Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Your Home and Garden

I was lucky enough to grow up in an era when land was affordable and, as a result, my parents had a section in Cook’s Beach in the Coromandel, where we often camped and caravanned. We had a love-filled, no-frills upbringing with no iPads, fancy gadgets, expensive activities or overseas holidays. Weekends at the section meant we were in the bush, water, tent or trees rather than in trouble (although it still managed to find us at times). My brothers and I developed a deep love of the land, which had a profound effect on our childhood and, I believe, influenced who we are today. While baches and sections used to provide many with an accessible holiday option, lots of these sadly have been wiped out and replaced by expensive…

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BEDROOM SETTING You’ll find the lived-in look and breathable nature of linen ideal for hot, summer months. Accent the neutral palette with mint tones, and add a summer scent to get that holiday feeling at home. Available instore or online at farmers.co.nz .…

If you haven’t yet visited Freedom’s store in the Westgate Lifestyle Centre, now is the perfect time. From outdoor furniture to tableware for the bach and seasonal interior updates, you will find plenty to satisfy your summer needs. Massey’s Westgate Lifestyle Centre opened mid-2016, as a hub for home renovating and decorating. Freedom was one of the first stores to open. “With summer in full swing, the centre has become a mecca for those who are home renovating,” says Katy Miles, Freedom Westgate store manager. Freedom’s summer collection consists of three inspirational stories: Bayside Luxe, Intrepid Modernist and Nostalgic Revival. Bayside Luxe, with its blue palette and natural textures, is “inspired by cloudless skies and endless days by the sea”. Intrepid Modernist focuses on woven textures and earthy tones and…

bridie and Tony Zaloum’s house is set at the end of a long, winding drive at the western tip of Beach Haven on Auckland’s North Shore, and initially greets you with an unassuming peek of white-washed brick facade. If you follow your nose through the enchanting courtyard, there’s a good chance that the aroma of coffee will lead you to the kitchen. This is the family’s favourite room of the house and it’s easy to see why, with its vistas of beautiful Waitemata Harbour, cosy nooks for reading, and dappled light filtering through the garden’s subtropical fringe. In this welcoming space at the heart of a sprawling home, there’s a distinct focus on learning and experimenting – Tony’s coffee-making paraphernalia sits along the workspace like a science experiment, and fresh…

HONESTY BOX + The property is leased and in a gated beach suburb. Did this mean there were design or consent restrictions? Only those imposed by us! We wanted to keep the footprint and bach feel, and spend as little as possible. Most people thought it should have been demolished – it was rat-infested and mock Tudor. + Least favourite part of the project? Removing (with the very brave Reef, then 8) a total of 87 rat carcasses from the house. + Best advice for renovating on a budget? Look beyond gib; there are cheaper wall linings that suit baches. We used 7mm hardboard and battened it, and it looks great. + Any cheap styling tricks? I always look for old white linen (sheets, curtains, tablecloths). Linen bleaches beautifully, won’t…

Did you use Resene paints to colour your home? You could win $5000! Enter our competition and you could be one of five finalists to appear in Your Home and Garden and also receive a $250 Resene paint voucher. The overall winner will be chosen from the five finalists, taking the Resene Colour Home Award title and winning $5000 in cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in our May 2017 issue. First home-buyers April Harwood-Smith and Zane Hansby have transformed their classic 1964 Lockwood in Coromandel into a personality-filled abode. White walls were a good starting point, but the couple were craving a bit of colour. “We wanted to keep things looking fresh and simple, but also fun and bright,” says April. Accent walls were the…

How long were you involved with Rach and Tristan’s renovation? I met them in early 2014 when Rach came into my partner Anna’s flower shop. Stage one of the renovation started shortly afterwards, with the second stage finishing at the end of 2015. Rach and Tristan have now become good friends. What were the main challenges you faced on this project? Timelines with the new build, mainly due to consent issues which delayed our start. Unfortunately, Christmas holidays can’t get put back, so it got a bit hectic. Poor Todd (Wagner), the landscaper, had to work some magic with the grass and landscaping but we got there in the end. What part of the project are you most proud of? The end result. Rach and Tris had a party for…

