Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i Your Home and Garden

Thank heavens for spring. I say this not because the magnolias are at their magnificent best right now but because I’m thoroughly sick of my winter-induced stupor involving heavy chocolate and Netflix consumption, night after night. With the imminent arrival of daylight saving (25 September, peeps), I’m planning on: • a massive declutter and clean • a daily yoga routine • some frenzied gardening and belated pruning • painting my bedroom • sewing some new curtains • being kinder to strangers • long, regular walks • making healthy dinners from scratch almost every night. Such is the promise of longer, more temperate days, a newly cleaned and lightly decorated house and better self. I am going to adopt the breaking decluttering down into the manageable tasks that Liz Bradley from…

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“It felt really different from all the other houses we’d seen in Auckland and I instantly knew it was the right one for us.”ALICE ISLES From her place at the helm of puckish and personality-packed fashion brand Hej Hej, Alice Isles is used to making a sartorial splash, so the pops of bold colour that punctuate her family home come as no surprise. Combine her appreciation for individuality and daring, with a property that was already high in quirk factor, and you’ve got a house that’s a joy to explore, where you never know what you might find around each corner. Home and away Alice and husband Mike’s story starts in Sydney, where they had been living for 10 years before the arrival of twins, Madeleine and Matilda, now six,…

David and Shelley Proctor always had a house with a view on their wish list, it just took them a while to find it. Having lived in Hamilton and Waihi Beach previously, they also wanted to be up high “because of the tsunamis”, laughs Shelley. Nor can the site, perched high over Ōmokoroa’s boardwalk looking out over to Mount Maunganui, ever have its vista encroached on by new building so they’ll always be able to watch the godwits fly in to nest and the orcas in the harbour. “We also wanted to have a view from every room and all-day sun so this house basically wraps around to get the sun from the morning to the afternoon,” says David whose mantra is to build for the site you have. As…

It’s all about simplicity in Ellinge Lyng, 100km west of Copenhagen. “Meet my little woodhouse in my childhood area, in one of the most beautiful bays in Denmark,” says Rikke Moldrup Rasmussen, founder of the slow living brand Moshi Moshi Mind. It’s a classic cottage-style summerhouse common to Denmark that’s painted black, with a host of white windows looking off to surrounding pine trees. Her beloved holiday house is situated in a region blessed with 35km of beaches and is positioned to catch the sunset every summer evening. It’s a picturesque landscape rich in plantings of heather, pine and reeds. Rikke, who has been in the 55sqm house since 2019, says the property was built in the early ’50s, renovated in the ’60s, and features two bedrooms and a bathroom…

More Resene colours to try: Take your child on a safari adventure by painting an animal print on the wall of their bedroom, then add a freestanding desk to encourage good study habits early on. Zebra wall Paint two coats of Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Sauvignon. Wait to dry, then freehand draw a zebra pattern or make a cardboard stencil if you want some consistency. If you decide to draw a pattern freehand, step back often to make sure the shapes are working together. Once you are happy with the pencil outline, run painter’s tape over the pencil lines. You should see the pencil through the tape – use a light-coloured painter’s tape. Then, carefully trace over the pencil with a craft knife to cut through the tape. Peel…

With spring well and truly upon us, it’s time to put away the heavyweight duvets and jewel-toned throws and lighten the mood of your home. Bed Bath & Beyond has an extensive range of bedding, bathware, furniture and homewares to help you transform your place quickly and easily for the new season with some of the latest looks. New neutrals With the changing light, gentle neutrals look new and interesting. The easiest way to introduce a lighter palette is with accessories such as cushions. Pay attention to the visual appearance and ensure there’s fringing or a tactile texture to each one. A new pottery vase or two can also add style and interest to a room, especially if it’s used as a container for your new pot plant – you’ll…

As you can see, my gardenias are not doing too well. As well as leaves yellowing and falling off, it looks like something is eating the leaves. I have been fertilising and have used Conqueror oil. There are buds on the plants, but one has been there for months and not flowering. Gardenias can be a bit fickle, especially at this time of the year when they are trying to produce flower buds. Feed regularly throughout the year with Kings Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food. Apply a dose of Sequestron to keep the leaves from yellowing. Make sure the soil is moist and keep an eye out for scale insect on the branches and stems. Can you please tell me what is wrong with this aloe vera plant, and can…

White bean shakshuka SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp coriander stalks, chopped finely2 tsp extra virgin olive oil2 spring onions, chopped finely½ tsp ground cumin½ tsp smoked paprika400g jar arrabbiata pasta sauce400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed1 char-grilled capsicum, sliced3 eggs, at room temperature1 medium avocado, dicedPurple salad leaves and char-grilled split pitta bread, to serve 1 Oil a 3-cup 20cm ovenproof dish; ensure that it will fit into a 5.3-litre air fryer. (You can also use two large ramekins and increase the eggs to four). 2 Place chopped coriander stalks, oil, spring onion and spices in the dish. Pull out the air-fryer pan and basket. Place dish in the basket. Slide pan and basket back into appliance. Set temperature to 180°C and set timer for 3 minutes; cook until fragrant.…

