Honey design - coptic stitched journals

Just arrived are these gorgeous coptic stitched journals made by Lisa Waldren at Honey Design. They come in A5 and A6 with native bird imagery on the front. Hard covered and with 110gsm cartridge paper on the inner then they are bound with linen thread.

Thank you Lisa for your work,

R

Winter hours

Just letting everyone know that we are down to our winter hours. SO Saturday 10-4 Sunday 9-2 or of course by appointment. Oooh this means I get to spend Mondays and Tuesdays in my 'Garagio' (garage/studio).

R

Port Chalmers Design Store

Our next stop on our tour is Port Chalmers Design Store, situated in the beautiful Port Chalmers about 15 mins out of the centre of Dunedin. It was wonderful to see our work in the flesh in store and meet co-owner Becs Wilson. Becs Wilson, as my tour guides worked out within minutes, lives in the house next door to my partners late grandfather - apparently this is common in Dunedin!

The store is in a gorgeous 1970's shop with a lovely quality to it (aluminum and veneer sliding doors) this also resinates in some of the selection of display cabinetry - very nice! The stone wall is a delightful point of difference and really sets off the stores selection of work. I have also always been a fan of the stores branding and seeing it on the store windows was great especially fantastic when a minute later we were treated to the actual inspiration getting guided into the harbour by a brave wee tug boat.

Port Chalmers Design Store has also so started a facebook page so be sure to 'like' them oh and remember to 'like' us (workroom) also if you haven't already!!

R

Whiteroom//Dunedin.

Here are some beautiful shots from our new stockist WHITEROOM in Dunedin (and one of our turned lamp getting ready to go on display). As it was my maiden voyage to Dunedin, I was overwhelmed by its beauty and historical buildings - we did strike it on a sunny and still day (so my tour guides were telling me - my partner Paul and his Mum and John).

So more to my excitement, when arriving at WHITEROOM, it is situated in one of the oldest buildings on Moray Place, Dunedin and just a door or so down from the Dunedin art gallery - how convenient (will write about that later). First to greet us was Greg Lewis (click to see his work), wearing a Chuck Close portrait t-shirt I might add, we appeared to hit it off. Greg is of the fine arts persuasion and this comes through in the store with the sensitivity and considerations of the stores layout as well the selection of artists and designers. It is all not all down to Greg though, as then we met the stores owner Nick Scott - who we have thank for creating this very impressive space and promoting local design.

So all and all we were thrilled that both Nick and Greg are partial to our work, so from now on please find our collection in WHITEROOM in amongst a fine selection of the cream of New Zealand design.

R

Gorgeous new shots from our latest photo shoot!

New shots of the turned table lamp and our DS stool...

Thank you to Tony at image centre for your wonderful expertise!

R

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