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WHERE THE PHEASANTS FLY
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WHERE THE PHEASANTS FLY

An artist sketched a house open to the views with a nod to the local birdlife in 2019. Two years later, the vision was realised and he and his family moved into the home on a hill in Raglan

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December 2022
Deck the halls
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Deck the halls

The owners of a renovated ’50s house with cool art deco features prepare for a festive day of fun

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5 mins  |
December 2022
Eat drink & be merry
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Eat drink & be merry

Stylist Kate Alexander creates the perfect Christmas Day

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December 2022
DOUBLE DOWN
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DOUBLE DOWN

A couple in the building industry liked a semi-rural location so much, they bought and built in the area twice.

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September 2022
Father's Day feast
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Father's Day feast

Celebrate Dad's special day with a barbecue he'll love

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September 2022
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

When an artist purchases and renovates her childhood home, the result is a special and joyful place to live

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September 2022
SLICE of HEAVEN
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SLICE of HEAVEN

From London to the beach bliss of Devonport, Auckland, a returning family discover the reality of their Kiwi life is even better than their rosy memories

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September 2022
Lay of the land
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Lay of the land

A split-level house set into a clifftop took design inspiration from the rugged Taranaki coastline

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8 mins  |
September 2022
Sweet spot
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Sweet spot

Alice Toomer has found her artistic groove by capturing some of New Zealand’s favourite lollies and desserts on canvas

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4 mins  |
September 2022
A warm hello
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A warm hello

Greet the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification.

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September 2022
GREEN PEACE
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GREEN PEACE

Australian celebrity landscape gardener Charlie Albone has some smart ideas for working magic in small garden spaces

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September 2022
RENOVATE now
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RENOVATE now

How to beat product shortages, unstable pricing and supply chain problems in your home reno

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September 2022
LUCKY FIND
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LUCKY FIND

A rundown cottage, which was discovered online, has been renovated into a spacious home after a lot of hard graft and help from family

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September 2022
20 ways to rekindle your creativity
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20 ways to rekindle your creativity

It's time to look at the bigger picture. Here are some fun ways to make your life more fulfilling and interesting

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August 2022
OCEANS OF WONDER
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OCEANS OF WONDER

A lot of heart and a great deal of art fills this tiny, two-storey home by the sea

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August 2022
KITCHEN REFRESH
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KITCHEN REFRESH

A kitchen renovation can take months and thousands of dollars, but a quick revamp is low-cost and near effortless. It’s the “I just woke up like this” of makeovers that will transform this busy space overnight

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August 2022
GOLD STANDARD
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GOLD STANDARD

In search of a new challenge, Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray turned a fast-flip house into one worthy of being a forever home

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9 mins  |
August 2022
DOWN  TO A FINE ART
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DOWN TO A FINE ART

Paintings and an eclectic mix of furniture live in harmony at an apartment that is both home and studio to Cecilie Hertz and her family

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August 2022
Light touch
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Light touch

Rather than a heavy-handed ‘gut and redo’, an Auckland couple built on existing decor to make this bungalow their own

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August 2022
Sleep in BEAUTY
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Sleep in BEAUTY

A timeless approach to design led to a dark, dreamy bedroom for a New Plymouth couple. It's a true exercise in smoke and mirrors, with wallpaper to match

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August 2022
Head for bed
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Head for bed

Short on space? Why not make a slatted headboard and incorporate shelves that can be moved into position as a side table between the slats

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June 2022
Hedge your bets
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Hedge your bets

In her latest book, British landscape architect Marian Boswall goes back to gardening basics and tells how to create a sustainable, eco-friendly outdoor space

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8 mins  |
June 2022
The constant gardener
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The constant gardener

Winter is upon us, and just as we may feel the cold and need some extra fortifying and protection, so does our garden

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June 2022
TREASURE TROVE
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TREASURE TROVE

Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth

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9 mins  |
June 2022
Fresh finds
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Fresh finds

The latest looks and products we love

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June 2022
Liquid assets
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Liquid assets

Loving spoonfuls that will bowl everyone over on a cold winter’s day

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10 mins  |
June 2022
In print
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In print

From painterly strokes to graphic lines, Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature

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5 mins  |
June 2022
FINAL SAY: Can't live without
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FINAL SAY: Can't live without

Furniture designer Bec Snelling is a sucker for a woollen blanket and, no surprises, good design

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June 2022
FALCONERS' NEST
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FALCONERS' NEST

An elevated section in the Bay of Plenty’s Te Puna hills, with its distant views to the sea, was the perfect spot for a spacious new build

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9 mins  |
June 2022
BLACK WITH WHITE
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BLACK WITH WHITE

A heritage home’s contemporary update was enhanced with a monochromatic palette

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June 2022