Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2024 i Your Home and Garden

Who hasn’t fantasised about living in a Mediterranean-style home? Lofty wood beam ceilings, mosaic and tile floors, limewashed walls, an airy kitchen leading out to a substantial paved inner courtyard… and so on. It’s a recurring theme for me and I bet I’m not alone. For Gabriella and Claude Lewenz, it’s their reality. They even have a writer’s hut, art gallery, studio and bell tower. And they didn’t have to live in Greece or Italy to do it – although that wouldn’t exactly be a hardship. Instead, they created their European idyll on Waiheke Island. Check it out on page 26. While the scale of the home is out of reach for most of us, there are details that are very doable – the built-in banquette seating with casual striped…

SLOW STARTER One of our favourite Auckland haunts, Slow, has moved into their newly designed showroom at the Scrap Yard in Grey Lynn. They’ll carry all the usual faves: Ferm Living, Sarah Ellison, Tribe Home and so much more. Check out the new range or visit simply to stroke the gorgeous furniture. slowstore.co.nz TURN THE LIGHT ON With all our cosy blankets around us, there’s something about the satisfying hard lines on this that reawakens us from our sleep. No bed rotting for us, the Paola & Joy Blake table lamp is all about the rise and shine. $369.99, from achomestore.co.nz Quiet luxury Robert Gordon is world-renowned for supplying quality ceramics for decades now. So, pottery fans will be thrilled to know they’ve recently branched out into sinks and sconces.…

EXTERIOR The home is maintained every 10 or 12 years by slapping on a fresh slurry of cement and oxidised pigment, giving the building its distinctive terracotta glow. home profile MEET & GREET Gabriella (abstract artist, lewenz.net) and Claude Lewenz (entrepreneur). THE PROPERTY A Mediterranean-inspired earth brick casale, comprising a main house, guest house and gallery, grouped around an inner and outer courtyard. KITCHEN The enormous island bench speaks volumes about the way Gabriella and Claude live. “We realised all the living rooms we had in other homes, we hardly used them. We were always in the kitchen,” says Gabriella. Contrasting textures create welcoming warmth: hand-hewn macrocarpa beams, marble benchtops and tumbled marble tiles, and copper and brass cabinets made by Claude. STAIRWAY Though Gabriella prefers the simplicity of blank…

HALLWAY Interior designer Josie Simpson and her client connected over the art selections as they were both drawn to expressive depictions of the natural environment, including this piece by Pamela Honeyfield. The sideboard is from Coco Republic. LIVING Josie’s art curation adds to the thoughtfully tailored appeal of the home. “If you go to the effort of doing a beautiful renovation, you need to dress the walls in the same standard as the house,” she says. The coffee table is from King Living and the sofa and armchair was made locally. FRONT DOOR Josie replaced the original timber door and windows with black aluminium versions by Artkal. The wall is painted in Dulux Grey Pebble Half. home profile MEET & GREET A couple with three sons, aged 13 to 22,…

COLOUR HOME AWARDS WINNER LIVING ROOM Bold use of colour can be seen on the floorboards, which are painted in Resene Spinnaker, and complemented with a tribal patchwork area rug. home profile MEET & GREET Jason Callister (builder), Bonnie Slade (founder NaturKidz), and their children Willa, nine, and Finn, seven. THE PROPERTY Renovated four-bedroom ’80s house in Nelson. Sometimes to fit in, you have to stand out. That’s the philosophy behind our Resene Colour Homes winner of 2023/2024, which saw Bonnie Slade and Jason Callister take out the top prize with their fearless use of a mix of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss paint in their Nelson home. The house, a “1980s fibre cement board box”, was the ugly duckling in a row of heritage homes. When…

home profile MEET & GREET Victoria Smith (San Francisco Girl By Bay blogger) and rescue dog Frances. THE PROPERTY Rented 1929 Spanish revival cottage, Laguna Beach, California. The first visit to Laguna Beach I stayed at the romantic 1920s Spanish revival Casa Laguna Hotel and saw the rest of the town through a rose-coloured filter. I had found the hotel on Victoria Smith’s blog – an enticing mix of modern meets Parisian bohemian vintage style. Now I have returned to Laguna Beach to meet Victoria in person. Victoria carved out an early stake in the online design world. She started her blog San Francisco Girl By Bay in 2006 as a hobby. She was working in advertising at the time, with a roster of heavyweight clients. A couple of years…

