MIXT

I can see myself going into the house of a person who would buy heaps of stuff from MIXT and their sister store, reMIXT, and thinking to myself, «Oh yeah. I see what you’re doing here. But why are you doing it? Is this really something you wanted to do? Are you really into all this stuff, or do you just kind of feel like you should be and have just indulged that want?» I dunno. I guess that’s mainly the sentiment I get from the main MIXT shop. The littler and much nicer reMIXT has some really charming formica table. I guess I’m just not a ‘fun, contemporary design’ guy.

Mixt Art and Design is one of my favourite places to find great Kiwi inspired gifts and unusual but brilliant wee retro knick-​knacks and decorations.
Fantastic embroidery, sculptures, platters, vases, pillows, books and wall decals are just a few of the funky finds that Mixt offers. I recently became obsessed with the wall decals they stock — brightly coloured and incorporating my favourite things — animals and flowers, the decals are also reusable so you can move them around your room without worrying about ripping the paint. What’s not to love?
Another great thing about Mixt is the price. Though most of the products Mixt stocks are made locally, everything is still really reasonably priced and you can feel good about supporting Kiwi creators too!
Having recently relocated to the building right next door, the new Mixt store is spotless and funky and compliments the stock as well as the women that work there.
Next time you’re looking for that perfect gift, or want to liven up your room, make sure you check out Mixt!

The Mixt store is about as cute and enticing as they come — bright, colourful and laid out lovingly, Mixt celebrates style by mixing vintage furniture and homewares with contemporary pieces that are often locally made. Quirky ‘70s lamps, formica tables, mid-​century chairs and art are all on offer, as are new items like the playfully ridiculous mounted ducks… which are all wearing a shirt and tie. This place is perfect for buying something a little bit different for a gift — I’ve shopped at Mixt for wedding presents, as well as gifts for parents and grandparents. The «Moa Grower» growth chart would be a perfect gift for a growing free range kiwi kid!

Need some awesome retro furniture to impress your hipster friends? Of course you do, and Mixt is the place to find it. Why trawl through regular second hand stores when Mixt have found all the good stuff for you. Not only that, they’ve dusted off he cobwebs and given everything a good clean so it’s ready to go. Ok, there might not be many «bargains» here, but if you like cool furniture without the hassle then give this a try.
In addition to retro bits and pieces, they also have plenty of more modern art and craft type stuff. As of early 2013, they’ve recently expanded too so there’s even more awesomeness.