Thursday, November 28, 2013

Inspiration Profile - Meg McMillan

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Well, I know that a whole lot of new colourful and exciting stock has arrived at Tea Pea just in time for your Christmas shopping. And they do free shipping for all orders over $150 - excellent!Tea Pea has recently opened a new brick and mortar store in...

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Stockholm Stitch by Laura Thomas Linens

Stockholm Stitch bed linen from Laura Thomas Linens When I received an email from Laura Thomas Linens about their new bed linen called Stockholm Stitch, I knew I had to share (as well as add to my 'to buy' list). This new range is in crisp white organic cotton with a smart pin stitched detailing along all the edges...

Monday, November 25, 2013

New Zealand Holiday Home in Dwell Magazine

A New Zealand holiday home has made an appearance in the latest issue of US magazine, Dwell. Located at Onemana Beach, this compact prefab house was a collaborative effort between the clients, the builder and a group of architecture students. Read all about the unique process here.   Photographs...

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Scandi Style Kitchen

 Here is a great Scandinavian style kitchen that has been designed for a Swedish-American family in Brooklyn, New York. I like how the dividers create the spaces without having to build walls - it keeps the overall interior spacious and creates a flow throughout. Read more about it here.Stainless steel...

Monday, November 18, 2013

Seaside Family House

  I enjoyed looking at this beach house which is in (and on the cover of) the latest Inside Out magazine (November/December 2013). The house was decorated as a Christmas feature, however I liked looking at it as it would be on a daily basis - a relaxed and stylish seaside family home. See...

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Armadillo & Co Junior Collection

Nest Weave - Awning Stripe in Celadon/Natural and made in hemp.I had the pleasure of being introduced to Armadillo & Co rugs last week. While I was already aware of this range and had recommended these rugs to several clients, it wasn't until last week where I met with Jackie, state manager for New Zealand...

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Moments from a Photo Shoot

Thonet chairs on display - the clToday I was out of the office and being an interior stylist on a photo shoot. We were located at the Thonet showroom in Wellington - a great space to work with and surrounded by great furniture to admire in between photo takes. Nice.The stunning Artek 901 Trolley...

Monday, November 11, 2013

House by the Sea

This stylish and homely Welsh beach cottage recently caught my eye. Owned and designed by Welsh-born interior architect, Caryl Terlezki, the house has a great nautical feel by using touches of the classic red, blue, white combination.   Photographs by Kristin Perers via Remodelist...

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Living with Kids II - Kate Oppenhius in New Zealand

Here is another New Zealand home featured in 'Living with Kids' series on Design Mom. The previous featured New Zealand home was in Auckland and it has been a popular reference by my clients who read this blog. This time we are in Wellington and it belongs to interior stylist, Kate Oppenhius. Read all about...