Shadow Play

We love these remarkable chandelier's from Hilden & Diaz. The chandelier projects a 360° shadow of trees and roots onto the walls surrounding it. This piece is titled 'Forms of Nature'. A little spooky? Or a lot cool!?

Inspired By: The Great Gatsby

The current movie release of Baz Luhrmann's take on 'The Great Gatsby' is a feast for the eyes with such unbelievable sets and costumes you almost need to see it twice; once to follow the story line and again just to absorb all the visual goodness!

Catherine Martin (wife of Luhrmann) is responsible for the costuming and set design in the film;  her most recent release of interior textiles and wallpapers for Mokum reflects this Art Nouveau, flapper vibe beautifully, as do the range of coordinating rugs that simply exude luxury.

Here are some great finds to help you spice up your home in true Gatsby style, including an amazing room divider screen commissioned by Auckland company Firefly Light & Design, covered in Catherine's 'Antique Lace'.

Think mirrors, metallics, lace and velvet...

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Eleanor's House - Lighting

We are having a dilemma at the moment about light fittings - now that the girls' rooms have their wallpaper up and the hallway is being painted I really need to get my hurry on.

I think the previous owner bought a job lot of not very savoury lights - as every room has the same one...just like this one in Molly's room. They have now been re-homed at the Salvation Army.

Molly has spent a while looking at light fittings and has decided to go with the Matariki shade from our dear friends at Joug Design - this will compliment her wallpaper and curtains. 

For Elsbeth's room she was very keen to have a chandelier.  In our lounge we have two chandeliers that were installed in 1979 when the house was converted back into a home from being flats after WWII.  She wanted something similar.  I found on Trademe a chandelier identical, but smaller, for her from a gentleman who restores vintage (mainly 1960's and 1970's) light fittings.  It was cost effective, in fabulous condition and arrived ready for install - perfect.  Images to follow.....

I wanted something large in the hall but not too expensive.  I had always liked the Ikea Maskros light but I have a dear friend who also has it in her hallway .... eek the whole copy cat problem.  Anyway - another interior designer friend had brought one into NZ and it was too big for her client so offered it to me - I decided I loved it too much and went for it - ah well -  imitation is a form of flattery.

Here is my hallway - the main light fitting is down the end where the front door is...

Here is the Maskros light fitting from Ikea...

I will keep you posted on developments in the hallway once the painting is completed!