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See our second Resene Colour Home Awards finalist
There is nothing quite like the quintessential Kiwi bach. Better yet, there’s nothing quite like a beloved holiday house painted top-to-bottom in an array of beautiful colours. Bridgette Lawrence’s...
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Aspen & Fern’s Annette Long shares her favourite things
Annette Long wears many hats. She’s a mother, a full-time student, and more recently, a business owner since taking over the homewares brand Aspen & Fern, which you’ll find on our marketplace Shop...
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How to paint stripes for a retro-inspired kids room
When creating a fun kid’s room, start with a loose theme to tie it together, but mix it up. We decided on checks and stripes, but wanted a modern vintage feel, so we painted a striped wall that feels...
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Artist Tracey Finch perfectly captures the Bay of Plenty light
Sunshine radiates from Tracey Finch’s paintings. Her works are an ode to the classic Kiwi summer and its endless forms. From the blitzing heat in her Summer Nostalgia collection to the sunlight...
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Bathroom updates for small spaces and tight budgets
This year is all about making the most of what we’ve got, but that doesn’t mean a gorgeous bathroom refresh is off the table. Whether you’re spending small, or living small, we’ve got the solutions...
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Lof founder Sophie Poelman on the function and wellness of wool
Sophie Poelman is here to revive New Zealand’s wool industry, in ways you may not expect. Since returning home after years of working as a functional apparel designer for mountain sports, she found a...
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10 Gardening gifts for loved ones with a green thumb
Finding the perfect gift for someone can always feel like a challenging task, but if they have a zeal for sowing seeds, harvesting vegetables, cutting flowers and tending to weeds, then we have a few...
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Founder Samantha Bluemel sought something unique for her wellbeing space Mode...
In a subterranean, bunker-like space in Ponsonby, Mode Studio offers a unique taste of fitness and wellbeing. Founder Samantha Bluemel doesn’t market the space as a gym, but rather as an ‘essential...
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The best Queenstown accommodation for your summer escape
It may be the adventure capital of New Zealand, but Queenstown has plenty more to offer than days on the slopes and rides on the Shotover jet. From Glenorchy to Arrowtown, the Remarkables to Coronet...
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4 easy ways to DIY Christmas crackers
You’ll need: + Paper/material of choice+ Cardboard tubes, cut into 10cm lengths, or pre-made bon bon crackers from Spotlight+ Long cracker snaps – these can be found at Spotlight or Etsy+ Sticky tape...
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Photographer Emma Willetts-Smith captures nature from a unique point of view
While travelling the world on a superyacht for almost a decade, Emma Willetts-Smith started capturing her surroundings. “We visited so many incredible countries, I just wanted to document what I was...
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How to make sure your fave kitchen herbs thrive in your garden
If you haven’t gardened before but are keen to give it a try, herbs are a great place to start. They are incredibly easy to grow and packed with antioxidants and nutrients – plus you’ll always have...
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The best kitchen and laundry smart appliances to have
This summer, whether you are a DIY-er and renovating your laundry, or you love to have people over and entertain, Haier have a range of new smart appliances that will make your life easier. The Haier...
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The third 2025 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist goes for an all green...
When taking on the project of transforming her living room, Erin Charter had a specific aesthetic in mind: “I took inspiration from old libraries and spooky mansions.” The room in her Lyall Bay home...
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The definitive guide to entertaining inside and out
Your home should be a safe harbour to come home to from a frantic day and recharge. It’s also a space you can open up for friends and family to come together, so both the dining space and outdoor area...
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Meet the new owners of Waikanae Beach’s gorgeous Hendrix Home Store
At the entrance to Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast, you can’t miss Hendrix Home & Lifestyle Store. On a site where a car garage once stood, the shop catches the eyes of passersby, with a bright...
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Discover Kayu Studio’s boutique Mount Maunganui accommodation
When it comes to boutique Mount Maunganui accommodation, few deliver such a sanctuary of style and comfort. Aptly named Kayu Casa, the Airbnb stay is an immersive experience of all Kayu Studio has to...
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DIY: How to upcycle old photo frames
I’ve had some family photos I’d been meaning to frame set aside for ages, but I was looking for the right photo frames. I couldn’t find them, so I took some thrifted ones and made them better than...
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Artist Rachael Stone gives us a glimpse into her colourful life
The artwork Rachael Stone creates is the definition of eye-catching. Bright bursts of colour, bold lines and energetic shapes define the multimedia artist’s style. Her work can be seen dotted around...
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How to organise your pantry to perfection
Out of sight does not necessarily mean out of mind. If you’re craving one of those immaculately curated pantries that keep popping up in your Instagram feed, it’s time to throw open the doors and...
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