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The best shops and restaurants to visit on a weekend in sunny Mount Maunganui.

Mount Maunganui design store Kayu Studio has expanded its horizons with Kayu Casa, an Airbnb allowing guests to experience their favourite pieces

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 […]

Poppy and Sage founder Anieszka Banks creates her beeswax candles and other treasures with joyous colour and shapes Aniezka Banks at her home in Karekare Being creative allows Anieszka Banks to feel most like herself. Whether that’s painstakingly adding tiny wax flowers to candles or carving tiny wooden mushrooms, she says, “It feels like mine […]

After searching endlessly for the perfect nursery cushion, Jen Calorme decided to make her own, kick-starting a business in the process If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen one of Jen Calorme’s creations peeking through a cradle or nestled in a rocking chair. She’s the founder of online home decor store Lune & […]

Having made a big impression with Kiwi fans of cool French linen bedding, the Foxtrot Home sisters have a cosy yarn to share Sisters Kate Cullwick and Prue Watson live in different parts of the country but that hasn’t stopped them from creating a business together. Their vision from the start was to be able […]

Two creative women make life more colourful through their interior styling and property staging work Kate Alexander started her styling business, Places & Graces, on a whim. For the first two years she worked solo, with no real plan to hire staff or expand. Then, her second cousin Shelby George popped over from England on […]

Moving from a studio in a caravan to a heritage-listed central city building has given a Whanganui artist Fleur Wickes room to breathe and create Whanganui-based artist Fleur Wickes has always been a great believer in writing down what you want. So, when she found herself outgrowing a tiny 1950s caravan that she used as […]

Artist and illustrator Bonnie Brown of Studio Bon delights in colour and a playful approach to design Bonnie Brown, the illustrator and founder of Studio Bon, needs no introduction. You might have seen her colourful designs on the last limited edition Roses chocolate boxes, L’affare coffee packaging, or perhaps on a Blunt umbrella. Or, you […]

If you’ve ever broken a tumbler and thought nothing of it, think again. The business of crafting a bespoke glass is a lot like playing with fire There was one thing I was wary of going into this glass blowing experience – breathing in when I should be blowing out. This of course, I could […]

Delicate, playful, textured and full of colour – Kate Mitchell’s glass work delivers it all Kate Mitchell has honed her glass art practice by watching masters at work. She’s observed the workings of studios in Venice, Prague, Shanghai, Seattle and Canberra, and she spends her weeks working for some of New Zealand’s best glass artists, […]

Nadya France-White and Prak Sritharan champion design in their new concept store and gallery; Kaukau store Kaukau store is the sum of two great parts – Nadya France-White and Prak Sritharan. Who, before embarking on their joint venture, were each responsible for two of Wellington’s finest concept stores; ENA and Precinct 35, the former run […]

A Papamoa artist has discovered that when it comes to paint – bigger is better Six years ago, Jasmine Kroeze’s creative brand Pinch & Punch was an ethical fashion label. However, when fashion success resulted in more admin and less hands-on work – Jasmine’s bread and butter – she made the difficult decision to close […]

Hidden in the Titirangi bush is a group of potters who come together to celebrate what they love to do – create with clay If there’s one trend that’s really taken off recently, it’s pottery. Eager amateurs are willing to pay upwards of $100 to get a seat at workshops that sell out in seconds. […]

When creativity runs in the family, starting up an artisanal home fragrance business with your sister is a no-brainer. Rose and Sarah Agnew are sisters who have been running their artisanal home fragrance business George & Edi together for 10 years from their studio in Wanaka. And, much like their signature scent, it’s a partnership […]

Textile artist Leah Creaven has a yarn to us about her beautiful hand-tufted rugs and her love of wool By day, Irish-born Leah Creaven is managing the marketing, admin and photography for Drummond Farm – a Martinborough vineyard owned and run by her partner Alex Drummond. By night, or more accurately, in the in-between times, […]

Former The Block NZ winner, Amy Moore, is putting her eye for style into her very own retail store If Amy Moore’s win on The Block NZ had you searching for colourful and playful wares to put in your own home, then you might be due for a road trip to Gisborne. The former beauty […]

With an inherited passion for clay, potter Esther Mcdonald takes inspiration for her wares, Thea Ceramics, from her beautiful Waiheke surrounds From her Waiheke Island home and studio, Esther McDonald of Thea Ceramics, is never short of inspiration. Whether it’s from her paddleboard looking back at the shore or from her deck looking out to […]

