Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2023 i Your Home and Garden

The other day I was looking at houses for sale on a website in an “if I won Lotto” moment. I came across one that was everything I ever wanted in a place right down to the amazing low maintenance garden. Except, it was on a busy road, which would completely nix it for me as a pet owner. Dogs are okay because they’re trainable but cats – well, they do the opposite of everything you want them to. Like now, I have so much bush out back of the house that finding eggs laid by my free- and wide-ranging hens is impossible. Still, a couple of cats have wandered the long and winding drive up to the main road and, tragically, been taken. It’s a hard-learned lesson. So I…

SHOE-IN WE HEAR THE ’70S IS ON-TREND AGAIN, SO WHY NOT DELVE INTO THE ARCHIVES WITH THIS FABULOUS SHOE ADVERTISEMENT? IT’S A VINTAGE GEM REPRODUCED. BALLY ABSTRACT, 1971, BY BERNARD VILLEMOT, $159 (60CM X 80CM). HANDY WORKS Care for the planet and your hands with this recyclable Sweet Pea and Jasmine hand wash refill, $30. No bulky bottle needed here, just fresh floral scents. CHILD’S PLAY Swing into the new season with a hot rust colour. Baby toddler swing, $260. POWER PLANT IF YOUR HOUSE PLANTS ARE ALWAYS DYING, THEN WHY NOT INVEST IN A BEAUTIFUL ABSTRACT BOTANICAL NO13 PRINT, $32.50 (A4), INSTEAD? PERFECT FOR AN OFFICE, NURSERY OR ANY NUMBER OF WHITE WALLS, SIMPLY HANG AND APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY. PILLOW TALK Sink into slumber with hotel-feeling cotton. It’s a…

1 Sarah Ellison Alva chair, $2320, from Slow Store. 2 Kangaroo replica lounge chair, $589, from Cintesi. 3 Tash swivel chair, $899, from Danske Mobler. 4 Victor swivel chair, $2495, from Coco Republic. 5 Hudson lounge chair, $229, from Kmart. 6 West Elm Roar & Rabbit swivel chair, $1649, from Ballantynes. 7 Hubert occasional chair, $399, from Mocka. 8 Palm Springs occasional chair, $1399, from Freedom. 9 Bronx chair, $1549, from Harvey Norman. 10 Ellsworth chair, $3575, from French Country.…

1 Ferm Living fountain centrepiece, $530, from Slow Living. 2 Nebraska rug, $990 (160cm x 230cm), from Flooring Xtra. 3 Resene Kinship paint, $5 (testpot), from ColorShops. 4 Resene Black Doris paint, $5 (testpot), from ColorShops. 5 Dome table lamp, $349, from Freedom. 6 West Elm bookcase, $1299, from Ballantynes. 7 Crushgrind Billund grinder, $95, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. 8 CTW replica coffee table, 380, from DerLook. 9 Poet’s Dream jug, $89.99, from A&C Homestore. 10 Stoff Copenhagen Nagel candleholder, $241, from Finnish Design Shop. 11 Replica three-arm floor lamp, $1280, from DerLook. home truths WHAT DID YOU SAVE ON? We saved by moving out of the city suburbs to Kumeū in Auckland’s northwest. Our money went so much further. We could not have got the home we have if we stayed…

PART 4 OF A FIVE-PART SPECIAL SERIES ABOUT HOUSE FLIPPING You’ve done most of the hard work. The doors have been sanded and fresh paint coats the interior. New carpet brings comfort to the bedrooms and living area and you think you’re almost ready to put your home on the market. But are you really? Final touches Being so close to the finish line, it’s easy to cut corners. But being thorough with the final details is what will create a warm and welcoming home, rather than just a house. So avoid rushing this part and put in the effort on the final touches throughout the home. These last elements are features such as tapware, basins, ovens and landscaping. You might replace old light switches and bathroom fittings with modern…

