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Colleen
BRINGING
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colleen.ohanlon@stuff.co.nz
BACK THE
1960s
Renovation captures
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ast week, as I examined a bird’s nest
mid-century magic
blown out of a tree by a gale, it
occurred to me that even sparrows
like to make their home ‘just so’.
The owner of that nest went to a great deal
of trouble to create it – picking up twigs,
hairs, mystery fibres and scraps of paper that
were just the right size before weaving them
all together. I even recognised a few dropped
needles from a fake Christmas tree in the
mix.
Fiona and Andy McLeod renovated their Our homes say so much about us and
Mt Pleasant home after earthquakes took their social media means we can now find
previous one. inspiration for our private spaces from a The McLeods love the clean lines of the mid-century modern
They now have a mid-century home with a stranger’s private space on the other side of style. IAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF
groovy interior. Read about it on pages 6-7. the world. When it comes to interior design,
the world really is our oyster...or alabaster or
egg shell. wanting to draw on lots of different styles,
Advertising: Danny Schroder There’s a wealth of inspiration to be had though their challenge is making them all
danny.schroder@stuff.co.nz Published by out there (and in here) and it can be a tad work harmoniously together.
Editorial: Joanna Davis The Press, a overwhelming to try to identify what style or This issue has inspiration but also
division of
joanna.davis@stuff.co.nz Stuff. theme you really want in your home – the information to hopefully help you navigate
eclectics among us have the advantage of your own decision-making. Enjoy.
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FEBRUARY ISSUE
ON SALE NOW4 Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Home is
where
the art is
Four interior design experts give their tips on how to
rejuvenate the living spaces in your home.
Statement wallpaper can look great in the smallest room but also adds interest to larger spaces.
JANE USSHER/STUFF
I
t is sometimes said there is nothing new in Velvet is always in style and variations run
interior design, just new twists on the old. from soft matt cotton velvets to glamorous sheens
Ryan Twomey, senior
Four local designers with their finger on the and crushed seasonal favourites. interior architect at
‘‘what’s hot’’ pulse weighed in with what they Living Coral – the 2019 Pantone Colour of the
believe we should be seeing in our homes this year. Year – brings a touch of warmth and sophistication
Frobisher Interiors
Their suggestions will help ensure your interior to your home. If coral isn’t your thing, don’t be 1. Statement wallpaper
style is on-trend, on target and sustainable. afraid to indulge in a rich deeper burnished We are definitely seeing statement wallpapers
terracotta version or lighten it up to a warm blush. in our homes, but unfortunately a lot of these
Other colours to consider include sapphire blues, amazing wallpapers end up in the smallest rooms.
Amber Hamilton from emerald greens, gold, pewter and champagne. This needs to change; I hope we see papers used in
Amber Hamilton Design 3. Potted plants the large and public spaces of our homes.
Indoor plants have been popular throughout the 2. Asian antiques
1.Outdoor fabrics inside decades from the aspidistra in Victorian times to Asian pieces, used well and blended with other
The latest outdoor fabrics are soft with beautiful rubber plants and maidenhair ferns in the 1970s furniture styles, can look absolutely amazing.
textures, patterns and colours; they will make you and 1980s. Asian armoires are a firm favourite, as are
wonder why you never thought of using them for Palm varieties add a sense of calm, texture and Japanese room screens used as installation
indoor areas prone to sun fade. the natural environment to your home. Choose a artworks or as bedheads
My favourites come from Mokum, Designs of palm with soft fronds and try grouping a variety of 3. Industrial style kitchens
the Time, Atelier and Unique. species and heights to give lush green tranquillity This trend has been around for a long time, but I
2. Velvet to your living areas. just can’t get it enough of it. I’m hoping to see moreWednesday, February 6, 2019 5
Grouping a
variety of
species of
potted plants
gives a lush
tranquility.
TESSA CHRISP/
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Industrial-style kitchens are an enduring trend.
of this look coming through in preference to the replaceable furniture that may last just a year or and for our personal health. I think it’s really Asian pieces can
minimalistic and always perfect look. two. We have many New Zealand companies that important to embrace this where you can in your add beautiful
are clever and manufacture quality furniture in a own home without going all hippy about it. detail.
range of timbers and designs that last the distance. Wool carpet has a sense of perceived luxury,
Angelique Armstrong from especially since nylon carpet has taken the soft
Armstrong Interiors Jane Swinard, flooring world by storm. There are some beautiful
loop pile wools with amazing organic textures. And
1.Tan leather Interior stylist and colourist don’t forget sisal and seagrass.