With a homeware boutique, linen range and even a caravan bar for hire, interior designer Anna Begg is a woman of many talents Anna Begg has been on a truly global journey so far. From a farm in Balclutha, via boarding school and tertiary studies in Dunedin, to working in graphic design in Italy and […]

Eco-writer, Fi and her fellow magpies share some of the recycling centres turning trash into treasure at landfills around the country Auckland When I first moved back to Auckland after living in the South Island, I was shocked to find that there weren’t more recycling centres in the region – places I had come to […]

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by highlighting six inspiring New Zealand architects who continue to push the boundaries of design To mark the date for International Women’s Day and champion the #eachforequal theme this year, we’re celebrating six of New Zealand’s most successful female architects. These six women from five practices are just a handful […]

Nikau Hindin is learning the art of patience as she single-handedly revives the almost-lost Māori practice of making barkcloth Nikau Hindin (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) is reviving the ancient art of making aute (Māori barkcloth or tapa cloth) – a skill that, up until now, hadn’t been practised here for over a century. She is based […]

We scour the South Island in search of the country’s best second-hand stores, with a little help from some Your Home & Garden friends 1. Salvation Army Family Store Rangiora My all-time favourite op-shop is our local Salvation Army Family Store here in Rangiora. It is clean and well presented, the staff are really friendly […]

Changing careers to start their own pantry organisation business came naturally to Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan. They talk to us about their business, Simplify My Home Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan are the founders of pantry organising service and online store, Simplify My Home. Here, they share their advice on how to get the […]

Felicity Donaldson, aka Wundaire, has built a thriving ceramics brand through the power of persistence and creative collaboration What were you doing before you started making ceramics? At uni I studied science down in Dunedin, with some papers in design, but the jobs when I graduated were mainly in the research field, which didn’t particularly […]

We asked a few op-shopping experts to name their favourite spots to find bargain homeware and furniture in the North Island  1. New Plymouth Westown Hospice Shop This popular op-shop has a high turnover and puts out new stock every day, so go often and be thorough. They save some of the best bits for […]

Painter Katherine Throne studied painting on a whim, but it is hard work and determination that have built her burgeoning career You studied at two different art colleges. How did this come about? Two years into an interior design degree at Kendall College in Michigan, in the US, I had a hunch I was missing […]

As the only company in New Zealand to create wallpaper by hand, PaperHands bringing back the fine art of designing and printing wallpaper They might appear as simple botanical prints, but look a little closer and you’ll notice cocaine, tobacco and hops plants dotted amongst them. And that pretty patterned wallpaper? Lean in and you’ll […]

Mum-and-daughter duo Sandy Cubitt and Courtney Henderson run Moi on George and Moi St Clair, two Dunedin lifestyle stores with a carefully curated point of view What brought you to retail and design? Sandy: I always loved home decor, fabrics and textures from a young age. We built a house in the 1980s when we […]

Garden editor, Carol Bucknell, tells us about her own garden and shares her top five plants every beginner gardener should consider YH&G gardens editor Carol Bucknell has been with us since 1994, when ruched blinds, bullnose benchtops and coloured windows were all the rage. We asked her how she became a gardening guru and how […]

With her work hanging in homes and galleries around the world, Kiwi painter Sofia Minson is certainly making waves in the art scene. She discusses how she channels her unique life experiences into distinctive artworks When did you start painting? My painting journey began as a toddler. I have two older sisters whom I looked […]

We see inside florist Mikarla Bauer’s gorgeous studio and discover some of her best florists hacks including the floral look that’s flying out the door Based in Bangalow, New South Wales, Mikarla’s double-garage workshop overflows with flowers and foliage for events and weddings. “I love every aspect of my job,” she says. “My favourite thing […]

Wellington-based designer and artist Amy van Luijk creates bold yet delicate images and patterns for packaging, textiles, magazines and more Hi Amy. Could you tell us a little about your background? I studied textile design in Wellington then moved to London straight after graduating, where I worked for several commercial textile design studios. The work […]

Pepa Stationery is more than just a stationery shop. From customer-led designs to gift wrapping, we find out how Hannah Hutchinson is transforming the store Stationery business Pepa Stationery is helmed by Hannah Hutchinson, a designer and maker with a passion for paper and big dreams for how paper goods can enrich and improve our […]

Known for her wholesome cooking and relatable tips on how to simplify life, Eleanor Ozich reveals what she does to be happier, healthier and more mindful at home Tell us about you. How did you get into cooking, writing and photography? I grew up living above my parents’ restaurant, so I’ve always loved food. However, it […]

