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Design Team 'Kewpie'

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:43:00 +0000

We've just specified some Design Team fabric for an upholstery job - the fabric is 'Kewpie' in a marshmallow and lime colourway. We love it when clients are game to try something a little quirky!

Flying Tui

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

There are ceramic tuis flying over our walls once more...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Wallpaper Splashback

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Wallpapering a kitchen splashback can be a really clever, cost effective way of getting some feature colour or pattern into your interior. Generally, we tend to think of splashbacks as being tiled, painted or paneled in glass, but it's worth thinking of wallpapering as an alternative.

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Once you've wallpapered a splashback (much the same as you would do a wall) - you need to seal the paper.
There are two obvious options for this; either laying a piece of clear glass over the top and using silicon sealer around the edges, or sealing the paper really well with a polyurethane product (available from most paint stores) - just ensure that it is a clear product, as many poly products have a yellow tinge that will ruin the effect of the wallpaper!

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Choosing a vinyl wallpaper will give you even more peace of mind, as it is perfect for wet, damp areas that need to be wiped down.

Vintage Dishes

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

A lovely cushion has just hit the shop floor, made out of one of our favourite fabrics - the 'Vintage Dishes' print!

Retro Hair & Make-up with The Vanity Case

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The esdesign girls have been having great fun over the last few weeks attending retro hair and make-up classes at the new and improved Made Marion Craft, run by the lovely Claire from The Vanity Case.
We've had such a great time replicating the hair-do's and make-up looks of the 1940's, 50's and 60's... there are more classes starting up soon so go check it out!

In The Mood

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:47:00 +0000

We've been busy putting together mood boards for a new job of ours - all sorts of delicious things going on here!

Light It Up

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:13:00 +0000

One of our illustrated ceramic lamp bases with a new shade - so sweet!

The Sweetest Hand Embroidery

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:06:00 +0000

From time to time we are treated to glimpses of lovely things that you, our clever clients have made.
Look at this sweet hand embroidered cushion cover from one of our dearest customers. Another dying art that is so under-appreciated!

Colour Block Parisian Apartment

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:46:00 +0000

Check out this great example of some bright and bold colour blocking in a Parisian apartment. Wowee!
All found via The Designer Pad.

Music Monday: Iva Lankum & Sola Rosa - 'Turn Around'

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:39:00 +0000

Happy music Monday everyone, hope you're all ready for another busy week!

Glass Knob Delight

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:55:00 +0000

Look at these gorgeous glass bauble cabinetry handles that we've found... nothing like a bit of glitz and glam!

SUPER Fabric Friday: Scion Melinki

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:16:00 +0000

It's turning out to be a super fabric Friday today, as we've just this minute taken delivery of our new Scion sampling (as mentioned in a post last week!).

We are so excited about it that we're sharing some of the goodness straight from the sampling books right now! Take a peek at the bright colours and contemporary prints! Yum!

Feature Fabric Friday: Vintage Classic Prints

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

How sweet is this collection of vintage inspired prints by Clarke & Clarke?
From classic stripes and dots to botanicals and Scotty dogs - this collection is perfect for that little girls' room; designs that can take them through from their early days to their tweens!

Harlequin Rugs

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:03:00 +0000

Our 'Barcode' rug from Harlequin arrived this week much to our delight, along with a sampling pack of all their other rug options. How delicious are all these colours and patterns!?

Come in and see these great quality, 100% wool rugs for yourself - they come in three sizes; 140cm x 200cm, 170cm x 280cm, and 200cm x 280cm.

Ethnic Inspired Interior - Home of Ellen Pompeo

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:06:00 +0000

If you've got a soft spot for ethnic inspired textiles and interior touches but aren't sure how to integrate them into your house - these images from the home of Grey's Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo are such a great example of how to do it right - by keeping the base palette neutral and layering up with texture, colour and pattern!

All images from Elle Decor.

Brown Paper Packages

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:49:00 +0000

All sorts of exciting brown paper packages arriving this week!

Before & After - Chatter Chair

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:07:00 +0000

Take a look at this neat before and after of a chatter chair, recently completed for a client of ours.
The original dusky pink velvet has been replaced with a striking black and white pocket weave, topped off with antique stud detail.

Recycling Skateboards

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Here's a very cool example of creative up-cycling - Art On Board take snapped, broken and worn out skateboard decks and turns them into decorative wall tiles. So clever!

All found via Hi Consumption.

Music Monday: Florence + The Machine 'Breath of Life'

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:46:00 +0000

More Vintage Beehive Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Due to insanely popular demand we have just replenished stock of our vintage beehive boxes! There are some great colours available, from pale yellows and greens to yummy dark reds. Come into esdesign to get first pick!

The Home of Naja Munthe

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Here are some delicious images from the home of Danish fashion designer, Naja Munthe. Layer upon layer of texture and tone create such a rich, enticing interior choc full of personality!

Found via Scandinavian Chic.

Mirror Wall - Before & After

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Last week...

This week!

Guys, you've stripped us bare! Guess you're all loving our vintage mirrors right now, so we are going to get some more in very soon!

One From the Archives: Southern Cross Garden Bar

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Here's an oldie but a goodie - five years ago we carried out some work for the then new Southern Cross Garden Bar in Wellington.

Working with the overall design aesthetic implemented by John Mills Architects, we commissioned these neat 'Jenga' style stools out of macrocarpa, and had the Southern Cross logo laser cut into the top surface. They double as handy side tables too!

After rescuing around 50 1960's wire frame chairs from an old church in the Hutt Valley, we powder-coated and restored them all, then set about sewing up new covers for them using fabric from the Unique 'Outside In' fabric collection. They have become a great example of robust and functional but very quirky and easily movable seating, perfect for a sociable venue like The Cross!

Goat Hair Cushion

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Here's a little client project about to leave the shop - a cushion made from a goat hide.
We've backed it in beautiful chocolate brown velvet... it's so lovely and soft, we don't want to let it go!

Home of Jessica Helgerson

noreply@blogger.com (esdesign team) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The home of designer Jessica Helgerson has been doing the rounds across the world wide web recently, but you can see why! A sweet, quaint, rustic interior filled with some lovely homely touches.

Found over at Nest Design Studio.