Bryony Ammonds-Smith

With a background in lifestyle magazines, Bryony gets a kick out of talking to interesting people doing cool things. She is also a total magpie and loves putting together a shopping page. One day she'll put her MA in History to good use and live in a century-old villa. When she's not at work, she can most often be found in an opshop or bookstore.

Inspiration

How artist Kayla Bacon went from auto electrician to pyschedelic painter

Former auto electrician Kayla Bacon is sparking interest in the art world with her funky, psychedelic works

Inspiration

Inside Erin Forsyth’s world of native botanical art and murals

Meet the Auckland creative with a love for nature

The kitchen in this Arrowtown home is painted in Resene Bush

Inspiration

The 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards winner uses a bold yet classic paint palette throughout their Arrowtown home

A warm and vibrant jewel-toned palette that was bold, yet classic helped guide this year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner

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Design News

The sixth 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist’s home honours its roots

This Matakana cottage nails the balance between modernising a home and honouring its roots

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Inspiration

Inside Debra Powell’s Waikato studio, full of whimsy, clay & greyhounds

Debra Powell shapes her fascination with crime history, anthropomorphism and her beloved greyhounds into whimsical ceramics

Inspiration

Meet Alison Leauanae, the artist weaving heritage, memory and identity

Alison Leauanae’s hand-stitched and woven abstract works are inspired by past connections and her cultural heritage

Home Tours

Build me up Butter Cup: These classic car enthusiasts take to the road with their butter yellow caravan

Geoff says the hardest part of the remodel was “fitting everything we thought we needed into a small space”.

Inspiration

Why you should add Paeroa to your summer roadie list

World famous in Aotearoa, you’ll be fizzing over the collectibles and curios in this town

Shopping

10 beautiful bar carts for entertaining in style

Happy hour starts here

This yellow Waimarino home is the sunniest house on the street

Design News

The fifth 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist goes for a bright sunny colour that brings them joy

Inspired by the colourful houses seen during their travels abroad, a Waimarino family power up the joy and sunshine meters at home

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Inspiration

The fourth 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist goes for timeless elegance in their century-old Nelson home

The design inspiration for this home makeover was timeless elegance with a cocktail bar vibe. Mission accomplished

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Shopping

The best 2026 diaries for a stylish and organised year ahead

Here's to an organised life for 2026!

Property

Best Bach Aotearoa: Nine of the best holiday homes on the market right now

If you're wanting to join the crowds flocking to their slice of paradise, here are some stunners on offer.

The wooden kitchen in this central Auckland home is contrasted by the green painted on the island

Design News

The third 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist creates a bright, warm and colourful interior

A playful pink porch stands out against this house’s black exterior, hinting at the colourful world inside

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Real Homes

Set the scene: Inside Tracy Grant Lord’s thoughtful Auckland apartment

Old and new worked in agreement when an acclaimed scenographer moved from a historic lodge and into a city apartment.

The kitchen in this Arrowtown home is painted in Resene Bush, a traditional palm and everglade green

Design News

The second 2026 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist adds a kaleidoscope of colour to their new-build

A kaleidoscope of colour adds warmth and vibrancy to this Arrowtown new-build

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People and Places

Artist Bella Foster on colour, creativity and her love for Palm Springs

Exhibiting since she was 14, artist Bella Foster’s latest works mix Palm Springs imagery with bold retro colour palettes

Inspiration

Relief works: The healing power of Erica Toh’s art

Struggling with post-partum depression and anxiety, Malaysia-born, Hawke’s Bay-based artist Erica Toh found healing and comfort in the creation of textured art.