Vast Interior

China Bound

Vast Interior — 2010-05-18T16:24:43

So this year I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Vast buying team on their annual trip to China seeking out the next range of 'wow' pieces to enter our stores.

Being immersed in all things beautiful is what I experienced each day of my trip, From the beautiful blown glass vases to the edgy metal wall art and the Chinese culture in general. 'A feast for the senses' is how I would best describe my China experience.

Furniture with soul

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:59:25

Furniture with a soul of its own...that's what I want! And luckily I know just where to get this...not one piece is alike or one colour the same, and that's what makes them so desirable....

Happy Diwali

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:58:53

Hospitality & kindness is one aspect of the Indian culture is not conveyed enough to those that visit, it is more important to have a mutual respect and honesty than start business without this, this is true business ethics.

A world of hidden treasures

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:58:09

Spending today visiting & selecting homewares - imagine a whole cave of hidden treasures & best yet if u like something in a different finish or colour no problem while the Chai tea cools and then bottom of the cup is empty it will be awaiting your approval...

Blue city bound

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:57:42

Heading to the blue city today looking forward to see our old friends and new suppliers..but wow air india was india-resting???

The brass city of India

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:02:08

The brass city of India. Discard the 3 hour drive to get there (even though it is less than 200km) this is where homewares dreams are made! As supplier with more passion for his product than any other I have meet before, and that's want makes it all worthwhile.

A cushy life

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:02:48

Wow cushion, cushion and more beautiful cushions - textures, patterns, embellishment, etched lanterns & hand-blown glass the imagination is endless...Cotton bright's for table runners, chair pads, ottomans, scarfs....

Look out India here we come!

Vast Interior — 2009-11-06T16:02:20

The product journey begins - off to see a master cushion supplier to view his innovative creations, then a handicraft supplier - look out India here we come!

Searching Jogja, Central Java

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:49:43

Following a lead in Jogja, Central Java, we headed off in search of some funky new homewares suppliers. The level of detail we had about this place was not a lot, and the address consisted of the company name, village name, suburb and town (which, funnily enough, is a relatively common level of address detail here!).

Chinese Treasure Box

Vast Interior — 2009-09-29T11:11:42

We spent 2 hours in this box shop going through over 700 hundred styles to come up with 3 designs... ( in the blue is our Chinese agent for homewares Shirley)

Room with a View

Vast Interior — 2009-09-29T10:49:01

One of the ways Vasties save on their travel expenses is to share rooms.. its a bit of an initiation thing ...but it can get very humbling,...I mean who thought it would be a good idea to have this view of the shower in a twin room.

Going into bat for the kids

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:53:27

Heres a pic of our visit in 2008, where Gunne and Moore in OZ donated around $1000 of premium cricket gear to a small rural Indian boys school ( which is next to the girls school that we sponsor)... they were SOOO excited, none of these guys had ever held a "real bat" or put on "real keepers gloves " before

Biking in Beijing

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:52:03

Biking around Bejing . If you ever get to this very cool city ( one of my top 3 most favourite cities) make sure you grab a bike and explore by treddly. Reasons for this mode include totally flat, has massive bikelanes , good to test your reflexes.

Scrap Wood Recycling

Vast Interior — 2009-09-29T12:51:14

Wow! I was so impressed with how little waste this manufacturer in Indonesia has. Almost every scrap of wood gets used for something: only tiny slithers of wood are left over. The owner actively seeks ways to use the offcuts from other products. Good for him, good for us, and good for the environment.

Sundown in India

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:39:32

Sundown in India, at a small villa in Rajasthan...much better than the big hotels, but not always easy to find. This style of accom is usually an old private residence or fort/ palace that has been converted over to a guesthouse. This one has a communal fridge full of cold Kishfishers, and a kitchen that can dish up anything at a minutes notice.

Quality Control Check

Vast Interior — 2009-09-29T12:41:16

It gets tiring on the road.... quality control check at our dining chair factory.

On the Road Again...

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:38:07

Seven Vastie's packing for India to explore the backstreets for original found items and unearth fabulous fabrics for our 2010 collection.

Road works in India

Vast Interior — 2009-10-14T13:51:35

...one of my favourite work travel pics, this is what its all about...