Family with Flair
The Press Archives, April 13, 2002
Art, colour, and exotic pieces enliven three sisters' homes.
Meet Maria, Ann, and Dawn, the three Tyrie sisters. Unlike the three sisters in Chekhov's play, they have no desire to "return to Moscow". All are happy in the South Island.
They all run thriving businesses, and although they have a third generation following in their footsteps, they are not ready to slow down.
Maria, the youngest sister, and Ann, the middle sister, own Soeur Design ("soeur" is French for sister), a Christchurch fashion, art, furniture, and design business.
They frequently visit South-East Asia and China in search for exotic furniture for their Merivale store, which also features New Zealand art.
Maria's daughter, Kylie, and Ann's daughter, Jodi, work for the business.
Art is what makes a home special, says Maria. All three sisters share a passion for art, which is evident in their homes.
Maria likes sketching and painting, especially doing charcoal nudes; Ann is
a photographer; and Dawn, the eldest sister, is a potter.
The three acknowledge the influence of their father, Harold Tyrie, a former Otago rugby representative and Empire Games competitor, who was a dedicated artist and craftsman. The sisters also shared sporting talents, in netball and athletics.
Dawn and her husband, Terry Wilson, a doctor, have established Mount Maude vineyard near Wanaka, and built a mud- brick house combining French provincial and Kiwi elements. Invercargill architect John McCulloch designed a home that "mellows into the hillside," says Dawn.
"We wanted something that would fit into the landscape, and look as if it had been here for a long time."
Ann and Maria and respective partners Ron and Russell variously own a service station and grow olives, and are establishing a boutique winery.
The two couples have built homes next to each other at Clarkville, just north of Christchurch. Each house is similar yet distinctive. "We travel together a lot and have similar tastes," says Maria.
Ann says it is the family that makes her home special. "I really love having one big entertainment area, so that we can all spill out on to the deck. To me, family is the most important thing in life."
Maria and Russell's house was built by David Reid Homes, while Ann and Ron's home was designed by Paul Foley Design and built by John Creighton.
Both houses make extensive use of Zincalume, a material that both sisters
feel is distinctly Kiwi. River boulders and native plants will enhance this feeling.
Inside, the walls are predominantly white, and the floors are polished concrete. Nightstore underfloor heating keeps each home warm.
Ann and Ron's home has a huge open- plan living area, while Maria and Russell's has smaller, more intimate areas separated by a cafe kitchen. Some walls are painted lemon ginger, very much an Asian colour.
Although these elements by themselves sound minimalist and restrained, art and exotic furniture in each home add colour and character.
Independent building project manager Rosemary Forbes, of Forbes- Beckett (page E6), helped Maria to create her home with minimal fuss.
"We really gelled, and she understood where I was coming from," says Maria. "She was a good listener.
"Perhaps the best thing about this house is that when I come back, I think `yay, it's warm, light, and sunny, and a
good family place'.
"We've all got really busy lives, and this is a bit of a haven."
Both houses feature a blend of artwork. Exciting works by up-and- coming and established New Zealand artists bring colour to the walls. One, by Christeena MacDonald, depicts the three sisters.
Turkish rugs and Chinese furniture bring an exotic touch. Furniture includes dowry boxes and carved chests, some centuries old, and a curvy Chinese Buddha chair. Some of the metal furniture was made by a Christchurch craftsman. Some is imported antique furniture.
"It is a meeting of both cultures," says Maria. "I think you can do that quite successfully now.
"It's like life. It's a combination of both things: where the four oceans meet."
Art, colour, and exotic pieces enliven three sisters' homes.
Meet Maria, Ann, and Dawn, the three Tyrie sisters. Unlike the three sisters in Chekhov's play, they have no desire to "return to Moscow". All are happy in the South Island.
They all run thriving businesses, and although they have a third generation following in their footsteps, they are not ready to slow down.
Maria, the youngest sister, and Ann, the middle sister, own Soeur Design ("soeur" is French for sister), a Christchurch fashion, art, furniture, and design business.
They frequently visit South-East Asia and China in search for exotic furniture for their Merivale store, which also features New Zealand art.
Maria's daughter, Kylie, and Ann's daughter, Jodi, work for the business.
Art is what makes a home special, says Maria. All three sisters share a passion for art, which is evident in their homes.
Maria likes sketching and painting, especially doing charcoal nudes; Ann is
a photographer; and Dawn, the eldest sister, is a potter.
The three acknowledge the influence of their father, Harold Tyrie, a former Otago rugby representative and Empire Games competitor, who was a dedicated artist and craftsman. The sisters also shared sporting talents, in netball and athletics.
Dawn and her husband, Terry Wilson, a doctor, have established Mount Maude vineyard near Wanaka, and built a mud- brick house combining French provincial and Kiwi elements. Invercargill architect John McCulloch designed a home that "mellows into the hillside," says Dawn.
"We wanted something that would fit into the landscape, and look as if it had been here for a long time."
Ann and Maria and respective partners Ron and Russell variously own a service station and grow olives, and are establishing a boutique winery.
The two couples have built homes next to each other at Clarkville, just north of Christchurch. Each house is similar yet distinctive. "We travel together a lot and have similar tastes," says Maria.
Ann says it is the family that makes her home special. "I really love having one big entertainment area, so that we can all spill out on to the deck. To me, family is the most important thing in life."
Maria and Russell's house was built by David Reid Homes, while Ann and Ron's home was designed by Paul Foley Design and built by John Creighton.
Both houses make extensive use of Zincalume, a material that both sisters
feel is distinctly Kiwi. River boulders and native plants will enhance this feeling.
Inside, the walls are predominantly white, and the floors are polished concrete. Nightstore underfloor heating keeps each home warm.
Ann and Ron's home has a huge open- plan living area, while Maria and Russell's has smaller, more intimate areas separated by a cafe kitchen. Some walls are painted lemon ginger, very much an Asian colour.
Although these elements by themselves sound minimalist and restrained, art and exotic furniture in each home add colour and character.
Independent building project manager Rosemary Forbes, of Forbes- Beckett (page E6), helped Maria to create her home with minimal fuss.
"We really gelled, and she understood where I was coming from," says Maria. "She was a good listener.
"Perhaps the best thing about this house is that when I come back, I think `yay, it's warm, light, and sunny, and a
good family place'.
"We've all got really busy lives, and this is a bit of a haven."
Both houses feature a blend of artwork. Exciting works by up-and- coming and established New Zealand artists bring colour to the walls. One, by Christeena MacDonald, depicts the three sisters.
Turkish rugs and Chinese furniture bring an exotic touch. Furniture includes dowry boxes and carved chests, some centuries old, and a curvy Chinese Buddha chair. Some of the metal furniture was made by a Christchurch craftsman. Some is imported antique furniture.
"It is a meeting of both cultures," says Maria. "I think you can do that quite successfully now.
"It's like life. It's a combination of both things: where the four oceans meet."
Labels: soeur design
posted by 65UNDER.COM at
6:29 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home