We have definitely got a goodie for you this morning on the blog. And we are lucky to have two shopkeeper interviews in the one week. (Mainly me playing catch up)
Today I am stoked to have lovely Krista from Paper Plane Store as part of our Milo and Mizty shopkeeper interview. A lday with great taste (I want EVERYTHING in store) and a lady who should feel proud as she watches her business go from strength to strength. Thanks so much Krista.
What do
you do for a Living?
I own Paper Plane, a design store in Mount Maunganui (and
online) as well as run Timothy John design, a furniture design brand, alongside
my husband, Timothy John. We are all about designing and curating high quality
products with a clear function and point of difference at an accessible price
point.
How
does a normal day fold out for you?
We live a block from the sea so I like to start the day with
a little beachside yoga before heading into Paper Plane. Most days involve
general business management, product
sourcing and development, chocolate eating, chats with local business owners
and customers, PR and marketing etc. After work we go back down to the beach to
play volleyball or go for a surf, then head home to hang out with Zephyr, our
exceptionally engaging cat.
Who
inspires you?
We’ve just moved to Mount Maunganui and have come to know a
great number of young local creatives. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by the
likes of Chaos & Harmony, You Know We Ain’t Ltd, New Zealand Design Blog
and Y.S. Collective, to name a few, who are all brilliant designers, driven
entrepreneurs and incredibly nice people. All in all, I am really inspired by
people who do what they love and do it well.
What websites / blogs could we find you reading?
I love Instagram. Call me nosey, but taking a peek into
someone’s world (e.g. Lorde eating nori) is pretty cool. In NZ, I visit NewZealand Design Blog, The Design Chaser and of course, Milo & Mitzy, on a
daily basis. Internationally, I enjoy perusing Yatzer, Dezeen and Fjeldborg.
What is
your interior style?
Minimalism with a twist. Timothy and I dream of finding a
NYC style loft or a beautiful old villa that we can put our own spin on. I am
incompatible with clutter and items that serve no purpose but like to invest in
the things I interact with every day. I’m a big fan of beautiful basics.
We recently decided to start collecting art; one great piece
per year to mark our anniversaries. We’ve just bought the original ‘Cyril’ birdby Margaret Petchell. He’s big and beautiful!
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| Image chosen by Krista via |
What is
your fashion style?
Effortless. I love quality fabrics, timeless design and all
things striped. I love cooler weather for layering and have a pretty decent
collection of brogues.
A few favorites are Kowtow for their bold designs and
admirable ethics (heads up: their Summer ’14 collection is amazing), Bassike
for that ‘lounging around in your PJs at work’ feeling and Karen Walker for her
diversity and ability to make anything trendy.
From
your store, what is on your wishlist to buy right now?
So many things! Topping of the list are the Boskke SkyPlanters, Tivoli Bluetooth radio, Nova grey blanket and a couple Sidekick Sidetables (can you believe we don’t have one at home?!)
What I’m really excited for is the duck egg blue enamelware,
Petite Kitchen cookbook and watches by The Horse which are all coming soon.
From
anywhere, what is on your wish list to buy right now?
Oooh! Are you inquiring on behalf of Santa? I’d like a Tom
Dixon Paddle chopping board from Simon James Concept Store, the Liason sofa by
Nonn, and an Avocado Aluminium bowl from Douglas as Bec. I’d also really like a
fawn French bulldog because I’ve been extra good this year ;-)
What is
your favorite holiday destination and why?
I’m from Vancouver, Canada so nothing beats visiting family
and friends amongst the majestic Rocky Mountains where watching ice hockey (aka
fighting on ice), dodging bears and eating fresh salmon, who were also trying
to dodge bears, are the norm.
We also dream of going to New York City. Why? It’s New York
City.
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| Interior image chosen by Krista via |
What is
your favorite meal to cook or have cooked for you?
Share plates with fresh ingredients packed with layers of
flavor. Al Brown’s Depot Eatery in Auckland is at a favorite where I’m more
than willing to wait an hour on a Monday at 8pm for a table.
At home, I try to keep it clean and green, with little sugar
or grains. I make a delicious protein rich Paleo bread that makes a great base
of all sort of delicious toppings.
Any 5 year plans you would like to share with us?
We have lots of ideas! Two things that are especially
exciting for us are the ongoing development of our exclusive product range,
designed by Timothy John, and collaborating with other creatives on products
and projects. Stay tuned.
Thanks so much for joining us today Krista.
Happy weekend.
Amy x
Thanks so much for joining us today Krista.
Happy weekend.
Amy x