GRAZE FOR DAYS The Grazing Club is an Auckland-based catering company that produces all manner of platters for everything from a baby shower to birthday parties. But if you’d rather DIY your own platter, the Graze kit features an acacia board, gold platter utensils and Claybird Ceramics dip bowls. $169, from thegrazingclub.com Kitchen smells AFTER A CURRY NIGHT, INSTEAD OF THE SMELL OF GARLIC AND GINGER LINGERING, ASHLEY & CO HAS CREATED A LIMITED-EDITION KITCHEN CANDLE. LIGHTING THE LOTUS LEAF & LUSTRE PERFUMED CANDLE WILL UNLEASH THE ZESTY FRAGRANCE OF YUZU CITRUS, CLOVES, CEDARWOOD, NUTMEG AND CORIANDER. IT WILL FRESHEN THE KITCHEN BECAUSE CITRUS IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO GARLIC. $60, FROM ASHLEYANDCO.CO EXTRA, EXTRA Everyone’s favourite cookbook writer Yotam Ottolenghi has teamed up with Noor Murad for his latest instalment…

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen one of Jen Calorme’s creations peeking through a cradle or nestled in a rocking chair. She’s the founder of online home decor store Lune & Co, which specialises in designing and making cushions and other beautiful wares for the nursery and bedroom. From dreamy sky garlands, boucle dummy holders and decorative cloud cushions, there’s a whimsical essence behind Jen’s work that feels almost ethereal, like a nursery tale come to life. Her feeding pillows Milky Moon and Mama Moon, which come in two different sizes, are examples of the products that combine practicality and aesthetic for young mothers. Her products are soft, always, and come in a range of neutral colours to add warmth and texture to any nursery. Originally from…

These sweet, little rustic pinch bowls are easy to make and come in handy for holding all kinds of things. I love their forgiving, imperfect form and the many possibilities for creativity. I also find the making process to be calming and therapeutic. Let your mind focus on the organic process of creating something handmade. It’s the perfect project to put the busyness of life aside, even just for a little while. Made with air-drying clay, these bowls are an excellent introduction to making pottery at home as the clay cures naturally on its own without having to be baked in the oven or in a kiln. It also comes in various colours and is relatively simple to handle. I used the Jovi brand, which is available from most stationery,…

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WE LOVE Be still our beating hearts. Nelson artist Fleur Woods is changing the embroidery scene, stitch by stitch, with her fabric masterpieces. @fleurwoodsart These gorgeous creations are vases hand-moulded out of flowers. What’s that saying about two birds, one stone? @shannon___clegg CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden TRENDING ONLINE A cosy cottage punches well above its weight in style and functionality. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST This Auckland dining room ticked all the right boxes for spring. @yourhomeandgarden PODCAST OF THE MONTH A little bit quirky, cheeky and oh-so juicy, “Normal Gossip” delves into the salacious lives of complete strangers. Instagram @yourhomeandgarden Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden Website yourhomeandgarden.co.nz…

Clutter is the ultimate creeper. It can build up without you even being aware it’s occurring, then suddenly, you realise you’re a rubbish skip away from being a fully fledged hoarder. If you’re at the stage where you have corners in your home that are piled up with who-knows-what, drawers keep jamming because they’re so packed, and you fear the day someone opens your linen cupboard and is buried beneath a pile of pillowcases and old blankets, it might be time for a declutter. Many of us put this task off because it’s time-consuming – and daunting. But the benefits of a clutter-free home are worth the effort. Do you ever feel like you can’t think straight because your house is a mess? It’s true that a cluttered house can…

Resene COLOUR HOME AWARDS 2022/23 your home and garden WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • Clever interior colours • Inventive paint projects • Exciting exterior paint Get your entry in by 21 October 2022 and you could be one of our first finalists HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The six finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting in our November issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene…

On balconies, storeys off the ground, in pocket-sized townhouse courtyards, in narrow strips along suburban drives or slender window ledges, vegetables are being grown. This is a pastime and way of life that can be easy, healthy, fun and so rewarding – and one that proves size isn’t everything. The number one point to remember is that plants want to grow. They will try to survive even if the odds aren’t good. And it’s up to you in this mutually beneficial relationship to help them as much as you can. Whether they’re in containers or in the ground, vegetables require four primary requisites to grow – soil, water, sun and warmth. Soil Most garden soil is adequate for your first crops of easy-to-grow, unfussy vegetables. Just pull out all the…

