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My husband just bought a bike and I'm a little envious. Even though my mode of transport is a car (often with kids in tow) and I go to the gym most days, the idea of a shiny new bicycle is appealing. Some of the latest designs are so beautiful - surely they must count as a style accessory!

Here are a few of my picks.

The hand-crafted Madison bike by Detroit Bicycle Company is a stunner. I love it's black retro look.

The DV01 bicycle by designer David Qvick perfectly combines form and function. The beauty of this bike is revealed in its simplicity, combined with sleek and pristine detailing.

The Porteur Bicycle by Design agency Detail, is a beautiful, vintage inspired bike with a contemporary twist. Designer Matthew Conway sourced a ‘70s chrome Carlton and turned it into a stunning ‘50s-style porteur bike. I just love the shiny silver frame and leather detailing.

Bikes like these are almost too lovely to take outside, so why not display them in your space. Hallways, living rooms or under the stairs, they will be right at home with other designer products and pieces of art.

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Bicycle Club by NL Architects

Believe it or not, this image shows a plan for a cycle-hire shop that is going to be built in Southern China. The Dutch studio NL Architects are currently working on detailed designs for constructions that include a velodrome on the roof. How cool is that?

A shop and cafe on the ground floor will be shaded by glazed exterior walls protruding from the curved rooftop track. Customers will be able to hire a bike and then head up to the track via central staircases which will also serve as seating for spectators. Brilliant!

You can read more about these plans on the Dezeen Magazine website here.

Neon Dipped

If you want to use neon to add some pizazz without overpowering, then 'dipping' is the way to go. Whether it's furniture, homewares or fashion, this trend will instantly update and inject style into your home or wardrobe. A great way to upcycle, why not DIY? Just grab some spray paint in your favourite neon colour and away you go!

Necklace | www.street-fashion.tumblr.com
Shirt dress | www.pinterest.com
Clutch | www.ispydiy.com

Vase | www.huntingandcollecting.com
Salad Servers | www.bohemianhome.com.au
Cutlery | www.peacockfeatherevents.blogspot.co

Pots | www.theproperpinwheel.com
Porcelain Dishware | www.mrkate.com
Wooden Salad Bowls | www.etsy.com

Sofa | www.biagetti.net
Table (pink) | www.theaestate.com
Table (yellow) | www.dotdot-dash.com

All Furniture | www.koskela.com.au

Interior Awards 2012 | Finalists

The Interior Awards 2012 finalists have been announced and they are looking mighty fine! Presented by Interior Magazine, the inaugural awards recognise excellence in interior architecture and spatial design. Bringing together the very best interior designers, interior decorators, interior architects, architects and all other design professionals, the categories range from retail and hospitality to corporate workplace and installation design.

An exclusive focus on commercial interior design makes this awards programme unique in New Zealand. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the impressive line up includes Kirsty Mitchell (Director, Veneer), Rick Pearson (Principal, Pearson & Associates), Andrea Steffenson (Director, MCS Property Group), Michael Barrett (Editor, Interior) and Kathryn Taylor (Director, The Ivory Studio). The winners will be announced at an awards and networking evening on the 27th of June at The Imperial Lane, Auckland. Watch this space!

Retail Finalist | Glassons' Queen Street Store by Studio Gascoigne Limited

Corporate Finalist | ASB Constellation Drive by BVN Architecture with CPRW

Civic Finalist | NMIT Arts and Media Building by Irving Smith Jack Architects

Civic Finalist | Wellington Airport by Warren and Mahoney with Studio Pacific

Retail Finalist | Westpac Barrington Mall by Context Architects Ltd

Hospitality Finalist | The Depot Eatery by C Nott Architects Limited

Retail Finalist | Platinum Sports Co. by Switch/Frame Architecture

Emerging Design Practice Finalist | Jose Gutierrez Ltd

Emerging Design Practice Finalist | Material Creative Ltd

Emerging Design Practice Finalist | Assembly Architects

Hospitality Finalist | Mexico by Cheshire Architects and Brendan Ryan

Hospitality Finalist | Novotel Auckland Airport by Warren and Mahoney

Corporate Finalist | Goodman by Jasmax

Corporate Finalist | Stephenson & Turner Design Studio by Stephenson & Turner

Civic Finalist | St Thomas' Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects

Installation Design Finalist | Outrageous Fortune Exhibition by FIT Architects

Installation Design Finalist: You are Here | Mapping Auckland by Kathy

Installation Design Finalist | Children of Tangaroa Exhibition by Bureaux

Source: http://www.interiorawards.co.nz/

Homes to Inspire | Swedish Apartment

This gorgeous Swedish Apartment is up for sale and I must say I envy the lucky person who gets to buy it! Floors have been painted light grey and the walls white, but the real show-stopper is the the wallpaper. My favourite is the super stylish birch-patterned wallpaper from Cole & Son in the living room above.

You can read more about this property here.

Source: Desire to Inspire

Britomart's Fashion Following

Fast becoming Auckland's most exclusive shopping destination, Britomart has recently welcomed three of New Zealand's iconic fashion houses to it's Tyler Street precinct; Zambesi, WORLD and Kate Sylvester.

WORLD’s new luxury flagship store at Britomart showcases collections that are all proudly handmade in NZ. The internationally renowned WORLD, WORLD Man and WORLD Couture ranges certainly impress, as does the eclectic store interior which combines antiques, religious relics and taxidermy. So much eye-candy!

Tyler Street Zambesi, is the only store to carry a full range of Zambesi womenswear and menswear. Not only that, the flagship boutique carries a carefully selected range of other designers alongside the Zambesi label. These are Nom*D, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Raf Simons, Complex Geometries, Acne Menswear, NDC Shoes and LD Tuttle Shoes.

The Kate Sylvester Britomart boutique stocks full collections of both Kate Sylvester and ‘naughty little sister’ label Sylvester, as well as Kate Sylvester eyewear, shoes and other accessories.

I especially love the interior of this store which has a mix of industrial features like non-treated concrete pillars and ironwork ceiling panels, mixed with soft blond wood fittings and pretty pastel colours. The design of the boutique reflects the collections which "explore contrasts and incongruities".

Source: http://www.britomart.org/