"We came back when I was pregnant and it was the right thing to do. But I do miss the city lifestyle and I loved living in Petone. It was like a little village on the outskirts of the big city. It was perfect. I even didn't the mind those bitter winds that blew in off Cook Strait.''
But there no plans to go back, she said. "No, now we're in Taihape and we're staying."
Her new Blush store is three times the size of the former store.
And because it is prominently positioned on a corner of Mainstreet, Hau tapu street motorists can't miss it, she said.
"It has made a big difference to our daily business.''
Though Tania works most days alone when it comes to Anzac Day on April 25 she is forced to call in the troops.
"Well we are the only florist near the Waiouru Army Base and our Anzac Day order is huge at least 57 wreaths.''
Tania and two extra staff members work a hectic schedule two days before Anzac Day, because the work load all but quadruples, she said.
"There are so many floral tributes needed because apart from the wreaths that go to Waiouru camp there are also dozens of tiny outlying rural areas in this district who have special Anzac ceremonies and they order wreaths too.''
And Mothers Day is another biggie, she said.
"We are the only florist around in a big country district and flowers for mum on Mother Day are always the way to go for many which of course I totally agree with. Flowers are always a very sound decision.''