Every little thing helps. It’s like climate change – there’s no single solution unless you move to a house that has more rooms and cupboards than you’ll ever need. Here are 12 storage and organisation tricks that will make a difference when space is at a premium. 1 PURPOSE-BUILT PIECES Instead of a cumbersome knife block on the kitchen bench, next time you’re renovating, build in a long gap narrow enough to accommodate a blade between the wall and the benchtop for the knives to rest in. Or how about a pull-out drawerr or labelled baskets next to the washing machine and/or dryer that can hold the laundry basket for easy transferral of laundry? 2 DOWNSIZE Compact appliances are small but mighty. Unless you’ve got a large family, a four-slice…

I celand poppy, larkspur, lily of the valley and daphne: all so pretty, but along with dozens of other plants found in our gardens, all toxic to both people and animals. Eating daphne can cause anything from drooling, vomiting, inflamed kidneys through to arrhythmia, seizures, coma and even death. As with daphne, all parts of the Iceland poppy are toxic, tragically for two local horses who died after eating a rather large portion last century. Sometimes it is just part of a plant that is toxic, often it is all. Some toxins must be eaten to have effect, others are contained within the sap or the thorn and only released on contact. The National Poisons Centre, based in Dunedin, released the following list of poisonous plants most enquired about by…

Each week, we have 168 hours. And once you take away eight hours’ sleep each night and the average 40-hour work week, there are still 72 hours of free time left over. So why does there never seem to be enough time to do the things we love? We all have the same amount of time each week; the difference is how we manage it, or better put, how we decide to prioritise it. Sometimes, we become so accustomed to our timetables that how we actually spend our time is often wildly different from how we think we spend our time. That is why it’s so important to check in every now and then to see what tweaks and adjustments can be made. The neat thing is that when you…

String pocket shelf, $524, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. SHOP IT shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz File holder, $6.50, from Kmart. Puebco tape dispenser, $68, from End Clothing. Metal grid organiser, $49.99, from Typo. Masking tape wave, $12, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. SHOP IT shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Ferm Living ceramic basket, $160, from Slow Store. Puebco brass tablet stand, $93, from End Clothing. Logitech K380 bluetooth keyboard, $99.95, from Harvey Norman. Baggu puffy laptop sleeve, $65, from Ruby. Snapshot calendar add-on month cards, $15, from Christchurch Art Gallery Shop. Umbra Allira organiser, $69, from Flux.…

1 Optical flower rug runner, $980, from Bolt of Cloth. 2 Segmental framed art canvas, $199, from Nood. 3 Normann Copenhagen Heima candlestick, $149, from Paper Plane. 4 Apollo occasional chair, $249.99, from Mocka. 5 Resene Liquid Gold paint, $5 (testpot), from ColorShops. 6 Resene Salted Caramel paint, $5 (testpot), from ColorShops. 7 Atticus sideboard, $2999, from Nood. 8 Bondi modular sofa, $4229, from Freedom. 9 Umpu vase, $195, from Bolt of Cloth. 10 Stressless Tokyo recliner chair, $3599, from Harvey Norman. 11 MoMA wire mesh bowl, $129.99, from Bolt of Cloth. 12 Morandi cushion cover, $69.90, from Citta. Honesty box WHAT DID YOU SAVE ON? Mark designed the kitchen and did some of the work on the renovation himself. LESSONS LEARNED? Don’t live in a house during a renovation.…

DESIGNER TABLEAU At the table are homeowner and architect Thomas Sandell’s TS chairs. The cabinet is by Josef Frank and covered in fabric from Brazil. Through the door is a glimpse of the extension. home profile MEET & GREET Thomas Sandell (architect) and Anna Holtblad (fashion designer). THE PROPERTY Modern 28sqm guest house by the Baltic Sea in the Stockholm archipelago. SUMMER SKETCH The building is narrow, but from Thomas’ work corner you can see the sea from two sides of the cottage, which makes the place look larger. After having drawn sketches every summer and autumn, and then postponing the construction plans when autumn rolled around, award-winning Swedish architect Thomas Sandell eventually extended the guest house at his summer residence by the sea. Thomas and his wife, fashion designer…

