Coastal Inspiration

A couple of weekends ago, Katie headed out on a walk to the lighthouses at Pencarrow on a typically wild and woolly Wellington day and basically got blown all the way out there, only to have to struggle back again in that chilling wind. Not so fun!

Here's a piccie she took while out there - you can almost feel that wind whipping off the harbor!

The outdoors can easily inspire an interior, and here's a wee cottage retreat that feels as though it had similar design inspiration behind it to the coastal feel in Katie's image; layers of texture, mixtures of crisp colours with weathered, worn undertones, nothing too fussy, nothing unnecessary... makes you want to just curl up somewhere cosy with a book and a cuppa!

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Art Prints - Greg Straight

Ugh this dreary weather makes you pine for sunshine doesn't it? Here's something a little brighter for your day - some very cool, contemporary graphic prints by kiwi artist Greg Straight. Great in a kitchen, family room, bach... we love them!

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Surf's Up!

Here's a new trend we've been coming across a lot online and in our favourite mags - embrace the idea of indoor outdoor flow by bringing surfboards inside as home decor. Whether propped up against the wall or used as a table or shelf, they are the ultimate in cool and give a home that relaxed, fun and summer-time vibe!