Aug 02
20190
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Lights, Nature's Colour Schemes
Drawn to the colour and form of Dawson’s Ace Chair in olive green velvet, Monmouth’s Dome Pendant lights, along with Weave’s Ava Jade and Impasto cushions, as they bring the calm of nature inside.
From the leaves on the wet Ponsonby Rd pavement; a client’s kitchen with its mink brown tiled splash back; to the chevron floors at Artedomus, with that table!! The striking cushions from Elle Maison will liven up any room.
Aug 29
20180
commentsIn A Place To Simply Be, Being There, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper
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.
Aug 12
20180
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Nature's Colour Schemes
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.
Aug 08
20180
commentsIn Art & Paintings For Sale, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Commissioned Paintings, Interior Designer Auckland, Love Your Work, Nature's Colour Schemes, Paintings For Sale
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
Mar 07
20180
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Designer Auckland, Nature's Colour Schemes, Rugs & Carpet
We are surrounded by inspiration, so when developing paint colours, and creating colour schemes, I am always on the look out for new combinations of saturations and tones. The colours of these dried Kawakawa leaves are rich in indigo, soft green, walnut brown, and blushed taupe. It’s one of my favourite teas for a revitalising tonic too. I loved the synchronicity at the launch today of new furniture and furnishings in similar colours.
BTW note no ‘chopped’ cushion in sight !! Stop it with the chopping people.