We love tan leather and it is making a Wooden floors – solid and engineered – are
comeback. It is timeless and it makes a statement. 1.Green statements always on trend. Oiled finishes in a variety of
Mixed with the right colour interiors, tan leather Green is always fresh and representative of a colours are becoming increasingly popular and if
pops and becomes a feature in any room. broader environmental consciousness. I like to use you’re looking for life after plank floors, consider
2. Fresh flowers it teamed in its different shades. Wool, linen and the European classics from centuries ago of
It’s the time of the year to pick scented flowers velvet are beautiful used this way. If you are chevron and herringbone.
from the garden and bring them inside. A vase of looking for a colour accent with greens, especially 3. Statement pieces
fresh flowers looks stunning. A small posy bowl, a my current favourite ‘‘olive’’, try burnt orange or Create space to be bold somewhere in your
single stem or a large bouquet – as long as it’s fresh mustard yellow. It takes green beyond earthy and home, especially with art. For example, a large
it is always special. makes it ping. painting or a sculpture sensitively displayed. This
3. New Zealand-made furniture 2. Things natural can often be an investment if buying new but
It is time to be kind to our environment. I would Ethical-sourcing and sustainability are part of second hand shops often yield special pieces that
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Retro
modern
magic When their Richmond bungalow was
red-zoned, Andy and Fiona McLeod set
about creating their Mt Pleasant
surprise, writes Joanna Davis.
F
iona and Andy McLeod gave themselves a
tight deadline when they began
renovations on their Mt Pleasant home –
‘‘I spent a lot of time in the retro
their second baby was due within months.
‘‘We bought it [in 2012] after our home on the flat
category on Trade Me.’’
in Richmond was red-zoned. Our bungalow slid Fiona McLeod
towards the river,’’ Andy says.
‘‘The amazing views were the main appeal,
which we weren’t used to coming from the flat.’’ but then kept permanently locked – until the
When it was time to renovate, they wanted to do budget allowed for decking to go up just in time for
so while keeping the house’s mid-century modern this summer.
feel. The main goal was to make it more Andy says while broader aspects of the design
comfortable to live in. were his domain, Fiona had a really good eye for
‘‘It was freezing when it was cold and boiling the 1960s/ 1970s era decor they wanted.
when it was hot,’’ Andy says. ‘‘We were living with ‘‘I spent a lot of time in the retro category on
Fiona’s parents right next door – also part of the Trade Me,’’ Fiona admits.
appeal of this property – there’s even a hole and Some of her best finds were a TV stand and a
gate through the hedge.’’ black swivel armchair that perfectly fitted the era,
Because of the pregnancy due date deadline (for as well as an orange and white cylindrical cabinet
Pixie, now five), the renovation proceeded in a way that sits by the stairs. The colour orange was a
that Andy, an architectural designer with Young natural fit and one they’ve repeated in various
Architects, describes as ‘‘totally against what I ways throughout the decor.
recommend to a client’’. ‘‘We’ve got to stop though,’’ Andy says. ‘‘It’s
‘‘We were designing and doing the becoming more than an accent.’’
documentation as we built it,’’ Andy says. They kept lighting soft, as befits the mid-
‘‘I’d be up in the office drawing plans for the century feel.
kitchen, sometimes the night before the builders ‘‘What’s special is that most of it is wall lighting
did their thing.’’ rather than down lights in the ceiling,’’ Fiona says.
Because of this pressured turn-around, the ‘‘It’s not harsh like modern lighting. It’s a nice
McLeods say they had to make sure the softer kind of light.’’
renovations didn’t require building consent. Some of the wall lights are the original ones that
‘‘It was all exempted under schedule one of the were already in the house.
Building Act,’’ Andy says. ‘‘The electrician tried to convince us that we
Renovations included double glazing timber could get new ones but we were determined to get
windows, replacing aluminium joinery with them working.’’
timber, dropping and replacing the ceiling to allow The ply ceiling is another feature they
for wool insulation above, removal of a non-load- particularly love.
bearing wall to open up the kitchen, solar panels ‘‘That was a nod to what was already there,’’
for water heating, and a new kitchen and Andy says. ‘‘The existing ceiling was timber
bathroom. sarking (tongue and groove). While we would have
They also painted and carpeted throughout. loved to replicate it, it was out of our budget.’’
