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Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

Having recently interviewed Superette founder Rickie Dee, I was excited to see her stylish home featured in the latest issue of Homestyle. With a sneak peek over at Fancy I also saw these awesome images by photographer Duncan Innes popping up on Pinterest over the weekend. 


Rickie showcases her cool style with pieces from the Superette Home range and pops of bright colour. I especially love the office moodboard and reindeer hide in the bedroom.


When I came across this next image of a hanging planter I had to find out more. The result of a collaboration between one of my favourite designers, Brooklyn-based Doug Johnston and Michigan-based photographer Debbie Carlos, the pair spent the summer creating a series of objects under the name 'Material Material'. By simply shipping each other raw materials for each other to use, they came up with some very cool designs, later shown at the San Francisco shop Little Paper Planes. The Hanging Planter which I love, was made out of a sheet of rubber sent from Doug to Debbie! See more of their creations over at Sight Unseen. 


I frequently pin the work of Swedish interior stylist and photographer Daniella Witte, who I featured in this post. Her newly decorated courtyard apartment caught my eye with its bright and airy interior, and signature pared-back Scandi style. Located in the country, but still close to both Malmö and Copenhagen, it would make a lovely weekend escape. See more photos over on Daniella's blog. 


Lighting is definitely one of my favourite elements of interior design and styling, and I love pinning new finds to my Lighting board. The unique range of Helix lights by Brooklyn-based lighting designer Bec Brittain is exquisite. Made from custom brass hardware and LED tubes, I love the ellipse white marble and cravat granite counterweights.


Finishing off with a couple of Pinterest moodboards, I can't resist using this first colour combination again and again. Featuring soft pinks and blush tones together with muted greys, the effect is so calming. Perfectly suited to my mood at the time, I was thankful when Friday came around last week, after a busy few days.


Summer appears to have arrived early here, and I was so excited to see the first signs of red appearing on our Pohutukawa tree and the sun shining all weekend. I also made sure I got in some much needed rest and relaxation, with a moodboard inspired by the adorable photo of a toddler and puppy sleeping, which I pinned straight to my Moments board.

Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

We've just had Labour weekend here in NZ, and although I had some work to do, it was mixed in with visits to the beach with the boys, a couple of runs, dinner out and catching up with friends. All in all, it was a lovely long weekend, with sunshine and some much needed rest and relaxation. I also got in a good dose of Pinterest and discovered some amazing homes. Here are three that really stood out for me. 


A repin from Deborah Gordon of the blog Ollie & Sebs Haus, the dining area above with its white painted floorboards and gorgeous mix of chairs had me clicking over to Deborah's post to find out more. There I discovered that the home, currently on the market in Sweden, belongs to Elin Kickén, a freelance interior stylist, and assistant to Sarah Widman, whose work I also love. You can seen many more images over at Västanhem Mäkleri & Interiör where the home is listed, but these are some of my favourites. 




I love Elin's beautiful pared-back style. White and bright, the interior features cool framed prints, and simple hanging lights. The bedroom has a relaxed vibe with Muuto dots, gold accents and a casually-styled side table. 


This next image was repinned from Catherine Lazure-Guinard, who featured this stunning home on her fabulous blog Nordic Design. 


Catherine describes the the interior style of this Stockholm apartment as Nordic meets Ethnic. This can be seen in the bedroom, which has a gorgeous mix of pieces including a reindeer hide, Thonet chair, simple brass pendant and statement wall feature. 


An incredible warehouse conversion in Melbourne, this next repin was thanks to Est Magazine, who featured the home here. Owner Lynda Newton, a fashion designer, has used her eye for colour and texture to transform the factory. Dark floors, white walls and black joinery creates a striking monochrome palette, perfect for showcasing an amazing collection of vintage furniture, bold artworks, and vibrant rugs.




Finishing off with my latest Pinterest moodboard, I curated this for the long weekend, but also to provide inspiration for the week ahead. 


Before I go, I'm thrilled to announce the winner of the Lahood Giveaway. Congratulations to Jeanette Sweet!! Thanks to Lahood for their generosity and to everyone who entered. 

Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

I can't believe we're already at the end of the first week of school holidays. We've had the most beautiful weather the last two days, so there's been a lot of time spent outdoors both here at home, and at the park. My boys have have become bike-crazy lately so we're about to head off to the park again today, along with hubby who's taken the day off!

I thought I'd end the week with some Pinterest eye candy. The October image below actually came from the lovely Sarah at Coco Lapine's instagram feed and as soon as I saw it, I wanted to create a moodboard to kick off the month. Like Pinterest, I'm incredibly inspired by what I see on Instagram, and in fact I'm thinking about starting a regular blog post on that too! All other images are from my Pinterest boards.


