Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2020 i Your Home and Garden

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome back you’ve given us this past month. We’ve loved reading your comments on Instagram and some of those gifs were hilarious. This month’s cover home in Christchurch reflects what we want our houses to be – a welcoming hug and beacon of light to come home to after a long day. Brie Thomas has created just such a haven on a homestead wondrously called Five Acre Farm. Actually, that’s the theme for this issue: homeowners who’ve made bold decisions to create idyllic lifestyles. The McNeils on page 46 moved to a different city to enjoy a lifestyle closer to nature, and Sally Blockley who found her first, and what she believes will be her forever, home in Tauranga (page 70) and…

ACROSS THE SEA Combining hand-painted strokes, marks and drawings with digital processes, New Zealand textile designer Emma Hayes creates wallpapers flooded with detail. Her Seascape mural comes in Sand (above); the Turquoise has a sunny sea vibe; Blue is like an early morning ocean; and Steel depicts a stormy sea. Find more of her beautiful designs at emmahayes.co.nz TOP READ WONDERFULLY WES If the Instagram account @accidentallywesanderson captured your imagination, then you’ll be delighted to hear it’s been turned into a book. Accidentally Wes Anderson, The Book by Wally Koval. WHO SELLS SEA SHELLS? If your jewellery is looking for a new home, stop looking because we just found it. This sweet seashell box from Los Objetos Decorativos is created using a combination of 3D modelling and handcrafting by Spanish…

Honesty box High-end or bargain buys? I prefer to go with good quality bargain buys. Favourite room? The main bedroom because it has such a relaxing feel to it. Visitors fall in love with our pet lamb, Sparkle. Brie’s reno tips + Back the decisions you have to make. You have to feel confident with what you plan to do. + Use simple colours and finishes that won’t date. If possible, do all the work at once. + Work to your strengths. Ben usually leaves most of the interior styling/decor decisions to me and I leave the budget/finances side of things to him. + Don’t skimp on lighting and linen! You’ll thank yourself later. Budget Earthquake repairs $30k Kitchen $20k Bathroom $10k Labour $40k Wall and floor finishes $30k Building…

This magnificent two-storey home in Melbourne’s north is steeped in history. Built in 1886, the house remained in the same family until its current owner, Elizabeth Wilmott, bought it in 2005. Design-wise, it’s a melting pot of Victorian, art deco, mid-century and modern elements – something Elizabeth, who lives here with her partner Takis Scordas and 19-year-old son Joey, is passionate about. “It took a while to find the right architect, someone who wouldn’t turn their back on its layered past,” she says. That person was Fiona Dunin, the director of FMD Architects. The front of the house – with separate but connected formal and informal living rooms on the ground floor, and two bedrooms, a study and family bathroom on the first floor – was stylish and jam-packed with…

YOU WILL NEED 1 x 40cm x 40cm x 18mm piece of pine 1 x 50cm x 40cm x 18mm piece of pine 50cm length of dowel 35mm x 0.9m 1 x 40mm countersunk screw 3 x 30mm countersunk screws Power drill or screwdriver Wood filler Paint Paint brush HOW TO MAKE Step 1 Take your 40cm x 40cm piece of pine and draw a half circle at the end using a pencil attached to a piece of string to get a perfect shape. Step 2 Using a jigsaw, cut out this half circle and sand off the edges. Wipe down with a damp cloth. Step 3 Measure 8cm from the top of the curve and make a mark on the back of the piece of pine. Step 4 Attach…

How to attract more bees to the garden Bees love flowers. From them they get nectar for energy and pollen for protein and other nutrients. So, aim to have flowers for as many months of the year as possible, from the middle of summer when the bees are most active, through autumn when they need to stock up for the cold months ahead, and winter itself when there isn’t much around. Don’t limit their food supplies to annual and perennial flowers. Flowers on herbs, vegetables, shrubs, climbers and trees, and even weeds (another reason to let those dandelions and clover bloom in the lawn) are all fodder for bees. Bees’ favourite flowers are yellow but they are also partial to white, blue, violet and purple ones. For maximum pollen, choose…

enjoying feasting my eyes on Wayne Thiebaud’s Cakes print, 1963. reading Yotam Ottolenghi’s latest book Flavour in bed. With any luck, I’ll be dreaming of his celeriac steaks. wanting this rug. It’s actually new from Freedom Furniture, but it’s the life well-lived look that really appeals. using Emma Lewisham’s deeply moisturising Supernatural Night Creme. I swear my skin looks better for it.…