Andy says removing the kitchen wall was a The family, including Quinn, 8, Pixie, 5 and
major improvement as it gave a view ‘‘right out to Fletcher the dog, is loving living in their renovated
the alps’’. home. It’s a bonus having grandparents right next
The new paint and carpet also freshened it up door, and Quinn is attending the same school
perfectly. Fiona did as a child.
‘‘Pretty much every surface you see is new, Andy says the renovation has not turned the
whereas from the outside it’s still a bit of an ugly house into a ‘‘precious home’’.
duckling. ‘‘We’ve focused on comfort, and making it
‘‘We’ll get to that as budget allows.’’ something liveable,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s certainly not a
Budget constraints also meant a set of new show-home but it suits a family with two young The Jimi Hendrix picture was "tucked away upstairs" for a long time until
timber sliding doors facing north were installed children and a dog.’’ Fiona realised how perfect it was for the house.Wednesday, February 6, 2019 7
The tahr head mount is borrowed from Andy’s father, who shot it on a
hunting trip at Lake Tekapo. Looking out to the estuary and sea beyond, it
has the "best view of any tahr in Christchurch", Andy says.
Most of the rooms have a view, either over the city or of the estuary and
across to the sea.
The McLeods have reclaimed this area they call the ‘‘look-out’’ from their children, and now use it for morning cups of
tea and ‘‘a cold beer in the evening’’. PHOTOS: IAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF
Quinn, 8, is able to attend the same Mt Pleasant school his mother attended.
The perforated ply panels in the kitchen ceiling are there to soak up some of the acoustics since the kitchen is all hard Some of the furniture was bought on Trade Me.
surfaces.8 Wednesday, February 6, 2019
How to be bold and beautiful
Ten design rules to stick to when you are
decorating a space.
T
he saying goes that you must first know the
rules before you can break them. And
though we love the irreverence of tossing
the design rule book out the window, there
are some guidelines that make the task of
decorating a space a little easier and more
foolproof. Few know this better than interior
designers, who are well-versed in using decorating
tricks to transform an empty space into an
inspiring and unique home.
Here 10 top interior designers share rules worth
following for a statement interior. Whether you’re
starting a renovation from scratch or are looking
to make a couple of small but high-impact changes Be bold and
to your existing home, these expert-approved tips brave with
will guide you to get it right every time. Commit colour for
these 10 rules to memory for a flawless home instant wow
factor.
inspired by advice from the best in the business.
BELINDA MERRIE/
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Mix textures
If you can’t understand why your space feels
lacking, interior designer Angie Hranowsky overhead pendant, can feel two-dimensional. accessories such as a quirky bowl or statement
recommends adding different textures, via accents ‘‘Lighting will elevate the mood of any room,’’ says vase, says interior designer Grant K Gibson.
such as rugs, throws, or accent cushions. Consort Design’s Mat Sanders. ‘‘Be sure to have ‘‘Don’t be afraid to take some chances to make bold
‘‘Always mix materials and add texture – metal light coming from multiple sources, not just statements, updating classic, timeless elements to
mixed with wood, or rattan or natural woven overhead. Find creative places for an extra floor make them current and your own,’’ he says.
fabrics with lacquered furniture or walls, for lamp, sconce, or empty corner where a small table
example,’’ she says. lamp could reside for added glow.’’ Start with a simple base
‘‘Anytime you’ve got brick walls and they’re
Layer lighting Take risks with accessories keeping you from using the colour scheme you
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If your room’s looking a little flat, trying mixing and
matching textures through throws or accessories to add
warmth and depth. JANE USSHER/STUFF
curb by painting the brick white,’’ says Brian small spaces should always opt for items that offer If all else fails, item really resonates with your sense of style. If the
Patrick Flynn of Flynnside Out Productions. form and function. remember rules answer is yes, you’ll always have a place for it,
‘‘A lot of people are against this, and there are ‘‘Use every square inch of space in creative were made to be regardless of trends.
some rules to follow. If the surfaces are super ways – especially in a small home where you can’t broken and go
for whatever
historic and the brick has tons of character, maybe have a lot of clutter. Include pieces that are as Be bold with paint colours
works for you.
keep it as is, but if the brick is just contractor-grade functional as they are sculptural and interesting,’’ JANE USSHER/ Looking for a surefire way to give a room instant
hogwash, and it’s forcing you to live in a marsala- he says. STUFF wow factor? ‘‘When in doubt, make a dark room
toned nightmare, bye-bye, brown brick.’’ darker,’’ says interior designer Scot Meacham
Seek symmetry Wood. ‘‘One should always enhance a space’s
Always measure your space Kelly Wearstler’s creations might challenge natural atmosphere.’’
