Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Your Home and Garden

I hope you’re reading this issue at the beach, or as close to it as you can get. Long days of reading under the shade of an umbrella and warm nights eating and drinking at your holiday idyll – it’s the summer we all deserve. Once we’re back home we need to keep that holiday vibe alive and some of the houses in this issue do just that. Our cover home is a fantastic example. Homeowner and former The Block NZ contestant Ginny Niwa created that effortless resort style in her New Plymouth home by embracing a Balinese aesthetic of natural textures, plenty of white and amazing indoor-outdoor flow. Find out all about it on page 38. As it’s January (new year, new you and all that) we’ve also rounded…

Summer brings an abundance of fresh produce, and the best way to highlight summer salads is with a repertoire of incredible dressings. Easy to make, homemade dressings are infinitely more delicious than those bought from the store. Creamy, tangy, zippy and fresh, here are three adaptable recipes that are crazy-simple to make and can be enjoyed in various ways. Tahini, lime & garlic dressing This dressing starts with garlic for its delicious, pungent paste, then in goes a decent dollop of tahini, some lime juice, a splash of maple syrup or honey and a drizzle of lovely olive oil. Whisk to emulsify, then season to your heart’s content. It’s brilliant with roasted vegetables or perhaps spooned over quinoa or rice salad. INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove, finely grated¼ cup tahiniJuice of…

“That’s the beauty of older houses, right? You never really know what you’re going to get into until you start.’”GINNY NIWA Ginny and Chad Niwa have always been on the same page, and things were no different when the couple embarked on the renovation of their New Plymouth villa. But Ginny is the first to admit she experienced a moment of panic when she turned up to the site one day to see her builder husband in demolition mode. The couple had been meticulous with their planning but they couldn’t have predicted they’d knock out almost every wall – something that proved confronting to witness. “But that’s the beauty of old houses, right?” she laughs. “You never really know what you’re going to get into until you start.” Chad agrees.…

We’re a nation that loves to venture outdoors to play, relax and entertain. But unfortunately – unlike warmer climes with almost-constant sunshine and blue skies – our variable climate makes outdoor living a little more hit and miss. Cue: the emergence of outdoor rooms. Outdoor rooms add so much to a home. Done well, they can double your entertaining space, become an extra living room, give you a better connection to your garden and allow you to be outdoors but out of the elements. They’re also a great mood-setter, giving you an instant holiday vibe and a reset from everyday life. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re considering adding an outdoor room to your place. Vision When it comes to outdoor rooms, anything goes – from simple covered…

Homeowner Mel Spooner’s decision to heed interior designer Clare Kitching’s advice to embrace the lack of the light in her Remuera powder room and create a dark and moody space has turned out to be a winning move. The judges of the Resene Powder Room Awards 2021 loved the pair’s choice of Resene Fast Forward and their bravery for putting it on all the walls, trims and even the ceiling. The beautiful deep slate blue, which has a moody undertone of green, is the perfect backdrop to the dado-line of peacock-coloured finger tiles and helps the brass details and walnut vanity pop in the space. “It’s a lesson in how to make a small space feel glamorous,” says editor Fiona Hawtin. “Who knew Hollywood glam could work so well in…

Where will I see one? Jardin du Luxembourg is its natural habitat, as is the Tuilleries and Palais-Royal gardens in Paris. But also the Amsterdam Zoo, Brooklyn Bridge Park and domestic gardens across the world. How will I ID it? They’re the green metal park chairs that are as synonymous with Parisian parks as little boys sailing wooden boats in fountains. How did they come about? The first Senat chairs were created in 1923 for the Jardin du Luxembourg by the Paris parks department workshops. What’s so great about them? If you go to Paris and haven’t strolled around a garden and taken a load off on one, some say you haven’t experienced Paris. It harks back to the flaneur, the French name for a wanderer who strolled around observing urban…

