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M KITCHEN It may be small but it has all the essentials in this kitchen, which features custom-made furniture, an antique marble sink and ceramic plates decorated by the artist. BE BRAVE Use colour on walls

ARTISTIC TOUCHES From the centre of Borgio, you go up a few steep, hairpin bends and hidden among the vegetation of The owner is a multi-faceted artist working in many mediums, including Mediterranean scrub you find the first group of houses, photography, mixed media art, embroidery and illustrations. At the top of the the hamlet of Poggio followed by Piazza, Roccaro staircase sits a papier-mache head made by the artist, and next to the wall at and then Crosa, where Ludovica lives. It’s not hard to the entrance to the house sits an old armchair hand painted by Ludovica. imagine simpler times at A Creuza, an old mule leading a wagon through the valleys along a path to the sea. Ludovica’s house seems to have been carved out of the rock, with its two floors connected by a stone staircase. There’s a flat roof, cross vaults and an ancient topia, the characteristic wooden pergola that covers the terrace. “The Arab influences on architecture is due to the Saracens,” Ludovica explains. “It seems that the pirates, falling in love with this landscape, abandoned their trades to come and live here. This place fascinated me immediately.” It was an amazing opportunity and Ludovica felt as if this refuge had been waiting for her. Of course, the house wasn’t in great condition and needed to be fixed from top to bottom. It hadn’t been lived in for several years and humidity had damaged the walls. The external facades needed work and the original pink Verezzi stone brought back to their former glory. The walls, more than half a metre thick, needed to be insulated; heating had to be added and the kitchen and bathrooms overhauled. The list of jobs was long. While a local craftsman, an expert in traditional techniques, helped her with the heavier work, Ludovica painted the walls of the rooms in 102 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M D R E A M S C E N E The covered terrace, which has amazing views of the Ligurian Sea, is where Ludovica likes to entertain. The table setting features ceramic plates and spoons with shells and pearls embellished by the artist. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 103

TOTALLY DREAMY TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY LIVING INSIDE Ludovica’s headboard and side tables were customised by her, and she also painted the mermaid on the vintage pillowcases. The other bed linen and the blanket are from Society Limonta. Her room is filled with her art because she can’t resist leaving a mark on the things surrounding her. “I like to imagine this place as my creative hub.” LUDOVICA BASSO the bright greens and blues of the bay. Then, as a last step, she arranged the furnishings and let her creativity roam wild throughout the house, which in its almost primitive simplicity, is now the perfect setting for her artwork. The artist’s works inhabit a feminine universe populated by mermaids, gypsies and votive offerings, with hearts on fire, eyes and hands, falling stars and moon symbols used as common motifs. “I like to imagine this place as my creative hub,” she says. Ludovica, who studied art and photography in Turin, draws inspiration from the natural world when decorating. Furniture, paintings, masks, candle holders, plates, the embroidery on the cushions and table napkins, as well as the murals on the walls, attest to her creativity. Leaving a mark on the things surrounding her has always been a necessity, and she enjoys experimenting with different materials and techniques. Today, however, when she is not travelling around the world, there’s no better place to be than her beloved Liguria, she says. “The sea and the sunsets, and the light on the terrace is magical.” 104 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M Shop their style Art, a riot of colour and wonderfully ramshackle styling with unique finds is a bona fide way of European decorating we can happily appropriate 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 1 By Garmi Dream Within an Orange Dream print, $72.75 (A4), from The Poster Club. 2 Surf Yves Klein cushion, $300, from Bonnie and Neil. 3 Duralex Provence glass, $7.50, from Father Rabbit. 4 Living Space frosted nature vase, $27, from Spotlight. 5 Sardines by Daimon Downey plate, $32, from In the Roundhouse. 6 Glass dome, $85, from French Country. 7 Buon Appetito plate, $32, from In the Roundhouse. 8 Carla Llamos Pink Flowers print, $72.75 (A4), from The Poster Club. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 105

ENTRIES ARE OPEN COLOUR HOME AWARDS 2022/23 Have you used WHAT WE ARE Resene paint at LOOKING FOR: your place? You could win $5000 • Clever interior colours • Inventive paint projects • Exciting exterior paint Get your entry in by 21 September 2022 and you could be one of our first finalists HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to [email protected] with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The six finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting in our November issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the May 2023 issue. TERMS & CONDITIONS Instructions on how to enter are part of the conditions of entry. This competition is open to New Zealand residents, except employees of Are Media Auckland, Resene and their immediate families and agencies. The six finalists and the overall winner will be notified by telephone and/or email. All entries are  eligible for consideration for the Resene website. Any non-finalists selected for the Resene website will receive a free gift from Resene. Competition closes 20 February 2023. 106 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M WORKSHOP SPRING TRENDS The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and these interior design themes have never looked hotter. Embrace the new season with these must-haves Text Caroline Moratti SCULPTURAL CHAIRS Whether it’s at the head of the table or a statement piece in the living room, you can’t go wrong with a sculptural chair. It’s Michelangelo meets Frankenstein, or rather chair meets art. There’s something indescribable about these pieces, it’s as if you can see hands moulding them in the moment. It also gets a big yes from us. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 107