Before you add that dreamy daybed to your cart, be traditional design rules, but there’s one thing she
sure to measure your space. always adheres to: symmetry. Defy the rules
‘‘Measure twice, buy once’’ is the mantra ‘‘There should always be a hierarchy of Now that you’ve mastered the basics, design
Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors adheres to. elements within the space,’’ she says. ‘‘Even the powerhouse Nate Berkus wants you to take risks
‘‘Scale can make or break your space. Pay close most maximalist rooms should possess a cohesive and follow your gut to create a truly unique home.
attention to the size of furniture pieces in relation dialogue with well-balanced, thoughtful ‘‘The best interiors are always the ones where
to the room. Always map out the larger items, such dimensions.’’ people have not followed any rules. Reach for what
as sofas and rugs, before purchasing.’’ you love, not what your best friend or the latest
Invest in pieces you love design trend is telling you,’’ he says. ‘‘That being
Don’t forgo function If you only follow one rule, Lilly Bunn says it said, there are rules about scale that will always
We’re all for buying a beautiful, sculptural piece of should be this: ‘‘The only real rule in decorating is apply. Once you get that right, though, you can
furniture that has instant visual impact, but to buy things that you love.’’ then go ahead and break as many rules as you
interior designer Jeff Andrews says those with Before you make a purchase, ask yourself if the want.’’ Copy that. – domain-com-au
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We take a look at three classic
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spotting the genuine article feminine and masculine in
when looking for a statement form, and futuristic in its
investment piece for your
home. materiality.
C
lassic design pieces make great investment and futuristic in its materiality. Here’s a chair that
pieces if your budget stretches to the real can be used at a desk, pulled up to a dining table or
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ethereal in any setting.
Noguchi coffee table It’s not easy to emulate the crystalline brilliance
Isamu Noguchi is often remembered for the fairly of the Kartell aesthetic and copies can appear
humble three-legged coffee table that bears his milky instead. An original has no joints or
name. Noguchi was the son of a Japanese poet and bindings and is strong and flexes. Look also for the
a Scottish/American writer and, as such, embossed mark on the seat – genuine articles will
considered himself an internationalist. have a date, Kartell branding and the designer’s
The designer made his prototype table from signature.
objet trouve – its organic, fluid shape epitomised
the zeitgeist of the time and comprised a free-form Arco lamp
sheet of heavy sheet glass on top of two curved, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni only had
interlocking legs set at right angles. eyes for the lighter side of life when they
The first commercially produced examples were introduced the Arco floor lamp to the world in 1962.
introduced to the market by Michigan-based Its graceful arc seemed to easily span the decades
furniture company Herman Miller in 1947. so that this mid-century design for lighting
Since then the table has received worldwide company Flos has a continuing place in our homes.
accolades. It has been called poetic and ‘‘haiku- Form and function truly do collide in the Arco.
esque’’, achieving enduring appeal in just a few The Castiglionis were industrial designers, and it
‘‘brush strokes’’. all began when they noticed that many buildings
Loved by mid-century fans, it may also find had electrical outputs in the middle of the ceiling,
favour with families who appreciate the curves This Arco-styled lamp resembles a silver-stalked poppy. TESSA CHRISP/STUFF which weren’t necessarily positioned over the
and absence of sharp edges. Much-copied, the centre of the dining table.
genuine article starts at about $3200 and is They put their heads together to craft a standing
considered an investment piece. Secondhand- light that would do the job, without the base getting
buyers should look for the designer’s signature in the way. Modelled on a street lamp, the
etched into the longest edge of the glass top – it’s a telescopic arm of the Arco stretches over two
subtle but definite sign of authenticity. The metres – problem solved. Except for one thing. How
designer’s initials are also carved into a medallion to counter-balance that fabulous stem and its
beneath one of the legs. flower-like head? The answer was a heavy block of
Carrara marble. As Achille Castiglioni explained,
Louis Ghost chair marble took up less space than concrete – the
The Louis Ghost chair has become an icon and as brothers’ first thought – and they could achieve a
such, has been copied and mass-produced. But it better finish for a lower cost.
