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The Pink RoomIt’s all about the food (and the people)It's nearly Christmas, but there's still time for colour, art, and cocktails. Pebbles makes an accidental guest appearance, as do the neighborhood birds. Have a lovely holiday season everybody! xxx
The Eclectic Home Tour 2018Michelle's house on ARCHITECTURE DIGEST!Vinyl wrap for kitchen cabinetsThe Handmaids tale ep of The Guilty Feminist PodcastPantone's colours of the year: Ultra VioletAnd the colours of the last 10 years according to Pantone...The Big Design Market
Michelle's bedroom blooms by Petal & Prickle
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The Pink RoomDon't reuse your candy canes
Michelle's gold tree - and 'feathered bath sponges'.
It's Christmas whether you like it or not. Time to plan your tree(s) and treats, but don't forget to nap!We talk a lot about having a lovely Christmas but it's really important to spread the love. Since recording this we've found ChristmasBox.co.nz where you can gift food to families in New Zealand, and sponsors match your donations so a little goes a long way. ❤️ Please feel free to share in the comments other ways people can help others at this time of year.2017-11-1947 min
The Pink RoomVulnerability hangoverVaginas, naps, op-shopping, and mental health. Evie & Michelle cover a bit of everything, including rules, rule-breaking, vignettes, upholstery and styling with plants.
Michelle's newly upholstered chairs and artwork from The Virtue
Grand Designs NZ Replica VillaThe Virtue - Brooke Lean and Gina FabishPetal & PrickleVida FloresThe Protea PatchTHAT Samsung TVRowson KitchensStudio Home Blog Post: Visual MemoriesInstagram mentions@Studiohome @Studiohome_ju@KellythompsoncreativeFind us on instagram @thepinkroomnz and Facebook Join in on the #NZHomesWithStyle hashtag!2017-10-241h 02
The Pink Room#6: Faff Friday & being true to yourselfIt almost didn't happen due to recording issues, but the backup track saved us. Michelle gives highlights from the recent Ladies, Wine & Design evening in New Plymouth, and Evie offers a peak into the upcoming Ceres Organics Peruvian pop-up restaurant with Nadia Lim! It ends up being a conversation about change and passion. Our art list blogpostLadies Wine & DesignMichelle's blog'You’re a Badass at Making Money' by Jen SinceroAnnalee Muggeridge
Nadia Lim#FaffFriday Elite Painting - Michael Ainsworth (co...2017-10-0351 min
The Pink Room#5: A fling with lilac, and other trendsTrends for 2018. What is in (lilac), and more importantly, what is out. Evie & Michelle give their take on predictions for 2018. They also discuss the NZ Fashion Week and Evie's visit to the 70th anniversary of Dior exhibition recently opened at the NGV in Melbourne. What's more, there's a new Junk & Disorderly!
Michelle Blanchard's house of marble. Photographed by Jane Ussher.
Who remembers the floor to ceiling matching Laura Ashley?
Starving artist podcast Frances CannonThe House of Dior exhibitionDulux Colour Forecast - and our blog...2017-09-191h 03
The Pink Room#4: Op-shop karmaPre-loved treasures! Why we love them and where to find them. Michelle & Evie discuss op-shopping and the rules of the game.This episode features a LOT of recommendations for documentaries, as apparently when we're not thrift shopping - we're watching movies.
“A good friend thrifts and pick with you, a true friend helps you hide the stash when you get home.”
‘Dries’ doco - it's available on itunes! Highly recommend!'Iris' doco - on netflix or itunes.'Minimalism' doco - on netflix.Michelle’s brass chairs
Michelle's $5 Brass Chairs
“If you wait u...2017-09-051h 07
The Pink Room#3: ColourEvie and Michelle talk all things colour. Your colour type. Basic colour theory. Rules to balance your rooms. Colour inspirations, challenges, and what's the deal with red?
“No room is complete without something red in it.”
— Gil Walsh
The 3 main types of colour adoptersMonochromers, Colour Schemers, Rainbow BrightsBasic colour theoryResene colour chartThe 60-30-10 ruleThe rule of 3Read two elements as flat, 3 gives so much more dimension.Miles Redd @milesredd - Master of using red in interiors.Michelle’s orange quote: "The colour orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red...2017-08-1850 min
The Pink Room#2: ArtEvie & Michelle talk art. How to pick it, where to find it, how much to spend, and how to make it look its best.
“Art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has ever known.”
— Oscar Wilde
Evie's Hans Christian Anderson print.
Michelle's Marilyn with bubblegumEtsyJohn BondUnlimited GalleryKing & McGawSociety 6art.compopmotif.comEndemic WorldFormantics Museum PuttySpotlight framesTrademe framesWarehouse framesBriscoes framesFraming OnlineKeep OhWooden picture hangersThe toothpaste trickSeletti neon light stickElectric ConfettiKip & CoAlex Fulton's 'Hip Hop' signInstagram picks! @thejealouscurator@jennyojens@create_magShare your personal style with the hashtag #NZHomesWithStyle2017-08-1751 min
The Pink Room#1: Defining personal styleEvie Kemp and Michelle Matangi love interiors and see their own homes as a reflection of themselves. In this episode Evie and Michelle delve into defining your personal style, which is key to producing a stunning interior design.
“A strong aesthetic means understanding what you like, what you value, and having the confidence to convey it.”
— Lauren Liess
The "Should I paint my room dark" flowchart by Swoonworthy Michelle's Hallway Gallery WallInspiration20 movies you need to watch before decorating your homeThe Great GatsbyPretty WomanMission ImpossibleOur Instagram picks for strong personal style:@SarahAkwisombe@Frenchforpineapple@swoonworthyblog.Share y...2017-08-1647 min