We are about to build a new home (more on that later) and one of the many products I covet is a Nespresso Coffee Machine. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland since 1986, these machines are stunning.
Timeless, innovative design combined with user-friendly functionality, it is little wonder they've won numerous design awards.
You can visit Nespresso’s first New Zealand boutique, a luxury environment in which to enjoy premium coffee tasting, at 203 Broadway, Newmarket.
I have seriously fallen in love with this new Nespresso Maestria Machine Range available from May 2012.
Nespresso
4.30.2012
Rachael Lovelace
4.29.2012
I first came across Rachael Lovelace when her Auckland home featured in Your Home & Garden magazine a couple of years back. An interior design student at the time, Rachael was clearly a risk taker when it came to decorating and it paid off. An eclectic mix of designer furniture, bright colour and kid-friendly flooring and walls, the house oozed style.
Take a look at her work below and you will see why she has become such a success.
Rachael's home
Caviar wallpaper in the master bedroom. How cool is that? |
Rachael's own artwork in the playroom |
Quirky dining area. Love that pendant light |
Blackboard wall in the kitchen for the kiddies |
Beautiful sheer curtains, an Eames rocker and David Trubridge Coral Light |
Great way to display kids books |
Rachael has created some amazing hospitality spaces. She won silver awards at the Best Design Awards for these.
Ginger Minx bar|Mt Eden
The Glow
4.27.2012
I was so excited today to see that theglow.com is now on Pinterest. When I discovered this gorgeous site a couple of months ago, I was captivated and literally read it from start to finish in one go. It's like a book that you can't put down. Totally addictive! Launched in Janurary 2011, The Glow is the joint venture of editor Violet Gaynor and photographer Kelly Stuart, who met while working for Elle.com. Surrounded by amazing women in the fashion industry who balance their careers and motherhood with enviable style, they have captured beautifully a behind the scenes look into these women's lives.
Here is a taste of what you will find.
Laura Garcia design consultant & daughter, Georgiana | New York, NY |
Christiane Lemieux owner, DwellStudio & kids | New York, NY |
Rebecca Minkoff designer & son, Luca | New York, NY |
Jeanann Williams pr director, True Religion & daughter, Ruby | Montauk, NY |
Jade Berreau artist & daughter, Secret | Brooklyn, New York |
Kate Young stylist & kids | Brooklyn, New York |
Jenne Lombardo founder, The Terminal Presents & kids | New York, NY |
Cynthia Rowley designer & kids | New York, NY |
Collected by LeeAnn Yare
4.26.2012
Coffee Supreme on The Selby
4.24.2012
One of my favourite websites is theselby.com. Started in 2008 by Todd Selby, the NYC-based photographer explores the real-life spaces of creative individuals such as artists, musicians and designers.
The highly influential site has led Todd to publish a book, "The Selby Is in Your Place". Needless to say it's on my Christmas wishlist!
Images via theselby.com and www.coffeesupreme.com
Blog Love | Emmas Designblogg
When it comes to interiors I'm a massive fan of Scandinavian design. There are some gorgeous blogs I follow from this region which I will list on my blog soon. A long-time favourite is Emmas Designblogg, 'Scandinavia's oldest and most read design blog'. Emma has such exquisite taste and she offers a constant source of inspiration through some of the world's best photography and styling. I seriously recommend checking it out!
photo credit: Tina Stephansen |
photo credit: Dan Gordan from Sköna Hem |
photo credit: Fritz Hansen |
photo credit: Anders Lindén |