Giving nature, design & curiosity the freedom to recreate our humanity
One of my biggest frustrations as an interior designer is how we as humans compromise our values in order to get what we want, when we want it. The fast fashion industry has been under scrutiny for years now, however, the world of interiors and construction is lagging behind. Our trinkets and furniture are made […]
The Christchurch rebuild following the devastating earthquakes of 2011 and 2012 has been an incredible journey. Road works, orange cones and constant hammering have become part of the day-to-day lives of local Cantabrians. The huge increase in demand for engineering, architects, interior designers and contractors continues, and an immediate rift in the architectural landscape of […]
Sundays in Madrid are languid, slow & yet filled with the best pleasures in life. As Catholicism is still the main religion of the people, Sunday is still reserved as a type of holy day, something set aside from work for enjoyment and friendships. Waking up to the sounds of children playing the courtyard below, […]
The details of drapes can be overwhelming, not to mention all the other window treatment solutions for your home. If you’re no-fuss and want a clean-lined, architectural look, join many who have ditched the drapes for fully automated roller blinds. Or if your home is out the wilderness and in solitude, with incredible views of […]
Being from the Northern Hemisphere, winter & its respective holidays were synonymous to me. However, now living in the Southern Hemisphere, I get all the joy and goodness of Summer mixed with Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, New Years Day. This is incredible, and lends itself to longer festivities during the actual holidays themselves. We go for […]
Living in the Southern Hemisphere comes with the strange sense that our seasons are back-to-front compared to the rest of the world. We listen to “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” while firing up the barbeque in the warm, summer afternoons in December. It’s all fun and games until winter sets in around May, we quickly […]
Books are beautiful. The repetitive lines, with promise of history, knowledge or pure intrigue make them seem like added parcels of sophistication in a room. They can create depth to a space, or help solve design dilemmas, such as balancing heights of unequal elements or added symmetry. When it comes to full libraries, I am […]
The stunning winter aesthetic of Scandinavian Minimalism has dominated the interior world for years. The international design community has embraced a necessities-driven aesthetic, with function over form. This translated into clean lines, right angles, geometric shapes, raw materials, omission of bright colours, loss of decorum and a humble aesthetic that when done correctly, is truly […]
Knowing what you love is problematic in a world with endless options and seemingly less and less thinking time. In my blog Honest Interiors, I posted about why it’s crucial to your home interiors to focus on your own tastes rather than what’s popular at the moment. In a quick summary, sticking with a personal […]
Imaginative: Artisan 2017 Textile Designer Event James Dunlop Textiles hosted an exclusive event to showcase brand-new collections by their European textile brands on 26 May at Hagley Oval Pavilion. Local New Zealand furniture manufacturer’s David Shaw, Kovacs, Montreux & Profile Furniture paired up with James Dunlop’s European brands to exhibit the synergy between local and international brands. I was only able […]
Nesting Folk 