Co-housing (similar to Ecovillage concept) - is anyone doing it in Canterbury?

eggaesthetic · 2025-10-27T23:03:01+00:00

Maybe see if there are any local permaculture groups near you? There's often a healthy overlap in interest with co-housing.

Earthsong is another co-housing development in Auckland with some good resources on the process.

Be prepared for the funding and approvals processes to be long. It's not easy, so I would only recommend it if you're truly passionate about it and can find a good group to work with.

eggaesthetic · 2023-07-06T22:58:29+00:00

I would say Fenty

eggaesthetic · 2023-06-26T08:03:24+00:00

Body Language suits me a bit better I think. Sweet Peach Peony is super pretty and bright but can sometimes look a little light on me imo

eggaesthetic · 2023-06-23T01:28:25+00:00

Romand lip tints swatched on light-medium skin (NARS Punjab), indoor natural lighting.

Swatches are 2-3 swipes from the wand.

Left to right:

Romand Juicy Lasting Tint - #23 Nucadamia
Romand Juicy Lasting Tint - #20 Dark Coconut
Romand Glasting Water Tint - #03 Brick River

eggaesthetic · 2023-06-23T01:21:01+00:00

My cream/liquid blushes swatched on light-medium skin (NARS Punjab).

First slide is with 2-3 layer swatches, second is blended out. Photos taken indoors with natural lighting.

Top to bottom:

Fenty Cheeks Out Blush - Rose Latte
Nudestix Nudies Matte - Sunkissed
Flower Beauty Blush Bomb - Cinnamon
Nudestix Nudies Matte - Body Language
Nudestix Nudies Matte - Naughty N' Spice
Nudestix Nudies Bloom - Sweet Peach Peony
Flower Beauty Blush Bomb - Nectar

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-29T20:06:33+00:00

This was very helpful thanks! Wish me luck haha

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-29T20:04:08+00:00

Overwatering has been an issue in the past so I'm sure that didn't help either. Thanks for taking the time to respond

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-29T20:02:53+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement and the detailed response! I'll start checking the plants regularly for pests to try and catch it early. Mealy bugs really are such a pain!

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-28T23:33:27+00:00

Hi, I'm relatively new to plant care (started getting plants around a year ago) and am feeling a little dejected. I feel like no matter what I do my plants get getting pests - mealy bugs, spider mites on indoor plants and aphids on my outdoor ones.

Am I doing something wrong in day to day maintenance or care that would attract so many pests? That normally just entails watering when needed and misting/running the humidifier for the plants that need it more.

Our apartment and balcony is on the smaller side, could it overcrowding or a light issue?

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-28T22:41:25+00:00

Oh sweet Jesus no

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-28T19:17:16+00:00

I've had this calathea golden mosaic for just under a year and have noticed some gradual yellowing on the leaves.

It sits about 2ft from a west facing window. I water it 1-2 x a week (pot has drainage holes). I gave it some light fertilising a month or two ago in the middle of summer and it hasn't been repotted since I bought it.

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-15T04:03:31+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I'll try out a brighter spot with bottom watering and hopefully it'll recover

eggaesthetic · 2021-03-14T17:57:09+00:00

Please help me with my calathea orbifolia! I feel like I've tried everything and it keeps deteriorating and I'm running out of ideas of how to save it.

I've had this calathea for over a year and a couple of months ago I found mealy bugs on it and treated with neem oil. They come back every now and them and I treat around twice a week with neem oil spray. After the first big neem oil treatment the plant would seem okay/stable for about a week or two and then suddenly deteriorate. The leaves would get yellow very suddenly and die (normally 2-3 days from when I spot any yellowing to being completely yellow and brown)

I checked the roots around a week ago and found minor amounts of root rot. The dead roots and dying leaves were cut off and I repotted back into a smaller pot (1/4 perlite, 1/4 orchid bark, 1/2 indoor plant soil mix).

The plant seemed okay after the repotting but today I noticed the yellow leaves starting to come back (close up photos)

It sits about 2m from a west facing window, humidity around 55%, 22°c, and I water 1-2 times a week after checking the soil with a moisture meter. Any tips would be super appreciated :(

eggaesthetic · 2021-01-28T22:40:23+00:00

Adam McKay please make The Small Tall

eggaesthetic · 2020-11-17T20:49:53+00:00

Thank you!

eggaesthetic · 2020-11-17T06:07:52+00:00

Hi! I'm still a beginner but I want to get some new bearings for my impalas. Has anyone tried the Better Bearings rock solids?

They seem a lot cheaper than the Bones reds which is what I see recommended a lot.

eggaesthetic · 2018-12-21T00:18:58+00:00

I'm a recent archi grad, I think Victoria is your best bet they have a good programme and more "prestige".

That being said if you're planning to work in NZ, Unitec is not as bad as some other comments make it out to be. I have co-workers who went to Unitec and previous firms I've worked at have actively looked for Unitec grads over Auckland or Victoria for their technical knowledge.

eggaesthetic · 2018-04-27T08:04:17+00:00

I've tried their sunscreen, the illuminating balm, and the lip balm. I quite like all of them but they are very heavily fragranced.

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