past few years!
Along with this, something that I’ve been bursting to share with you is that I will now have a monthly trend-spotting column for NZ House & Garden, beginning the October issue! I’m super excited and honoured to do this for such a respected magazine, and one that is a bit of an institution here. So do keep an eye out for it starting next month.
The September issue with my Q & A is in stores now and has some great reading, including an enviable beachside apartment in one the most iconic buildings in Auckland. The magazine is also available to download via Zinio.
Have a great day everyone.
Mel x
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This is so exciting! What a talented daughter you are! Many congratulations!
Dad
Thanks Dad xx
Oh wow! How amazing is this news!? I can just imagine all of you at the table soaking in this exciting time. How wonderful is it that you can share it with your children, too? I really admire your humble approach to life, Mel. Thank you for not only being a profound example as a woman but also as a blogger! You are building a positive design empire!
Much love to you my friend,
Jocelyn xx
You are the loveliest Jocelyn. Thank you so much xx
Mel, congratulations!!!! That’s fantastic news about the feature and your column, you put alot of work into your blog and are now reaping the rewards. Well done. xx
Thanks so much Catherine. Hugs to you xx
YES! That is so well deserved, Mel. You have a very good eye and spot interesting things all the time. I like the way you write and communicate a lot too. So, the prefect match for them. Very happy for you! Happy September. xx
Thanks Gudy! Happy September to you too xx
Awesome news Mel. you’ve got a great eye for spotting trends so I will follow your column closely! xx
Oh thank you Morag, lovely for you to say that. Have a great weekend xx M
Congratulations! So far, NZ Hose & Garden has been one of the best magazines on interior in the world to me. And to be part of that: Wow!
Thanks so much Annton, I am so happy to be part of it:) That’s amazing and so cool that you read the mag over there. I’m sure the editor would be so happy to know that! How did you discover it?
Good morning Mel, I’ve discovered it while living in Auckland for some years. Together with the Cuisine magazine, which my chef huband is loving. NZ is brilliant when it comes to things like that.
Oh that’s so cool! Yes cuisine magazine is great also. Have a great day Annton. x M
Super Mel, big achievement!! ..only the beginning, I am sure.
Oh thanks Canelle. Hope to see you in Sydney next month xx
MANY CONGRATULATIONS MEL.!!! WELL DESERVED. NZ H&G is blessed to have you!! x
Oh so lovely of you Joy, thank you! Mel x
How exciting, congratulations!
Thanks Yvonne xx
How fantastic Mel! Huge congrts! Can’t wait to see your first feature! Thank you for your sweet IG msg-I feel bad about the blog but work is just so busy I can’t even think about it-I should have written a little ‘break’ note though, but I will get back there eventually! xx
Thanks Caroline. Well I really do miss your lovely posts but so glad work is going well for you xx
Congratulations! Both for the feature and for the regular column :)
Thanks Anu xx
Congrats again Mel – such a fantastic achievement and so well deserved. Isn’t it cute how the kids react to seeing you in print – makes it even more special. I’m so looking forward to reading both your interview and monthly column! x x
Thanks Michelle. Our own cheerleader squad – love it. xx
Hooray! That’s very exciting!
I’m intrigued by the iconic beachside apartment you mention… is it in the Art Deco block in Mission Bay by any chance? I’ve always wanted to live there..!
Thanks Jolene. Yes that’s the one. Not being from here, I didn’t know it well and I’ve only been to Mission Bay a couple of times but it’s amazing!! Mel x
Congratulations Mel! So exciting!!
Thanks Judith xx
That’s great news Mel!
Congratulations. Hope you’ll share your first column with us.
xx
Thanks Tina:) I’ll see what I can do xx
Congratulations on the feature Mel – so cool!!!
Thanks Anastasia xx
Congratulations Mel. How exciting :)
Thanks Corinne, it feels great:) I hope you’re well xx
That’s fantastic news Mel, I hope you are feeling proud of yourself, congratulations xx
Thanks Emma. It’s great what this blogging journey can bring us:) M xx
I’m definitely going to pick up a copy while I’m there. Congratulations.
Great stuff Cyndi! Thank you:) Mel xx