The Weekly Edit

This week has been a buzz of creativity around the Feather & Oak office! I've been finalizing my 'baby' - our soon-to-be-launched 'Your Dream Home Academy - Reno Edition', while Lynda has been working her magic in the manufacturing studio completing a gorgeous house of curtains, romans and honeycombs. Meanwhile, Emma and Kayla have been deep in our full interior styling service, creating a turn-key ready home for a lovely client moving to Rangiora.

On the home front, we're in the depths of roof painting, and I'm tackling the walls this weekend (wish me luck!). Discovery of the month...! The most beautiful aged copper paint effect from Porters Paints for our guttering and spouting - it's absolutely stunning! 🌟

1. Autumn Transitions

Have you noticed the subtle shift in evening light?

As autumn gently arrives, our homes begin asking for those cozy touches that make shorter evenings feel special. It's the perfect time to layer in throws with beautiful textures, add accent cushions in richer tones, and create those intimate spaces where you'll want to linger as the days grow shorter.



These thoughtful additions transform your space from summer-bright to autumn-embracing.

I love how these simple changes can make your home feel ready to welcome the new season, creating those perfect moments for gathering as evenings draw in earlier.

2. Colour Stories

Speaking of autumn's embrace - I'm currently loving how a carefully chosen rug can ground a space and add instant warmth. From rich forest greens to warm ochres, plummy undertones to sophisticated chocolates, the right rug doesn't just add color - it creates a foundation for your room's entire story.

And the best part? These deeper tones work beautifully year-round while feeling especially relevant right now.

We're seeing clients embrace these warmer palettes more than ever, using them to create spaces that feel both timeless and perfectly in tune with the season!

 3. Full Service Care

Sometimes the most meaningful transformations happen when we can take care of everything.



This week, Emma and Kayla are creating a turn-key ready home for a lovely client moving to Rangiora. From selecting the perfect pieces to styling every corner, our full service approach means she can simply walk in and feel instantly at home.

It's about more than design - it's about making life's transitions beautifully seamless. There's something so special about knowing we can take away the stress of a major move, especially when distance and timing make it challenging to manage alone.

4. Katy's Mini Edit

Loving for 2025

Late summer timelapse moments! Watching Daisy's outdoor space come to life through our styling (if you missed this transformation on our socials, the timelapse was pure magic!)

Design Tip

When hanging artwork or pendant lights in a hallway, consider how the pieces will be viewed from different angles - our recent hallway transformation showed how thoughtful placement can create beautiful moments from every perspective.

Excited About...

Your Dream Home Academy - Reno Edition launching next week! Can't wait to share how we can transform your renovation journey from overwhelming to exciting!