wasn’t the Louis that was supposed to capture There are tricks to spotting the real thing. Look
public attention, it was La Marie, the chair’s through the perforated openings on the lamp
predecessor. Released in 1998, this straight-backed casing for the company logo (Flos) around the edge
chair was the world’s first to be made from a single of the bulb fitting. The casing itself should swivel
mould in polycarbonate. But it was only when around so that the light can be angled in any
Philippe Starck ‘‘ghosted’’ the design of an 18th- direction.
century Louis XVI upholstered armchair and Also, check the stem has a satin aluminium
produced it in transparent plastic that Kartell had finish and comes in three sections.
a real winner on its hands. Finally, make sure the base is actual marble.
Durable, versatile and stylish, the chair is Artificial marble-look products tend to have a
considered to be feminine and masculine in form, Original Louis Ghost chairs have no joints or bindings. consistent colour and a repeat in the pattern.Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11
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A whiter shade of pale
Whites aren’t just white – you
have work to do to pick the
perfect shade, writes
Darren Palmer.
N
ot so long ago a friend who works in the
industry asked me what white he should
paint the interior of his house.
I started asking a few questions and he
told me there wasn’t any time for that, his painter
was already at the store, ready to purchase the
paint.
In this instance, I pulled a rabbit out of my hat
and gave him a few choices but, for anyone at home
trying to find that perfect hue, there are a few
things you should consider.
Whites aren’t just white.
Almost all white paints will have a slight colour
tint in them, whether that be grey, green, blue,
brown, red or yellow.
If you look at the colour of the swatch against
the plain white card that the swatches are printed
on, you should be able to detect the subtle tint of
colour that has been mixed with the pure white
base.
Paints are tinted in colours to match or combat
your other interior inclusions, with the best paint
coverage also coming with a small amount of black
tint thrown into the mix.
To see the colour of the tint in the white you
need to compare the swatch with a plain white
piece of paper or card under natural light that
streams in from outside.
Be aware though, if you take the white swatch
outside to view it and the light coming into your
house is a different colour, then you will see the
colour of the swatch differently.
This is because light is made up of the full
spectrum of colours, so light will change as it
bounces off or passes through coloured or tinted
objects, glass or film.
The best environment for you to view your
white swatch is within the space it’s intended for.
Be sure to look at it against the floor, the
skirtings, opposite external openings, and adjacent
to them. What is reflecting in from outside will
change the colour, as will what’s reflecting on the
walls from within the room.
I was once told that a green-based white will
counteract the yellowness of pine flooring. If you
have red light coming in from outside you might
want to avoid using a red-based white as it will
amplify the effect.
A blue-based white will look purple, a green-
based white will look more brown, and a ‘‘pure
white’’ will likely just reflect the red.
This principal is the same for whatever colour
bounces around your room. Whites often
If you’re in doubt about how a colour will work have a small
in your space, and you’ve exhausted your options amount of black
trying to get the right white for your rooms, you tint thrown into
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can always engage a colour consultant. Most big
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Some people
feel more
energised
working out
with others.
Finding the
right fit
Kim Newth weighs up the option of exercising from home or going to the gym.
H
ome gym or go to the gym? what you’re doing and are prepared to settle for the out around other people and enjoy the social
Is it better to sweat it out in a home gym fitness basics, such as skipping rope, plyo box, environment. Lack of space at home could be
or fulfil 2019 fitness goals at a local gym? swiss ball and kettlebell. another factor in favour of gym membership.
Kim Newth weighs the pros and cons. According to research from consumer ratings Conversely, others will prefer the freedom of
Christmas is over for another year and agency Canstar Blue, New Zealanders who go to being able to plan their own workouts and if
everyone’s thinking about how to lose that post- the gym spend around $55 a month on there’s space for a home gym in the spare room or
pavlova padding. Improving fitness and health in membership. Consumer compared the fees for garage, it’ll be super easy to get down to business.