WE LOVE As the name suggests, this account is a pastel-lover’s dream. If you ever need colour inspo, here it is. @paintthetownpastel Sam’s account is a great follow, not only for his work, but also for the numerous online places he leads you to. @studiosambuckley CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden PET OF THE MONTH You might spy rescue cat Pip in quite a few photos from page 50. That’s because she was a smitten kitten for photographer Helen Bankers. TRENDING ONLINE An interior pro shares her secrets for living room design. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST Terrazzo and curves were an instant favourite in this bathroom. @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden Pinterest pinterest.com/yourhomegarden…

Kate Alexander started her styling business, Places & Graces, on a whim. For the first two years she worked solo, with no real plan to hire staff or expand. Then, her second cousin Shelby George popped over from England on holiday, and Places & Graces found its first employee. “When Mum said Shelby was going to visit and could do some work experience with me, I rolled my eyes,” says Kate. “But when we met it was like meeting the sister I never had. We had so much fun, she taught me how to laugh, even in stressful situations.” The duo worked so well together in Shelby’s first year that Kate employed her full-time and sponsored her to stay in New Zealand. “It was the best business and personal decision…

Honesty box What did you save on? The bathrooms. We used Hardie Groove [internal linings] rather than tile the whole room. What did you splurge on? The flooring. It was a lot more than we budgeted to spend, but we are totally glad we went with it. What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had in your house? “When we first moved in,” says Ginny, “I remember we looked at each other: is this really our home? I guess because a bit of it was done on the fly, and we’d finally got there. It was a real ‘pinch-me’ moment.” What was your budget? “We budgeted for $200,000,” says Ginny, “but it would have been a lot more.” Top budgeting tips + “Have as much planned as possible before you start,”…

Everything has meaning in Jill and Perry Coleman’s beautiful and beguiling home by the sea. Jill is a passionate collector who founded a popular interiors homewares brand with Perry almost three decades ago, and has brought her much-imitated style to this incredible house. Cocooned in greenery beside the white sands of picturesque bay, it’s a serene sanctuary filled with intriguing one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a uniquely personal tale and cast a spell on all who visit. It’s been 16 years since the couple, now grandparents, set up home in this very special part of the world. “At the time,” says Jill, “there was an old house here. It had problems and needed to be brought up to scratch. But we loved the position – right on the water, just 10…

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What made you decide to get a caravan? Since we got married a few years ago, Josh and I had talked about doing a big road trip in the South Island. We started looking into prices for caravans and, for the length of time we wanted to be away, it was going to cost us $3000-$4000. We thought, maybe we should spend that money on buying one. My husband grew up caravanning and he was keen to get back into it. That conversation was on a Friday. On the Sunday afternoon, we were at a friend’s 30th. They live on a farm in the Waikato and there in the paddock was a little abandoned caravan in a barn. To cut a long story short, an arrangement was made and after…

Remember those chilly days of spring when courgette prices were sky-high and we dreamt of an abundance in our garden? And now it’s an over-abundance, and a tiring moral compulsion to waste not and pick regularly before the delicate fruits turn into mighty marrows. Eating the stunning yellow flowers is a welcome alternative. The prudent will choose male flowers, which don’t produce fruit. Females are identifiable by a swollen stem. Cut flowers close to the head of the flower and don’t cut all the flowers off a vine – males are needed to pollinate female flowers. Flowers are best used promptly after harvest. Also needing daily picking are cucumbers, gherkins, beans and peas. All are best eaten while young, regular harvesting will encourage more to be produced. REST UP I’m…

1 Taste of Morocco Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and textural embroidery. Team them with decorative tiling, intricate lantern pendants and bright clashing colours to immerse yourself in this beautifully opulent style. 2 Cuddle in “Plump styled interiors are squishy, cuddly and comforting,” says Laura Heynike, director of Pocketspace Interiors. Think round, curvy and wavy shapes with soft and organic materials in hues of mellow caramel, raspberry and chocolate. Davina Harper, Dulux colour specialist agrees, “Interiors are rich and sensual with essential depth. A decadent look reflects our mood since the pandemic with hyper-feminine aspects in curves and sumptuous materials.” 3 Finger tiles You might…

