Hello again, Te Kani and I would like to wish you a very happy festive Season from A Deer Cottage, in Kaukapakapa, Auckland, New Zealand. If you wish to find out more about A Deer Cottage you can do so here. Angela & Te Kani at Shinto Shrine However, December found us soaking up the joy of pre-Christmas in Melbourne , surrounded by what matters most – family. Time with our daughters was extra special, and seeing our eldest daughter’s young family brought many smiles, laughte

November at A Deer Cottage has been a month of juggling projects, unpredictable spring weather, and the usual chaos that comes with rural life. The rain has been relentless, and on the rare sunny days it’s been a scramble to get outside and tackle the garden and section. Everything is growing beautifully… including the weeds! And do we have weeds......from gorse to twitch!! I managed to get a few vegetables in, but the victory was short-lived. Our adventurous chooks decided

As October unfolds, life at A Deer Cottage finds its own gentle pace — a mix of rain and renewal, muddy boots and blooming flowers. Between garden chores, cosy evenings, and a few small adventures, it’s been a month of quiet satisfaction and simple joys. October has drifted in quietly, bringing with it a mixture of sunshine, showers, and those cool, moody skies that seem to change by the minute. Even though the weather hasn’t been quite at its best, the garden is beginning to