1 Barry bar stool, $218.99, from Cintesi. 2 Flute ceramic top table, $3299 from Early Settler. 3 Glaronisi pendant light, $299, from Freedom. 4 Barre Assembly mixer and spout, $302, from Abi Interiors. 5 Bergiola pendant light, $449, from Freedom. 6 Missoni Home Giacomo towel collection, from $29 (face cloth), from Tessuti. 7 Manly Felix sofa, $5300, from Little & Fox. 8 Hex pendant light, $379, from Freedom. 9 Aspen leather chair, $3495, from Coco Republic. 10 Bruno ball foot coffee table, $1945, from The Design Library.…

home profile MEET & GREET Ben (business analyst) and Sarah Pickersgill-Brown (photographer, stylist and content creator), twins Caspian and Quill, seven, and Elbie, 20 months. THE PROPERTY Three-bedroom, one-bathroom rental in Māpua. KITCHEN AND LIVING A Robert Gordon cake stand displays oranges and lemons, alongside salt and pepper shakers from Country Road. A mid the waves of headlines about Kiwis immigrating across the ditch, Sarah and Ben Pickersgill-Brown decided to buck the trend — swapping their home in Melbourne for the quaint coastline of Tasman Bay. Originally from New Zealand, the pair moved to Australia 15 years ago, but during the numerous lockdowns, the call of home proved irresistible. They settled on the picturesque village of Māpua, which is located conveniently between the amenities of Nelson and Ben’s parents. As…

Honey, honey APOSTLE, THE HOT SAUCE ZEALOTS FROM PAEKĀKĀRIKI HAVE INFUSED HONEY WITH HABANERO CHILLI, LAVENDER AND ROSEMARY FOR THEIR NEW SAINT VALENTINE HONEY. IT’S HONEY WITH HEAT AND CAN BE USED FOR DRIZZLING OVER PIZZA, SALAD OR ICE CREAM. $19, APOSTLEHOTSAUCE.CO.NZ. ON THE BALL See that mid-afternoon sugar craving off with Tom & Luke x Pic’s Peanut Butter Snackaballs. The balls are infused with Pic’s peanut butter and dipped in dark chocolate and peanuts. What’s more they’re plant based, gluten free and palm oil free, so snacking doesn’t get more virtuous than this. $6.59, tomandluke.com. Beer with us Moa Brewing Co’s new beers are just that little bit better for you than the old-school beers. Panorama Low Carb Lager ($17.99 for six x 330ml cans) is a four percent…

KITCHEN DRAMA Kaboodle kitchen’s 2024 trends collection is here. There’s something for everyone but we’re very taken with this lively yellow one, which is called Celebrate. Inspired by the vibrant street markets of South America, interior designer Jono Fleming loves how vibrant and bold this kitchen is. “It reminds me of sunshine and just makes me happy. I think people forget you can mix colour, you don’t have to just use one colour throughout your kitchen. Implementing a two-tone palette means you could opt for this mustard yellow on the wall cabinets, then select a more neutral colour, such as white for the base cabinets,” he says. The doors and panels are in mostaza and feta whip v. For more of this and other trends go to kaboodle.co.nz. KIT HAPPENS…

DOWNSTAIRS LIVING Many of the treasures homeowner Steven Rowe has acquired over the years are kept in this area and include a mix of high-end pieces and more affordable objects. The black shelving unit is from Freedom. home profile MEET & GREET Steven Rowe (learning and development manager, Flooring Xtra), Nobuyuki “Yuki” Suga (Air New Zealand cabin crew) and British shorthair cats Minty and Winston. THE PROPERTY An airy, architect-designed four-bedroom house in Kumeū on the fringes of Auckland’s north-west. Prospective buyers have myriad reasons for setting their hearts on particular properties. Sometimes the drawcard is the character or era of a house, while in other cases it’s the layout that strikes the right note. For Steven Rowe and Yuki Suga, it was the feline-friendly nature of the brand-new property…

