Photo credit: Helen Bankers
Home, sweet home is about to take on a whole new meaning with the opening of new Ponsonby local, Creatista Café . To celebrate the launch of Nespresso’s latest machine, Creatista, the portioned-coffee brand is opening a pop-up café offering complimentary coffee.
Inspired by the Creatista and its automatic steam-wand technology, the pop up café , aptly named Creatista Café combines the friendliness of home with the convenience of a local café. Open for a limited time only, 11 – 20 November between 7am and 2pm, customers can experience what it’s like to enjoy a barista-style coffee ‘in the comfort of your own home’ while they relax in a purpose built, stylised café environment. Some of Auckland’s top baristas will also be on-hand to teach coffee-loving Kiwis how to create simple latte art using the Creatista and Lewis Road Creamery’s milk range. To create the homely vibe, Nespresso enlisted the expertise of interiors stylist, Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser; a global blog with a focus on Scandinavian interiors and design. Choosing a natural colour palette incorporating a welcoming mix of neutrals and greys, Michelle curated the space sourcing homewares and luxury items from leading furniture, homeware and lighting specialists.
Pop up café in Ponsonby has been designed to make customers feel right at home! Photo credit: Helen Bankers
Building on the relaxed atmosphere; warm wood, textual layers and graphic accents are used throughout, complementing the clean lines and understated elegance of the furniture. Lighting plays a key part in bringing the home element to the space, with a combination of beautiful statement pieces that incorporate both form and function. Art prints, including a mix of handpainted abstract and New Zealand photography, inject further personality and warmth. Nespresso New Zealand Country Manager, John Ciaglia, says the Ponsonby pop-up is an exciting opportunity for Kiwis to experience the new machine. “It’s no secret Kiwis love a good flat white and other milk recipe coffees, so we’re thrilled to showcase the new Creatista in this unique Ponsonby pop-up environment,” says John. Creatista allows users to easily and conveniently create everything from a creamy cappuccino through to a velvety smooth flat white or even a latte, which they can top with a beautiful milk foam design. Creatista café is located at 277 Ponsonby Road and is open from 11 – 20 November 7:00am – 2.00pm daily #CreatistaBarista / #TCSstylingandphotography