FIND YOUR TRADIE Work out how much you’re willing to spend, then discuss your ideas and budget with a builder. When looking for a builder, it’s best to look at reviews and examples of their previous work and, if possible, get a couple of quotes. You can search online to find a builder to suit your budget – try builderscrack.co.nz, where you can view portfolios and reviews. Seek out a builder who specialises in decks to ensure yours will be in especially good hands. INVESTIGATE PERMITS Depending on the work you want done, you may need the assistance of a planner to apply for the necessary permits. Any deck over 1.5 metres high will need a permit, which can add a significant cost, so make sure you include this at…

KEEP IT REGULAR People suffer from constipation for lots of reasons. Changes in diet, routine, medication and hormones can all make you feel less ‘regular’ and rather uncomfortable. Coloxyl® is a gentle stool softener that provides trusted, effective relief from constipation. Ask your pharmacist which Coloxyl® product is right for you. Coloxyl® with senna tablets contain docusate sodium 50mg and total Sennosides 8mg. Coloxyl® 50 contains docusate sodium 50mg. Coloxyl® 120 contains docusate sodium 120mg. Coloxyl® Oral Drops contains Poloxamer 100mg/mL. Maintain fluid intake. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your doctor. Please refer to product packaging for dose instructions. ® Registered Trademark. Aspen Pharmacare, Auckland. TAPS PP7830-MA16. SUMMER IS HERE If you’re looking forward to spending time in the garden or enjoying long…

TOP TIPS > To ensure this is suitable for outdoor use make sure to use treated wood, stainless-steel screws and exterior paint. When it inevitably weathers, just give it a light sand and a fresh coat of paint or varnish. > Leave the timber unpainted if you prefer a natural look; just give it a coat of varnish to protect the wood. > Measure and cut your side table to suit the height of your chair. Pot and plant, $165, from The Botanist; Gidon Bing mug, $40, from Simon James; YH&G Missona cushion, $69.99, and YH&G Aspen throw, $79.99, from Farmers; chair, part of outdoor sofa setting, $1249, from Bunnings. Wall in Resene ‘Paris White’. STEP 1 For VERTICAL PIECES: measure your chair and cut 2 lengths of pine to…

Hi Alex If you were going to get a qualification in interior design today, which provider would you use? Do you rate the diploma course offered by the Interior Design Institute? I would love to start my own small business, having focused on my two wee ones for the past few years. I have degrees in journalism and teaching so am not too keen on doing a polytechnic course for $6000-plus but am wondering if the institute’s course is more suited to those pursuing it as a hobby. Any feedback would be great. Juanita Fernandez, Christchurch In New Zealand we are lucky to have some well-respected courses offering various options, so it depends on your personal situation. The courses range from a Certificate in Interior Decor at the Southern Institute…

PLANT HANGERS Cut 2 x 35cm squares of faux leather. With wrong side up, stick double-sided tape along each side of 1 square. Place the other square on top, wrong sides together. Cut rounded corners and sew around edges. Punch holes in corners and insert eyelets. Thread rope through and knot halfway up. Pop in potted plant and hang! HANGING CLOCK Drill hole (to fit hands of clock mechanism) through centre of a round wooden tray. Mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions and drill a generous hole through them. Staple either end of a leather strap at 9 and 3 o’clock and cover staples with a gold upholstery nail/tack. Insert clock mechanism through centre hole from back and attach hands. WOVEN BASKET Get cardboard box 25cm x…

TIP If you don’t want your cushions to fade in the sun and go mouldy, spend the money and buy good-quality outdoor cushions which will see you through many summers. Look for outdoor cushions made in Sunbrella fabric. This solution-dyed fabric is the best (and therefore most expensive) outdoor fabric because it’s fade resistant, 100 percent waterproof, mould and mildew resistant and chlorine safe.…

The lure of the beach, a love of New Zealand design and a belief in the power of a relaxing Sunday inspired the opening of Alana Broadhead-Fryer’s new homeware store, Sunday, in Waihi Beach. The boutique stocks a stylish selection of lifestyle goods, with cushions by You’re Welcome and ceramics by the likes of Renée Boyd alongside gorgeous art prints, artisanal food products, coffee-table books and more. “We’re excited to showcase who we consider to be New Zealand’s best makers and best contemporary, design-led brands,” says Alana. She also stocks international pieces, including several designed by Kiwis based abroad, and Australian and Scandinavian brands such as Zakkia, Darling Clementine and Menu. The founder of the design blog Fancy – which has featured local and international brands, makers and inspirational interiors…