2019 will be a top priority for many. It’s easy to seven gym chains last year and found membership There’s no travel time involved and it comes with
make that New Year’s resolution, but harder to ranged from $410 to $3430 a year. Some contracts all those privacy benefits. Plus, you won’t have to
decide where to exercise (and then follow through). also have expensive fishhooks such as high wait for your turn on the equipment. (It’s probably
There are many factors to consider when termination fees. easier to get distracted at home though, and will
making the call on whether to work out at home or likely require a little more self-discipline).
a local gym.
Convenience and
motivation Safety
Cost Nothing could be simpler than dropping into your ACC claims for injuries sustained while at the gym
If you’re in it for the long term, a home gym makes local gym, provided it’s handy to work or home. or during fitness training have soared in recent
more sense from a cost perspective. Setting it up is They generally have a good menu of personal years, to more than 51,000 in the year to June 2017.
a one-off expense, as opposed to pay-as-you-go or training sessions, classes and equipment to try, so That’s partially because more New Zealanders
contract term arrangements at a gym. The starting you won’t need to go it alone when planning your than ever are involved in the fitness industry,
price for a good multi-gym is around $700. No doubt programme and how to fit it in around the rest of though the injury rate is actually rising faster than
it could be done for considerably less if you know your life. Some people feel more energised working growth in gym users. Some have blamed under-
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A home set-up
can be as
elaborate as
finances allow.
Treadmills are
Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie says personal the pieces of
trainers, whether coming to your home or at gyms, equipment most
should be registered with the New Zealand Register of likely to land
Exercise Professionals. users in the
emergency
department.
regulation, which means anyone can set
themselves up as a personal trainer.
Last year saw the arrival of Fitsafe certification.
Developed by Qualworx in partnership with
Exercise New Zealand, it has been designed to
show whether a facility is up to scratch with client
safety. This is likely to flow through to the industry
but care should still be taken when choosing a
personal trainer.
‘‘The key point is to make sure the trainer is
registered,’’ says Richard Beddie, CEO of
ExerciseNZ.
‘‘You can check the New Zealand Register of
Exercise Professionals (REPs) website, which
provides independent verification as to whether
trainers meet industry standards.’’
But are home gyms safer? If you don’t have a
good understanding of your own health and how to
train, there are obvious risks in going solo with
your home fitness.
‘‘I’d recommend talking to a registered personal
trainer about what you want to achieve before you Working out at
buy any equipment,’’ Beddie says. home certainly
Research from the US last year has the
(ellipticalreviews.com) found the treadmill was the convenience
factor.
piece of equipment most likely to land people in the
emergency room.
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16 Advertising feature Art ’n’ About
Charity joins with Art ‘Creative fossicking’ leads
Metro in cafe venture to multi-layered artworks The paintings of John F. Bells and Whistle by
The welcoming smell of Staff from Emery aren’t always what John F. Emery features
coffee and fresh baking is Can Do they appear and are in a new exhibition of his
about to return to Art Catering loaded with meaning, as works at Little River
Metro as its cafe is will be seen in his latest exhi- Gallery.
resurrected by the Laura supplying bition, ‘Flora, Fauna and
Fergusson Trust. tasty foods Fabrications’, at Little In this way, Emery says
The trust is a registered to the new River Gallery. the tromp l’oeil illusion of
charity that provides trau- Can Do Emery’s works are by a painted object appears
matic brain injury Cafe, at turn nostalgic, contempla- alongside the reality of a
rehabilitation, as well as Art Metro tive and uplifting, created constructed object to ‘‘shift
24-hour residential care in Papanui. using mixed media and a the perspective and
for people with long-term process he calls ‘‘creative perception of a work and
disabilities. barista and a rotating ros- Jones says the cafe aims to fossicking’’. force the viewer to con-
Since 2015, it has been ter of employees with a help meet the high de- sider the point where
running a successful cater- disability. mand for work from reality and the imagined
ing company called Can The cafe is set to hit the people with disabilities, Emery’s works meet’’.
Do Catering. Now, with
the help of Art Metro
ground running when it
opens at the end of the
whose efforts have already
proven commercially
are by turn how made me think of red
As one of Little River
Gallery’s regular contribu-
owner Simon Walmisley, month thanks to a well- viable at Can Do Catering. nostalgic, high-heeled pumps. It was tors, Emery brings the gal-
the trust is adding to its honed menu prepared by ‘‘We’re really excited only when I was titling the lery beautiful paintings
food services with ‘‘Can the trust’s catering arm our social enterprise is contemplative work that I realised the with a rich narrative and
Do Cafe’’.
