Congratulations to our August prize draw winners! The winner of the gorgeous Gorgi prize package is Renee McMullen and the winner of the 12 month subscription to homestyle magazine is Carolyn Atkinson. Check out the new spring range from Gorgi.co.nz below!

We have another stunning prize to win this month with the Designers Guild Central Park cushion (pictured above) from Allium Interiors in Newmarket (value $185!) Find out more about Allium in our column below.

And of course we have another 12 month homestyle magazine subscription to give away.

We also have 3 double passes to the Auckland Homeshow at the ASB showgrounds starting Weds next week (9th Sept) We will draw this prize by the end of this week so that we can get the tickets out to you so get in quick!

To enter our prize draws please see the bottom of the newsletter for details.

A NEW SHIPMENT from France has just arrived at European Antiques & Furnishings.
A great mix of decorator pieces to furnish your home from classic French antiques and mid century leather furniture to the very current trend for original French metal industrial furniture - predominantly from the 1940's.
Whether your home is a villa, a bungalow, a new contemporary space or a loft apartment, there is a great mix of furniture and decorative pieces to suit all tastes and budgets.

Viewing by appointment - phone 09 3609858 or browse the new shipment online at www.europeanantiques.co.nz

Click here for more on European Antiques

A site and a service designed for the designer, project manager or owners
representative. The Studio Projects are experts in product procurement. Their experience and
relationships with world leaders in Table Top, Kitchenware and Accessories
goes back more than 30 years.

They'll save you time and money and take all the stress out of providing those finishing touches for Dinning Room, Kitchen and entertaining areas.

Quality design and selection is their stock in trade. Visit their website
www.thestudioprojects.co.nz to learn more about the service they offer.

Click here for more on The Studio Projects

Allium Interiors is thrilled to see new Designers Guild cushions in store now.. Richly embroidered silks, and highly textured velvets bring a decorative modern feel with an architectural quality. These are the perfect way to bring luxurious additions to complete any room.
Also new in store is the latest Designers Guild range of fabrics and wallpapers.

During September Allium will be showcasing wallpaper to enhance your home for spring… collections include not only Designers Guild, but Osborne & Little, Nina Campbell, Cole & Sons… gain inspiration from their exquisite designs shown in store today.
Allium also offers an in store interior consultation or they will come to you. Enquire in store or on line at www.alliuminteriors.co.nz. You can find Allium at 8a Teed St, Newmarket. 09 5244242

Remember to enter this months prize draw at the bottom of this newsletter to win the beautiful Designers Guild cushion!

Click here for more on Allium

Increase your pleasure in home entertaining

Be sure to experience the enjoyment of meals with family and friends.

Rediscover the joy of real value when you purchase superior quality and the good design of renowned Brands.

The Studio of Tableware have over 100 fantastic home entertaining special offers and new releases you won't want to miss out on!

Click here for more on The Studio of Tableware

Orla Kiely fans rejoice! The amazing Orla Kiely bedlinen and towel ranges are soon to be available for you in New Zealand only at Small Acorns.

Small Acorns have coveted these products for a wee while now, and finally after months of keeping their fingers crossed and lips zipped they can announce that Orla Kiely bedlinen and towels will be available instore and online from early September.

Of course as with all products from Orla Kiely these 100% Cotton duvet covers, pillow slips and towels will be of the most luxurious quality, and will make such a great centrepiece to your bedroom and bathroom you’ll want to invite everyone you know over to praise your impeccable style!

Join the Small Acorns e-ssentials club to be first to hear all their news…

For more on Small Acorns click here

These tree cushions as pictured are on special were $75 each now $39 (with inner) stocks are limited so be quick!!!!!

Colours available red/black, grey/black. Printed on a micro suede fabric.

Invisible zip at the bottom of the cushion.

Click here for more on T Double L Designer Decor and to visit the website

Visit them on stand 1453 at the Auckland Home Show
ASB Showgrounds Greenlane 9-13 September 2009

Home Show and Interiors online offer
Book your Kitchen Makeover for spring and receive handles up to the value of $200 to complete the transformation;

Offer applies to all accepted quotations until the end of September 2009.

Sprayman offers all customers:
A free consultation service
A fixed price quotation for the entire job.
Deal with one company, no other tradeseople required
Add value not cost.

For more on Sprayman and Auckland Door Finishers click here

Gorgi's new spring collection is now available online and through selected exclusive stockists nationwide.

Visit www.gorgi.co.nz to view latest additions to the Gorgi Grown-ups and Gorgi Baby Collections including Natural Linen Duvet Covers, Penny Stotter Print Pillowcases, and French Inspired Pinstripe Comforters, Eco-dyed Merino Baby Blankets, Vintage Inspired Baby Shawls and a range of pillowcases, sheets and quilts.