There are a couple of things I'm loving right now, and therefore pinning lots of. The first is fashion. I've been so focused on the house and buying new homewares, my wardrobe has been completely neglected! Now that the weather is warming up and summer is on the way, I'm hankering for some new threads and accessories. Here are some of my fave picks of late, from my Pinterest Fashion board.


My Flowers board is the other one I wanted to share a peek of today. Spring screams fresh flowers, and I'm finding that right now I want them in every room of the home! With that, comes the need for lots of vases, and you really can't go past the simple use of glass jars and bottles. Here are some gorgeous examples.


To finish off, a Pinterest moodboard to inspire your Friday. Enjoy!


Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

It's been a while since my last Pinterest Picks & Peeks and being that I really enjoy writing them, I thought it would be a nice way for both you and I to end the week! Kicking off with a Pinterest moodboard for your Friday, I hope it's beautiful!


I've decided to pick out some inspiring finds that I've sourced via Pinterest lately. With each pick I've given you the re-pin, as well as more images that I found by clicking through to the source. 

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I just re-pinned this first one today. The colour palette of monochrome and yellow together with pale wood immediately caught my eye, as did the unique features like the indoor tree and skylights. Rue Voltaire is an apartment development in Paris by award winning interior architect Grégoire de la fforest.



The Kocca Fall 2013 Campaign features Dutch beauty Bregje Heinen, shot at the Port Forum marina in Barcelona, Spain, by photography and creative duo Hunter & Gatti. Concrete and calm waters provide the perfect backdrop for showcasing the stunning urban collection, which includes classically elegant pieces, with a touch of androgyny. 




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It would be hard to pass by this next image without stopping to re-pin it. Situated in a mountain valley outside of Araras, Brazil, this incredible villa was designed by Brazilian firm Ouriço Architecture. The double height windows and fireplace are pretty mind-blowing, as is the rest of the house. 



Whenever stylist Lotta Agaton and photographer Pia Ulin collaborate on a project, the results are amazing. This home in southern Sweden, shot for the latest issue of Residence magazine is certainly no exception. Monochrome magic at its best, I love the addition of wood and touches of greenery. The image of the hammock in the moodboard above is part of the series, and one of my fave images. The dripping white paint on the black wall is also very cool. 




Who better than the incredible Paris fashion house Jay Ahr to give us a taste of what's hot for next summer? These are two of my picks from the stunning Resort 2014 collection. 

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With so much monochrome loveliness on show today, I thought I'd give you colour lovers out there something bright and fun to finish off. Since re-pinning this image, it's been re-pinned over 90 times. Fair to say that we're not tiring of the neons just yet! 

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Finally, I'll leave you with a Pinterest moodboard from last week. Often how I feel after being on there, I thought this was quite fitting!



Happy pinning, and have a great weekend. I'll be doing a lot of packing! I'll give you an update on the impending move on Monday, and announce the winner of the Koko Classics Giveaway. If you haven't yet entered, pop over here. You have until midnight Sunday. Good Luck! x

Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

The Design Chaser turned one today! This milestone couldn't have been reached without you guys, so firstly I want to say a BIG thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my posts, for leaving comments on here and my Facebook page and for following me on Pinterest and Twitter! It means the world to me, and I hope that this continues for many more years! 

As I look back at my very first little post featuring Madder & Rouge, I realise how far I've come. I remember starting the blog out of a passion for design, predominantly interiors, an addiction to magazines and blogs and needing a creative outlet. In particular I was motivated by two brilliant but very different blogs that I had been following for a long time, The Design Files from Australia and Emmas Designblogg from Scandinavia. My dream was to channel what I found inspiring about both and fuse my own ideas and style to create something unique that would in turn inspire others from New Zealand and around the world. Constantly evolving and (hopefully) improving, the journey so far has been incredible. The support, words of encouragement and general all-round love has exceeded all of my expectations. 

I'm not going to lie. Blogging is hard work. I liken it to being my third 'baby' in that it is all consuming, overwhelming at times, but incredibly rewarding. There are lots of late nights and I have a higher coffee consumption than ever before, but to be doing what I love everyday really is the best. THE BEST. I will always be grateful to my cousin Victoria, who is also one of my closest friends in the world, for giving me the confidence to start the blog and of course I couldn't do it without the support of my husband Dean who is amazing and very involved with the kids. Pinterest was where it all began, so I thought it would be apt to do a Pinterest Picks & Peeks post today, starting with my moodboards from the week.


Inspired by gorgeous peach, coral and watermelon tones, and so fitting for a bright and cheery Birthday celebration, this moodboard is my way of saying thank you to all my beautiful friends and followers.



White, neutrals and a touch of black, this moodboard was curated for the weekend with that unbeatable message 'Live, Laugh, Love'.



Sending out good vibes, I've been wanting to do a purple themed moodboard for ages. It was my grandmother's favourite colour and ever since I was a little girl, I've been drawn to it. 