Art Metro ran its own
and the support of local
coffee experts at Under-
now extending to a cafe,’’
she says. ‘‘It’s a full,
and uplifting. red shoes idea came from
a David Bowie song that
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He moved to New Zea-
cafe until a couple of years ground Coffee, who are proper cafe and anyone was recorded in 1983,’’ he land from the United
ago, when it poured its supplying the machines, from the art classes will be For Emery, getting says. States in the early 1980s
final coffee to focus fully training and beans. able to enjoy a coffee and there is a gradual process As the vision comes and has since exhibited
on lessons. All food will be made bite to eat, as well as any- that relies on the wider together, Emery sets about widely in both countries.
Classes for all ages and fresh and options are in one off the street.’’ connections he uncovers creating it using three-
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Art Metro will continue and quinoa muffins served Art Metro, 465 Papanui Rd, which Emery says he Heavy-duty March 6. Visit the gallery any
to focus on teaching while alongside an array of Papanui, or explore some of starts with no idea where watercolour paper is cut, day of the week on the main
the Laura Fergusson Trust biscuits, slices, quiches, the menu options at it will lead. scored, folded, shaped and road through Little River,
operates the cafe at the pies, bagels and wraps. candocatering.co.nz. To find ‘‘In the case of Let’s painted wet before Banks Peninsula, call 03 325
front of the studio, Laura Fergusson Trust out about art lessons at Art Dance, it was the pukeko’s assuming its place in a 1944 or find them online at
employing one able-bodied chief executive Kathryn Metro, visit artmetro.co.nz. stride and beak that some- wider scene. littlerivergallery.com.
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Ceramic artists to get fired-up about
Ceramics are popular once
more and these three artists are
making the most of the
renaissance, writes
Julia Atkinson-Dunn.
T
he world of ceramics has experienced a
wonderful renaissance over the last six
years.
Everyday people have flocked to classes to
create their own pieces and artists of all kinds have
used the medium to express their ideas and
creativity in three dimensions.
Of course, large brands have raced to recreate
the organic, imperfect proportions which is often
the result of the hand-made process. However,
there is no denying that a hand-formed, one-off
piece created locally comes with a certain magic
that can’t be matched in a factory.
If you’re new to ceramics, these three New
Zealand artists are demonstrating a diverse range
of styles, products and outcomes from their own
experimenting within the ceramic realm.
Wundaire
Self-taught Felicity Donaldson first grabbed my
attention as a breath of fresh air back in 2014 with
her beautiful handmade plant pots. Fast forward Kami and Kindred’s
past a move to Wellington, some high-profile earrings.
collaborations and a baby, and she has returned to KAMI AND KINDRED
her practice once again, bringing her unique style
that is always tinged with fun.
Visitors to her online store can find robust
dinnerware in simplistic finishes or jump right on
in to her cheeky graphics or new terrazzo style
products. You can take it one step further by
booking into one of her workshops to create your
very own terrazzo plate.
Prices range between $25 to $220.
wundaire.com @wundaire
Pip Woods
There is a beautiful calm with an edge of quirk to
the vessels created by Wellington artist Pip Woods.
Her pieces are mellow in tone but truly eye-
catching in form, flirting with the boundaries of
balance and scale.
Sculptural as a standalone treasure and adding
real impact when grouped as a family, they are
both art and a beautiful way to show off your
blooms.
Pieces start from $90 to $180.
pipwoodsceramics.com @pipwoodsceramics
Kami and Kindred
Fuelled by a strong interest in organic, abstract
forms and inspired by the simplicity of Japanese
design, Nelson-based designer and artist
Hayley Richards explores the use of natural
materials through her label Kami and Kindred.
Above:
Felicity
Donaldson’s
rainbow plate.
WUNDAIRE
Her use of ceramics is cast wide across beautiful Kami and
hand-formed earrings and bangles to special pieces Kindred’s
for your home like abstract bud vases, incense incense holder.
holders and coffee filter and tumbler sets. Released
in collections, visitors to Kami and Kindreds’
online store are regularly greeted with new
products and restocks to pore over.
Products range from $15 to $225.
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Julia Atkinson-Dunn is a Design and Art Blogger,
you can follow her journey at instagram.com/
Pip Woods vases offer a beautiful calm with an edge of quirk. studiohome/ or studiohome.co.nz18 Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Rooms
with
a view
It’s time to declutter and give
the rooms in your home a
sense of airy space.