MICROGREENS IN A BOTTLE GREENHOUSE Microgreens have become very trendy. The word may sound high tech, but they’re actually nothing more than delicate seedlings of regular plants. As they shoot up through the soil, they are bursting with nutrients. Not only are they delicious, they’re good for you, too. And you can grow them for next to nothing. Skip the seeds from the garden centre; all you need can be found at the supermarket for a tenth of the price. A bag of pea sprouts that costs £2–3 [NZ$4–6] in the shop can easily be grown at home for less than 50 cents. And with a mini greenhouse made from a bottle, there is hardly any labour involved. Just fill the base with water when you sow and the plant…

Vegetable tian with thyme crumb SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove, halved 6 slices sourdough bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 260g store-bought Bolognese sauce 4 eggplant (about 1.4kg), cut into 5mmthick slices 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 5mm-thick slices 3 large courgettes, cut on an angle into 5mm-thick slices 3 Desiree potatoes, cut into 5mm-thick slices 25gm each finely grated parmesan and Gruyere ½ cup basil leaves, firmly packed 1 Preheat oven to 220˚C. Grease a 22cm x 28cm ovenproof dish. Lay 4 slices of sourdough over base and rub with garlic. Top with Bolognese sauce. 2 Place eggplant, tomato, courgettes and potato, alternating upright in dish. Repeat with remaining vegetables in two rows. Season to taste, drizzle with oil and bake 45-50 minutes or until vegetables are…

What’s under the microscope? The Samsung Less Microfiber Filter. The elevator pitch, please? It’s an advanced filtering system, capturing 98 percent of microplastics that would otherwise be deposited into our waterways through washing machines. It’s compatible with all front-loader washing machines, including Samsung appliances (obviously). Are micropolastics really as bad as they’re made out to be? That’s a resounding yes. Each year, we collectively wash around 500 million kilogrammes of microplastics into our ocean. Less than five millimetres in size, these minuscule particles come from our everyday washing of synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon. They’ve also made their way into marine life, adversely affecting them and even the human bloodstream. A growing body of research is revealing the harm these minuscule pollutants can cause, from oxidative stress to…

Tracy Grant Lord was only 23 when she designed the costumes and set for her first opera, an experience she recalls as terrifying. “When you are young, with such opportunities, each step of the way is a completely new set of circumstances. You dive in and do your best – it’s sink or swim,” she says. “Thankfully, I swam.” Tracy swam her way to a renowned international career in costume and set design, where she’s worked with the creme de la creme of the stage world. Her new work, Le comte Ory, might be her most ambitious yet. What drew you into the world of costume and set design? I had strong skills around drawing and making objects when I was growing up. I began my professional career as a…

Expat and co-founder of the SUTRAM homewares line (available from shop.yourhomeandgarden. co.nz), Kate Fowler lives in Sydney with her partner, two daughters and a cat. Her place is furnished with pieces that have history where you can see “the turn of hand”. 01 Ceramic lapis cups. These ceramic Fourth Street vessels are incredibly versatile – as a generous cup for water or tea, a pencil cup, toothbrush holder or even as a vase. We love the coordinating bowls too, the perfect size for your morning cereal, or warming winter soups. SHOP IT shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz 02 SUTRAM Euro pillow pair in lilac and carob. Rukaiya [Daud, SUTRAM co-founder] and I have always been interested in the tension between colours and this was front of mind for us while developing the palette and…

