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Soho Brass Floor Lamp by Madras Link from Ballantynes.

Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 from Frobisher.

This elegant brunch setting has an effortless sophistication. Golden shades in glass, brass, and rattan complement the warm blush tones of Resene Coral Tree and with contrast from Resene Prairie Sand mean this is a warm and inviting space.

Frobisher’s Charlie dining table is a versatile and stylishly simple centrepiece, with its beautiful arch motif playfully echoed in the backdrop. This seamlessly designed table has been crafted with a natural light oak finish, complemented by satin brass finished accents. The coloured glass vase brings instant appeal to the table. Styled here with proteas, you can also try dried flowers for a long-lasting display – bringing added colour and texture to your space.

Light is key in any space, and perfect for this setting is the elegant curves of the Soho Brass Floor Lamp from Melbourne based design studio Madras Link. Here, the floor lamp complements the arch motif of the table and wall while adding the contrasting warmth of brass.

Many good things come on trays, from breakfast in bed to five o’clock drinks. This All Day tray is available in a range of colours from Ballantynes. The Adobe colour is the perfect match for an indulgence of macarons with champagne and strawberries.

MAIN IMAGE: Dustin Dining Chair from Frobisher; All Day Tray in Adobe from Ballantynes; Column Brass Candle Holder, Dante Vase in Yellow Gold, Cariso Serving Tongs, and Column Pillar Candle Duo in Peach from A&C Homestore; Macarons from J’aime Les Macarons; Proteas from Court Florist; Champagne Glasses stylist’s own, Vintage Rug stylist’s own; painted in Resene Coral Tree and Resene Prairie Sand from Resene ColorShops.

CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY Charlie Rose Jackson WORDS Shelley Sweeney STYLING Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride

Resene Coral Tree

Resene Prairie Sand

Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

Firstly, happy 2022. If it’s anything like the previous two years – and at one level, let’s hope not – it’s going to be fast-paced, full of change, challenges, and hopefully innovation.

Innovation is a big subject that occasionally floors me, given I’m overwhelmed by the mighty deeds undertaken by the best in the world.

Names like Steve Jobs, Sara Blakely, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos come to mind; the companies they have created, namely Apple, Spanx, Amazon, and Tesla, are credited amongst the most innovative in the world.

Their ability to innovate in rapidly changing times, to identify gaps in existing marketplaces, and then utilise creative and tactical strategies to capitalise on these are the stuff of legend.

If you apply additional research, you’ll find that there are several traits that innovators share.

These include:

Persistence, in the face of objection, and let’s face it, there’s always an objection. This helps forge resilience which, when accompanied by a proactive stance and a creative opportunity, can allow for that eureka moment.

There’s also mention of prudence, in other words, not taking undue risks, which, to be fair, is at odds with what I would have thought. One also needs a high level of emotional intelligence, along with general intelligence and a grasp of their creativity.

On the surface, none of this looks hard, and although it’s easy to be put off by thinking big, too big to get started, it’s equally more likely if you think small.

Start small; we don’t have to change the whole world, just our part of it.

With this in mind, I’m going to be looking to innovate across several parts of my own life and, yes, business too.

I’m looking at opportunities to extend our levels of service, grow our team’s skill and resilience, and maintain our reputation of agility.

Being able to pivot ahead of the market regardless of the challenges, adapt to any and all circumstances, and innovate in whatever way we can.

Don’t be scared off; this city of ours is alive with innovation. Whether it is a big part or a small piece, we all have a role to play.

And if you ever wondered about where inspiration can come from, I’d take a look at Sara Blakely’s story.

Whilst getting ready to go out, she realised she didn’t have the right underwear to provide a smooth look under white pants.

So, using scissors, she cut the feet off a pair of pantyhose, and a billion-dollar enterprise was conceived.

Now that’s some innovation.

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