spring

Welcome the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification Spring is here, and even though we might not have the warmer temperatures yet, I still feel inclined to throw open the windows and give my home and health a much-needed refresh. Here are a handful of simple ideas for […]

Entering a new life chapter inspired a family’s move to a simpler, less laborious way of living in a cedar-clad black houseThe 1990s home was extensively renovated and reclad in black-stained cedar. Home Profile Meet & greet: Maree (founder of skincare company Evre) and Brad Glading (research and insight manager), children Frankie, 14, and Louie, […]

A Milton hallway evokes daffodils and pine trees Ahallway is a much-used, often neglected space when it comes to care and colour. For Alice Blake, it was a wonderful chance to brighten up her Milton family home, with bursts of green and yellow using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen. “Looking out our hallway window we see […]

After a winter hibernating under layers of woollens and fleece, the thought of fresh new spring tableware and decor is ever so alluring Styling: Gina Riley Photography: Babiche Martens As the days grow longer and the flowers start to bloom, it’s natural to want to refresh your home decor to match the vibrancy of the […]

If you need a reason, a change of season is the perfect excuse to change things up throughout the house. The start of spring heralds a change in weather and mindset, making it the perfect time to revamp your home interiors with rich seasonal hues and fresh decorative accents. In collaboration with Shop Your Home […]

After a hard winter, the season of growth has finally arrived September 1 is the official start of spring, the season of rejuvenation when it feels like nature has given us the go-ahead to get out into the garden, sowing and planting. But patience is prudent in all but the warmest parts of the country. […]

Style Director Catherine Wilkinson shows us how to embrace the beauty of spring sunlight and create the perfect seasonal brunch setting at home This is how you create a dreamy dining room setting like a stylist Long days, balmy nights – the season of beautiful light and warm ambience is upon us. And what better way to celebrate […]

The spring 2018 colour palette is – like the weather – both temperate and wild, with shell pink and sage green contrasted by stormy hues of charcoal, navy and lilac 1. Shell pink + Soft shades of powdered pink show no sign of fading from the home colour wheel this season, with spring bringing, if […]

Keen to celebrate spring with some special-occasion styling? A florist and a stylist team up to create three colourful looks inspired by seasonal flowers Style 1 This luxurious statement seating area is inspired by the lush array of pink flowers on offer right now. Tips + Brass is a key player here; it warms the […]

Embrace the longer evenings by creating an outdoor space you want to spend time in. Here are three of our favourite styles to inspire your furniture choices 3 inspiring outdoor furniture styles and how to shop the look Embrace spring and enhance your lifestyle by taking the indoors out. Modern Scandinavian style (like the image above) […]

Consider this your spring gardening guide! Here’s what to harvest, plant and sow in the garden during the month of October What to harvest in the garden in October – Pick leafy greens such as rocket, spinach and lettuce as often as you can to encourage more leaves. Pinch out any flower shoots to stop […]

Consider this your early spring gardening guide! Here’s what to harvest, plant and sow in the garden during the month of September What to harvest in the garden in September – Early spring is asparagus season. If you’ve just planted your asparagus crowns, cut only a few spears this year (when they’re about 15-20cm long) […]

To celebrate the hottest new shades from Clinique’s Matte Makeover collection, we’ve found the latest homeware in shades of pink, red, coral and violet. It’s time to think pink! Top tips for using pink at home Try pink accents if a whole pink scheme seems like too much. Opt for pink cushions, accessories or a […]