Inspiration Profile - Katie Treggiden

This week's Inspiration Profile is Katie Treggiden, a writer obsessed (her words!) about design. She writes for several publications, including her award winning blog, Confessions of a Design Geek. I particularly enjoy her Interviews with all the cool designers (she even has one with the much admired Ilse Crawford). Enjoy this profile and happy Friday. Katie Treggiden. Photo: Kirsten Everett.confessions of a design geekName: Katie TreggidenWhat do you do: I edit a blog called confessions of a design geek, which I...

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Laurel Hardware

This is Laurel Hardware  - a former hardware store which has been reincarnated into a restaurant and bar earlier this year. Located near Laurel Canyon in West Hollywood, this establishment has retain the old fashioned charm of the former store, while creating a homey spirit and fresh vibe with the new installation. Check out the amazing back courtyard and I love the contrast between the fresh white tiled eating area and the moody bar at the back. Designed by Sam Marshall.Photographs by Laure Jolie...

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Hobbit Fever in Wellington

The cast and crew arrive in Wellington in the Air NZ Hobbit plane yesterday. Inside the main terminal in Wellington airport - Gollum peeks in. The NZ Post building has a Hobbit theme. Gandalf guarding the Embassy theatre - where the world premiere is being held.Wellington is buzzing with Hobbit fever today as it is the world premiere of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit this afternoon at our Embassy theatre. The whole town has jumped on board to celebrate the film that has been created right here in Wellington,...

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The Oyster Inn {Waiheke}

 The Oyster Inn {Waiheke}Vintage cane furniture in the bar area.Dining on the verandah.Eating at the bar counter.The Pearl, private dining room.One of the three luxury boutique hotel  rooms. Yes please. Welcome to Waiheke Island's The Oyster Inn. Recently opened to the public in the beachy village of Oneroa, Waiheke - doesn't it look amazing? Take a 40 mins ferry ride from downtown Auckland and you can be dining on the ocean view vernadah, or having a cocktail in the bar or just hanging out. The kitchen...

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Kerryn Dunshea Garden Benches

Bespoke garden bench by Kerryn DunsheaThorndon benchPonsonby benchKhandallah benchIn the weekend I was outside my friend's deli in Kelburn and while chatting with them, they mentioned that they are keen to place a bench in front of their store. So I recommended to them to have a look at the classic and traditional Kerryn Dunshea Garden Benches.Dunshea, a fellow Wellington interior designer, was inspired by the classic English garden furniture she saw while she lived in the UK. The benches are handcrafted...

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Inspiration Profile - Bridie Hall

This week's Inspiration Profile is Kiwi expat Bridie Hall. She grew up in Taupaki, a little town north west of Auckland and went to London in 2000, straight after she graduated with a Bachelor of Design. She is now the Creative Director of the cool London company, Ben Pentreath Ltd and has her own homeware range.  Enjoy this great profile and happy Friday all.Bridie HallExterior view of Ben Pentreath Ltd.Name: Bridie HallWhat do you do: I am the Creative Director for Ben...

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