Natural dyeing is a lovely way to pep up well-loved clothing, table linens or pillowcases, and once you know the steps, you’ll be surprised at how easy it can be. There’s something so beautiful about the soft, earthy hues that nature produces, and once you discover the joy of experimenting, you’ll want to apply this method in all kinds of fun ways. Two things before you begin: it’s important to know that plant dyes work best on natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk and wool. Don’t bother with synthetic. Secondly, while this process is simple it can be beautifully varied in result, so don’t expect your fabrics to come out exactly as you plan. Everything from the pH level of the water to the sourcing of your plants can…

Textile designer Alanna Josie and ceramicist Georgia Casey of Artemis Ceramics have a tale of female empowerment and friendship so intertwined with their creative magic it would have been remiss not to feature them together. The two best friends are currently studying midwifery – a passion that is ingrained in their art – and in their spare time they manage their own creative pursuits. Although their businesses are run separately, they’re never far apart. Alanna lives down the road from Georgia and her accumulated hours of studying and creating in Georgia’s sunroom studio has made her an honorary house member. The female form has long played muse to both women and their work, but their journey into midwifery has strengthened this bond even further. Their first collaboration, which will be…

As the McNeil kids race around their acre (4000sqm) section, weaving in and out of trees and shrubs and delightedly hunting for chicken eggs, it’s clear to see they’re living the good life. Their parents, Pip and Shane, bought their Whangarei Heads home in 2017 in the hopes that its expansive outdoor space would allow Caelin and Bowen to have the kind of childhood they’d had – and so far, so good. “The boys love following their dad around the section, doing the lawns, collecting firewood, collecting eggs and playing all sorts of imaginary games,” Pip says. “The section is covered in fruit trees – feijoa, apple, plum, fig, guava and loquat – which gives us beautiful shade in summer as well as providing us with fruit over the summer…

Honesty box A pivotal decision was opening the kitchen and dining area to the garden. It’s transformed the space. Our unexpected blowout was the curves. They definitely added to the cost! They were a bit of a luxury, but I just had to have them. Where we saved: I bought the terrazzo tiles on sale a year before we needed them. They informed the colour scheme for the rest of the house. My favourite room: The dining room. The table is at the centre of everything in our house. Favourite words of wisdom: Be brave, be true to the house, follow your instincts and think of what you are leaving behind. Style tips + Mixed materials are a consistent feature. Concrete blocks, timber feature walls, terrazzo flooring, oak cabinetry and…

BACKGROUND In 2010, Meredith and Michael (Mike) planned to renovate a tiny Auckland bungalow the couple owned. Unfortunately, the cost of the project kept escalating and after a fair bit of deliberation, the couple decided to park their renovation plans. They realised they could have everything they wanted for less, simply by moving to a new house. After several months of searching, the couple found an almost perfect house not far from where they were living. As co-owner of an online linen textiles company called Homebody, Meredith’s interior style reflects her love of linens, textiles and a monochrome palette. Meredith’s carefully selected pieces can be found around her home, injecting a sense of luxury and individuality to this striking family abode. Here, Meredith talks us through her project and shares…

Avocado and corn tacos SERVES 4 These are fun – fun to eat, fun to make, fun to draw (maybe?) or look at. The avocado and corn salsa is a great base that you can adapt – try adding pieces of chicken or a small pinch of chilli powder or flakes. INGREDIENTS 4 corn cobs 2 large avocados ½ cucumber 1 tsp flaky salt Good grind of black pepper 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon 8 or 10 soft corn tacos 1 Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Peel the husks from the corn and cook the corn cobs for about 5 minutes until they are soft. 2 Drain the corn into a colander in the sink and leave until cool enough to…

Life-changing might be an enthusiasm too far but, for its usefulness and versatility alone, every gardener deserves a Japanese tsurukubi gama, or crane-neck hand hoe, such as this Niwashi version, $39.98, from Mitre 10. With its smooth wooden handle and angled blade attached by the eponymous curved neck, this beautifully designed hoe is a pleasure to wield. It can rip through weeds en masse, or delicately pluck out a single one in the tightest of spots without damaging precious neighbouring plants. Tough enough to chop through sturdy roots of perennial weeds or hack at foliage, it is also a gem at breaking up clods and compacted earth, and digging holes for seedlings.…

