Showing posts with label Napier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Napier. Show all posts

WW: Hunting for the Vintage Collection at Napier, New Zealand


I have a soft spot for vintage items. Be it clothes, accessories, furniture, dinnerwares and tea sets, stamps, posters and so many more.

I was lucky that when I visited Napier, they have many antique shops scattered around the area and they have incredible collections! Napier is indeed heaven for those loving these antique collections.

I went crazy as I saw all those cute cups, saucers, stamps, bank notes, silver wares, and books. Not to mention costumes, posters, furnitures, toys, and more. 

Here are some of the photos I took while shopping at the Antique shop in Napier. 


I really love the trio, the bone China set of tea cups mostly made in England. Many of them are Royal Alberd and Queen's Collection. I am instantly in love with them and brought home 8 sets LOL.

We also have more here.







Tell me which one you love to have or might buy if you have the chance to come here. Next time, I will write about my new found love of the this cute tea set that I started collecting.


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WW: The Endless Charm of Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand


Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand

Come join me and enjoy the endless charm of Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand, or probably even the world!

I was lucky enough to go back to Napier area in Hawke's Bay for the second time this year. History said after the earthquake in 1931, the City of Napier got the chance to rebuild their city anew. The art deco theme is their choice and seems like it's the best decision taken. Look at this vibrant city now!

Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand
Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand


We had series of meetings and events in Napier and we spent 3 days, 2 nights in the area. We drove from Wellington to Napier, taking around 5-hour drive with some short breaks in between.      

We stay at the Nautilus hotel this time, just beside Restaurant Indonesia, our favorite restaurant in Napier. I have shared about our dinner here before.  

READ: Restaurant Indonesia, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

We met the Mayor and some of the councillors of the city of Napier. We also met with Indonesian migrant workers here in the aria and KAMIBAY, the Indonesian association for Hawke's Bay region. 

As the meetings are well scheduled, I had the time to actually stroll around the area for some times and here are some photos I took. I mainly strolled in the area in front of the Nautilus Hotel or the Marine Parade as well as the city center.  Come and join me..


Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand

Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand
love this building!

Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand
one of my favorite corners in Napier




So, what do you think? Such a lovely city, right? For sure, Napier has a lot to offer and I will definitely share more stories about my trip here, including the one to the Vintage and Antique stores. Will be right back!

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