perche' parquet?

Although parquet is a European and not Antipodean thing ( we do floorboards) I have  wondered  why, when I was in Milan,  the  aspirational dream  apartment was the one with the ( often  v. creaky)   parquet floor. With this 'wall to wall' parquet flooring installation by Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer for Established and Sons, the answer, i think, is obvious.

                            
    

              

antipodean lei

                    Christine Butler juggling a couple of glitter balls at the Outpost.Note the fluoro plastic tote-
                   its inflatable and can become a cushion  or life saver.
                   Detail of Antipodean Lei made by Butler  utilising shopping bags and crochet.

in the mood

Hvittrask, Finland  the former home and studio of architect Eero Saarinen

photos by Ross T Smith -

about riffs and transitions.....

         All welcome to Barbara's gallery floor talk next Saturday 24th of October at 2pm.
         5 Parnell Street, Rawene, Hokianga Harbour, Northland, New Zealand

         

riffs & transitions