retrovision style

 

our Retrovision store is buzzing along with a lot of great retro things finding new homes. The bedsides are upcycled repurposed units from our workshop. Whereas the all original retro sofa was a find that deserved a second life. I love taking photos of retro furniture. The gleam of the wood features and the textures and colours interest me a lot. 

 



more orange

 

more photos from the orange colour study that I did last month. With major AMETI road works taking place in Panmure, there is an abundance of the colour orange everywhere - street signs, road cones, plastic mesh etc.

more retro chairs

 

 we have some very interesting chairs coming into Retrovision at the moment. The Storkline chairs are perfect for an outdoor setting (they easily fold up for transportation) or use when extra guests turn up. The armchairs below are classic 1960s cool with scissor styled armrests.

 

take a seat

 



this retro chair is becoming a favourite of mine for taking impromptu portraits. First up is my beloved Mr B who insisted that a sheepskin be put over the back of the chair before he took a seat.

street rubbish

a quick study of the rubbish that is left in our street. What happened to cleaning up after ourselves????

the rubbish trolley

 

This supermarket trolley full of rubbish appeared at top of our street. It sat there undisturbed for almost 2 weeks (I guess no one wanted to clean it up.)

 

I was intrigued with the question of who was responsible for the rubbish? the person who put the rubbish in the trolley of course - but when they abandoned it in our street, who became responsible then? the residents in our street? the Council? the supermarket trolley owners? I waited and watched...

 

a contractor for Pak-n-Save came to claim it early one morning by simply tipping all the rubbish into a heap on the grass verge and taking the trolley away. He was reported to the Auckland Council and had to return and remove the rubbish... question answered!



orange

 

I've been attending an 8 week Digital Photography continuation course. These shots are part of my colour study work. Overall I found this course to be underwhelming and after persevering for almost 6 weeks (I was hoping I'd feel differently over time which didn't happen), I've decided to stop going (there's only 2 classes left) and return to working on my own personal photography projects.

 

 

 

vertical gardens

When we were last in Sydney, the Central Park urban village was under construction.  This building features vertical gardens on it's exterior and is part of the Central Park living mall. I like the idea of urban living that embraces nature.

golden water mouth

 

 

at the eastern end of Chinatown in Sydney stands a dead tree sculpture called 'Golden Water Mouth.' It's said to bring good luck to the chinese community. We passed it on our way to Market City.

double decker

After several personally difficult weeks, it felt good to get away to Sydney for a few days to take a breather. Miss 7 and I kept ourselves busy with sightseeing and shopping. The best part of our trip was the double decker tours around Sydney and Bondi which we did over 2 consecutive days. There's nothing quite like riding on the top deck, facing into the wind, to make a person feel truly alive.

road fish

our street has been tagged by an anonymous person who loves to draw fish. The latest fish (pictured) is drawn on the road. Wonder how long it will be before the artist realizes that fish need water???

clowns

We purchased a collection of retro clown pictures recently and found a Wayne Howell print amongst them. What is so striking about this artwork is that it's far removed from the usual notion of a happy clown. The clown with the outstretched arm is one very frightful looking fellow. The kind of clown that features in nightmares rather than happy dreams!

for extra guests

I'm dreaming of warmer weather and getting back to my favourite place... so today I'm sharing a retrospective photo of the accommodation setup we offer our extra guests when the bach and sleepout are occupied... from all accounts, it's very snug & cosy for 6 people to sleep in.

vintage lounge

 

I haven't had the time to get out and about as I've been busy taking photos for Retrovision. This is the couch and matching armchair that I photographed today. Love the colour - it's very groovy!

retro sideboards

Retro sideboards are a very popular item in our retro online shop. Today I spent some time photographing the two units shown. My favourite part of the process is using genuine retro & vintage items as props to style the photos.

walls of flowers

The morning temperature was 5 degrees. It's nice to see bursts of colour from flowers defying the winter chills.  

golden hour

 

Today the golden hour snuck up so quickly, that by 5pm these trees were aglow with warm, golden light. Then just as quickly the sky darkened and the air felt colder. 

 

vintage formica

 

In its day this was a top of the line set consisting of a dresser, lowboy and matching headboard for a double bed. I love seeing these pieces come through the shop. There's a timeless elegance to them.

vintage white and red

 

 

 

 

I had to get some photos of this vintage dining suite before it leaves Retrovision. I love the stud detailing, the splayed legs and the red & white colour combination.

 

uxbridge road

another retrospective photo taken in Uxbridge Road, Howick. I was thinking about shapes and composition when I took this shot.