Monthly Archives: May 2011

Cleaning up your act

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Editor

You know that moment you walk into the door after being away. For me it’s like a snapshot of your own life. How does the house look (house being a reality of its own but also a metaphor for how … Continue reading →

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Colonial Idol: and the contestants are …

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Editor

If this man seems familiar it might be that you have spent too long in the pub. For decades he lived on a shelf above the bar of the Birdcage tavern, in Auckland. I acquired him in the sale of … Continue reading →

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How to decorate your hotel room

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Editor

On a Tuesday night, I find myself at Dunbar’s in Auckland. The catalogue for this sale hadn’t been particularly spectacular and I wasn’t going to go. Dunbar’s Auckland sales are never as strong as their Wellington ones – in part … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: Edwardian Bloomsbury & Beidermeier

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Editor

Visitors often ask where I (and they might) get inspiration for rooms or décor moments. The question arises because too often when searching for decor ideas homeowners simply look at decorating magazines. The problem is compounded in that if you … Continue reading →

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