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Naturally Rugs

Dec 16

2018

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In Interior Design, Rugs & Carpet

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Naturally Rugs

There are so many options for rugs, it is integral to get the balance right within the room.  The colour; style; size; positioning, as well as the components of the rug are all important to consider.  I tend towards the natural wools, jute, hemp and sisal.  It is reassuring to see the carpet companies coming out with more wool ranges again.  I think they have more presence than artificial ones.  However there are times when the artificial ones are more appropriate in a practical sense.

Shopping for a client last week I found a beautiful range within the inner city from some of my favourite suppliers – SF Design; Artisan and Designer Rugs

 

Recent Journeys to Suppliers

Dec 12

2018

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In Colour & Inspiration, Fabric/Wallpaper, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Rugs & Carpet

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Recent Journeys to Suppliers

Some fabulous discoveries from the last few weeks:

 

Fiona Small

Artist – Interior Designer – Colour Specialist

Sienna Design

 

New Paintings For Sale

Dec 12

2018

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In Art & Paintings For Sale, Love Your Work, Paintings For Sale

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New Paintings For Sale

Revisiting an earlier style of painting, but incorporating every tasty, relevant knowledge I have learnt since.

It is a looser style, which I am enjoying.  Always conscious of sound preparation of the surface and background, so it is always ready for whatever the next layer reveals.  Loving this process. The art often lies in knowing when to stop. 

‘Within‘ 1200×1200 on ply box board  SOLDClose up

‘Leo’s Dance of the Mind’. 1200×1200 on ply box board  SOLD

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“A picture lives on many different levels at once. It is an interpenetration of planes of reality. It cannot be analysed or anatomised into single levels, because one level can only be understood in the light of others. The reality or interior life of the picture can only be realised as a total experience”

– Cecil Collins

Textures

Oct 01

2018

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In Fabric/Wallpaper, Interior Design, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper

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Textures

Textures: create elements of interest by mixing it up.

 

 

Replenish Renewel Refresh

Aug 29

2018

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In A Place To Simply Be, Being There, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper

Tags Colours and Inspiration Cushions Fabric Nature's Colour Schemes Wallpaper

Replenish Renewel Refresh

Bring the inside out and the outside in – it is time for spring – replenish, renewal and refresh. New fabric from JAB and Salvador, Katie Stratton’s wallpaper, velvet cushions from Mulberi Home, and my favourite Balinese sculpture from JillyJamPots are a few ways to connect our interiors to the outside with a visual flow.

 

 

Sensuality, Balance and Spirituality

Aug 12

2018

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In Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Nature's Colour Schemes

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Sensuality, Balance and Spirituality

The deep fuchsia under the lily pads, the violet lotus flowers, and the blush pinks were creating magic amongst the greens in The Winter Gardens at the Domain in Auckland last month.  While the velvet cushions evoke an elegant sensuality, the green and purple of the Zebra plant bring balance and spirituality to any space.  In perfect synchronicity the Philodendron has just flowered, and is looking divine.  Don’t be afraid of adding these colours to your settings, as they bring a sense of heavenly playfulness.


Embracing The Blues

Aug 08

2018

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In Art & Paintings For Sale, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Commissioned Paintings, Interior Designer Auckland, Love Your Work, Nature's Colour Schemes, Paintings For Sale

Tags Colours and Inspiration Colours To Lift Your Soul Inspirational Colours Paintings For Sale

Embracing The Blues

Blue is such an uplifting colour.  It goes with just about everything.  Inspiration is everywhere –  from the fabulous winter blue sky days; Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls indigo dyed linen; this gorgeous Pierre Frey fabric; glossy textured subway tiles from The Tile People, to the layers of blue inks in my latest painting ‘When All You Can Hear Is What You Can See’.

After many layers of shellac inks and acrylics the depth is magic.  ‘When All You Hear Is What You See‘ is ready for sale. 1200x1200mm on Ply Box Board.  SOLD