Christchurch creative Stacey Weaver never dreamed she’d make a living from photography, but her blossoming homeware business is proof that talent plus hard work can yield wonders How did you get interested in photography? What made you decide to pursue it for a living? Stacey: I was about 14 when I first became interested in photography. […]

Meet Miranda Osborne, the creative mind, design visionary and business brain behind go-to Christchurch furniture brand Ico Traders What is your work background? My career has been a mixed bag. After only a year of art training, I decided to be an artist full time. I then took a job as a textile designer, designing […]

Photographer, artist and flower fan Helen Bankers finds inspiration in everything from centuries-old artwork and celebrity portraits to the delicate details of our natural world Helen Bankers is part of the Your Home & Garden family – she’s one of our favourite photographers as well as an amazing artist. Over her 20-plus years in the […]

Jodi Newnham’s mingling of hand-picked mid-century gems with her own textural art is a joy to behold. She takes us through her incredible new showroom and reveals which famous designer inspires her style Something special is taking place in a former pizza joint in urban Auckland. Artist, interior designer and mid-century modern furniture dealer Jodi Newnham […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite New Zealand females who are currently crushing it in the home and interior sphere right now Holly Tong and Runa Kuru Kristjónsdóttir, Holly + Runa What happens when a talented Gisborne florist meets an artistic Icelandic photographer? Pure magic, that’s what. The duo […]

Op-shopper extraordinaire Charlotte Burt is both the brains behind online vintage store The Goods We Found and the designer of an ethical clothing range for kids It’s hard to believe it was only a year ago that Charlotte Burt started a little Instagram account called The Goods We Found – it feels like we’ve been […]

From a weekend hobby to full-grown business, Mount Maunganui-based George & Willy create stylish and functional objects to stand the test of time Design duo George & Willy create innovative items in a tin-shed workshop Having met at the age of 12, and then again once they were at university studying business, George and Willy […]

Kate Megaw is the creative force behind Penny Sage, a cult clothing label beloved by stylish women who dress to please themselves This simple interior is the perfect backdrop for a colourful fashion line It could be called a style crush – that feeling you get when you see a woman who looks cool, elegant, […]

What began as two friends helping each other photograph weddings bloomed into a glorious collaboration for New Plymouth creatives Brooke Lean and Gina Fabish This New Plymouth bridal store delivers interior inspiration  Collaboration breeds creative confidence for photographers and kindred spirits Brooke Lean (pictured left) and Gina Fabish (right). Based in New Plymouth, with six […]

Through her business LL Furniture Hire, Lucy Burke gets to play a small – yet important – part in the biggest day of her clients’ lives LL Furniture Hire has fast become the go-to choice for stylish weddings Like many burgeoning businesses, LL Furniture Hire was born out of a need. One of Lucy Burke […]

Three plant-lovers take us on safari through their foliage-filled spaces, which take the concept of ‘bringing the outside in’ to a whole new level 1. Tahnee Carroll  Freelance stylist Tahneelives in a two-bedroom unit in Sydney. Tell us a bit about yourself: your background, what you do, the space we are shooting you in. I […]

As New Zealand’s creative scene continues to flourish, we introduce you to some of our favourite local weavers, jewellers, ceramicists and designers 6 of our favourite local designers you need to shop right now As New Zealand’s creative scene continues to flourish, we introduce you to some of our favourite local weavers, jewellers, ceramicists and […]

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Arden and Clarke Gayford offer a glimpse into their family home in Sandringham, Auckland.

Amanda King looked to her own backyard – and some gorgeous hairy cows – for inspiration when launching her fine art photography business: By The Horns This photographer’s chic animal prints will add moody style to your decor Photographer Amanda King’s subjects aren’t your usual models. The Highland and Angus cows that star in her […]

Described as charming and romantic, the ‘Silo Cottage’ in Western Massachusetts is not your average Airbnb. Find out why we’re adding it to our travel bucket list You can live your fairytale dreams by staying in this ‘Silo Cottage’ on Airbnb Take your next Airbnb experience to another level by staying in this charming round […]

Structures with no purpose can be an eccentric delight. Discover the delightful madness behind the Waiheke Gateway Pavilion sculpture by Stevens Lawson Architects Why we love that the Waiheke Gateway Pavilion sculpture has no point It begins in 2012 with a quixotic aim — a pavilion representing New Zealand in Venice, sadly abandoned through lack of interest […]

