Inspiration

18 articles

Belinda Wiley | Blogs | The Little Gallery​

  • 22 August 2018
  • Jo Dalgety

Ahead of her talk at our Whangamata gallery next month, we talked with Belinda Wiley to learn more about her background and experiences as a dedicated collector of art!

Picks of the Week: Father's Day Edit

  • 12 August 2018
  • Sarah Holden

Give dad something to remember this coming Father's Day! A selection to suit a range of tastes and budgets, you'll find something for every dad in The Little Gallery's gift edit.

Seven Tips for Making the Most of Smaller Spaces

  • 17 June 2018
  • Sarah Holden

In this post we tackle the ever-pressing issue of space, and how to decorate when you don't seem to have much of it!

Picks of the Week: Mother's Day Edit

  • 29 April 2018
  • Sarah Holden

Treat mum this Mother's Day with a gorgeous, unique piece of New Zealand made artwork!

Wedding Gift Guide

  • 19 February 2018
  • Sarah Holden

With Wedding Season in full swing we thought we would put together our guide for the perfect wedding gift!

Christmas Gift Guide

  • 27 November 2017
  • Sarah Holden

Looking for a unique, thoughtful gift can be tricky at this time of year, but to make it easy we've put together our favourite pieces of New Zealand art in The Little Gallery Christmas Gift Guide!

Our Top Things to Do in Whangamata: A Visual Art Guide

  • 1 November 2017
  • Sarah Holden

To celebrate the opening of our new Whangamata gallery, we've put together a visual guide of our top things to do in the area! 

Father's Day Gift Edit

  • 27 August 2017
  • Sarah Holden

To make finding the perfect gift for Dad easy this Father's Day, we've put together this gift edit!

Testimonials

  • 14 August 2017
  • Sarah Holden

We asked a few of our artists what they thought about The Little Gallery. Here's how they responded!

What Inspires our New Zealand Landscape Artists?

  • 13 June 2017
  • Sarah Holden

At The Little Gallery, we are proud to represent many talented Coromandel and New Zealand artists who take their inspiration from our beautiful country. We take a closer look at some of the work by a few of our popular landscape artists here!

Angela Murray: Creative Thinking in Life and Business

  • 12 May 2017
  • Sarah Holden

On Wednesday evening we had the pleasure of hosting life and creative thinking coach Angela Murray at our Auckland gallery, for her first solo exhibition and talk: How Creative Thinking is guaranteed to help you succeed in life and biz.

Review: 'Art and Interior Design' Talk by Donna Jones

  • 7 April 2017
  • Sarah Holden

Thank you to all who came to Donna Jones' talk, 'Art and Interior Design' at our Auckland gallery, despite the less than favourable weather! For those who couldn’t make it we’ve put together the main points and tips of Donna’s fantastic talk.

The Little Gallery's relationship to the French Salon

  • 18 December 2016
  • Sarah Holden

At The Little Gallery we are known for hanging 'salon style' - that is, filling our walls completely with works of art, rather than the sparse hang of a few works on each wall that is the convention of many modern galleries.

The Little Gallery Christmas Gift Ideas

  • 4 December 2016
  • Sarah Holden

Works of art make for a thoughtful and well-appreciated gift, something to be treasured for many years to come.

Art Movements Which Shaped Our World

  • 16 November 2016
  • Sarah Holden

With The Little Gallery's recent move to open a second branch in Auckland we thought we would reflect on some of the other art movements which aren't limited by location but rather, they are defined by style.

Some of Coromandel's Must-Visit Destinations

  • 20 June 2016
  • Sarah Holden

The Coromandel is home to The Little Gallery, which can be found in Tairua on the east coast of the peninsula. This region is also home to many great local artists who take inspiration from the beautiful scenery, while enjoying the laid back lifestyle it offers.

Art as a Focal Point in Your Interior

  • 11 April 2016
  • Sarah Holden

If you are anything like me it can be difficult to decide where to hang a piece of art in your home and what the magic formula is to ensure that it looks great.

Art and its Place in Interior Design

  • 26 February 2016
  • Sarah Holden

What comes first - the art or the interior design? Read on to find out!