6 Feng shui tips to create balance in your home
Find out how these feng shui tips can change the energy flow in your home Do you feel tired and lack energy regularly? Your home’s feng shui (or lack thereof) could be to blame. Feng shui is the...
View ArticleSoft touch: The cosiest throw blankets to add to cart this winter
Texture is an important element of interior design that is often forgotten. When it comes to making your home cosy and contemporary this winter, it’s all about soft furnishings. They’re the key to...
View ArticleGwyneth Paltrow has listed her LA home, for a mere $48 million
The Goop founder still owns her Montecito home, as well as her beach house in the Hamptons Photo: Anthony Barcelo Actress turned business mogul Gwyneth Paltrow is streamlining her impressive portfolio...
View ArticleDIY: How to make your own super simple no-sew tassel cushion
Refresh your living space with this nifty no-sew number – no expertise required! This no-sew cushion is a great beginner’s project as it requires no sewing at all as the two sides of the cover are...
View ArticleModern love: The experts define mid-century design
Kiwis’ adoration of mid-century design shows no sign of slowing down Photography: Brigid Arnott It’s on TV commercials where it instantly signals universally acceptable good taste; it’s in your...
View ArticleSutram co-founder Kate Fowler shares her favourite things
What the Sutram co-founder can’t live without Expat and co-founder of the SUTRAM homewares line, Kate Fowler lives in Sydney with her partner, two daughters and a cat. Her place is furnished with...
View Article8 small things that can take your home from blah to beautiful
Make your home memorable – for all the right reasons Photography: Babiche Martens It’s amazing how the smallest details can make all the difference in your home. Whether you’re renovating or just...
View ArticleA weekender’s guide to East Christchurch
Bypass the city centre and explore an area peppered with boutique shopping, niche retailers and fun eateries A Whole Different East The east side of Christchurch changed forever in the 2011 quakes. The...
View ArticleCondensation on your windows? Here’s why it matters and how to prevent it
Don’t sweat it, prevent it! Photography: Martina Gemmola Cooler, rainy weather is creeping in, and that means closed windows, stuffy rooms and lower air quality in our homes. Unlike some other home...
View ArticleEnter the 2024/2025 Resene Colour Home Awards and you could win $5,000
Have you used Resene paint at your place? Enter the 2024/2025 Resene Colour Home Awards What we’re looking for: • Clever interior colours • Inventive paint projects • Exciting exterior paint How to...
View ArticleMeat & greet: Our deputy editor spends a day at Ninja’s World of Woodfire
Ninja’s “World of Woodfire” proved to be a real smoke-show On one of those rare, beautiful days in Auckland’s autumn, I was lucky enough to be invited to Ninja’s ‘World of Woodfire’ event at Waiheke’s...
View ArticleHow to make a DIY lavender sleep spray
Take your sweet dreams to the next level with this soothing and easy-to-make lavender sleep spray Photography: Alana Landsberry We spend a significant portion of our lives asleep, so there’s no denying...
View ArticleOur gardening expert shares her go-to July gardening checklist
It may be cold and frosty in your neck of the woods but there’s still plenty to harvest, sow, prune, mulch and plant July gardening chores Above, Matariki has arisen, and all is well in the skies....
View Article7 Māori gardening practices to adopt this Matariki
Celebrate the appearance of the Matariki star cluster, traditionally a time to plan for the upcoming growing season Pikopiko is a New Zealand native fern. 1. Paydirt On arrival in Aotearoa in the 13th...
View ArticleEleanor Cripps’ guide to a gorgeous smelling home
Ensure your home always smells fresh and clean There’s something deeply comforting about stepping into a home that smells wonderful. Just like the way you carefully choose to style your home, the way...
View ArticleDIY: How to make a bespoke lampshade
In an extract from her book A Handmade Cottage, thrifty Brit decorator Jodie May Seymour shares a crafty DIY project Rather than buying brand new ready-made lampshades, it can be cheaper to make your...
View ArticleA weekender’s guide to New Plymouth and its many bustling delights
Known for its sunny clime, the Taranaki city is a mecca for art lovers, foodies and adventure seekers New Plymouth is a very well-endowed city. It has amazing public gardens as well as private ones to...
View ArticleLandscape designer Bayley LuuTomes shares his eco-friendly gardening tips
Yes, you can have a beautiful, low-maintenance garden with all the bells and whistles and still be environmentally sustainable Landscape designer Bayley LuuTomes started his garden design business more...
View ArticleWanaka artist Agate Rubene walks us through a day in her life
Enter the bright and blooming beautiful world of Wānaka-based artist Agate Rubene Latvian-born Agate Rubene was destined to be an artist. Her mother is an art school teacher and, from the age of three,...
View ArticleOur guide to creating an artful gallery wall in a weekend
Art is a fantastic way to add life and personality to your home. Use these easy tips to create a gallery wall that will uplift and inspire Creating a gallery wall has become one of the most popular...
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