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Resene Matchmaker Resene Ghost For a deeply luxe, cosy cocoon-like office space, try the juxtaposition of rich and muted tones in your zone. Here the soft dusk tone of Resene Matchmaker and the lilac moonlight grey of Resene Ghost create an elegant mood to match the CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk from Ballantynes. For directional light with style, it’s hard to find a better office lamp than the Anglepoise Type 75 Mini Desk Lamp. This colourful edition from British designer Paul Smith also features an integrated shade switch and the renowned Anglepoise constant tension spring technology for matchless flexibility and perfect balance. The inspiration for the burgundy colour in this look comes from this hand-painted Objet Cushion Cover that takes a closer look at the silhouettes of beloved objects highlighting the subtle texture and patina that builds up over time. Made with 100 per cent linen in New Zealand by Città Design textile designers Imogen Tunnicliffe and Sophie Clapson and available from Ballantynes. Never underestimate pottery. This textured, curved pot is handmade in terracotta with a soft grey textured finish. Here, the Mita Terraced Vase strikes a luminous balance between the burgundy and grey walls and connects with the Objet Cushion Cover and the Pottery Barn Layton Desk Chair from Ballantynes. The hand-loomed West Elm Lucent Rug from Ballantynes creates a landscape rich with muted colour and texture. It’s made of 100 per cent viscose for lots of lustrous shine, instantly dressing up any room and bringing soft light into the rich colour palette of this space.

CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk, Pottery Barn Layton Desk Chair Bronze Basketweave Slub in Oatmeal, West Elm Lucent Rug, Smoke Tree in Purple Black, Città Design Objet Cushion Cover, and West Elm Faux Potted Donkey Tail Plant from Ballantynes; Fringe Blanket in Pinot, Type 75 Mini Desk Lamp by Paul Smith, Tuba Vase large in Grey, Fruit Vase in Grey, Large Ball Candle in Burgundy, Small Ball Candle in Licorice, and The House of Xavier Corberó book from Infinite Definite; Mita Terraced Vase in Light Grey from A&C Homestore; Lilac vase stylist’s own. painted in Resene Matchmaker and Resene Ghost from Resene ColorShops.

Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

Have you felt it, that incredible desire to leave our shores? Have you dreamt of sitting by a pool somewhere tropical, looking at the sights in any of the capitals of the world or foraging through markets in southeast Asia? If you have, you’re not alone. I’ve often found myself dreaming about travelling (anywhere, absolutely anywhere!) over these two-and-a-half Covid-influenced years. Now, with the opening of world travel and the lifting of many of the restrictions that made it so difficult, it’s become a highly anticipated reality. The beautiful thing about travel is that it shakes you out of your routine whilst providing experiences that excite and invigorate – and now my own wanderlust has been rekindled, having just returned from a trip to Paris with my husband, John. There is nothing like absence to make your heart grow fonder or at least beat a little faster. What did we find in this, the City of Lights (which, by the way, pertains to the fact that there are 50,000 streetlights, most of them impressive black antiques, and 33 of the city’s 37 bridges are illuminated at night)? We found a city that was energised and manic. Both hot (at times 40°C +) and extremely busy with international visitors. The consequence was enormously long lines wherever attractions, galleries, or cafés could be found. And do you think even one person had a mask on? No, not one. Nor was there any evidence of social distancing, and if you have ever seen how closely French restaurants position their tables, then you’ll know what it feels like to sit almost cheek-to-cheek with your neighbour becoming a passive smoker at the same time (France has the dubious reputation of one of the highest percentages of smokers in Europe)! It’s all part of the experience: exploring different surroundings, hearing different languages, and trying your best to at least murmur the simplest of French phrases. As is chancing yourself to cross main roads without getting run over by cyclists, who appeared oblivious to any form of road safety regulations. There are major cycleways in Paris and the fact that very few cyclists wear helmets, despite being surrounded by motorists jockeying for space, makes for some terrifyingly close calls. All of this contributes to the culture, and, for me, being reacquainted with the best art in the world adds greatly to that, in addition to daily observations and interactions. In fact, it’s the stuff of dreams, my dreams, and I’m grateful. So, grab that chance to travel, and see what the rest of the world has been doing during these periods of isolation. It’s been moving on, and it’s time to catch up. Little wonder travel agencies are reporting that they’re busier than ever! It doesn’t have to be a long trip to be a trip of a lifetime. It can challenge, it can change, and whether it’s Paris or the Gold Coast, a getaway within our own borders, or somewhere much further, if you get the chance, take it.

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