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Anne & Peg Handcrafted Cushions
There’s nothing quite like some lovely cushions to brighten up a room and the beautiful handcrafted cushions by Anne & Peg do just that.
A very new discovery, Anne & Peg opened shop just last month and the first thing that struck me was the gorgeous styling of the cushions on the website – such a simple elegant way to showcase their designs. Then I looked in closer detail and fell for how Annemaree, the designer has played with various fabrics on the same cushion. I find her style very effective and I’d certainly be happy to have these gracing my lounge, in fact the three cushions that we have are all very different styles, shapes, texture and design which I think brings some fun and personality to the area.
Vintage with Love
For the right person, a vintage gift is the perfect gift. Some of my most treasured things were personally chosen for me at a market or vintage shop. I love the idea of re-using; it makes sense for so many reasons. So if you know a vintage lover, shopping for a sweet one of a kind gift could really make their Christmas. Wrap it up with some butchers paper and string with a little handmade tag for that extra touch.
Cultivate your Bed with Beautiful Linen
Pure linen sheets would have to be one of life’s little luxuries that I’ve been quietly obsessed with since discovering them as a guest at my mother in-law’s home in France. There’s something about feeling the texture of linen against your skin while you sleep, the fabric breathes and is cool in the hot weather and soft and inviting in the colder months.
5 Decorating Questions with LeeAnn Yare
LeeAnn Yare in her home, styling by LeeAnn & photography by Larnie Nicolson
Today I’m so pleased to have writer and interior stylist, LeeAnn Yare visiting to answer my 5 decorating questions. LeeAnn is much loved here in New Zealand and rightly so, she’s charming and approachable and where you go to keep up to date with what’s going on here and internationally. Earlier this year she opened Collected, an interior concept store with a mixture of high end and affordable design pieces, it’s bright and beautiful and very hard to not walk away with something, even if it’s just a little thing. She has also recently begun her own interior-decorating segment Friday mornings on TVNZ’s Good Morning program.
Guest Post for CULTIVER Blog
Today I’d love for you to come visit me for my guest post over at the stylish CULTIVER blog where I will show you our gorgeous vintage Moroccan copper tray table and how I’ve mixed ethnic with contemporary in our living room.
Mantle Love
I love mantles, not only are they a decorative feature, it’s a place to showcase some of my little treasures. We are lucky enough to have this gorgeous one in our home; I adore the moodiness of the painted black.
Mismatched Vintage Plates
On a recent trip to France, Guillaume returned home with a handful of precious plates and bowls from his Grandmother’s house. I really like the mix of styles he chose, they look fantastic together the way they clash.
Ponsonby Central open for business
Last night saw the long anticipated Ponsonby Central launch in Auckland, a complex housing a produce market, street food, eateries, bars and homewares. It’s been done with impeccable taste, keeping the best of the warehouse it once was with large open beam ceilings, painted industrial pipes and a metal walkway bridge with each of the stores having their own individual stylish fit-outs.