EDITOR'S PICK You can only resist the air fryer phenomenon for so long. It’s at the stage where some people haven’t turned their conventional oven on for months at a time because of the versatility and convenience of the air fryer. If, like me, you thought they were just for chips, think again. Take a look at the recipes preceding this right down to French toast and a special celebration cake – remarkable not just for being baked in an air fryer but for using only five ingredients. We took the plunge and went all in with Breville The Smart Oven Air Fryer with its stainless steel benchtop oven good looks, rather than dipping our toes in the water with a smaller, more conventional one that looks like an overblown…

STOCK UP AT THE RHODODENDRON DAY PLANT SALE Spring is when rhododendron buds start to swell, so you won’t want to miss Dunedin’s Rhododendron Day plant sale, where you can have a blooming good time and grab a few garden bargains. Be sure to book a tour of the Rhododendron Dell if you’re seeking inspiration for your own little slice of paradise. BYO bags or boxes. 16 October, Dunedin Botanic Gardens Check out Repair Cafe Held at Une-Deux Cafe, a small French-Mediterranean bistro tucked away on Auckland’s iconic K Road, the Repair Cafe is hosted on the second Saturday of every month to encourage you to repair-renew-reuse. Bring broken or damaged items and get them fixed for free by a team of volunteer locals (just make sure it’s small enough…

When the right house comes along, it should grant you creative licence to express all and any artistic desires. That wish came true for Vaughan Geeson and partner Noel Schroder, who found a home willing to give as much as they gave. “It’s a really quirky house, so it gave us full range to be quite quirky with colours and furnishings,” says Vaughan. Originally a 1912 cottage build, the house had been extended and added to over the years, creating a potpourri of shapes and proportions. “It’s quite eclectic. I don’t think it would have suited white walls and beige furniture.” The original layout was left largely unchanged, but the cottage’s decor has been transformed. The Auckland home was a “perfectly decorated ’90s time capsule”, complete with Spanish yellow walls,…

There are a number of reasons why you might outgrow your home, for example, you’ve had children, you’re working from home more, or another member of the family has moved in. Whatever the reason, you have a couple of choices: extend your home or sell it and buy something bigger. Which should you choose? The following are some of the things to consider. 1 TIME How quickly do you need to solve the issue of space? Or rather, how long can you tolerate living in your current space before it gets unbearable? Is the absence of a dedicated office causing a dining table takeover or buried under the clutter that comes with a growing family? Putting an extension on your home is a massive undertaking that requires a building consent.…

You will need • 45cm thick dowel rods• Tape measure• Hand saw, skill saw or drop saw to cut dowel rods• Drill• Drill bits – 3mm to start holes and a large one to match the candle size• Hot-glue gun• Hot-glue sticks• Spray paint for candle holders and bats• Scraps of plywood• Paper and pencil for stencil• Jigsaw to cut plywood To make the candle holders 1 Take the dowel rod, measure and mark out your desired lengths. Cut, using a drop saw, or hand saw if you don’t have one. The bottoms need to be as flat as possible. 2 Measure and drill a small pilot hole in the centre of the top of your dowel with the 3mm drill bit. Then use your big drill bit to drill…

1 Determine your plan of attack. Start with a few of the easier spaces, so you can get some quick wins, rather than hitting the hardest section first and feeling overwhelmed by the scale of what needs to be done. Decluttering is easier once you hit a flow. Write down the rooms – and areas, for those bigger rooms – in order of priority. For example, a bedroom might contain an overloaded wardrobe, bursting jewellery box, stuffed drawers and an ensuite swimming in excess cosmetics, so have them as separate tasks rather than under a generic bedroom heading. Break them down into manageable areas to work on. 2 Make sure you have sufficient time for your chosen task before you get started. Do not start a wardrobe overhaul on a…

Sow and swap October means one thing to New Zealand’s edible gardeners – tomatoes. Their seeds may be sown under cover now. For variety, and to extend production, why not get together with like-minded friends, each sowing a different variety of tomato, or particular crop, and exchanging them as seedlings? So often one packet has the potential for far more plants than most gardeners want, and seed viability is usually reduced no matter how carefully the seed is saved for the next season. The same can be done with flowers. Or rather than exchanging the seedlings, pot them up prettily and give them as Christmas presents. If you’re not into seeds, then buying tomato plants early and nursing them indoors at home in a sunny, sheltered spot, such as a…

Boiled mandarin cakes with chocolate olive oil ganache MAKES 9 MINI CAKES Thank goodness for citrus season. When the early spring days are short, these little pops of orange and yellow bring a welcome freshness to the kitchen. The mandarin tree gifted by my father for my daughter’s fifth birthday is now earning its keep, with the branches heavy with fruit in early spring. A fruit tree really is a gift that keeps on giving. INGREDIENTS 3–4 medium mandarins3 free-range eggs3 Tbsp honey or ¼ cup sugar¾ cup plain white flour – wheat, spelt, or gluten-free flour mix½ cup LSA (see right) or ground almonds1 tsp baking powder¼ tsp baking soda CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL GANACHE 80g dark chocolate, broken into pieces2 tsp olive oil 1 First, place the mandarins in…