New Years Eve
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I'm enjoying some downtime with my family, but just wanted to stop by before the year is out. In between water-gun fights with the boys in the sun, catching up...
View ArticlePinterest | Picks + Peeks
Since stopping by to wish you all a Happy New Year I've spent most of my time at the beach with family and friends. Feeling recharged and excited for the year ahead, I can't wait to get back into...
View ArticleWiho Design
Based in Sweden, WIHO Design create a gorgeous range of posters for kids. Founders Anna and Jasmina say it began with maternity leave, a little too much coffee and two 'way too nice' babies! Once they...
View ArticleDesign Ministry
Design Ministry is a new home decor brand founded by Auckland-based graphic designer Samantha Vergis. Launching with a range of striking Scandinavian inspired bed linen, Samantha sent me one of her...
View ArticleInstagram | Ideas + Inspiration
As mentioned earlier this week, despite having a technology-free break over the Christmas-New Year period I did check into Pinterest and Instagram from time to time. Covering off the Pins on Monday,...
View ArticleInterior Styling | Clean + Green for the New Year
It can feel a bit sad taking down the Christmas tree and decorations, but I loved clearing the space this time around. Giving the entire upper floor of our home a thorough clean and de-clutter at the...
View ArticleMonday Mix Up
Today's Mix Up post features three beautifully elegant Danish brands. The first is Woud, a new discovery promising designs that radiate "love at first sight” through colours, textiles, wood and...
View ArticleBathrooms | New Ideas
Transforming everyday bathroom objects into accessories with personality, EVER is a new brand by Italian company Thermomat. The contemporary products are simple yet innovative, designed with both...
View ArticleTextural Blues for 2015
We're seeing a lot of textural blues coming through in interiors this year by way of watercolour artworks and tactile fabrics and ceramics. Danish design house Broste Copenhagen have highlighted this...
View ArticleAIM Pendant Light by FLOS
It's no secret that I've had the iconic FLOS 265 wall lamp designed by Paolo Rizzatto on my wishlist for a very long time. Lately I've been dreaming about the FlOS AIM, a pendant light that like the...
View ArticleStudio Esinam
Based in Sweden, studio esinam was founded by art director Josefine Lilljegren and architect Sebastian Gokah. The creative duo produce beautiful architectural art prints that capture the unique aspects...
View ArticleSummer Barn House Inspiration
I've talked before about my dream of building a big, barn-like summerhouse near the beach. Scandinavian in style with the central focus being a big, open plan living area that opens to the outdoors, it...
View ArticleNew + Noted
Looking through the Menu Spring Summer 2015 collection it's fair to say I am in with love everything. When it comes to crisp Scandinavian design and what they describe as "soft-minimalism"Menu...
View Articleby Lassen | New for SS 2015
I love waking up to find exciting press releases in my inbox. Danish brand by Lassen will be presenting their new Spring-Summer 2015 collection at the upcoming Maison & Objet and Stockholm...
View ArticleHomes to Inspire | Danish Summer House
It's Auckland Anniversary weekend and we spent a glorious day up at Omaha beach yesterday visiting friends. With very little on the agenda today, I'm stopping by to share this beautiful home with you,...
View ArticleIkea Livet Hemma | New for 2015
If you haven't yet discovered IKEA Livet Hemma you will no doubt be pleasantly surprised. In particular I love seeing their collaborations with different stylists who show their expertise by styling...
View ArticleIncy Interiors | Bed Collections
Initially specialising in beautiful designer furniture for babies and children, Australian company Incy Interiors have recently branched out to include beds for people of all ages. Something that...
View ArticleHübsch | Danish Home Interior + Design
The kids are back at school next week which brings a sense of relief, especially as the workload increases and the year starts to build momentum. Today has been all about getting organised, picking up...
View ArticleHem
Launched in September last year, Hem which is Swedish for "Home" offers high-end furniture with a focus on easy assembly and elegant, affordable design. A collaborative project, you may recognise the...
View ArticleMusings + Moodboard
I created this moodboard at the end of last week in anticipation of a quiet weekend, but ran out of days to post it. Probably just as well because as it turned out, the weekend was far from quiet....
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