In a lieu of a Christmas gift guide, wreath workshops and the like here at Roomie HQ, we have put together a little summer escape edit - celebrating a little 'me' time, and a few of our favourite self gifting homewares. ... read more →
Dec
08
Nov
22
Newly formed Kaolin, brings together seven New Zealand Ceramicists under one umbrella, we chat to Rachel Carter about how it all came together. What ignited your love of ceramics and how did it all begin? I’d always been one of those kids who was always creating something, but I didn’t... read more →
Nov
09
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Oct
17
If we were to choose one of the four from the Dulux 2018 Colour Forecast (impossible, yes) then, just quietly, we choose Escapade. Friendly Pinks (they are the new neutral, yes yes they are!), moody blues and that lingering mustard (phew). Far off exotic destinations are... read more →
Oct
05
Needless to say we are huge fans of Tom Pigeon, we have several pieces hanging in Roomie HQ and they stand the test of time. They never disappoint to sit perfectly within an interior space, but also be a stand alone, stand out piece. We chat to the team at... read more →
Sep
18
Moody Grey Velvet, brass detailing,... read more →
Sep
04
Well, we are always suckers for a great cabin shot, this one we spotted via Pony Rider's Instagram feed, and it appears to be a computer render. Sigh. Make believe spaces are our favourite. So we have rounded up our cabin-in-the-woods wish list: Pendant from ECC;... read more →
Aug
17
At Roomie we love hearing rumours about upcoming creative collaborations, so when Renee and Rosie mentioned they were working on something together, we literally did virtual backflips. Two dedicated creatives, each with a strong aesthetic, have combined forces, and created two stunning wall hangings which balance... read more →
Aug
03
Looking a little like an advert for Dawson and Co, but it's not. Just loving everything ATM.... read more →
Jul
11
If you have been following our Instagram stories, then you would have seen our sneak peeks of this exciting new collaboration rolling out across your screens. Fisher and Paykel are celebrating 20 years of the DishDrawer (genius machine) and they have enlisted the skills of ceramic... read more →
Jul
07
In a little change up, ekk we are doing a lifestyle post. That's right - travel. Since it is pretty much an ongoing conversations (where to next?!) at Roomie HQ, we... read more →
Jun
25
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Jun
15
We love a clever entrepreneurial start up here at Roomie, so when Chloe from Little Koha touched base we were keen to hear her story. Tell us a little about the journey for Little Koha so far, leading up to launching your name and website? Little Koha became more than an... read more →
Jun
08
Well, this is a bit of a Sweet Home - ticks all our boxes here at Roomie HQ - we love nothing more than a cool, original mid-century home, with snappy modern additions (that bathroom!) without compromising on the original design. Hurrah, and it is for... read more →
May
26
Last year we had the heads up from Oliver at Backhouse about a fresh new furniture company about to hit our shores, a little look at the Stellar Works website was enough to get our hearts all a flutter, and their product doesn't disappoint. Select pieces... read more →
May
11
Online shopping takes the stress and running around element of out of gift giving, but if you missed that boat for Mother's Day (yes, this coming Sunday!) then here is our edit of fav products from Bricks and Mortar stores around the country. Starting with the... read more →
Apr
25
April! Storms aside, we have been having some epic autumn weather the past few weeks, and have been taking a little time to enjoy the last of the long weekends. Here are a few of... read more →
Apr
03
One of our favourite pass times and handy procrastination tool is snooping at homes for sale. NZ certainly has some untouched mid-century magic out there, and a few less than ideal 80s renovations, but this one in Remuera (yes, you cannot afford it) was such a insanely blank canvas we just... read more →
Mar
23
So, after much 'bury our head in the sand' behaviour, we are finally bowing out of hopes for any kind of summer, and focusing... read more →
Mar
02
It's true, the perfect dining chair is hard to find,... read more →
