Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i Your Home and Garden

Those who do, do. Those who don’t work on magazines. That’s my takeout from the ‘bread bin into bedside table’ DIY project on page 96. Inspired by all those Kmart hacks, Instagrams and TikToks, we thought surely we could do that. So we ordered some lookalikes online and they arrived in kitset form. That was the first problem – we had to make them, which took deputy editor Caroline and I quite some time and even then, we needed a third person to hold one side in place. Undaunted, we pressed on and finally managed to build a bedside table we’re proud of, but it took us much longer than it should have. We’re sticking to our day jobs. Someone who very much can do is Monica Grimshaw, whose house…

Emma Crawley is the fabulous mind behind Tuftee, a custom rug venture. Having only tried her hand at tufting a mere five months ago, she’s already a natural at the traditional craft – and is just getting started. Rug tufting has recently exploded into the creative consciousness, thanks to mesmerising TikTok videos that pair the high speed movement of a tufting gun with its colourful yields. Perfect for either walls or flooring, the plush, cosy vibes of each piece is impossible for DIY craft enthusiasts to resist. Emma has never been averse to trying new things, having recently taken up motorcycling, and says, “Apparently, I’m drawn to hobbies that involve dangerous machinery, as I took up rug tufting too.” The Aucklander’s work is charmingly cheeky, perhaps best demonstrated by her…

Winter whites are making a comeback this frosty season, even though it’s dark by 5pm, inside you’re just getting started. Consider winter a time to inject some much-needed light into your home through the monochrome magic of white. Don’t get left out in the cold with this white-hot trend. What to know The colour white is associated with peace and serenity, so surrounding yourself with it may be useful on your journey to inner harmony at home. Painting your walls will always bring about the biggest transformation but for quick, easy changes invest in ivory-toned linens and soft furnishings. Texture is key for that all-important cosy feeling, so don’t be afraid to layer in different shades of white and thickness. The best thing is the result will look as good…

“Spaciousness, lots of daylight and harmony were what we were looking for.”MARKKU HIRVONEN Meet & greet Elisabeth Ritola (works in the health care sector), Markku Hirvonen (aviation sector professional) and Lucas, eight. Elisabeth Ritola and Markku Hirnoven’s house, Villa Lume, was built on a plot of land by a forest. The spacious home is divided into two levels and decorated in soft shades to create an inviting and serene atmosphere, which is enhanced by a beautiful green view that looks like a wall-sized painting in the main living space. “We dreamed of a house of our own but didn’t know anything about building,” admits Elisabeth. “We knew from the start that we would outsource practically everything. We wanted a plot of land by the forest and found this one, which…

Every so often a life hack will go viral, taking social media by storm thanks to its DIY brilliance. The Kmart bread bin bedside table is no exception. With a stunning vintage-inspired facade mixed with Scandinavian sensibilities, the innovative storage solution is so popular that the discount retailer sold out of bread bins before we could get our hands on them for our project. Thankfully, they’re back in stock online for craft lovers, but in the meantime, we made do with a pair from Mighty Ape. Unfortunately, they arrived in flat-pack form, so the hardest part of this mission was putting together the bins themselves. Compared to that agonising hour of flat-pack assembly, constructing the bedside table wasas easy as pie (or breadmaking, as the case may be). This was…

Painting tip Use Resene FX Paint Effects to create a transparent layer and a muslin cloth to rub into the freshly painted stripes to create a watercolour effect. Painting tip Prime the wall hooks first to make sure the paint adheres properly. More Resene colours to try: Checks are the height of fashion right now for soft furnishings so why not expand the theme and paint them on the walls? Then, go crazy with wall hooks for a spruced up take on a child’s room that will see them through many years. DIY checked wall Paint two coats of Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Half Secrets and leave to dry. Instead of using painter’s tape, a more organic edge was created using the roller freehand. As a guide, string up…

WE LOVE To say we’re obsessed with Little Taonga’s latest starry-eyed collection is an understatement. @littletaonga Sarah Espeute’s hand embroidered, antique linen tablecloths are the trompe-l’oeil of any good banquet. A true feast for the eyes. @sarahespeute PODCAST OF THE MONTH Suzanne Hall and Jessica Bennett break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about interior design. CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden TRENDING ONLINE A light and airy North Shore home offers a lesson in cool curves. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST This serene sanctuary proves as irresistible as it is dreamy. @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden Website yourhomeandgarden.co.nz…

For as long as Monica Grimshaw can remember, she’s dreamt of living in a little villa on the Mediterranean coast. In her twenties she moved to London and saved up to spend her summers exploring the dreamy coastline and admiring its sun-soaked stone architecture. However, the idea to build her own Mediterranean home in New Zealand only came to her during the first lockdown in autumn, 2020. “I wanted to create a home that felt authentic, as if I had been transported back to a European villa in the summer,” Monica says. Seven years ago, Monica and husband Justin fell in love with the surf town of Raglan, often affectionately dubbed the “Byron Bay” of New Zealand. The dream was an idyllic one, a laid-back lifestyle chasing waves and cups…

