In celebration of Valentine's Day we caught up with one of our favourite Auckland based couples (and everyday needs regulars) Sam & George. 

Sam studies Architecture at the University of Auckland while working part time for Katie Lockhart. George is the Sales Manager at local fashion label Maggie Marilyn. They live down the road in an apartment at Freeman’s Park, which is filled with a beautiful selection of our products that they have collected over the years. 

1. HAY / Jochen Holz Jug: Amber

Sam: Jochen Holz is a German glass artist in London whose playful work we have admired for some time. We love the colour and leave it on the table when its empty. It makes a nice vase too.

2. Dariwallah Stripe Bag

George: We’ve got a couple of these. They’re great for overnight trips or for taking to the beach. We love all of the different colours they come in.

3. Claude Megson: Counter Constructions

Sam: This book by Giles Reid documents five 1970s projects of the late Auckland architect Claude Megson. Megson’s work is fun and experimental, with warm interiors rich in colour and texture. The book is well designed and filled with incredible drawings.

4. Woven Mat

George: We’ve just seen these beautiful woven mats. I’ve got my eyes on the teal check for our living room.

5. Incense: Golden Pavilion

Sam: I burn one of these every morning. It stops me from starting the day in a rush.