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PARTY STARTER ENJOY A VISUAL BOUQUET OF COLOUR AND VIBRANCY WITH THIS DELICIOUS PRINT. GET LOADED — WITH COLOUR THAT IS, AND CHEERS TO SUPPORTING LOCAL KIWI ARTISTS. WINE NOT PRINT, FROM $69 (A4). HOP TO IT Good nursery style can be hard to come by, but these Curious Bunny prints are here to save the day. Super cute and super easy to get delivered straight to yours. $47.99 (for one). ICICLE AGE THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN WATCHING THESE GOJI ICICLE CANDLES MELT IS THE AMAZING SMELL. FROM $50.90 (SMALL). I SEE RED Inspired by the gorgeous red banksia flower, this print immediately lifts our winter mood. Banksia print, from $121. GORGEOUS GINGHAM Getting the kids to change their sheets can be a struggle, so the occasional bribe might…

KITCHEN/DINING Bryce’s handcrafted spice rack takes pride of place in the kitchen against the splashback made of finger tiles from Tiles on Devon. The ceramic pendant lights are from Mr Ralph and bar stools from Freedom. FIT FOR REPURPOSE Homeowners Bryce Jamieson and Jaydene Meadows upcycled a secondhand Ikea cabinet and turned it into a bench seat for the entryway. The dog prints are by Marc Tetro and were bought in New York, the coat hooks are Ikea, doormat from Adairs, table from Citta and lamp made by Bryce. KITCHEN TABLEAU Jaydene surprised herself when she opted for a white kitchen, but has stamped her mark on it with colourful accessories such as the bright red Kitchen Aid mixer and a Raymond Savignac Tintin poster. home profile MEET & GREET…

SHINE A LIGHT When it comes to the latest lighting trends, look to Denmark, the masters of hygge. “Nobody masters winter lighting quite like the Scandinavians,” says Phil Paterson, founder of lighting brand Capsuhl. “They favour low-level, ambient lighting solutions such as wall lights or lamps, eschewing harsh central or downlighting. It’s essential to choose lighting with a warm hue, reminiscent of a fire or sunset, which naturally helps us unwind and relax.” Phil recommends integrated LED technology over traditional bulbs, which are not only compact and durable but provide superior light quality. PARTY PARLOUR Make entertaining easy When it becomes too cold to leave your home, it’s time to invite other people to yours. Creating an environment that optimises seating and is conducive to cosy companionship is key. Ottomans…

Your home is a sanctuary where you can completely relax, free from public view. But with sections getting smaller, privacy is at more of a premium than ever. Without living in the dark, with permanently drawn curtains, how can we protect our privacy and avoid “over-sharing” with next door? WINDOW DRESSINGS The first and easiest solution is window treatments. “Sheer curtains have come a long way since the days of scratchy netting and lace, says interior designer Nikki Burnet of Kurio Design. “Either on their own or layered on a double track behind lined curtains, our favourite sheers to use are finely woven linen (or linen-look for high sun areas); styles that are free of pattern and embellishment, and have a soft, organic feel without any sheen.” In a more…

You will need • A Resene Wildscape wall mural can be ordered to the exact size you want and in any Resene colour. I used number 11, from the Wildscape Collection, which is Resene Half Bokara Grey, Resene Quarter Bokara Grey, Resene Eighth Bokara Grey, Resene Half Albescent White and Resene Albescent White • Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer undercoat • Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Hindsight for walls and picture frame • Wallpaper glue (I used ShurStik) • Wallpaper smoother • Paint brush/roller • Sharp knife • 1200mm x 2400mm x 4.5mm sheet of MDF (this is great if you are renting or want to take this with you when you move) • Picture framing timber or moulding, cut to length • Level • Screwdriver and small screws •…

After closing her eponymous fashion brand known for its dreamy silk designs in 2019, Kristine Crabb is back from hiatus and opened the doors to a creative new venture called Gloria. During her time of rest and reflection, Kristine poured some of her talent and creativity into her garden, often thinking of her grandmother’s wild and beautiful property, which inspired the new freesia and lily of the valley-scented signature fragrance Gloria. 1What prompted you to start gardening? My dear friend Richard Orjis, an artist and art gardener has inspired me over the years. He’s done some amazing civic art gardens and his own garden is enchanting. The idea of creating something beautiful with nature, Papatūānuku is special. I love the philosophy of intuitively learning as you go, too. Learning about…