As an interior designer for one of Taranaki’s largest home building companies, Sharne Greig has a wealth of advice to give her clients – mostly young families tentatively starting out on their decorating journey. But her own home, a beachside ’60s weatherboard cottage, offers a completely different set of lessons, such as decorating boldly with flair and, most of all, on squeezing every valuable inch out of a much smaller home than those she works with professionally. At only 100sqm, the home Sharne shares with her husband Ron, and where they raised their now-grown boys, is certainly not large, but it has served their family well – maybe even better, she reflects – than a bigger house might have. The trick? Clever design, a little bit of compromise and a…

Get your entry in by July 15, 2022 and you could be one of our first finalists. Have you done something bold or interesting with paint or wallpaper in a small room in your house? It could be an office, nursery, laundry or powder room – the only criteria is it’s small in space but big in impact. We’d love to see your efforts. Send us some images of your chosen room and be in to win $1000 in our inaugural Small Room Awards. HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Small Room’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details…

ROMANTIC GESTURE Delicate pinks and pretty peach tones set the scene for a meal everyone will love. CLASSIC TOUCH Nothing suggests timeless style like a table adorned with crystal glasses, candlesticks and fine china. BRIGHT SPARK Whet the appetite with a riot of cheery colours and bring some sunshine to your winter table. ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Embrace the allure of earthy tones and intriguingly shaped tableware for a modern, relaxed gathering.…

Garden work If the ground is not too wet and the soil free draining, early snap and sugar peas, both cool-weather crops, may be sown in all but frost-prone zones, in which case sowing should be delayed until spring. An arrangement of twigs over the row will prevent birds from scratching them up and eating new shoots and also provide support. Peas have shallow roots, which dry out easily, so cover with straw or compost to help soil moisture retention. TOP DRESSING Feed fruit trees (but not citrus) with a proprietal fertiliser or with a mulch of compost or well-rotted manure, being careful not to let it rest against the trunks, which can encourage rotting or infection. PRUNE AWAY Plant roses, except in the coldest districts, when August is a…

Hang out Make washing a breeze with a laundry basket that’s as pretty as a picture. Made of water-resistant cotton canvas, Gorman’s new range is both practical and stylish. Now that’s what we call a slam dunk. Painted blocks laundry basket, $109, from gormanshop.co.nz SMOOTH OPERATOR You’ll be melting like butter over these sleek French spreaders. Pass the toast, won’t you? Sabre bistrot butter spreader, from $25, studiobestwishes.com What a hottie Turn “brrrh” into brilliant and stay cosy with hand-felted pure merino wool. Merino hot water bottle cover, $79, from paperplanestore.com PAPER PUSHER The Icarus vase is made from waterproof paper (yes, paper!) for all your flower decorating needs. $39, from superette.co.nz Pitch perfect Let your imagination run wild with a Safari-inspired king single. Your kids will thank you, if…

Tip Opt for rounded pieces to soften an allwhite look and to reflect the gentle curves of nature. Honesty box What areas of the build did you save on? The laundry. This is an area tucked at the back of the house and we kept it very simple. Where did you splurge? The Venetian plaster walls in the hallway, lounge and bathrooms to create the Mediterranean theme. What were the best lessons learned? Place orders well in advance and always follow up on orders and tradespeople to ensure timelines are met. What’s the one thing you would change about your home if you could? The finalised plans include a large pergola running along the front of the home. What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had in your home? Seeing the…

Honesty box What areas did you save on? We saved on our new ceilings by using MDF V-groove panelling – no gib stopping required and saved on the cost of an additional contractor. We do like to do a lot of the work ourselves, if we can. Where did you splurge? Our new roof. Once it was done, we decided the existing guttering and sleepout roof, which we weren’t intending to replace, looked old by comparison, so it needed an upgrade too. Best lessons learned? When you’re doing DIY, take your time, think about what you are doing and how you are going to tackle things. Rome wasn’t built in a day. What would you never do again? Macrocarpa sleepers for our garden edging – eventually they rot. Any disasters?…

Sometimes, when one door closes, another opens, as was the case for Luke and Nikki Hobbs. Six years ago, the pair had their hearts set on a colonial weatherboard cottage, just down the road from where they now live, but they narrowly missed out on purchasing it. They’d hoped to live in the historic cottage due to its pretty location tucked against a mountain range and a well-known creek, but instead turned their attention to a brick, 1990s-era house on two hectares, which had been on the market for more than a year. In a bold move, the couple made an offer, sight unseen. “We settled on this very overgrown two hectares,” Nikki recalls. “But Luke had a vision for the property when he saw it; this section of the…

