Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Your Home and Garden

Right now, I hope the most important decision you have to make is whether to use a wine or highball glass for your holiday G&T. Anything else is too hard. The reno plans and sofa purchase can wait a while, or at least until the January sales gear up. But if you want to summer over in your backyard and have it looking like a boutique Mediterranean hotel’s cabana, such as the one on the cover and on page 24, you will need to start thinking about it soonish. Homeowners Angelique and Joseph Gloistein decided to build a family home in Gisborne and figured investing in a pool and cabana would be returned tenfold. Now the exotic plastered cabana with wood fire is like their very own backyard resort –…

When walking around Angelique and Joseph Gloistein’s Gisborne home, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re at a chic Byron Bay resort, complete with poolside cabana. However, the relaxing vibe belies the hard work it took to get to this point. Builder Joseph (Joe) spent eight months working full-time on building this dream home for his family. At the time, five years ago, the couple had two toddlers, so life was busy and living on a dusty, dirty building site wasn’t really an option. “We were super lucky with the timing – my mum had just downsized so we were able to live in my family home,” Angelique says. “This really took the stress off and is what made it possible for Joe to work on the house. We initially…

It doesn’t take much to work out what drew Susannah and Paul Matheson to their slice of paradise on Waiheke Island – the view from their elevated ’50s bach is like an ever-changing painting. The stunning lofty outlook allows them to take in all the action on popular Palm Beach, without needing to be amongst it or compromising on privacy. “We love to be up high, away from all of the madness of a summer’s day at the beach but close enough to feel part of it. From here, we can see the sand and the waves breaking, and then the view of the ocean out towards Great Barrier goes on forever,” Susannah says. “There is always something going on out there: cargo ships, people sailing, car ferries, jet skis,…

PENNY FUSSELL INTERIOR DESIGNER AT M.INT INTERIORS, NAPIER It’s an occupational hazard that I’m always finding pieces I’d love in our home, but with so many beautiful fabrics and furniture on offer, it’s hard to decide. However, for my next project I’ll refresh the cushions in our lounges. We’ve been in our new home for four years and it’s time to freshen things up. The neutral colour palette on our walls makes it easier to add new colours and changing cushion covers doesn’t have to be a big expense. I look for off-cuts from curtainmakers or interior designers; op-shops sometimes sell fabric people never get around to using. It also works well to mix a high-end cushion with a cheaper one. I’ll be using a combination of off-cuts I can’t…

Outdoor furniture has to do more than look pretty. It needs a frame strong enough to withstand the harsh weather we experience in New Zealand and durable, life-proof upholstery. Here’s how to pick a winning outdoor selection that’ll be with you for many years to come. CRITERIA Furniture can be expensive so invest in a style that won’t date. As our backyards are getting smaller there’s a preference for modern, space-conscious and durable materials with wicker and reclaimed timber becoming increasingly complemented by aluminium and concrete designs. PROTECTION Keeping outdoor furniture protected with a vented outdoor cover will extend its life and mean you’re not having to scrub it down ahead of a long lunch. To get more out of the fabric and shield it from the elements, consider using…

1 Laissez-faire love Maybe it’s to counter all the external stresses in the world today. Whatever the reason, there’s a flourishing vibe of relaxed tolerance in the garden. This laissez-faire attitude can be seen in almost every aspect of outdoor design and garden practices. Paths are curving, topiary flowing, luxuriance is in and control is out. Rather than an all-out assault on weeds with the herbicide, they are observed and sometimes admired before being removed manually, if need be. Likewise, as many as tolerable garden creatures – birds, insects (grass grubs and blowflies included, not just the cutest little ladybird or shimmering dragonfly) – are welcome. 2 Sensory thrills The garden is becoming more valued as a place of relaxation but not so much as an outdoor room with all the…

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The Byron Bay resort vibe really comes to the fore when you step outside. The lush green lawn and sparkling turquoise pool, with the beautiful white cabana tucked away at one end complete with outdoor fire, is a wonderful space for lounging and dining with family and friends. The white plastered walls of the cabana cannily double as a movie projector wall, a feature popular with the children and their friends. “My favourite space would have to be the cabana area, overlooking the pool. The sun hits it first thing in the morning, making it the perfect coffee spot, and then in the afternoon, we can relax there with a wine, watching the kids in the pool while we stay cool in the shade of the louvres,” says Joe. “I…

Self-described ‘textile maverick’ Tigger Hall is a passionate collector, gathering objects and ideas from her life, past and present, and weaving them together into a richly layered tapestry. On a recent trip to Paris, Tigger squeezed two zinc finials into her bag and they now grace her roofline, the final flourish on her renovated home. “I have collections from all over the world,” she says. “These objects are imbued with the memories and connections to people and places. I also love a sense of surprise in a home, some little thing to make you smile and look again.” This repurposed home, a once-modest 1970s bungalow, makes everyone “look again”. It stirred strong emotions when the design doyenne first saw it in 2020. “On a rainy day, my daughter and I…