All images via my Pinterest boards. 

Today's Pinterest pick is the lovely Hege whose blog Hege in France I've been following for a long time. Having recently discovered she was on Pinterest I've become a massive fan. Hege is Norwegian and has lived in France for nearly nine years. On her blog she writes about inspiring interiors and her own home which she shares with her Scottish husband Craig and their young son Magnus. A new build that was completed in 2010, Hege pins images of her home and gorgeous styling which you will find on her board My own pics. She has a fantastic collection of boards, predominantly centred around interiors. Some of my other faves are Shops, restaurants & packaging, Outdoors, Picture wall, Dream houses, and Copper. Here's a taste of Hege's gorgeous pins. With so many to pick from, I've narrowed it down to a black, white and green theme. 

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Happy pinning everyone. I have an exciting giveaway lined up for tomorrow so make sure you pop back then!  

Pinterest | Picks & Peeks

The last couple of Fridays I've curated moodboards for my Facebook page but I always like to share them on here to make sure everyone who's following gets inspired! Curated using images from my Pinterest boards, they always tie in nicely with my Picks and Peeks. Friday has rolled around again so let's celebrate with some gorgeous pins! 

If you've got something exciting planned for tonight then this one is for you. The week I created this we were off to a friend's wedding so I was super excited and in the mood for a bit of fun and sparkle! Who doesn't love a bit of gold right now?


Much like last Friday I'm looking forward to unwinding with some rest and relaxation tonight. If you're doing the same, then this grey and white moodboard should inspire some peace and tranquillity.


I curated this moodboard earlier in the week to showcase the beautiful blush tones that are so hot right now.   


I'm very pleased to introduce you to today's Pinterest pick, Summer Robertson. Summer lives in Portland, Oregon and is the co-founder of two beautiful online furniture and homeware stores House & Hold and Fawn & Forest. And that's in addition to being a Mum of three! I'm not sure how she finds time for Pinterest but I'm so glad she does! 

Summer has an amazing eye for design and interiors. Her beautifully arranged boards are characterised by a mostly monochrome palette, lots of grey tones and warm natural materials. In addition to boards that are categorised into areas of the home, Summer has some more unique boards like Fire (scrumptious fireplaces) Utility (a collection of stunning kitchenware) and 'Skin which as the name suggests, features cosy animal skins for the floor or chair. For lovers of Scandi-style interiors Summer's boards will most certainly whet your appetite, and speaking of appetite her food and beverage boards are amazing. I highly recommend checking out Treats and my personal fave Coffee!

Here are a few of Summer's recent pins that I'm sure you'll love.



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Summer is also an awesome blogger so make sure you check out the House & Hold Blog which she writes. 

Happy pinning and have a fab weekend! See you back here Monday ♥

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When it comes to white moodboards, like this one I did recently for weekend inspiration, I'm never short on pins. I should probably start a white themed Pinterest board. Have you ever started a new board and had to transfer pins across from another one? It's such a mission and I really wish there was a quicker way than editing each pin. Hopefully the Pinterest people are working on a solution as we speak! My advice, if you're new to Pinterest, is to start as many boards as possible from the outset. When I first joined up, I naively had just one board for interiors. Of course it grew very quickly and I now have one for each area of the home, but getting to that point took a fair bit of rearranging!


This rustic moodboard started with one amazing image. I love the drama created by the incredible dress, location and styling. When I came across it some time ago I hastily saved it and either forgot to make a note of the source or scribbled it down and can't find it. I'll keep searching, but If anyone recognises it please let me know. It's too good not to pin, don't you think?



I curated this moodboard for the long weekend that's just passed. Inspired by the fact that we were heading away to the beach, the Stop & Smell the Roses pin was perfect. Designed by incredible New York based illustrator and blogger Samantha Hahn, I think I may need to dedicate an entire post to her soon! Until then, you can check out her blog Maquette and her Pinterest Boards. 

Today we're going to take a look at the beautiful boards of Australian pinner Jessie James who owns Follow Paper Co, a Sydney-based design studio specialising in paper goods, that are "thoughtful, honest and handcrafted". Jessie applies her signature aesthetic and incredible attention to detail to all of her designs, creating simple, organic stationery for weddings and celebrations, as well as a range of everyday supplies such as paper, seals and stamps. Other services include full custom graphic design for print and online. 


Follow Studio goodness, via Jessie's Paper things board.

You'll also find many more boards such as Interior things, Simple things and Stylish things, providing much eye-candy and a recurring theme of serene loveliness, which Jessie does so well. Two other faves are Celebrate things which includes more of Jessie's work and the most stunning pictures from her wedding day (see pin 09 below) and Foodie things which makes my mouth water! Here are some standout pins.  


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Enjoy browsing Jessie's boards and make sure you check out her Follow Blog, where you'll find even more inspiration.