BIOPHILIA Bring the outdoors in with biophilia, which is all about our innate human tendency to connect with nature and other forms of life. It’s not just about adding a few pot plants, but rather thinking consciously about how to holistically approach plant life in our home in a way that’ll reduce stress and inspire creativity. Add greenery to natural colour schemes and, with an abundance of sunlight and air, you’ll feel you and your home relax thanks to the calming power of the natural world. “It’s not just about adding a few pot plants, but rather thinking consciously about how to holistically approach plant life in our home.” Home Republic silk DESERT BOHO pillowcases, $99.99 each, from Adairs. Desert life is about embracing the heat and the elements, think natural textures and warm-toned neutrals. Layer kilim rugs on wooden floors, add woven elements and dusky hues for good measure. A cactus or two in a woven basket can’t hurt either. Silk pillowcases Linen and cotton pillowcases are all very well, but a silk one will add that missing “Je ne sais quoi” to any bedroom. Whether you love them for not leaving you with frizzy bed-head hair in the morning or for their touch of ’50s glamour, it’s certain this luxe beauty is a must-have for all sleeping beauties. 108 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M Bordallo Pinheiro cabbageware bowl, $26.50, and dinner plate, $48, from Mint at Martinborough. PORTUGUESE- INSPIRED CERAMICS It’s been a slow crawl, but the Portuguese renaissance is upon us at last. Once you start to look, you’ll see signs of this trend popping up everywhere. There’s the rebirth of Bordallo Pinheiro, the recognisable cabbage crockery pieces and other glazed items, then there’s the timeless blue and white ceramics popping up in bowls and jugs alike. Keep your eyes peeled and heart open to these eye- catching styles. A La Velvet coral cushion, SINGLE FLOWER VASES $141, and Kim Seybert Cozumel placemat, $560 Gone are the days of over-the-top bouquets (set of two), from Amara. and endless floral arranging. Now long and slender vases are the go-to for quick and easy decor touch-ups. A vase for a single flower stem is an inexpensive way to treat yourself to your favourite bloom, and the dainty vases look good anywhere. Coral Maison Balzac Margot vase trio, $99, from Maman. If you’re asking yourself whether it’s the colours or the marine YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 109 life motifs that are trending, the answer is both. Coral as a concept has never been hotter. Faux coral sculptures are a nifty way to pay tribute to our oceans – and you’ll start seeing coral symbols popping up in coasters and candles too. And who doesn’t love a splash of coral paint on their walls?

Coloured tumblers GARDEN PARTIES No other glass style is enjoying the limelight more than It’s been a hundred years since Katherine the classic tumbler. It’s the perfect size to drink from and Mansfield published her iconic short story The the shape is ideal to hold. To celebrate this exemplary Garden Party, but the themes and images are glass, artisans are flocking to recreate the style in bolder still as timeless today as they were back then. colours and patterns. From smoky hues to lime green Think cream-coloured parasols, cake stands filled stripes, you’ll be saying bottoms up to this new trend. with treats, and wrought iron chairs. There’s a whimsical English sensibility that’s just perfect for spring – the sun is out, a game of croquet afoot and a cup of tea or a Pimm’s cocktail to enjoy. Piccadilly tumblers, $119.40 (set of six), from Citta. LAZY LIVING Spring weaves a mellow web when it comes to everyday living. Lazy living has comfort at its core, whether that’s inside or outside. Invest in a daybed for maximum lounging, with layers of cosy cushions for reclining. If the sun is shining, create a garden oasis with oversized picnic blankets and bean bags. It’s about manifesting the perfect environment to read for hours on end and watching the garden slowly returning to life out of the corner of your eye. PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION 110 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