I
f you’re looking to renovate and need some
clear space – or if you’re a follower of the
strangely inspiring Netflix series Tidying Up
With Marie Kondo – you’ll know that
decluttering is where it’s at.
Without even trying, it’s amazing how many
things can pile up in cupboards and drawers that
have never really been wanted or used. If this
sounds like you, then it’s time to clear out and sell
up.
Once you decide what’s going, set aside an
afternoon to photograph your selected items so you
can list them online.
Not sure where to start? Here’s our guide to
some available platforms.
Trade Me
Trade Me, which launched in 1999, now rates its
used goods marketplace as ‘‘mature’’. The well-
established e-commerce platform has many years
of fine-tuning under its belt.
Around 800,000 Kiwis visit Trade Me each day.
It is in the top 10 of our most influential brands and
in 2017, Colmar Brunton named Trade Me as
Kiwis’ sixth most loved brand. No online platform
is completely free of risk but Trade Me’s ongoing
commitment to trust, safety and transparency is
reassuring.
Trade Me is easy to use, with tips on how to
make a great listing, promote it, arrange shipping
and organise payments. Recent innovations
include a new fast track payment system called
Ping and a payment by instalment option
(Afterpay).
For casual sellers, Trade Me charges a fee of
7.9% of sale price (with the maximum success fee
being $249). It is free to create a basic listing. Fees
can be refunded if the sale isn’t completed.
Neighbourly
If you want to trade with people in your area, then
the community social media platform Neighbourly
is worth considering. You can use it to buy, sell and
trade items with no commission fees. A space clear of
All members have verified addresses and use clutter brings an
their real names, with Neighbourly’s owner Stuff airy sense of
touting this as the platform’s key point of order.
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difference. Neighbourly offers helpful guidelines
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on how to get started.
In 2014, Neighbourly had 62,000 members. Now
it has more than half a million and rates as New
Zealand’s third most-used social media site
(Nielsen Online Ratings, March 2018). What
proportion of those members regularly trade on
Neighbourly is less clear.
Facebook Marketplace
If you’re looking to declutter then Facebook
marketplace, which launched here in 2016, is
another free to use option. Its appeal stems from its Trade Me launched 20 years ago so has had plenty of Facebook Marketplace had the advantage of being free
power to facilitate direct peer-to-peer trading. time for fine-tuning. TOM PULLAR-STRECKER/STUFF to use. TAO LIN/STUFF
It’s simple enough to use but sorting out how
the goods will be paid for and collected can involve their unwanted stuff for free. Since launching in AllGoods boasts a marketplace of more than 25,000
quite a lot of time in Messenger. Arizona in 2004, it has since grown into an shoppers, has over 100,000 listings and a smart new
Marketplace is only lightly moderated and a few international non-profit platform. It’s free to sign mobile app.
cases have been reported of people transferring up and free to list. While yet a minnow compared to Trade Me,
money to buy products such as an iPhone, only to Compared to other platforms, its interface looks AllGoods is confident of ongoing growth, thanks to
never receive it. After one such case, the police outmoded. Groups are run by local volunteers but features such as a real-time chat system and
urged people to be extremely cautious about reviews of Freecycle suggest it is only lightly integration with social media.
buying items through websites such as Facebook. moderated. A common complaint is that people However, cheaper fees are really the most
From a seller’s point of view, that’s a deterrent too who say they will get an item do not show up. compelling reason for giving AllGoods a try. In
because you’d imagine this type of coverage would It could be easier to donate unwanted items to a fact, it’s free to sell on AllGoods. Once registered,
deter potential buyers. local charity store or op shop instead, but there are you can list in the secondhand marketplace for free
Facebook marketplace has a reputation as a plenty of active Freecycle groups in New Zealand and there are no success fees. Their messaging
place for bargain hunters so expect some haggling for those wanting to give it a try. system has also been designed to keep contact info
over price. secret and they have a support team in place to
AllGoods review posts.
Freecycle Launched last year, AllGoods is New Zealand’s AllGoods only allows products to be shipped
‘‘Changing the world one gift at a time’’ is the ethos ambitious e-commerce newcomer. Touting itself as from within New Zealand, so you won’t be
of Freecycle, which encourages people to give away ‘‘the easiest way to sell to Kiwi millennials’’, competing against international sellers.You can also read
