I love the New Zealand bach. The beach side cottage, the seaside shack, often painted black, pared back, perhaps even a little rough. Somewhere to escape, to interact with nature, to relax, to retreat. The Storm Cottage by architectural firm Fearon Hay with interiors by Penny Hay displays a robust exterior to the world but once inside it is warm, cocooning with a simple luxury. A stylish shelter in the wilds.
Out tomorrow Monday 25 February ... Freedom's latest range. Just a little tease for now. I'm lovin' the retro inspired chairs here. (Nine new chairs, 12 fabrics, 3 leathers.) Aussie readers start getting excited. I've seen shots of the new pieces and I know which ones I will be rushing in to buy. More tomorrow :)
Zana Lokmer is an artist, a stylist, a jewellery maker. She lamented to me that she is not a photographer. Zana I love the pictures you have shared with us. A bright and cheery front door with the family rules, a cute as a button kitchen, a cosy living area and a view of a garden and deck I can only dream of. A lovely home full of personal touches. You can find Zana's etsy store here. You may have to race me for a necklace though.
A simple family holiday home at Shoal Bay on the rugged coastline that is New Zealand's southern Hawkes Bay. An unpretentious bach, the beach side shelter that the kiwis do so well. This is a holiday home where sand is trekked in and wet swim suits are the norm. Sliding screens provide shelter from the changing winds and decks between pavilions allow the sun to shine in and cosy spots to be in yet out. A house that has a sense of place, of past, of person, of purpose. A house by Wellington-based Parsonson Architects.
I seem to be posting alot of Scandinavian design lately so I'm trying to mix things up a bit and keep you all visually stimulated with all kinds of room porn. I came across the portfolio of New Zealand interior designer Bridget Foley and was intrigued by her style. Effortlessly cool and casual. I love so many pieces - the chairs above, the leopard print ottoman/coffee table, the stunning cloche-shaped chandelier, that insane high-back bench/loveseat, the black leather chesterfield...but I'd be happy with just that wall of kitchen storage. *sigh*
Mon, 4 Mar 2013