Audrey's Dance

Last week I had the opportunity to look through and take photos of this amazing retro 60s house in Breaker Bay. It's vacant but full of old furniture, bedding and light fixtures straight from the 60s and 70s. So I was in heaven, snapping away until my memory card was entirely full.

If you haven't seen my style shoot from the house check that out here. I talked briefly about the crazy cool vibes that this house has, but I think you get more of a feel for that in these photos. It reminded me so much of my great grandmothers' house in Wanganui, in fact, we were pretty sure it had the exact same carpet in the bedrooms, just a little less faded. The colourful curtains, that when pulled shut fill the room with bright, vibrant shades of pink and green. I'm also a big fan of the pink sofa and matching velvet chairs, very cool.

If you've seen Twin Peaks then you might understand the reference in the title of this post. I got such strong Twin Peaks vibes from this house and the furniture in it. Especially the fireplace in the front room. Unlike most 60s houses that I've seen, this one is fully kitted out in retro furnishings and decorations too. My personal favourite and something I really want for my own house is the bright green crochet light fitting in the back bedroom, it's so fricken funky. The owner obviously had great taste in light fittings, as the whole house is decked out with some of the coolest retro lights I've ever seen. I also loved the mustard velvet curtain in the entranceway, concealing the linen cupboard. It's such a strange detail that you just wouldn't see in modern houses nowadays.

When I move out and hopefully have my own home one day I want some crazy bright carpet, I love the mustard yellow carpet in the front room or the faded green floral carpet in the hallway. It's so cool being in a house that's essentially a perfectly preserved time capsule. Nothing is modern or out of place, it all fits one style and makes you feel like you've stepped inside an old photograph. I'm super pleased with these photos and the shoot we did of my new plaid pants in the house (see that here). The colours and styles are so unmistakably retro and so very me!

Bella 🌼