Hand-blown glass pendants are a great way to incorporate one of a kind feature items into your home, here are our favourites.  Parison Pendant by Pip Cheshire  The winner of the 2014 Design Awards was Cheshire Architects for the ‘Parison’ pendant for Resident, an elegant mix of the hand-made and the digital (it’s made when […]

This incredible treehouse in Atlanta, United States, is what dreams are made of. It’s easy to see why it was named Airbnb’s most wish-for listing This stunning treehouse is the most wished-for Airbnb listing in the world Set amongst the trees on a secluded property just outside of central Atlanta is the most stunning treehouse […]

Interior design duo Bibby + Brady have already made a name for themselves with their inspirational approach to decor. Vic Bibby shares the story behind their success Interior design duo Bibby + Brady on the story behind their success Hawke’s Bay-based interior designers Vic Bibby and Dael Brady of Bibby + Brady have gone from […]

Step inside Leonardo DiCaprio’s newest Los Angeles respite, a Los Feliz house which was sold to him by none other than Moby Take a look inside Leonardo DiCaprio’s California home that he bought off Moby If you’re drawn to larger than life living but without the extravagances, you too will enjoy a scroll through the […]

Celebrated shoe designer Kathryn Wilson shares the story of her special home and enviable wardrobe Celebrated shoe designer Kathryn Wilson takes us inside her wardrobe I  live in a beautiful building in Herne Bay which I used to run past all the time when I was 19 or 20, when I flatted in the area. […]

This Kiwi creative is bringing a fresh flavour to the Los Angeles floral scene by selling rustic bouquets from a converted van and delivering picture-perfect arrangements to people’s doors Meet the unlikely Kiwi bringing fresh flowers to Los Angeles Kiwi actor-turned-florist Spencer Falls may have been based in Los Angeles for 10 years now, but […]

Gisborne photography duo Runa + Holly collaborate to create mesmerising floral artworks that you’ll want to hang in every room in your home Gisborne duo Runa + Holly’s floral artworks are our new interior obsession What happens when a talented Gisborne florist meets an artistic Icelandic photographer? In the case of Runa Kuru Kristjónsdóttir and […]

Miley Cyrus is going back to her country roots with this stunning US$5.8m Tennessee Mansion.

Hobsonville Point’s new cafe-bistro Fabric makes the most of a former aircraft repair space What’s initially striking about Fabric, the first hospitality venture to open as part of the wider Willis Bond Co Catalina Bay development near Hobsonville Point, is how restful it feels inside. It’s a far cry from its days as a fabrication […]

Claude Megson is a remarkable Auckland architect who has all but disappeared from history. Giles Reid looks back at some of Megson’s best work in his book, Claude Megson: Counter Constructions  Out of site Claude Megson is a remarkable Auckland architect who has all but disappeared from history. His work was widely exhibited and published during the […]

If you’re looking to invest in a bit of Kiwi history, check out these incredible heritage buildings currently for sale around New Zealand 1. The Post House Bed and Breakfast  This historic building was the original post office of Patea, built in 1923. Currently, it serves as a Bed and Breakfast business and provides the only […]

Dreamy decor ahead.  8 Instagram accounts to follow for the ultimate interior inspiration Move over Pinterest; these days Instagram is your most-valuable source of interior inspiration. Filled with dreamy decor, real-life room makeovers and helpful household hacks, it serves as the perfect place to get a daily dose of inspiration. Here are 10 of our favourite […]

These three Kiwi mums have the most enviable interior style. Take a tour through their homes and discover how you can to steal their look 3 Kiwi Insta-mums who have nailed their interior style (and how you can too) Sometimes finding interior inspiration can be difficult and time-consuming. If you feel your home is ready […]

A visual feast for the eyes; if you’re looking for more than just food to indulge in these five Auckland restaurants with stunning interiors are just the ticket 5 Auckland restaurants you should visit for their stunning interiors We’ve rounded up five of our favourite dining establishment fit-outs from around Auckland. From crisp industrial to […]

We round up six of our favourite homeware and interior stores from across the country that are worth adding to your destination-shopping list 1. Sunday – Waihi Beach  The well-curated selection of beautiful pieces handpicked by the owner makes Sunday the perfect destination for interior lovers. The lure of the beach, a love of New Zealand […]

This is the third home Ellen Pompeo has listed in less than a year. Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo lists her stunning Spanish villa in LA After building up an impressive property portfolio, with at least five multi-million-dollar homes under their belt last year, Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and her partner Chris Ivery seem […]