Through a combination of tracking the property sales in my area and chatting to local realtors, it’s become clear that homeowners are not looking to buy do-ups right now. In fact, one agent said to me that naive buyers who thought a renovation might cost $100k a year ago are assuming it costs $500k today thanks to what they’re seeing in the news about the construction industry (hint: prices haven’t really increased five times). Here are a few reasons why you don’t need to be scared to buy a do-up right now. YOU SHOULD LIVE IN IT FIRST This advice is as old as time – always live in the house for at least six to 12 months before making any drastic alterations – things such as layout changes (removing…

1 Cosy it up A crochet patchwork blanket has long been a staple for Kiwiana fans with good reason. The colourful knit is perfect to keep you warm in winter, yet is light and summery enough to add texture to a room, even in the heat of January. Cover up shabby sofas or add to the end of a bed for a cute, cosy vibe. Adding texture in general always helps to make a house a home. Make it a crafts afternoon by creating DIY bunting for a children’s bedroom or sew a curtain for your kitchen cabinet if you’re feeling particularly creative. 2 Stick to ’70s silhouettes Kiwiana Danish-style armchairs, with their mid-century charm, are a staple here. You can mix and match time periods, of course, that’s the beauty…

Kareen Durbin is smitten with her “simple, stereotypical state house” in New Plymouth, she can’t deny it. “We love the blank canvas this humble home has offered us as we experiment with colour theory at scale via Resene paints,” she says. After entering the front door, guests are submerged into a world of violet, with the walls and ceiling drenched in Resene Deep Koamaru. Kareen describes it as an “immersive colour experience”, with the white living space in Resene Quarter Iron acting as “the light at the end of this tunnel guiding you into the heart of the home”. The choice to use such a bold blue in the entrance was an obvious one. “The dark, but warm and vibrant tone creates a sense of contraction,” Kareen says. It also…

OWN SWEET TIME Claire Saffitz’s What’s for Dessert is subtitled simple recipes for dessert people and it really sums it up. There’s baked frangipane apples, filo cardamom pinwheels, coffee Stracciatella semifreddo and sticky pumpkin-chestnut gingerbread pudding among other delights. Perhaps the best thing about this book is the ’50s-style photography. $59.99, Murdoch Books. Waste not, want not The Wonky Box is a fresh fruit and vegetable subscription service that offers up imperfectly shaped produce that have small blemishes and are the wrong size. When they don’t make the cut, they often end up going to landfill. Angus Simms and Katie Jackson’s Wonky Box means they get the surplus from growers that other retailers would reject and packed it into boxes and delivered throughout Wellington and West Auckland. Everyone’s thrifty grannies…

This summer I want to create plenty of flavourful drinks that are as beautiful as they are thirst-quenching. Ripe berries, fragrant herbs and freshly sliced citrus act as my inspiration, with a decadent iced coffee to balance out all the sparkle when you feel like something a little creamy. These easy-drinking options are lovely for daytime refreshment while still feeling fancy enough to be an alcohol-free option for a summertime barbecue. Once you’ve read through the recipes, there’s only one thing left to do and that’s to get mixing. Kombucha sparkler with rosemary and blueberry What is a sparkler, you might ask? Typically, it’s a sparkling celebration drink that’s usually made with vodka, cranberry juice, and soda. In this virgin variation, I’m highlighting kombucha instead. It’s refreshingly tart, incredibly sippable,…

A PLACE IN THE SUN Follow the yellow brick road all the way to these sunshine-inspired seats from Early Settler for long, leisurely breakfasts. Outdoor furniture should be as colourful as your garden, and then some. Jesi dining chair, $149, from earlysettler.co.nz THREE OF THE BEST THE SMELL OF SUMMER A gentle nod to our native Christmas tree that hits all the right notes. Neve summer pōhutukawa large candle, $62, neve.co.nz ADD AMBIENCE Handcrafted in Matakana, these Everyday Self candles bring lightness to any space, from mantelpiece to a bathtub. Artisanal soy and beeswax candles, from $10, from everydayself.co.nz INHALE SERENITY Breathe in, then out. Repeat. Star lights waxed perfume, $80 (set of three), from shop.ashleyandco.co TERRIFIC TERRAZZO Forget single-use cups, being sustainable has never looked so stylish. Whether brewing…

It almost sounds like a punchline to a joke – what do you get when two interior designers design a house? In Bevan and Tori Thomas’ case, the result is a sweeping, magnificent family home that’s all about mid-century modern design and outdoor entertaining. The couple’s influence is felt throughout the house, as if hand-pressed into the very foundations, from the concept and house plan to smaller details, such as the bespoke dining room table created by Bevan, or the leopard print wall painted by Tori. The house is a culmination of their efforts and passions and a love letter to the family life they share together. The build Tori and Bevan met and lived in Auckland for 18 years, but with a young family, they longed for a more…

