New Trestle Legs and Table tops

Hello, we have been working on new trestle legs and table tops. The trestle legs will be available in white, yellow and natural at this stage. Tops will be available bespoke with the options of laminated timber and 30 mm ply wood. The pictured combination is in Kauri in Natural lacquered finish.

Any questions let me know via the workroom website

R

Poster

bloc de boucher

We have just completed this 100% recycled timber, butcher block. It is stunning. We have finished it naturally with a danish oil and it is mounted on castors with breaks. It really could tell a few stories as there are many different timbers all coming from different places - Tawa a NZ native and Oregon from North America which we came across in 'found' pallets. This of course is one of a kind.

Any further questions contact me via our Workroom website

R

Spontaneity

My two friends and I, Michelle Beattie (who I have some of her photography work in store) and Yolunda Hickman, are preparing for an exhibition. We went to art school together and are rather like minded although our work is different I am very excited about working with them. I love the process of working towards a show and having a DEADLINE - love deadlines. The show will be in mid June and I will share the details once they come to hand.

Anyway all this show business has made me get to work on my art and get creative which appears to have rubbed off on me in my design practice and this morning I rather 'poetic' with my signs so I thought I would share. And another point about my signs, I really like the black board format, albeit high maintenance and not rain friendly it allows for these spontaneous moments.

Lastly another spontaneous moment was Willie, our geriatric Jack Russell terrier, decided last night to jump up on our shelving and sit himself amongst the artifacts. He still has it!

R

Lest we forget

ANZAC day (period) always makes me reflect, not just for the obvious reasons, but reflecting the wider picture - it is a time that we need to remember what is important and for me it is a day that I like to spend with my family and loved ones.

I love getting my poppy and wear it with a balance between humbleness and pride.

Have a lovely day on Sunday....

R

PS Workroom//the store will not be open (after one) this Sunday - ANZAC day

Raow//Project:001 Floor lamp

Just arrived in store is Raow Project:001 Floor lamp. After the sale we have made a lot more room for other artists work, and I have wanted to have this light in our stable for a long time. It is made from a router cutter, designed to come flat packed as well as having a eco bulb these all contribute to sustainability and like us it is a product with a conscience.

It can be used as a pendant lamp as well as it is titled a floor lamp. The lamp glows architectural patterns and has a lovely ambient glow...

Raow is relocating to Europe so we only have very limited stock

R

Zekiah and Renee

Coming into winter I think of lovely soups, mmm... Chunky pumpkin (I have just made a batch).

And I can just see it served in Zekiah's beautiful soup bowls.... I love the 'avocado' coloured ones at the moment - they come as 'innies' and 'outies' (colour on the inside or outside)

Also

New from Renee Boydd are these 'home' ceramic art works. They come in two sizes and can be wall mounted and there is a mint toned one which I am fancying.

I think I am in the middle of a 'green' crush...

R

More Dear Colleen

Some more prints by Dear Colleen - digital prints - 315 x 450

R

I did this instead of going out

The beautiful work of Sarah Maxey arrived at Workroom//the store today. Limited edition of 500, A1 poster, silkscreened on 170gsm Munken paper.

Oooh and a little birdy tells me that Sarah is a judge in the 'Best' design awards this year, in the graphic design section - thats pretty cool I think!

R

Workroom Design- New swing tags

I just wanted to share our new swing tags... I think they are pretty nice. Thank you to my Paul for his execution.

R

Dear Colleen

Welcome Colleen Pugh, Dear Colleen, to Workroom-the store. We are very excited to have you. Dear Colleen's gorgeous work ranges from prints (my favourite is 'L is for Lover') to very cool rosettes - which takes me straight back to my pony club days - I will definitely be sporting one of these - the yellow is HOT! She has just been featured on design*sponge (click to read the article). Thank you Colleen!

R

SALE this week!!!!!

The SALE continues this weekend with some really great specials out at the store... Come for a visit!

R

Shelf/Life SYDNEY

I am very excited to announce that our lamps have arrived to their new little home in Surrey Hills, Sydney - Shelf/life. When your next in Sydney pop in to Jess's adorable store for the discerning and environmentally aware customer... so happy la la la la laaa laaa la.

R

Behind the scenes at the WORKROOM photo shoot- Oooh ah!

I just got in from an exciting day shooting our pieces in the studio. I really love doing this and seeing our work in the crisp studio. Tony our photographer is such a great guy that really wants to do the best he can for you- making sure the lighting is perfect- lighting lights can be quite tricky. Thanks to Dad and Paul who transported the table in and out and thanks to Kylie for being the best assistant as well as taking these wonderful snaps. Lastly thanks to Jafa for there wonderful tuna nicoise and ceasar that we had to celebrate after.

R

Cornelia Parker 'No man's land'

Very EXCITED about the Cornelia Parker show at Two Rooms gallery. We went along to the opening tonight and it was delightful to see a snippet of her work in the flesh. I have just borrowed the above images from the Two rooms website- they are not exactly what was on show. There was a trumpet rendered in the same way that the silver teapot is (pictured). One in tact and one squashed- I was quite taken with this piece- pure elegance!

I liked the series of smaller works also- wire drawings very subtle but still in there own way captivating and then there was, I don't know the official word for it, but paper folded and then opened up to reveal prints- but done with snake venom and antidote- black and white in coloring these were quite special (please forgive me if I have not quite got the details of these works correct)

A really nice surprise, so often the 'B' list artist is like the wind beneath the wings, was the up stairs show by Joachim Bandau, with a series of mesmerising water colours. I really like them. Very delicate. I have not come across this artists work before but I am certainly intrigued to find out some more.

So all and all a show well worth visiting! On till the 11 of April at Two Rooms gallery, 16 Putiki Street, Newton.

R