Husband-and-wife duo Sarah and Todd Sisson are putting Clyde on the destination-shopping map with their unique homeware store and photography gallery Folklore is the homeware store in Clyde you need to visit After 10 years as landscape photographers and the owners of a commercial studio, Sarah and Todd Sisson launched Folklore in 2016, with the […]

Television presenter Renee Wright opens the doors to her stunning Bayswater home and reveals what inspires her interior style Meet and greet Television presenter Renee Wright, with husband Charlie and children Leo, Gigi and Arabella. TV Presenter Renee Wright shows us around her newly renovated home We’ve been here for about four or five years. It was […]

Actress Hilary Duff vibrant LA home celebrates the maximalist philosophy of 'more is more' - and we can't get enough!

New Zealand shoe designer Kathryn Wilson takes us on a tour through her impressive closet and reveals the special story behind her beautiful Herne Bay home Meet and greet Shoe designer Kathryn Wilson lives in Herne Bay, Auckland with husband Liam and daughter Lola. Inside the closet of celebrated New Zealand shoe designer Kathryn Wilson […]

Planning a reno this year? We chat to Janice Kumar-Ward, one half of husband-and-wife cabinetry company Mr & Mrs Ward, about why it’s worth investing in custom-made storage Why you should invest in custom-made storage: Mr & Mrs Ward’s expert tips Janice, tell us a little bit about your backgrounds. I have worked in the […]

Design is in Annabelle Plowman’s genes. The daughter of fashion and design enthusiast Nicki Plowman is making a name for herself with her Havelock North homeware store, Annabelle’s Annabelle’s is the Havelock North homeware store we’re obsessed with When Annabelle Plowman opened her eponymous store in October 2016, she was already familiar with the ins […]

The craft that helped this world traveller settle into her new Tauranga home has become burgeoning macramé business Knotty Bloom Knotty Bloom: How a macramé hobby grew into successful business When Nalani Gloor rediscovered macramé she became hooked on its therapeutic qualities. Nalani’s mother had introduced her daughter to the craft when she was a […]

Artist, illustrator and ceramic designer, Ema Frost burst on to the New Zealand art scene in 2010 and shows no sign of slowing down. Discover the inspiration behind her enchanting designs Why Ema Frost is the New Zealand artist you need to know Tell us about your background? I grew up on a farm just north […]

H&M brings its fashion-forward, affordable homeware line to New Zealand with an H&M Home section arriving in the brand’s new Christchurch megastore Interior lovers rejoice as H&M Home opens in Christchurch and Wellington Canterbury interior design fans have reason to celebrate with the New Zealand launch of H&M Home. The on-trend and affordable homeware range […]

Spectacular views with outstanding architecture and design, you need to book a special staycation at one of these boutique hotels The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Hawke’s Bay A cluster of farm buildings nestled on a rugged coastline hides a luxury accomodation secret. The 5-star Owner’s Cottage, on the site of New Zealand’s top golf course, has […]

Over a decade in the making, Matakana’s Sculptureum is an art, food and wine experience developed by Anthony and Sandra Grant  A sculpture garden and winery opens just outside of Matakana Near Matakana, north of Auckland, an art park more than 12 years in the making is ready to inspire.  Sculptureum sprawls over 10 hectares with three […]

Step inside three hotels that dare to go bold with their design and colour palettes  Las Alamandas, Costa Careyes, Mexico Surrounded by the blue ocean on one side and a green nature reserve on the other, this hotel is also a slice of paradise in every variety of pink. The rooms, lake boats and beach […]

Auckland’s Orakei Bay Village is the latest hotspot to visit for beautiful homeware, speciality flowers and delicious food Why you need to visit Orakei Bay Village if you love interiors A vacant waterfront warehouse and former gin distillery has been transformed into Auckland’s newest retail and hospo hub. Alongside Kings Plant Barn and specialty grocery […]

Local design company The Mood Store is known for creating eye-catching homeware, handcrafted furniture and custom kitchens A family-run homeware store filled with clean lines and local design In 2014, brothers James, Sean and Thomas Daniels took over their father Grant’s furniture workshop. “Dad had owned his own furniture business for 30 years so we […]

These New Zealand owned online homeware stores feature carefully curated collections, each with their own unique twist. Check them out and get inspired Interior Design Online  Where customers and designers alike go to procure unique furniture and décor, as well as interior design advice. interiordesignonline.co.nz Leven The next best thing to Leven’s concept store in Cambridge, […]