It’s another hot summer in Aotearoa, but if you can’t hit the beach or pool, then keeping your house cool is essential. Choosing a cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling system can be a difficult decision, but thankfully there are quite a few ways to prevent hitting boiling point at home. Ceiling and standing fans A pedestal fan is the most budget-friendly solution to your overheating woes, although it’s not always the most efficient option. Two fans should do the trick – one facing out the window to blow the hot air out, and one facing inward to circulate the cool air inside. A ceiling fan cuts down on the bulky downsides of a fan, and is cheaper to run over air-conditioning, but can be noisy and won’t reduce a room’s overall temperature.…

In the Salento countryside, with the blue sea in the background, the stillness interrupted only by the sound of cicadas, Olenka Airasca likes nothing better than taking a few days off at La Cabane Ostuni. A few kilometres from the centre of Ostuni, in Italy’s Puglia region, her holiday home is 80sqm of pure relaxation with a solarium on the roof that has panoramic views of the coast and rows of ancient olive trees, grapevines and fruit trees. During the year, Olenka lives between Bordighera in Liguria and nearby Monaco with her partner Andrea and their son Noah. She is a singer, art director of a well-known club and also works on interior design projects between France and Liguria with Andrea from their studio, Olenkainteriors. “We needed to return to…

You will need • Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner • Sandpaper – I used 80 grit • Bucket • Ladder • Layout brush • Paper smoother • Paste brush • Plumb bob • Scissors • Size • Knife • Sponge • Trim guide • Wallpaper paste, if using unpasted paper • Wallpaper trough • Wallpaper – I used Resene Wallpaper Collection 91272 1 There’s a bit of prep to be done before wallpapering, such as painting your ceiling and trims. This means there is far less cutting in and no chance of getting any paint on your fresh wallpaper. I used Resene Lustacryl in Resene Alabaster for trims, Resene Lustacryl in Resene Black for the door and Resene Foundry for the bottom half of the walls. I also prepared the walls…

Chore time January is a traditional time for holidays in Aotearoa. That it coincides with peak harvest can be annoying if you’re planning on heading off for a sunny sojourn at the beach or river. Unless you get someone to come and pick them for you, you may come back to a garden of marrows and seedheads. It’s the price to pay. If you are planning on staying at home, you’ll happily be reaping the benefits of your earlier hard work. Many vegetables, the likes of courgettes, the other smaller cucurbits, peas and beans, demand daily picking if the weather is warm. Otherwise, they’re too mature and lose their sweet succulence. Regular picking also encourages more produce. Similarly, dead-heading flowers will prompt more blooms. Keeping the actual pumpkins, courgettes and…

Prawn and avocado with lime SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 1.3kg medium uncooked king prawns, peeled and deveined Juice of 3-4 limes 2 avocados, diced ½ telegraph cucumber, cut into 1cm dice 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely chopped ⅓ cup coriander, coarsely chopped Corn chips, to serve 1 Par-cook prawns in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until colour changes and they become opaque (1-2 minutes). Drain, reserving 60ml cooking water. Coarsely chop prawns, place in a bowl with reserved cooking water and cool completely. 2 Add lime juice to prawns, toss to combine and season to taste. Prawns can be prepared a day ahead and kept chilled. 3 Toss remaining ingredients through the prawn mixture, season to taste, and serve with corn chips. Corn tortillas MAKES 16 INGREDIENTS 250g…

Keke Pārū | Tropical Cake SERVES 10-12 TE KEKE RAIMA ME TE KŌHIA | THE LIME AND PASSIONFRUIT CAKE Kia 200 karamu pata kūteretere (200g softened butter) Kia kotahi me te hauwhā kapu huka one (1¼ cups caster sugar) Kia haurua kokoiti tote (½ tsp salt) Kia kotahi kokonui iho hūperei (1 Tbsp vanilla essence) Kia toru hēki (3 eggs) Kia kotahi me te toru hauwhā kapu puehu parāoa (1¾ cups plain flour) Kia kotahi me te haurua kokoiti pēkana paura (1½ tsp baking powder) Kia haurua kokoiti pēkana houra (½ tsp baking soda) Kia kotahi kapu kokonati pūtī (1 cup desiccated coconut) Kia kotahi me te hauwhā kapu miraka tepe Kiriki (1¼ cup Greek yoghurt) Kiri rēmana pīrahirahi (Finely grated zest of 2 lemons) Kiri raima pīrahirahi (Finely grated…

Originally from sunny Sao Paulo in Brazil, Caroline Yelavic was exposed to Japanese culture from a young age, despite being thousand of miles away from the land of the rising sun. “My godmother was a Buddhist and enjoyed the practice of ikebana and the peace it brought her. I remember seeing her art around her house and the joy she felt when we attended her exhibitions,” she says. Now a Hibiscus Coast local, Caroline spends her time engaged in the art of kokedama. Kokedama, a Japanese style of potting plants in a ball of moss that forms a living planter using the plant’s roots, is a centuries-old practice that’s making a comeback after years of relative obscurity. “Personally, I’ve found the practice to be meditative. It’s a way for me…

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Alyce Tran was a corporate lawyer until she founded The Daily Edited, a monogrammable leather accessories business that really flew. Now the Sydney-based creative has turned her hand to bold and colourful dinner plates, co-founding In the Roundhouse, producing tableware we simply can’t live without.…