Craving open space in the midst of lockdown, Amber Armitage purchased a small bach in beachy Mangawhai. Her “let it be” approach to paint has paid off by the bucketload, letting the small rooms remain dark and moody while the light-filled spaces are treated to colours that dazzle in the sun. “Let the space be the best version of what it is,” Amber says. The result is a home with an array of chocolate-box delights, from a perfect pink kitchen to a Mediterranean bathroom sanctuary. Talk us through your home makeover – how long did it take? Because of the border restrictions during lockdown, I wasn’t able to visit the property until settlement so I had the exterior painted in Resene Bokara Grey by some local painters. The week before…

Entryways provide the important first impression of your home, a glimpse into the world you’ve created. A welcoming entry should greet people, enveloping them warmly into the household. They’re also practical spaces, a place for rushed comings and goings, and where keys and shoes and bags are often kept. Victoria Bibby from Napier interior design firm Bibby + Brady says decluttering is the first step to a stylish yet functional space. “Arriving home to clutter and mess won’t put you in a good frame of mind, so start by tidying and finding solutions for everyday items that end up in your entrance.” She recommends clearing a space in the hall cupboard or laundry for shoes, bags and other items that often end up lurking near the front door. Tip Opt…

Pink pepper beef fillet with horseradish cream SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 2kg beef fillet¼ cup olive oil2 tsp sea salt flakes2 Tbsp dried pink peppercorns1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped250g rocket, trimmed HORSERADISH CREAM ½ cup mayonnaise¼ cup sour cream2 Tbsp horseradish cream1 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Heat a large grill plate (or barbecue) over medium-high heat. Trim any sinew and silver skin from beef. Fold thin end of fillet under; tie beef with kitchen string at 5cm intervals. Coat beef with 2 tablespoons of the oil and the salt. Cook beef on grill plate for 3 minutes each side until well browned. Meanwhile, pound peppercorns with a mortar and pestle until coarsely crushed Alternatively place in a resealable bag and crush using…

Larb pla ceviche, Thai-style “Thai ceviche is a celebration of raw, marinated fish with spices and herbs chosen to balance the flavours, and lime juice to enhance the sour taste of the fish,” says chef Anne Pen Lee, from Split Apple Retreat, Kaiteriteri, Nelson. SERVES 2 NGREDIENTS 300g white fish or snapper fillet (see note)80ml lime juice1 tsp sea salt1 tsp chilli flakes2 red shallots, thinly sliced crossways1 Tbsp soy sauceJuice of 1 lemon1 spring onion, thinly sliced1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, very thinly sliced¼ cup coriander leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve TOASTED RICE POWDER 70g uncooked glutinous rice2 makrut lime leaves1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, thinly sliced 1 Cut fish into 1.5cm cubes and place in a bowl. Drizzle over lime juice and sprinkle with salt.…

How to choose pots + Ensure there’s a hole in the bottom for better drainage so plants aren’t wet for too long, which can lead to rot or fungus. No hole? Add a layer of gravel at the bottom and/or put the plant in a plastic pot inside the container. + Always use potting mix, even if your plant is outside. Regular garden soil can transfer disease. + Frame your entrance with two large pots on either side of the door or on the approach, so they have a purpose. Or group them in threes in various sizes with the largest at the back. Colour and size variations are good but make sure the pot is the right size or 2.5cm larger than your plant for symmetry.…

1 Light my fire Aloe aborescens hails from south-east Africa, where it grows from the coast to the mountains. With its tell-tale succulent symmetry, the mildly spiky leaves form rosettes that with time form sizeable clumps. Because new growth hides the old, the clump always looks fresh and neat. From each rosette emerges a fiery orange raceme, which gives the candelabra aloe its popular name. This aloe is easy to propagate – break off a rosette and plant it in the sun in free-draining soil. The gel in its leaves is said to have higher concentrations of the medicinal qualities than its cousin, aloe vera, from anti-itch to anti-arthritis to anti-bacterial, you name it, this aloe has heaps of it. 2 Close to home We know it best as mānuka,…

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As one of the country’s best-known cookbook writers, Annabel Langbein’s reputation was cemented for us with her genius three-ingredient Christmas cake (dried fruit, milk, self-raising flour). We can’t do without that but here’s what she would be lost without. 01 De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul coffee machine. I crave little rituals in my day that keep me grounded and create a sense of rhythm to my life. I like to start with a coffee from my fully automatic De’Longhi coffee machine. It’s such a delicious coffee that always feels like a treat, that I can enjoy from the comfort of home. 02 Environ Rad sunscreen. In fact, the whole Environ skincare regime. It seems to suit my skin and I’ve noticed a definite difference in the texture and glow of my skin…