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Spring Thing
I can almost hear all your exclamations of joy that winter weather is on its way out and spring is here! And I can almost hear all the exclamations of anguish about the spring cleaning too! This season signifies renewal, freshness and change. For many of us it comes...
Ice Cream is Happy Food
On a school trip to the Tip-Top factory we learnt that ice cream is happy food, and it takes happy people make good ice cream. There is an old saying that: ‘You only get out what you put in’. We know this is true with our diet and exercise, and we know that our mental...
A Great Heritage
I am fascinated by history. The personalities, stories, fashion and the architecture enthrall me – hence joining hands with Heritage Homes - to bring a taste of nostalgia to Franklin’s picturesque landscape. History is the blueprint that guides who you are what you...
Happily-Ever-Afters
I love that before the happily-ever-afters in folktales there is always something that needs to be conquered, renewed or transformed. In the stories this is expressed as both a physically challenging circumstance as well as some adjustment to the protagonist’s state...
Sleeping Beauty
Carrying on from my fairy tale themed analogy of last months’ column let me share one of my favourite tales, Sleeping Beauty, only re-imagined for our purposes. You know the story – stunning princess cursed to die on her birthday by a disgruntled fairy, curse...
A New Year!
Everyone is all like “No New Year, New Me, I’m not changing”. There is after all an old saying that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But, let me remind you about the story of the 3 little pigs. Their New Year’s Resolution was to move out of home. So they built new...
The Magic of the Season
This is the Season beloved of the year…. Its a little brighter, a little warmer, a little more cheery. Do you feel it? Ever the idealist, I do… I have to work at it… but in my opinion, the magic of the season does not just happen…. Its something you have to create…...
Summer Has Begun!
The strawberries are ripe and juicy. My roses are in bloom and Christmas is right around the corner, as is our show home opening on the 1st of December. As we prep for the holiday season, we usually include ‘Summer Body Prep’ to our to-do lists. By following the...
Good News Comes in Twos
It’s true you know, good things come in pairs; Jelly & Ice Cream, Batman & Robin, Shoes & Handbags, Spring & Summer… Great combinations lead to grand conclusions. And for us here at Nick Bosanac Builders this is definitely the case. We have a great...
The Best Medicine
Each of the homes we build are unique and designed for specifically to reflect their tastes, needs and wants of their owners. We ensure our clients have lots of tools, resources and experts around to help them as they make the big and little choices in their home, so...
The Darwin Effect
Between work and family commitments, Nick & I do a LOT of driving. So, like anyone that frequents the Southern Motorway on a regular basis, we’ve had our fair share of close calls. After one such occurrence last week our 10 year old exclaimed "They should have a...
Communities: What Matters Most
We were daring enough to have a stand at the Auckland South Home Show in June as a bit of promotion for what we are up to at Paerata Rise. The developers of this new town are really big on the notion of community and building on the already strong sense of belonging...
Aesop’s House Mouse
I want to discuss the ‘Tuimato’s’ out there. If you read last month’s article, you’ll understand I’m referring to custom homebuilders. Now, excuse me while I switch from sauce to animal analogies here… Most of us know Aesop’s lion and mouse fable. Big ‘strong’ lion...
Saucy Stuff!
Lately I‘ve been pondering how our business fits into the marketplace and what makes us unique. This was fuelled further when I attended a business seminar last night addressing just that point. I wanted to share my take-away and my own analogy with you, because its...
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
This time of year is a time of preparation – we get our selves, gardens, crops and animals ready for the winter. As you do this please remember to think of your home too! Cavemen lived in damp caves and kings lived in drafty castles. These days, a few small changes...
The Importance of Good Design
I’ve been pouring over plans with a number of people lately who feel like the layout of a particular room doesn’t work –like it just makes do... Its feels like a kitchen was designed around the rest of the house rather than the other way around. Or the shape of their...
To Be or Not to Be… Organised
Last month's article addressed the need to be informed and prepared properly for your project. Big or small, good preparation can make all the difference to how your building project runs and how your feel about the experience. We find having one central place to...
Don’t Be Stupid
On the wall beside my desk is a collection of quotes motivating me to be a better version of myself. Some stay for years while others change to meet needed inspiration or if I chance upon some genius-level wisdom. But my long-time favorites include "You can’t fix...
All is Calm, All is Bright… Don’t Forget, She’ll Be Right!
This is apparently ‘the most wonderful time of the year’…but it is also the busiest, craziest, full-of-it-all times too…. So by the time you get around to read this article, my hope is that you are lounging poolside with an ice cold drink, reading up on what’s going...
Style Endures
This time of the year is great! Longer sunlight hours, warmer days, festive holidays approach….. As seasons change, we see colours, sights and scents found in nature and reflect this into how we dress our selves and our homes. It sets the tone for how the season, how...