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A happy heritage

Make-up artist Lisette Cross is used to translating the wants and needs of clients, using her flair for colour and composition. Her creative background and years of experience came into play when Lisette and her husband Gavin Lendich moved into their heritage home in Auckland 18 months ago. “We could see this place had great bones and we’ve really enjoyed making it our own,” says Lisette. “She’s an old girl who’s had some nips and tuck over the years but she didn’t require any major work.”

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