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WATCH: Inside Caitlin Crisp’s Sunny Ellerslie Home
"Home to me means family, a safe space, and a place to call home, not just a house."
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Fashion designer Caitlin Crisp shares a look inside her sunny Ellerslie home, a hard-earned first property she considers her family's "dream home."
The cozy, welcoming space features a "dream nursery" created with a challenging DIY wallpaper installation and clever bargain finds. Despite its size, the house is perfect for entertaining, with a window seat creating a "grandstand" for watching rugby. Caitlin praises the underrated Ellerslie neighbourhood for its convenience, making it the perfect urban oasis.
A hard-earned first home
The home is lovingly scattered with fond memories.
Caitlin's 'dream nursery'.
The marble coffee table was a brilliant second hand find.
The ultimate entertaining "grandstand"
The window seat in the lounge is a family favourite spot.
Daily rituals
The dining area is where the family winds down.
An underrated urban oasis
The master bedroom.
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