Lof founder Sophie Poelman on the function and wellness of wool
From her studio on Waiheke Island, the designer is ready to embrace a new challenge.
Artist Tracey Finch perfectly captures the Bay of Plenty light
Tracey Finch’s love of a long, hot Kiwi summer is present in all her work
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Aspen & Fern’s Annette Long shares her favourite things
All the homewares the mother, full-time student and business owner can't live without.
Glazes of glory: Meet the woman behind Magnolia Lane & Co Ceramics
From coffee cups to candle holders, meet the Taranaki artisan you will want to have on your homewares radar
Hidden gems: A guide to New Zealand’s best second-hand furniture stores
The world of secondhand furniture is a vast maze of treasures and trinkets.
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The best Raglan accommodation for a weekend getaway
Wax up your surfboard and head to Raglan – we’ve found the best accommodation for a weekend escape Akatea Hill Cabin, from $315 per night, at Airbnb (book here) Nestled on Aotearoa New Zealand’s rugged west coast, Raglan is the hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and laid-back charm. Known for […]
The man behind the robe: Hommey founder Justin Kestelman’s tumble into soft furnishings
Cosy cushions, throws, towels and blankets? Ironically, they were once out of Justin’s comfort zone. Justin Kestelman’s indecision over decor for his new apartment sparked the idea for Hommey There’s no place like home, as the saying goes, and nobody knows that better than the founder of the aptly named Hommey, an Australian home decor […]
Samantha Peacock of Heart of Glass on the art of stained glass
Samantha Peacock is putting a contemporary twist on an age-old art Samantha Peacock admits she can get intensely passionate about certain hobbies for months at a time, thanks to her ADHD. “My brain is happiest when I am creating,” she says. One hobby, however, shows no sign of slowing down: her stained-glass business, Heart of […]
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The best Wellington accommodation for a weekend escape
It may be windy, but Wellington has a huge amount to offer in terms of cuisine, arts, culture and, of course, swoon-worthy accommodation Plimmer Bolthole Apartment, from $195.00 per night, at Airbnb (book here) It may be home to parliament, and infamous for its gruelling southerlies, but Wellington has plenty to offer for a weekend […]
Why comedian Caroline Quentin is happiest when in the garden
Green room or greenhouse? British comedy star Caroline Quentin says she’s happiest pottering around outside We know Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek star Caroline Quentin best as an actor, so you might be surprised to know her first book is about gardening – and she also did the illustrations. It all started during the […]