1 Replica 265 wall light, $680, from DerLook. 2 Boulevard gloss tile, $80.50 (sqm), from Tile Warehouse. 3 Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha fabric, $98 (sqm), from Bolt of Cloth. 4 America cushion cover, $75, from Bolt of Cloth. 5 Geo hand-tufted rug, $1199 (300cm x 240cm), from Early Settler. 6 Fergus armchair, $2999, from Nood. 7 Farrow desk, $449, from Early Settler. 8 Resene Transcend paint, $5 (testpot), from ColorShops. 9 Brabantia NewIcon pedal bin, $319.99, from Briscoes. 10 Bella cushion cover, $89, from Bolt of Cloth.…

Connecting with nature is a shortcut to wellbeing, with natural light, fresh air and greenery proven to reduce stress and benefit physical and mental health. It’s no wonder indoor-outdoor flow has become the ultimate home selling point, blurring the boundaries between home and garden. It encourages us to wander outside, while giving us the benefits of outdoor living, even when New Zealand’s keep-you-guessing weather forces us to stay under cover. Read on to learn the best ways to capture this concept at your place. Window dressing If a new-build or home renovation is on the cards, add these boundary-blurring items to your must-have list. Architect Victoria Read of Aspect Architecture says, “There are several tools we have in our toolbox for a seamless flow between the interior and exterior.” This…

1 Sew Heart Felt swan mobile, $79, from Pretty Kiwi. 2 Maison Deux Snuffy rug, from $308, from The Memo. 3 Wooden play gym, $99.99, from Mocka. 4 Archie natural & ivory indoor mat, $59.99, from Adairs. 5 Timber boucle armchair, $109, from Kmart. 6 Sage & Clare Sian linen flat sheet, $298 (king), from Boh & Ivy. 7 Hayfolk linen Euro pillowcase set, $121, from Sage & Clare. 8 Cashmere merino throw, $245, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. 9 Olsen oval dining table, $2280, from Humble & Grand. 10 Tufted cotton cushion, $44.99, from H&M. 11 Mostar white table, $329.99, from Adairs.…

Spring is in the air. As we cast aside our winter jumpers and coats, those deep oaky reds or brandy-soaked mulled wines we savoured while warming ourselves by an open fire seem less appealing. As the days grow longer and lighter, so too does our taste for chilled whites and lighter styles. These 10 wines are perfect for the season. You’ll find them in the supermarket for $25 and under. Everything’s coming up rosés Nothing signals the start of warmer days than a glass of chilled rosé sipped under a blossom tree. Rosé can range in shades from darkest pink to palest blush, and there is something to suit everyone. Fancy sunning yourself on the French Riviera and looking out across the bay at the super yachts with a crisp,…

Phoebe Gander has loved painting for as long as she can remember. On canvas she crafts celebratory, joyous works of art that are full of juicy cherries and zesty cocktails. However, there was a time when she put down the brush altogether. “I never really thought that painting was something I could make a career out of, so sadly I stopped painting after having children to be a full-time mum,” she says. It wasn’t until her mental health began to suffer that she realised she needed to create art again. “Once I started, I didn’t stop, and I soon realised that art was more than a hobby – it was an essential part of who I was, and I wanted to make a living from it too,” says Phoebe. Now…

Drew Copestake’s Tauranga home blends the rustic charm of a frontier homestead and the sleek simplicity of Danish minimalism. This design ethos has fuelled his passion for high-quality, sustainable pieces that he’s keen to share with fellow Kiwis through his store, Danish Furniture, and a curated selection on shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. 01 Houe Falk indoor dining armchair. The Falk chair is superbly comfortable with a high flexible back. The seat shell is made from household plastic waste and is a great story of upcycling and is very stylish and sculptural. From shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. SHOP IT shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz 02 Fire Dragon Chillies Bhuty dark chocolate bar. This dark chocolate has a chilli kick. Harnessing the fiery properties of bhut jolokia (ghost pepper), it’s a fantasticastic addition to cooking or grated over desserts. 03 Houe Leaf…