BUTTER UP BAKING WITH A DAIRY-FREE ALTERNATIVE TO BUTTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN HIT AND MISS. SO, WHEN WE HEARD THAT HERBIVORE’S PREMIUM COCONUT BUTTER WAS USED BY AUCKLAND’S TART VEGAN BAKERY TO MAKE THEIR CROISSANTS THAT WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR US. THE COCONUT BUTTER IS KETO-FRIENDLY, LOWERS CHOLESTEROL AND GENTLE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AS A KILOGRAM OF COCONUT OIL PRODUCES A QUARTER OF THE EMISSIONS OF DAIRY BUTTER FROM MOST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. $5.99 FOR 225G. HERBIVOREBUTTER.COM IT’S IN THE BAG Breakfast on the run isn’t ideal. So Radix Nutrition has put 21g plant-based protein, fibre and 30-plus vitamins and minerals into a foil pouch all ready for you to tear along the dotted line. Simply add 100ml of water – hot or cold – and eat a nutritionally balanced breakfast…

1 Why did canopy beds fall out of popularity? ❏ A Concerns over the spread of infectious diseases ❏ B Concerns over house fires ❏ C Servants moved to separate sleeping quarters ❏ D They were thought to contain evil spirits 2 True or false: A fire can be lit inside an igloo ❏ A True ❏ B False 3 Which is the most energy-efficient way of heating your house? ❏ A Radiators ❏ B Wood burner ❏ C Heat pump ❏ D HVAC system 4 In what century were the first chimneys built in England? ❏ A 10th ❏ B 12th ❏ C 14th ❏ D 16th 5 Which word, when translated into French, is the term blanket rumoured to have originated from? ❏ A White ❏ B Robe…

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, coaxing yourself out of bed in the morning can feel like a daunting task. When it’s dark, gloomy and raining outside, it certainly seems that winter mornings are designed to keep us snuggled up under the covers. But what if you could shift your perspective and relish the slow beauty of winter mornings? Here are five simple and achievable tips to inspire a gentler wake-up routine – the kind you’ll actually look forward to getting up for. 1 Start with a moment of quiet Before diving headfirst into the hustle and bustle of the day, gift yourself five minutes of gentle solitude. Envelop yourself in a soft blanket, cuddle a hot water bottle, and light a candle or switch on…

WE LOVE If you want to switch up your look for a night, we love this casual hack of using a tablecloth as a couch cover. Ingenious. @dehei.co Fed up with cords ruining your vibe? Celebrate them instead as a wiggly wall feature like this crafty DIYer. @perkinsonparkway CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden PODCAST OF THE MONTH You might know it for the famed NYT column, or perhaps the TV show, but the podcast version of Modern Love is our personal fave. TOP INSTAGRAM POST This post sparked quite the fiery debate in the comments. @yourhomeandgarden TRENDING ONLINE This pastel pink home was a dream come true for many. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Shop shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Instagram @yourhomeandgarden | Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden | Website yourhomeandgarden.co.nz | Pinterest yourhomegarden…

Old pressed tin panels were popular from the late 1800s through to the Roaring Twenties art deco period as affordable options to opulent European plaster ceilings. You can pick up a few pre-loved panels from a salvo company or vintage shop and restore them to their former glory. They also make a great decorative object. FROM THIS Mix and match 1 You can choose to leave the panels in their original condition, rust and all. if you’re after an authentic feel, either frame or stick to wall. 2 Otherwise, lightly sand, waterblast or wipe with methylated spirits or alcohol to prepare. Use two coats of a spray paint. When dry, use a strong glue to secure onto MDF, cut to size, adding a weight such as a heavy book. 3…

In January 2022, AnneMarie Tangney and her husband Steve Moratti found themselves at a lifestyle crossroads. Living in Dunedin, their children had left the nest, AnneMarie was feeling like she needed a change from working as a general practitioner and Steve was no longer working at the local university. Should they stay in Dunedin? Or move to Auckland to be close to family and where AnneMarie had been offered an appealing role at a city hospital? The couple chose the latter and are grateful they did. “I’d become a burnt-out GP in Dunedin, so I was looking for a new job,” she says. “I found a role looking after the health of people living with an eating disorder at Greenlane Clinical Centre. Steve had lost his job during the Covid…