It is great to be able to walk across the road and be at the beach (harbour). Karen's studio is very bright and airy which made it more comfortable in the midst of summer temperatures. It was also a nice white and blue colour and clean and also very quiet and peaceful. The area is one of the best in Auckland's north shore suburbs with many good cafes to choose from. Karen went out of her way to be helpful and provided extra linen, a safe car space and extra table which I needed to work on. Any questions she immediately responded to. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend