Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2021 i Your Home and Garden

Too soon to talk about Christmas? We don’t think so and we know you’re also ardent fans of the holiday season. That’s why we’re getting festive this month – and the following issue as well. What’s been great about working on this magazine is that I’ve found my tribe – those who, if they could, would live on one of those streets that gussy up their houses with as many decorations as they can, so that all driving past might be blinded by the lights and feel that there’s good in the world. My deepest regret is living down a long drive on a blind bend, which means the only people who have ever come knocking are the census bunch. That’s never stopped me, though. Wreaths (yes, multiple), lights, two…

Bonnie Brown, the illustrator and founder of Studio Bon, needs no introduction. You might have seen her colourful designs on the last limited edition Roses chocolate boxes, L’affare coffee packaging, or perhaps on a Blunt umbrella. Or, you might be one of her 12.9 thousand Instagram followers, enjoying the bold and bright posts her signature glowing style brings to your feed. If this is your first introduction to her, you’re welcome, and get ready to see a lot more of her work. Bonnie is designing the Your Home and Garden Christmas gift wrap for our December issue and the Your Home and Garden 2022 calendar, which will be available with our January 2022 issue. Was it one project in particular that kick-started business for you, or has it been more of…

“Mum’s very much a DIYer and I am a go-getter, and thankfully, Mum is easily convinced to come along for the ride.”FREYA WHITE The old saying “Blood and business don’t mix” is advice that doesn’t ring true after listening to Freya and Karen White’s successful renovation stories. The clever mother-daughter duo, who started working together three years ago, embarked on their first project when Freya returned home after more than 10 years working overseas on super yachts. Karen, a registered nurse, became Freya’s sidekick, helping her set up yoga studio, Mahana Yoga Loft. That project went so smoothly they decided to collaborate again, renovating and opening Gather Cafe at Papamoa Beach. They transformed an ugly, vacant space into a Mediterranean/Palm Springs-inspired cafe with rendered archways, wall niches and internal cacti…

There were a few sleepless nights for Arna Marshall after she forged ahead with her decision to paint her kitchen in Resene Black. But she needn’t have worried. Despite warnings that it would make the space too dark, the end result is anything but. Arna couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. “It’s super edgy and not at all dark because of our big skylights,” she says. In fact, Resene Black was such a hit, it now features on their internal doors and in the dining room, too. The colour choices that didn’t prompt sleepless nights were Resene Waiouru and Resene Rusty Nail for the children’s rooms. “I wanted a unisex option so the kids could swap rooms if they wanted to,” explains Arna. Her favourite, if she…

Is there anything more thrilling than the countdown to Christmas? The suspense is almost enough to rival the actual day – almost. This DIY advent calendar adds to the fun, so get your little ones involved and let them design the house exterior. Fill the inside shelves with little gifts, which when opened reveal fun festive activities such as ‘decorate the tree’, ‘Christmas movie night’ or ‘bake a gingerbread house’. Number the gifts, or allow the kids to pick at random. The best part? You can reuse it year after year. Resene colour palette You will need • Skill saw and jigsaw (or have the timber pre-cut on a 45-degree angle at a merchant to form a house shape) • 90mm x 10mm pine clears (2 x 375mm for sides,…

Tip You can swap the parsnips for carrots – either way, this easy pot roast is a meal in Balsamic pot roast chicken itself. Pasta with bloody mary sauce SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 400g dried wholemeal spaghetti¾ cup extra virgin olive oil500g cherry tomatoes2 long red chillies, chopped8 cloves garlic, sliced½ cup vodka or gin1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce½ tsp Tabasco sauce, to tasteSea salt and cracked black pepperCelery leaves and finely grated parmesan, to serve 1 Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water and set aside. 2 Return saucepan to high heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato skins are slightly charred. 3…

Freedom’s head of design, Kate Hopwood, is no stranger to creating collections customers want in their homes. She was the creative force behind Kmart’s revitalised homeware offering and is now transforming and consolidating Freedom’s approach to design. How do you design a collection? The process starts over a year in advance. We look at the macro trends around what’s happening in the world that will help our customers make decisions in a year’s time. We really care about where the products are made, the quality and the sustainability, and it has to perform amazingly well. What’s an example of a macro trend you’ve picked up on? Covid-19 has impacted the world, which is frightening for nearly everybody. But it’s not all bad, because it has brought us to a point…

WE LOVE If you are a fan of feature ceilings, pastel decor, checkerboard floors and swoon-worthy gallery walls, this ’gram is for you. @raw.home.interior Here’s a colourful treat for the eyes, never have lilac walls, a pink kitchen and a grey-blue living room looked so good. @villa_pocket PETS OF THE MONTH Weimaraners Otis and Ollie. Sadly, Ollie has passed away, but you can see him enjoying rural bliss at his home on page 40. CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden TRENDING ONLINE Seven common kitchen design mistakes and how to avoid them yourhomeandgarden.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST Laundries are a constant favourite and this one is no exception @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden | Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden | Pinterest pinterest.com/yourhomegarden…

Neale Whitaker is in the business of romance – reigniting love, to be precise. The TV presenter and former magazine editor of titles including Belle and Vogue Living in Australia helps owners to see the potential in their homes. Then he uses his years of design expertise to achieve it. The results don’t lie; in three seasons of Love It or List It Australia, a TV show that pits him against real estate guru and ‘list it’ advocate, Andrew Winter, Neale has come out on top. After renovating, more owners have rekindled their love affair with their homes and chosen to stay, rather than sell. Season four screens on Three from October. Neale, who is also a judge on The Block Australia, loves that Love It or List It allows…

When searching for zero cost, sophisticated festive styling ideas, interior designer Maria Le Mesurier, the creative force behind WoodEdit, likes to make her home Christmas ready using nature’s best. “Dressing our home for Christmas begins and ends with nature – it is the root of all inspiration for both life and work and defines my style,” says Maria. “The simple, natural palette evokes a quiet, reflective ambience, that with five children aged four-17, is both calming and surprisingly practical.” In fact, the former 17th-century stable block that Maria shares with husband Paul at Uppark in West Sussex, has become synonymous with sculptural branches of seasonal foliage, which feature heavily all year round. “At Christmas, I love to supersize the look, with enormous fallen boughs of silver birch – gathered from…

One level KEY 1 Living 2 Kitchen 3 Scullery 4 Dining 5 Main bedroom 6 Bedroom 7 Walk-in wardrobe 8 Wardrobe 9 Ensuite 10 Study 11 Bathroom 12 Toilet 13 Rumpus 14 Garage 15 Deck 16 Mud room 17 Entry 18 Fireplace FINISHES DULUX HALF MANORBURN LINEA™ OBLIQUE WEATHERBOARD Easy to install and engineered to withstand harsh conditions, Linea™ Oblique Weatherboard can be painted any colour including dark shades and is cost-effective and long-lasting. Designed to complement classic and modern designs, the weatherboard can be used vertically and horizontally, even on internal walls. HONESTY BOX What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way? Engage a builder before you engage an architect so you can work together from the get-go. Anything you’d never do again? Not really. Probably look into…

With pets, parties, children and probably the occasional scooter or pram traipsing across its surface, your flooring needs to stand up to the trials of family life underfoot. So, regardless of whether it’s going to be the perfect neutral backdrop, or a standout feature, knowing which flooring material will suit your lifestyle needs is top priority. Carpet This is a stalwart in the flooring game. Carpet adds warmth, comfort and a soft area to play, which is why it’s often best utilised in bedrooms and living areas. Much like every other flooring option, carpet is filled with sub-categories. Will you choose wool or nylon? Cut or loop piles? And then there’s the colour. The easiest way to decide what will work best in your home is to consider your household…

Deck the halls For a modern interpretation of the traditionally bright and bold garland, wind strands of delicate foliage (olive branches look lovely) around handrails or curtain rods. A trail of thoughtfully wrapped gifts tied with sumptuous ribbons will also delight. Paper trail Cutting simple shapes from paper and threading them on to either fishing nylon or string and hanging somewhere unexpected, such as the kitchen, is an eco-friendly way to transform utilitarian spaces. Simple pleasures If you’re allergic to tinsel, take your festive decorations down a notch or two and go natural. Look around the garden and see what you’ve got to work with – not only is it an inexpensive way to decorate, Greta Thunberg would approve. For example, place sprigs of rosemary around the table at pre-Christmas…

1 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Start a fun Christmas tradition by getting your kids to choose a new decoration for the tree each year. Or they could make their own. 2 CHOOSE A TREE AND DECORATE A great one for the start of December. Take the family out to choose a tree, then spend the day decorating it together. 3 READ A CHRISTMAS STORY This could be a current book or a new one waiting under the tree for the kids. Maybe they get a Christmas hot cocoa too? 4 MAKE REINDEER FOOD Use this one just before Christmas, in the last days before Santa’s arrival. We hear reindeers love oats and Christmas sprinkles. 5 BAKE COOKIES FOR SANTA The ideal task for Christmas Eve. Bake Santa some cookies, then get the…

What do you make when you run out of time to cook? When I’m running low on time, I often find myself reaching for recipes that are low on fuss but still super fresh. My new book One Pan Perfect is full of recipes that only require one vessel to cook with (perfect for minimising clean-up) and have been a saviour when I need something quick and delicious. My recipe for chicken with burnt lemons and haloumi is an absolute favourite in my house. What’s the one recipe you fall back on time and time again? You simply can’t go wrong with an omelette. As I always say, if you’ve got eggs, you’ve got dinner. What is your food philosophy? My approach to food is super simple – use the…

Tip This pie goes best with gluten-free icecream or frozen yoghurt, thick cream or vanilla bean custard for a luscious dessert. Persian love cake SERVES 14 INGREDIENTS 6 eggs, separated½ tsp cream of tartar1½ cups caster sugar250g butter, melted, cooled2 tsp finely grated lemon rind1 tsp ground cardamom3¾ cups ground almonds1½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour¾ cup honey2 Tbsp lemon juice6 figs, halved¼ cup dried rose petals¼ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped YOGHURT ICING 2kg Greek yoghurt½ cup gluten-free icing sugar3 tsp rosewater 1 For the Yoghurt Icing, line a sieve with a clean tea towel or muslin cloth. Place yoghurt, sugar and rosewater in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Spoon mixture into lined sieve. Place sieve over a large bowl ensuring base of sieve is not touching base of…

Vege watch In most parts of the country the weather will be settled and warm enough for the planting of sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, courgettes, eggplants, melons, capsicums and pumpkins. Water in seedlings well. Sowing sweet corn in blocks aids pollination and minimises wind damage. Sow two seeds in each hole, with holes 15cm apart – so the strongest seedling can be kept. Keep the soil moist, and weed gently and carefully as they have shallow roots. Sow beans in rich soil, with compost or well-rotted manure incorporated. A shallow trench along the side of the row enables watering without wetting the leaves and risking foliar diseases. Landscape 101 Kaizukas are known as Hollywood cypresses for their long-standing popularity in that gilded circle. And there is plenty glamorous and crazy…

As the days become longer, we spend more time dining al fresco, making it the perfect season to bring friends and loved ones together for a meal, lockdown permitting. Spring also brings a selection of beautiful produce to enjoy and invites us to eat in a light, fresh and delicious way. My idea of the perfect evening is the kind of get-together where conversation flows effortlessly – a natural kind of entertaining that’s relaxed, intentional and thoughtful. We often believe dinner parties need to be fancy, complex and time-consuming. However, I believe you can approach entertaining by welcoming a relaxed and unconventional setting that gives your guests far more intriguing memories. Here are five tips for creating an unforgettable and laid-back dinner setting that your loved ones will enjoy. Planning…

Tip As an alternative to using succulents, try planting budget-friendly herbs such as basil, mint or rosemary. Pop plants (that’s plants that pop!) YOU WILL NEED • Terracotta pot• Masking tape• Small paintbrush• Water-based paint• Glitter TO MAKE Use masking tape to cover the terracotta pot just below the lip. Paint the lip in a solid colour and wait 30 minutes to dry. Give it a second coat with the same colour. Before it dries, sprinkle with glitter. Cinnamon sugar mixed nuts MAKES 4 CUPS INGREDIENTS 4 cups mixed raw nuts of choice1 egg white1 Tbsp water2 Tbsp spiced rum½ cup white sugar½ cup brown sugar3 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp salt¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. 2 In…

“As soon as I walked in I fell in love with the golden afternoon light streaming in through the windows.”FLEUR WICKES Whanganui-based artist Fleur Wickes has always been a great believer in writing down what you want. So, when she found herself outgrowing a tiny 1950s caravan that she used as a painting studio in her backyard, she wrote a list about her dream workspace and left it on her bedside table. “I wanted five things,” tells Fleur. “Gentle light, room to breathe and an entrance that was unremarkable, leading to an upstairs area with good bones.” Months later, while searching Trade Me, her manifesting paid off. After finding a 100sqm space for rent on the second floor of the heritage-listed Trinity Buildings’ in Whanganui’s main street, Fleur could tick…

The tree “A Nordmann fir dressed with simple white fairy lights, provides the perfect hallway welcome, if space allows. Throughout the rest of the house I favour scaled up silver birch, pine and olive branches.” The fireplace mantel “Created with thuja branches, known also as arborvitae – the tree of life, it is renowned for its homeopathic medicinal properties, and has a smell evocative of Christmas. The display is held together with simple twine – the trick is to not think too hard – just keep balancing branches until full.” The wrapping “Presents are always wrapped simply in brown paper and embellished with fresh sprigs of rosemary that scent the house beautifully. Often stacked in simple baskets brought back from Madeira, where my late father used to live – they…

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Nikki Kettle doesn’t mind a challenge. The builder, and DIY expert for Your Home and Garden, has already painted and then repainted a giant mural in her living room, renovated her kitchen and pantry and built a playground outside for her kids. This time, she has transformed her ensuite, which was lined with vinyl on the floor and the walls, and suffered from a lack of colour. What was your inspiration for the new look? I wanted it to feel like a bit of a retreat. I love when you stay at a nice hotel and it has a slightly risky bathroom instead of the standard white on white on white. Ensuites are normally quite small spaces, so you either make the decision to go light and bright to try…

What happens when you combine an old hallway cupboard and a seldom used wardrobe? For Kate Alcock, it was a sweet little powder room that most guests almost can’t bring themselves to use because it’s too pretty. “I’ve had comments about the beautiful marble tiles and even the Kmart basket that holds the loo paper!” she says. These items, along with a selection of pottery pieces and black tapware, make a bold and modern statement against the fresh white walls painted in Resene Alabaster. More Resene colours to try: WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • Fearless use of colour and/or pattern• Exciting use of wallpaper• Imaginative decoration and finishing. Get your entry in by November 3, 2021 and you could be our last finalist. HOW TO ENTER Email photos and…

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Chicken with yuzu and broccoli SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp light soy sauce2 Tbsp mirin1 Tbsp sesame oil2 Tbsp yuzu juice½ tsp togarishi seasoning, plus a little extra500g chicken breasts150g sushi rice150g broccoli 1 Put the soy sauce in a mixing bowl, add the mirin and sesame oil, the yuzu juice and the togarashi seasoning. Stir to combine. Cut the chicken breast into finger-thick strips and push down into the marinade, then set aside for a good couple of hours. 2 Put the sushi rice into a saucepan and pour over enough water to cover it well, about 400ml. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Cover tightly with a lid, lower the heat to a simmer and leave for 10 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat…

Home-grown blooms are beautiful in their imperfection. Bruised and nibbled petals, strangely developed heads and disease-touched leaves are all part of it. There is much you can do with polishing them up during the conditioning phase, but equally, the focus should remain on the calm time spent handling them and the satisfaction in growing these creatures yourself. You aren’t selling your work, just filling your cup. I readily pluck the dying collar off an otherwise perfect dahlia bloom, shaking out the earwigs at the same time. I don’t worry about missing Japanese anemone petals and simply scrape off the lower, shrivelled heads of snapdragons to enjoy the pristine ones at the top. Nature doesn’t wait for us; be happy with what she offers. Hydrate hard If you aren’t harvesting with…