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We love colour!   We also love black- it can be mysterious, rebellious, cool, and sophisticated. But worn too often it can become depressing or oppressive.  We thought we would share with you some colours tips for getting more colour into your life, especially in your wardrobe which reflects how you feel! Yes its true, according to colour therapy there is a link between what colours you choose to wear and personality traits and emotions. You can also inject these colours to subtlety change … [Read more...]

We are back and looking forward to an exciting year in 2012! Classic Kiwi summer, have you had one lately? What is a classic kiwi summer, or what does it mean to you? Although it wasn't a great start, when the clouds parted what did you do? We headed to the beach , Northland, Tutukaka coast, one of my absolute favourite New Zealand spots! White sandy beaches,  blue clear water, and pohutakawas brushing the sands. It's dreamy and relaxing, wearing jandals is getting dressed up, and … [Read more...]

Well it's not long until the big guy slides down the chimney, and we have done a great job of sourcing all types of gifts for you!   Fantail Born Again Brooch -  only $25 - Bird Lovers will love this little guy - Made from recycled kauri villa timber   Mr Four Square Resin Blocks by Trudi King - Kiwiana Lovers will adore him!  Also available in colourful cushions .     What more could a girl ask for? hmmm... how about some jewellery from Jill Main? … [Read more...]

We have lots of new arrivals from clothing to accessories and jewellery and gifts for summer, Christmas and those parties coming up! Beautiful new goodies are coming through the door every day. Gift with Purchase is available this month when you purchase Not Your Daughters Jeans  - gift valued at $75.00 from Linden Leaves and NYDJ.  We are extremely excited about our new range- 'Cashews'  by Judith Anne Ford which caters for the curvy woman from size 10 -26, in store we are carrying … [Read more...]

  While your here there's plenty to see and do in our town and surrounds.  Begin or end your trip with shopping at The Paua Room for great New Zealand gifts, by Ian Blackwell, Jo Luping  and Jill Main(to name  a few). Fantastic views of the river can be seen from our beautiful store, and take home some New Zealand fashion  by Anne Mardell, or  Chalky Digits, two of the many New Zealand designed and made ranges we have for you. New Zealand made is designed to last, the … [Read more...]

New for spring, colourful dresses and tunics, and skirts are back. The colours of spring abound at The Paua Room. Hope you are keeping warm in this late winter polar blast ! The Winter Warm Up prize package was a great success with lucky shopper Christina Jowett winning over $700 worth of The Paua Room goodies, what a great prize , Christina was delighted with her win. PLUS -there's up to 60% OFF selected Winter styles, and 20% -40% OFF scarves, hats, selected bags and menswear. … [Read more...]

This winter we have vamped up our merino styles to keep you looking hot and feeling warm! We’ve printed edgy metallic graphics in coppery tones and silver hues to dramatic effect. Our luscious merino has also been crafted into some stunning new styles; perfect layering pieces for our four seasons in one day! We love this wonder-fibre for its unique performance properties, it’s snugly softness and it’s natural, homegrown goodness – it really has the feel-good factor. Remember, our … [Read more...]