Register online as a Gorgi Member and receive an instant 10% discount on every purchase made.

For more on Gorgi click here

A R T & C O F F E E
New works by Stephanie Johnstone
8th – 30th September 2009
At Frasers Café, Mt Eden Village
Cnr Mt Eden Rd & Stokes Rd (at the main traffic lights)
Hours 6am-11pm

Pop in and see these uplifting colourful works celebrating the natural environment with a contemporary spin and enjoy a great coffee and delicious food.

For a preview of some of the pieces, take a look at Stephanie’s page in the “Art” Category. This exhibition includes her most recent paintings a number of which are inspired by the glade of trees where they were living on a semi-rural property called Angel Valley, north of Auckland.

“From the window in the sunken dining room we looked out and saw the trunks of these large trees and enjoyed observing them in their various guises. The interesting intersections of trunks and branches, the unexpected colours in the trunks (Solo Tree series), the golden glow they took on in the late sun (Golden Trio) and the way the heavy rain showers turned the trunks into water sculptures (see Silverdale Trees)”

Other works include “Red Sky at Night….”(shepherds delight), “Golden Harvest” which feature undulating hills – another key image used in her work plus some of her voluptuous heart paintings make an appearance too.

Click here for more on Stephanie Johnstone Design
 

Spring is here so now is the time to brighten up your home or beach house with original screen prints by Hemptech NZ Ltd.

The curtain and cushion are in Summertime Col: Lime a botanical design printed in a jazzy lime and red design that will add colour and life to any room.

The chair seat is covered in a Hemptech linen/polyester fabric Torino that is very hard wearing and is also resistant to fading. Ideal for cane furniture in a leisure area as the covers can be taken off and washed if required..

The surfboard in Sea Urchins Col: Aquatic just perfect for the beach house or casual living areas. Printed on a floaty linen depicting moving waves; it also comes in 3 other colourways – white, soft green and watery blue.

Click here for more on Hemptech
 

Picado Collection
Tailored to Suit

Smart and refined, the Picado collection will become the invitation to any room setting.
With clever use of colour, Picado and Poco easily co-ordinates with a multitude of colour schemes

Featured with Picado are cushions in Matteo, a soft handling velvet chenille, Matteo offers the perfect solution for a timeless, bold look. Available in 35 colours.

Click here for more on Warwick Fabrics

Celebrate summer!
The latest Habitat magazine is being released this month. Habitat looks at all the elements of our homes, both inside and out. It’s coloured by Resene, but it’s not just about painting. It covers the full spectrum of design, renovation and refurbishment – from the smallest to the largest projects. This issue is the celebrate summer issue and focuses on the latest colour trends and fresh new looks for summer. We cover everything from trailer tips and tricks to clever kitchen and bathroom designs plus much, much more.

Habitat will be available from Resene ColorShops in late September or mailed free to Resene ColorShop Cardholders. If you’re not a ColorShop Cardholder, sign up today and you’ll receive future issues of Habitat free.

Click here for more on Resene

Torlys Flooring Studio is an Innovative International Company. They are the only company in New Zealand that offers a comprehensive selection of Laminates, Cork, Hardwood Bamboo and Exotic Timber, Terrawood and Leather. These floors are both design friendly and environmentally responsible.

Torlys make things easy - Ease of pricing, ease of install, and ease your mind - know the cost before you start, product is live the minute it is installed and all floors are backed by extensive warranties.

Torlys Flooring Studio are committed to supply and install flooring products that are beautiful, practical and have a minimal environmental impact in all phases of their manufacturing and life cycle.

To talk to your local Torlys Flooring Studio just call 0800 356 748

Click here for more on Torlys Flooring Studios

Nostalgic designs arise feelings, awake memories from the past and are being re introduced into contemporary design.

Vintage designs are often considered as being outdated, looking old, unattractive and dull. But they are experiencing a revival in interiors with vintage patterns being seen in fabrics, furniture and wallapers. They are being re-interrpreted and used in quirky ways creating an eclectic mix of old and new.Vintage clothes are also in vogue.

No longer reserved for the quirky, arty types, they have been pushed into the mainstream.

To read the full article click here

Written by Amanda Neill - Designworx
 

We have 3 prize draws for September!

1. The beautiful Designers Guild Cushion from Allium Interiors (value $185!)

2. The 12 month homestyle magazine subscription!

3. A double pass to the Auckland Homeshow - be quick this one will be drawn by the end of the week so that we can get the tickets out in time for the Homeshow opening on Weds 9th Sept

To enter please send us your details through our contact page, telling us which prize you would like to win and be sure to give us your mailing address!