Exceptional Flox

Just spotted some new exceptional work from kiwi supremo artist Flox! Visit the endemicworld.com blog here for the rest of the images and lowdown.

More from mighty Moofus!!

Man I love the creative creations of Moofus!! One day when he is famous I will say that I started following and posting his art when he was 11. I think Moof might be 13 now??? Get yours in AU$ here.

soldier on...

This is a cool tee with a nice story behind it. Robert Malanichev was a Russian artist and his kiwi son Georgy is printing some his favourite illustrations onto 100% cotton t-shirts. Fresh, creative and limited edition. Get your own (male and female) at endemicworld.com

Studio Home interview at Etch.

Check out the fantastic online mag/site that is etch....and this months feature interview on Studio Home!

"Etch Magazine is New Zealand’s new online Business and Lifestyle Magazine set to inspire and inform New Zealand’s 18-35 year olds. Etch is the first online magazine of its kind to offer innovative and fresh business and lifestyle content written by and for New Zealand’s young kiwis."

Presenting Speargrass Inn!!!!

And after.....

Speargrass Inn is the latest project to pass over the Studio Home desk and I am stoked to share with you all the much improved (hope you will agree from the pics above!!) restaurant and accommodation that we have arrived at! Speargrass Inn is between Alexandra and Roxburgh in rural Central Otago. Amazing country side and buildings that have a strong and long history with the locals. I am relieved to say that they are pleased with the re birth of their old haunt!!
Snap shots at this stage but hoping to get some better ones done. Enjoy!

Aptly named Gin and Tonic chairs!

Simple, relaxed and just the right amount of rustic. Fantastic wreath by Georgie Pinckney.

Entrance to the ancient little snug.

The snug.

The Speargrass Inn quaint country courtyard!

A little surprise for loo goers...

Owner and fantastic client Jackie van der Voort and myself

A treat for those in the private dining room

I believe there is nothing quite as organic, simple and warm as a large rice paper globe. Yum.

All table settings getting the desired dose of quirk with the Seletti range!! Fantastic porcelain products that can be stuck straight in the dishwasher and oven.

Debra Fallowfield at Clever Bastards!

Just go VERY excited! One my favourite jewellery designer from my teenage years in Christchurch is now a Clever Bastard and has designs available to buy directly off the site!
Debra Fallowfield creates divine, chunky and unique pieces that are great for man friends too. Go check her out!

fine fare from Clever Bastards

Now this is exciting news for you lovers of fine kiwi fare!! Clever Bastards is now including some top notch delectable products in their already bursting online store. NZ Artisan Honey, Schoc Chocolates and KariKari Olives products are now all at your finger tips!

Mooza Designs

Again...Thanks to InsideOut for the heads up.
Here is a nice little change of pace from Sydney. Mooza Designs create letters, numbers and figures featuring retro wallpaper designs to be used in and out doors.
Pretty, crafty and unique and easy to get your hands on via their etsy store.

going native

Wow...talk about new furniture crush! Native Collection offer serene, simple pieces inspired by their local Australian surroundings and nature in general. Love the modern but utilitarian vibe!

retro in Melbourne

I am mining my latest copy of InsideOut. Always, reliably PACKED with great downunder design! ech! Above are some pieces from designer Holly Daze who is also involved in the darling Melbourne store, Five Boroughs (as featured in The Design Files here) Man I wish they sold online!!!

Speargrass Inn springs forth!

So tonight is the official opening of the Speargrass Inn that I have been working on for the last 3 months of so. I am very excited and marginally nervous about the reception. There is some serious wallpaper action going on there!!!
Photos will follow people :)

On the Porch

I came across the Porchlight Interiors site via the awesome Shannon Fricke. Brisbane based, I love their light, bright, airy interiors!

We Make Words

I am a regular visitor to this gorgeous wee blog. Simple stuff but jeepers it is beautiful and their perfect offering for you on a divine sunny Sunday arvo. We Make Words- You Sure Do it Well!!

ride that pony!!

Wowee.. have I got a new crush OR WHAT?!!! Just came across new Australian homewares label Ponyrider. Just real grass roots, simple but graphic works for your home.

"Pony Rider is about celebrating the beauty in the ordinary everyday things
biting into an overripe plum and in need of a soft tea towel
cracking the top of a creme brulee with a hand printed napkin in your lap
wrapping a pot of freshly brewed tea in a tea towel to stay warm
curling up on cushions on the lounge to read the weekend papers
using the 'good' linen for the everyday"

Don't you just LOVE that for a mission statement!! All available at their lovely website. Found by the at the always inspiring Daydream Lily.

Petals and Pods

Thread Design has been a popular NZ bed linen label for some years now, but they have re-injected their range with some zest in the form of their new Petals and Pods range. Love the styling !

Even if you don't see a horse..

Are you prone to a little bubbles fueled race day fun??? To ease you into hair inspiration check out my girl Katrina at the KDHD blog for her picks!

I love Nicola C !

Just got an email in the inbox notifying me of Nicola Cerini's new bag range...well I thought..I'm not exactly sure who that IS but perhaps I had better go on a hunt. And would you look what I found?!@!!! Turns out Nicola Cerini is AWESOME!! I have been pouring over her site, her bags, her mugs, her place mats, her fabric and her RUGS! wowsers. Enjoy!

zoom

I am very excited to say that this super talent Otago artist, Maxine Williams, is exhibiting at the allllmost completed Speargrass Inn that I have been working on. Love it.

Porcelain Rove

I have only just discovered the gorgeous fragile works of ceramic artist Jamie Young. Based in Auckland and selling under the awesome name Porcelain Rove, Jamie is part of the expanding band of creators participating in the Devonport Craft Market. If only I still lived in Auckland...

Frankie Foto's

It is equal parts: love of the writing and love of the images when I consider why I buy Frankie mag. Maybe I could buy it just HALF the time if I invested in their new photo book!!