Staying on the shores of the Waimea Estuary in Mapua at a place that describes itself as “renovated apple pickers’ cottages (that) are furnished “bach style” with an eclectic mix of treasures from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. ………

Which means that the furniture’s been sourced from second-hand shops.

You know the sort of stuff.

Scandinavian influences. Rounded, amoebic-shaped pieces. Bold patterns. Plastic seats. Orange.

Lots of orange

But the view makes up for it.

I’m having an ongoing disagreement with the coffee table, though, and if things don’t improve, it’ll be lucky to survive our stay.

There’s a fair chance it’ll end up back in a second-hand shop.

Or in the Kent wood stove.

1970’s furniture didn’t go much for strong verticals. It’s all curved, soft lines and the coffee table has legs that are splayed well outside the outline of the table top.

Lounge table legs that you trip over.

And break your bloody toe…..