b'Annabelturnedtothelocalenvironment and one of Whitestones most popular products to infuse the project with some truly authentic colour inspiration. I chose to use the veining in Windsor Blue to inspire one of the key colours weusedasitisWhitestonesmostawarded cheese and the flagship cheese for the business, so it holds very special meaning to the founders, BobandSueBerry.Theinspirationforthe coralhuecamefrommymorningwalkson Cape Wanbrow and watching the sun rise over theOamaruHarbour.Thepaletteisalsoan interpretation of founder Sue Berrys favourite colours and I wanted to represent her within the scheme, explains Annabel.TofindtherightResenepaintcoloursto capture that essence, Annabel uploaded images of the cheeses blue veining to the online Resene ColourPaletteGeneratorwhichledtothe selection of the main exterior blue colour, Resene Lynchpin. She also used imagery of the sun rising overOamaruHarbourtodiscovertheideal complementary coral colour to support it, Resene Awaken. Since Whitestone had just completed a brand update to include new individual colours for each cheese on their packaging, Annabel drew left: Local engineers designed and built a custom neon sign that is positioned above the entry to the shop and a local upholsterer built a candy-striped awning in coral and white to bring the projects signature retro vibe and ensure the exterior palette makes its presence felt asResenevisitors approach the site. To bring a cohesive look, the accommodation units at the backQuarter Biscottiwere also painted in Resene Lynchpin, paired with boldly contrasting doors in Resene Awaken. above: The customer feedback on the new colour palette has been excellent and everyone who comes to the site comments on how it brings a special atmosphere to the space. Thebusiness continues to grow and is consistently busy, and weve received excellent reviews from both locals and visitors to Oamaru, says Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry. The exterior bricks and plaster were primed in Resene Sureseal beforeResenecolour coats were applied in Eco Choice approved Resene Lumbersider Low SheenQuartertinted to Resene Lynchpin and the aluminium window and doorframes were primed withKalgoorie SandsResene Vinyl Etch before being painted with colour coats in Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Double Alabaster. Fascia painted in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Awaken, soffits in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Double Alabasterand accommodation door painted in Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Awaken.Resene Resene Resene ReseneDouble Alabaster Awaken Lynchpin Smalt Blue42 blackwhitemag.com'