Father Rabbit co-founder and interior designer Claudia Zinzan founded the homewares store a decade ago when her first son was born. Today, there are four stores in Auckland celebrating timeless pieces that are every bit as practical as they are pleasing to the eye. Here’s her list of can’t-live-without objects. 01 The Bellroy Tech Kit is a game-changer for me. I have so many cords, chargers and things that love to get lost and tangled. Now they’re all in one perfect place and kept in my bag. It’s so good for travelling and the back and forth between work and home. 02 The Father Rabbit Weekly Diary for 2021 because, like all of us, I’m very much looking forward to a fresh new year. 03 I have this Tout est…

WE LOVE These tiled plinths, coffee tables and consoles are what you never knew your feed needed, but now can’t live without. @p0ly_designs If you love a good vintage treasure hunt, you’ll want to add this account stat. Stylish pre-loved finds, plus major interior inspo. @sundaymarketstore CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden PET OF THE MONTH The McNeil’s chooks, Grey, Caramel, Brown and Baby Caramel, have welcomed six new chicks to the roost since we visited. TRENDING ONLINE Why vintage glassware should be on every op-shopper’s list homestolove.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST Kathryn Wilson’s parlour delivers on colour inspiration @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden | Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden | Pinterest pinterest.com/yourhomegarden…

01 SAY A PRAYER My husband and I are obsessed with this Saint Matthew hot sauce. This mānukasmoked chipotle and dark cocoa blend also doesn’t contain sugar. @apostle_hs 02 LADY SLIDERS This female-focused surf zine is filled with creative pursuits and stories, not to mention gorgeous art and photography. Printed by a bunch of rad Kiwi women. @betty.zine 03 FOR MERMAIDS This jewellery features sea glass that has been washed ashore, and remains in its naturally tumbled shape. I’m obsessed with this ring. @found.treasure…

Pip’s style tips + Choose an overall theme for your home and build your choices for furniture, cushions and art around it. + Keep the walls light and neutral, then add colour and texture in the soft furnishings and furniture. Honesty box Best memory in this house? Sunday morning breakfasts are a favourite. The large dining table means we can all sit round and share pancakes, drink coffee and stare at the view with no rushing. Top picks for local cafes and restaurants? Parua Bay Tavern has a great pub menu and is kid-friendly, not to mention having the best relaxed outdoor dining in summer. Our fave local cafe is just down the road in Parua Bay – great for coffee on the way to the beach and it has…

1 Buying and renting Sally Blockley remembers well the day in May 2013 when her home dream in Tauranga became reality. She’d seen the house she now calls home but hadn’t bothered going to the auction thinking it was beyond her means. But the house didn’t sell, as she discovered during a drive-by. “I checked it out and within three minutes said to my mother, ‘This is my house’. I then got in the car and three streets later I stopped to make an offer,” Sally recalls. She knew it would involve a fair bit of DIY but decided she was up for the challenge. “I always wanted a stucco home and always called them Elvis houses. It’s my first house and my dream home, which is very rare. Most…

It’s no secret that Kiwis love their decks. And for good reason, it doesn’t just provide outdoor living space for the summer season, but it also adds considerable value to a home. Whether it’s a full-on entertainer’s paradise or a sweet little spot to enjoy a morning coffee, we’ve pulled together all you need to know to make your dream deck come to life. 1 Pre-deck checks Before heading to your local hardware store to select wood and choose wood stain, you’ll want to make sure you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed all your t’s. We’re talking building consents and permits, of course. “In some regions, if you can fall more than one metre, you’ll need a consent,” says Jeremy Gray from Builder’s Crack. “It’s more common for sloping properties…

If you want to go troppo and celebrate the colourful and quirky characteristics of tropical plants, then bromeliads exceed on both counts. First are the spectacular flowers that emerge from the central rosette of the luxuriant leaves. Then you can grow them on trees. In their native South America, they grow on rocks and escarpments or in tree canopies. As lithophytes or epiphytes, the roots’ role is just to grip whatever they’re sitting on and they get nutrients and water from organic matter and rain that falls on their leaves. Recreate this rich extravagance in your own backyard, then watch their amazing blooms emerge for an exotic, tropical and vibrant garden feature. Put low on the ground Catch everyone’s eye with bromeliads in pots on balconies, in courtyards or your…