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La Donna Moderna & Moodboards
This week I had the pleasure of writing a guest post for the fabulous website La Donna Moderna, a fantastic resource for the modern woman and her family. Always fun, stylish and informative, I love...
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Interior Styling | Concrete & Wood
I find the combination of concrete and wood in interiors really appealing so when I came across the beautiful photo series Where Concrete Meets Wood some time ago, I bookmarked it to share with you....
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Monday Mix Up | Design Loves
Despite this cheery moodboard, my day hasn't quite gone to plan. This morning I managed to break a mirror, and even though I'm not superstitious, and it was a cheap handheld, having to clean up broken...
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Home Build | Workspace Inspiration
I'm sure it comes as no surprise that I'm super excited about this room. Once we've completed the build I can't wait to start transforming it into a stylish and inspiring work environment. For me that...
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Interview | Jane Denton
Wellington-based designer Jane Denton specialises in unique textile art. Her beautiful work has a delicate quality yet at the same time there is depth and texture created by the use of wool. Although...
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Scandi Style Revolution | & Other Stories
When I heard about the recent launch of Scandinavian fashion brand & Other Stories and all the excitement surrounding it, I was itching to find out more. Enlisting the help of fashion journalist...
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Happy Easter
Just a quick post today to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter. I'm taking a few days off to recharge the batteries and spend time with family and friends. I'm sure there will also be some chocolate...
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MintSix | Online Launch & Exhibition
MintSix Boutique Homewares & Styling is the brainchild of sisters Ella Murdoch and Talia O'Connor. The recent launch marks an exciting time for the pair who have spent years dreaming of opening...
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Bindle | Online Eco Gift Store
Despite the fact that I spend my days researching and writing about great design, I struggle when it comes to gift-buying for friends and family. Time constraints, too many choices, not enough...
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Clare Cousins Architects
I first discovered award winning architect Clare Cousins via The Design Files back in 2011. In her interview with Lucy Feagins she talked about how she juggled the running of her business with two...
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Through the Lens of | Jeroen van der Spek
I'm not sure about you, but as much as I love short weeks, this one has thrown me a bit off schedule! Perhaps I'm juggling a few too many things right now but either way I still wanted to get a post...
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Interior Styling | Bedside Lamps
In my recent Interior Styling post on Bedside Tables I mentioned that I was also trying to decide on bedside lamps for the master bedroom. We currently have these minimalist task lights that I bought...
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Homeware & Accessories | Online Loves
You may have noticed the banners appearing on the right-hand side of the blog over the last couple of months. These are my lovely sponsors whose brands and products fit right at home with The Design...
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Interview | Draw'n In
One day last week I received a message on my Facebook timeline from a NZ company called Draw'n In. When I checked out their page, I was blown away by the images of refurbished drawers that had been...
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Interview | Nicolle Sullivan of CULTIVER
I was first introduced to CULTIVER when my friend Mel Chesneau featured the Sydney-based company on her blog Armoire Pegs & Casserole. Also from Sydney, Mel currently resides in Auckland with her...
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Homes to Inspire | Titirangi Treasure
I'm really excited to be showing you this home today. Firstly because it's a stunning, architecturally designed home that is quite different to any that I've shared with you before and secondly, it...
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Pinterest | Picks & Peeks
The Design Chaser turned one today! This milestone couldn't have been reached without you guys, so firstly I want to say a BIG thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my posts, for leaving...
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Girl & Graaf | Giveaway!
Girl & Graaf is an Australian online boutique created by Lauren Davidson and Simon De Graaf. Born out of a love of travel, it makes sense that the idea was dreamt up on a road trip from Sydney to...
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Mr Perswall | Captured Reality
Once upon a time wallpaper choices came down to just colour and pattern preferences but nowadays we're seeing the high-tech production of wall treatments that actually mimic real-life materials such as...
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Interior Styling | Vintage Benchseats
When it comes to dining areas both indoors and out, I like the idea of mixing a benchseat in with the chairs. I know they can be impractical, if say you're in the middle of a dinner party and someone...
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