POOLSIDE IN PALM SPRINGS Make like Elvis and Priscilla in a backyard oasis inspired by the sophisticated, retro style of Palm Springs. Think tropical prints, lush-leaved plants and colourful inflatables, with cocktails and cacti on the side. NAUTICAL ESSENTIALS Evoke a classic seaside or deckside ambience with striped towels and canvas cushions, simple navy and white furniture and potted palms or tropical plants. Add a supply of blankets in sunset tones for the evening chill. GET YOUR GAME ON Set the scene for a nostalgic day of fun with backyard games for the young and young at heart. Recreate the thrill of the arcade, tackle some giant Jenga or try your hand at pole tennis – then catch your breath with a good book. LET’S MAKE CAMP Bring rustic charm…

HONESTY BOX + Bridie, what’s the best lesson you’ve learned during the renovations? Being patient. The house keeps evolving as time and money allow. + What would you never do again? Buy a vanity for the bathroom – not worth the money unless you have a huge budget. + Any DIY disasters? Our beautiful, warm and soft painted cork floors. They were accidentally washed by our cleaner when the varnish was still curing – they did not come out the other side particularly well and now need to be resurfaced. + One thing you would change about your home if you could? A wider hall – I don’t know what they were thinking! I hate narrow hallways and there was room for it to be wider. + Most memorable experience…

Searching the Sounds The Marlborough Sounds have long been a popular destination for those seeking a get-away-from-it-all holiday close to the water. The endless inlets, private beaches and pebbly bays – many of them only accessible by boat – that fringe the fretwork of rolling, bush-clad terrain provide a mecca for boaties, nature lovers, walkers, mountain bikers and holidaymakers. Casey Hilton-Pryor and Tommy Glubb are lucky enough to own a bach on a prime slice of Marlborough Sounds real estate just 10 minutes by car from the port town of Picton. Even better, this getaway is only a little over a half-hour’s drive from their home in Blenheim. As owner-operators of a seven-days-a-week retail operation, Casey and Tommy find it hard to get away. They wanted a place within easy…

From bud to bloom, cut peonies usually last five to six days. To extend their lifespan, keep away from direct sunlight, change water daily and cut stems on an angle. When arranging, remove most of the excess foliage, and stagger stems to create height and voids. Here, we have used the coral gem variety, at different stages of bloom. Peonies change colour as they open and become quite full and dramatic. It is best to buy them in bud form.…

MEET + GREET Amanda Martin, 43 (tax advisor), Henry Martin, 45 (supply chain director), and their sons, Walter, 11, Fred, 8, and Stan, 6. THE SITUATION The Martin family live in a 19th-century villa in Auckland’s Grey Lynn and their youngest son, Fred, 8, is the winner of our third and final room makeover using Adairs products and Resene paint. Fred’s room, the largest of the boys’ bedrooms, is situated at the front of the house and contains two beds: a queen and a single. The north-facing room gets lots of light, especially through a large front window. The stunning high ceiling is white-painted pressed tin, the walls were light beige and the carpet pale mocha. The room was very tired, having been left untouched for a long time, and…

CLIENT Mathilde PROJECT Mathilde’s bedroom Tina says: THE PROBLEM Mathilde, 7, is my daughter. We moved into our new home last year and her bedroom was originally a guest room with a neutral colour palette. We wanted to avoid a ‘girly’ look, and since the house is on a beautiful bush site in Titirangi, Auckland, we thought a ‘jungle’ theme would be apt. The room is quite large so we wanted it to feel cohesive and welcoming. THE SOLUTION + Mathilde had been gifted a Flox Risograph print (now framed and displayed near the bed), which was the initial inspiration for the jungle room since it had vibrant green and soft pink colourways. We also set up a Pinterest board of ideas and chose four feature colours. This was the…

Balmy summer days are the ideal excuse to gather friends and set off for a relaxed lunch outdoors. This collection of recipes is designed with holiday living in mind – simple meals and treats for lazy afternoons at the bach, campground or a favourite picnic spot. Easily prepared in the most basic of kitchens (or, in one case, over a campfire), these dishes can be packed and transported to wherever the wind takes you. And don’t forget some delicious cold drinks. The night before, I filled spring-topped glass bottles with cucumber sticks and lemon wedges, added filtered water and chilled them so they were ready to go in the morning. Take plenty of seasonal fruit to graze on in between adventures and siestas. SUMMER BERRY CAMPFIRE CAKE SERVES 6-8 You…