As Rachel Hunter said, it won’t happen overnight, but it will happen. And so it was for Josie Sutherland and Darren Tolley when creating their ideal family home in Auckland. It took 12 years, in fact, and many, many renovation projects but the end result has been worth it. Josie stumbled across the three-bedroom villa in Balmoral in 2009 by chance. She spied the open home flags while driving between other open homes and took the opportunity to duck in for a look. “As soon as I walked in, it felt like home – it had a warm and happy vibe. I remember being so excited about finding it, but it was the double garage that swung it for Darren,” Josie recalls. Renovation projects The first thing on the long…

If you’re looking for Lauren Young and John Hudson during daylight hours, you probably won’t find them in their house. PR-maven-turned-ceramacist Lauren will be in her studio and TVNZ current affairs reporter John will be out on their Waiheke Island property. “Here comes John on his tractor,” says Lauren. “He’s moving stuff around because he can.” Lauren and John have created an oasis on 4.5ha bordering a little bay on the southern side of the island and life is good. “John’s the gardener and the cook, and I’m the ceramacist. We are living the dream, but it wasn’t a planned dream. It’s happened incrementally,” she explains. Last year they cut their final property tie with Auckland and sold their city apartment. The couple already had strong links to Waiheke before…

You can only get there on foot by taking an ancient Napoleonic trail through a forest that’s a tangle of chestnut trees and dense vegetation. The small house is made from stone, lime and wood, and clings to the mountain, overlooking the breathtaking panorama of sky and sea of the Cinque Terre. Situated on the coast of Liguria, in Italy, it’s an area characterised by the presence of five ancient agricultural villages overlooking the sea. “My partner and I have been frequenting this area for more than 15 years, where we’ve had another house that’s been our refuge for many weekends and holidays,” says interior designer Stella Orsini. “But this house was a ruined agricultural building, on the land next to ours; after looking at it for years, watching as…

A holiday is at the top of everyone’s wish list right now. And while many of us will be getting away to baches and camping across the country very soon, we’ll be back home before we know it. With a few tweaks and some quick makeover tricks you can carry on those happy summer vacay feelings by fostering an international resort vibe in your own home for quite some time. This way, please. Style tip Add to the tropical resort ambience with a frangipani or gardenia scented candle – or citronella – if mozzies decide to join your at-home holiday.…

Keryn and Jeffrey Broughton spent a year poring over every design decision for the renovation of their Cape Cod-style Dunedin residence. They had many late-night discussions over furniture choice, kitchen design and paint colours – with the latter being an easy decision. The 110-year-old home’s distinctive style, combined with the views of the harbour extending from their living and dining space, made a palette of blues and whites the obvious choice. “I am so happy with all the colours,” says Keryn. “The Resene Athens Grey is really subtle and adds depth to the very bright dining room and kitchen space. Resene Indian Ink is so striking and a real feature in our cosy living space. And Resene Triple Black White on the exterior is so sharp and clean.” More Resene…

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I need to get rid of aphids, what’s the easiest way? You can use Bugtrol to control aphids on both edibles and ornamentals (including indoor plants). Just make sure not to spray any bee-friendly flowers, and always spray in the evening. If you have an aphid problem on swan plants, do not spray the plant with anything. Take them off with a paper towel and garden gloves. How do I transplant a reasonably mature fruit tree? This depends on how big it is, what type of tree it is, the time of year and where it is going. If it is a large tree, only specific landscapers will be able to help you as the tree will need to be dug with a digger, have its root-ball wrapped and a…

Aries MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You natural-born leaders, fearless trendsetters and slightly self-absorbed souls love unusual, bold and striking plants. Your garden has the hottest plant before it becomes hot; the coolest designs before they become cool. None dare call you a fool but you dig where angels fear to weed, and with your determination and who-cares-what-anyone-else-thinks attitude your potentially whacky schemes work – eventually. Taurus APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Your garden is wild, sensuous and restful. Not one for instant gratification, your prudence and patience has you buying small trees and delighting in watching them grow through the seasons and years. You refuse to give up on troublesome plants, with perhaps too much stubbornness and pride you cosset them and buy plant replacements to repeat the often-unproductive…