These 10 cities from around the world look incredible from above 10 of the best cities you have to see from above Architecture and design are often best admired from up close, but these 10 cities from around the world prove the best view is often bird’s eye. Barcelona Dubai Venice Paris New York Cairo […]

A pair of giant hands have appeared reaching out of Venice’s Grand Canal to highlight the devastating effects of climate change A sculpture of colossal hands rise from Venice canal  Two giant hands have emerged from the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, as part of the 57th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. The […]

This beautiful boutique is stocked with specialty homewares, furniture and gifts sourced from around the world. Wellington homewares store The Axe gives interior decorators the edge For six years, Meg Domett, husband Duncan and daughter Grace have run Stacks Furniture Store, which specialises in locally made sofas, chairs and tables. When the dilapidated shop next […]

Creativity and female empowerment are subtle, underlying themes in this serene and luxurious flagship store for cult label Lonely Lonely’s Newmarket store aims to create an intimate customer experience With Monet’s Water Lilies, the fluid brass forms of furniture designer Gabriella Crespi and the early modernist building Villa Noailles cited as influences, the shop radiates […]

A former Christchurch pop-up store’s enchanting new permanent space is an oasis of laidback style, bold graphics and tropical plants Former pop-up Copper + Pink now has a permanent home in Merivale Originally opened as a pop-up store, Merivale boutique Copper + Pink moved into a larger, more permanent space in mid-2016. Owner Paula Grant, […]

A decrepit storage shed on a main road in Riverhead has been lovingly restored by two creatives with big plans for their new studio An inside look at boutique homeware and design store Studio Black Hayley-Anne Brown and Paige Keene sure know how to create a buzz. For weeks, Riverhead locals in North-West Auckland were […]

Rufus Knight – the man behind beautiful boutiques and a ritzy apartment building, chooses Auckland over what might have been a stellar career abroad Get to know New Zealand’s hottest interior designer Rufus Knight Rufus Knight feels like a man in a hurry. He’s doing interiors for Auckland’s most glamorous apartments at the same time […]

Architects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay on transforming pockets of inner city Auckland into beautiful work, dining and living spaces Fearon Hay Architects showcase Auckland’s heritage in cool new space Architects Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay started out designing sleek, luxurious homes. Their firm, Fearon Hay Architects, still creates breathtaking baubles of this ilk, but has […]

This well-curated selection of beautiful pieces have all been handpicked by Alana Broadhead-Fryer  for her new Waihi store, Sunday  This Waihi boutique offers a top selection of beautiful homeware The lure of the beach, a love of New Zealand design and a belief in the power of a relaxing Sunday inspired the opening of Alana […]

Freedom’s recently opened Westgate store brings together all your furniture and homeware needs, and is a mecca of creative inspiration Freshen up your summer decor with these on-trend updates If you haven’t yet visited Freedom’s store in the Westgate Lifestyle Centre, now is the perfect time. From outdoor furniture to tableware for the bach and […]

Discover the fun and flirty style of Your Home & Garden art director Shani Luckman and see her top tips for achieving this festive fiesta look at home Shani Luckman’s Christmas style: Festive fiesta We’re currently painting the inside of our house and have just completed our living room, pictured here. The white walls are […]

Discover the creative style of Your Home & Garden senior designer Catherine Wilkinson and see how you can achieve this fresh and festive look for Christmas Catherine Wilkinson’s Christmas style: Understated and elegant I have a new appreciation for all things fresh and white, reflected in my interior style this Christmas. I love adding flowers […]

See inside the mid-century gem that Your Home & Garden editor Kristina Rapley calls home and discover what inspires her floral Christmas style Kristina Rapley’s Christmas style: Wild festive florals We moved into this mid-century gem in the dead of winter this year and I’ve been like a kid in a candy store ever since, […]

Auckland’s ASC Salon have transformed their heritage building into a more contemporary space using warm textures and a clever industrial aesthetic  ASC Salon puts a luxurious spin on industrial design Nestled among the art galleries and jewellers on Parnell Rd in Auckland is a hair salon that is giving customers a very stylish experience indeed. […]

Get an inside look at the calming coastal oasis Your Home & Garden editorial director Shelley Ferguson calls home and discover what inspires her Christmas style I’m very inspired by nature, so I like my home to reflect the outdoors. Our house looks out to the ocean and the Harbour Bridge, and we have a […]