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Bargain of the month Hand-painted in the north of India, Sage and Clare’s Zimmi tumblers would make a fun addition to your picnic basket this summer. The enamel cups can also be used as vases or to store toothbrushes or pencils. The cups, which come in a range of painterly colour combinations, are $19 each from Tea Pea Home. Friday-night lights Enjoy a little nightlife thrill without leaving your property with these fun neon lights by Sunnylife. Perfect for summertime entertaining, these plug-in lights will bring a touch of Las Vegas flair to your deck. The lights, in a range of retro designs, cost $45 for small, $99 for large, from Shut The Front Door. New in town Fans of Cotton On will be excited to learn it has launched…

A tasselled, floral or striped beach umbrella never fails to inspire a nostalgic, summer vibe. The only problem is, the one from your grandma’s day is looking a little worse for wear. Luckily, there are a slew of kitsch, colourful and bold numbers to choose from this season.…

After being pregnant for a very long winter and then spending the past few months getting used to having our adorable little son, Austen (nearly 3 months old now), to brighten our lives, I have been craving summer and the chance finally to be outside with a cocktail in hand, soaking up a sneaky bit of vitamin D. And if you’re going to relax in the fresh air, why not do it in true comfort and style? With this in mind, I decided to put together our ideal outdoor lounge setting, and already knew the perfect spot for it: the gorgeous outside nook at Mondays Wholefoods in Kingsland, Auckland, which is sheltered by ivy-clad walls and a partially covered pergola. You can pretty much treat your open-air lounge in the…

HONESTY BOX + Casey, what do you and Tommy love most about your bach? What’s not to love? We love it all, but especially the idea of being able to stay here for extended periods and travel to work. That will be fantastic, especially as we work long hours. + The galley kitchen is small but it’s really functional. It’s amazing how few essentials you need in a kitchen. We have everything in a very compact space. + Beeches Bay has a combination of permanent and holiday residents. We feel really secure, knowing that the settlement has people living here year round. + I love the way that this place feels exactly like a bach – that really appeals to us. We can truly relax and not worry about salt…

If you have a swimming pool in the backyard, chances are your kids (and the neighbours’) will be spending hours in and around it this summer. Maybe installing a pool is still on your wishlist, like many other Kiwi homeowners. Whatever stage you are at, there’s no doubt a swimming pool is a major investment and the range of options – in-ground or above, concrete or fibreglass composite, painted or tiled, infinity edge or lap pool – is increasing all the time. As we know, the key to making good investment decisions is doing your homework, so if you’re keen to have a pool in your garden, here are some questions you need to answer. 1 WHY HAVE A POOL? Start as you would with any big project by establishing…

+ It’s holiday time for many people but plants have to work harder in midsummer as it’s their peak growing season. They also have to cope with the effects of heat and reduced water. Before you take off for the beach, feed, water and mulch your plants to keep them happy and healthy through the holiday period. + Liquid fertilisers such as Nitrosol or soluble types such as Phostrogen are excellent for hedges, shrubs and flowering perennials during the growing season. You could also try adding water to homemade compost, sheep pellets, seaweed or chopped-up comfrey to make a super-nutritious tea. Use the tea in addition to standard fertilisers to feed very hungry plants, such as roses. + When plants are under stress in the heat they are more vulnerable…

LIGHTEN THE LOAD Before leaving, prune off any dead, dying, or unsightly foliage and also remove any buds or flowers, which usually require more frequent watering to maintain their condition. WATER WELL If you’ll be away for a week or less, giving your plants a good soil-soak before departure should be sufficient. While you shouldn’t regularly overwater plants, this is an exception to the rule. Let any excess water drain so your potted plant isn’t sitting in a saucer of water, which can attract pests or lead to root rot. CREATE A LIVING ENVIRONMENT Water your plant thoroughly, then cover with a clear plastic bag to just below the lip of the planter. This creates a makeshift greenhouse and keeps the moisture inside. Make sure to cut a couple of…

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