YH&G + RESENE RESENE SMALL ROOM AWARDS 2022 FINALIST Castles in the sky A dollhouse inspired a starry, whimsical makeover for this sweet space Photography Anna Briggs RESENE RESENE When Laura Bunea’s SLEEPING BEAUTY Blanched Pink Concrete daughter, Sophie, requested a pink Like a picture lifted from a dollhouse for her room, what children’s book, Sophie’s followed was a makeover of mythic little bedroom looks as proportions. “It’s such a gorgeous pretty as her dollhouse. piece of furniture, I knew I wanted to create a whimsical space for her and displays her collection of hair bows. this was the perfect base to build The room looks increasingly more from,” Laura says. charming with every glance, from fairies perched on fluffy clouds On the hunt for the perfect to tiny mice floating from balloons. shade of pink, Laura stumbled upon the Karen Walker Paints range When asked what she likes most from Resene at her local Wellington about her room, Sophie replies, “All shop. “I instantly fell in love with the of it. But my favourite thing is when range as her colour swatches are I get to open the doll’s house and moody yet soft,” she says. The play with all of my toys.” bedroom walls are painted in Resene Concrete, while Sophie’s feature wall makes the most of Resene Periglacial Blue, and the darling dollhouse boasts Resene Blanched Pink as the focal point of the space. “She doesn’t have a very big room, it’s just her bed, some cupboards and this little nook,” says Laura, “so I wanted to create a little space for her that sparks her imagination and lets her creativity shine while also hiding all of her toys.” The dollhouse has been turned into a secret cupboard to store Sophie’s toys, while the sky wall SMALL ROOM Get your entry in by 12 September 2022 and you could be AWARDS 2022 our third finalist. The Resene Small Room HOW TO ENTER TERMS & CONDITIONS Instructions on how Awards 2022 winner will to enter are part of the conditions of entry. be revealed in our January Email photos and a 200-word description of your space to This competition is open to New Zealand 2023 issue, and receive [email protected] with your last name and ‘Resene Small residents, except employees of Are Media, $1000 cash. Room’ in the subject line. Please include your name, address, Resene and their immediate families and email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene agencies. The five finalists and overall colours used, and details of when your space was painted and/or winner will be notified by telephone wallpapered. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing and/or email. All entries are eligible for your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and consideration for the Resene website. Any Garden. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene ColorShop non-finalists selected for the Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking website will receive a free gift from Resene. out the Resene Small Room Awards and $1000 cash, plus a story on the winning home will feature in the January 2023 issue.

THE BEE’S KNEES Spring is the time to plant lavender, either in containers or in the garden. Tough and easy to grow, these perennial sun worshippers do not tolerate wet feet so restrict watering during summer. Show our Kiwi bees some love by planting more of these aromatic beauties, particularly near the vegetable patch and fruit trees, as they’ll help to promote pollination. 112 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

GARDENS 114 Constant gardener Mary Lovell- Smith’s tips for spring. 118 Green peace Transform your outdoors with Charlie Albone. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 113

The constant gardener After a hard winter, the season of growth has finally arrived Seed funding MARY LOVELL-SMITH Garden editor September September 1 is the official start of than heavy ones, and dry ones spring, the season of rejuvenation faster than wet. when it feels like nature has given us the go-ahead to get out into the Starting seeds inside gives greater garden, sowing and planting. But control of temperature. A hot patience is prudent in all but the cupboard or heat pad is handy for warmest parts of the country. a head start, although if you sow too early you are in danger of nursing Unless the soil temperature is plants that will become too leggy or high enough, many seeds will big for their pots and for indoor life struggle to germinate outdoors. Soil before it is warm enough to plant thermometers can be obtained to them outside. measure the soil but an ordinary household one will also do the Hold off sowing beans, chillies, trick. Bury the end about 10cm deep corn, courgettes, melons, eggplants, and wait for five minutes before cucumbers, pumpkins and tomatoes checking. Most seeds like the soil until later in the month or October. to be between 20°C and 30°C. However, beetroot, carrots, lettuce, Remember, the soil type will affect radish, silver beet, parsley, spinach how quickly it warms up (and cools and spring onions may be sown down). Sandy soils heat up faster earlier – and direct in the garden – with no adverse effects. 114 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G Pro tips From the experts at Kings Plant Barn LANDSCAPE 101 deep charred organic tones set off foliage and How often should the soil be flowers simply and beautifully. replaced in pots? Burnt is the new black. The nation that brought If a plant is going to be kept in a pot us wabi-sabi, the art of imperfection, has At least two companies in New Zealand long term, the soil won’t need another brilliant practice that is gaining more supply charred timber. However, for smaller replenishing unless the plant is going and more presence in international interior and quantities and on existing structures or to be repotted. But the nutrients should exterior design. Yakisugi (aka shou sugi ban), furniture, you most likely have to do it yourself. be replenished regularly with a slow- the ancient Japanese art of charring wood, It’s fun and not difficult given the right tools. release fertiliser, such as Kings Pot creates stunning finishes. For suyaki, the Recharger; apply the plant food as charring is left untouched, resulting in the Traditionally, cedar is used in Japan. per the instructions. If you are repotting timber assuming a stylish alligator-skin texture. However, pine is a cheaper and more accessible a plant, it is best to replace the soil The brushing of the charred timber once alternative here. A blow torch is used to every time; the old soil can be mixed (gendai) or twice (pika-pika) highlights the (carefully!) char the wood to a recommended into the garden and will add some wood grain to differing degrees. Aesthetics depth of 2mm to 3mm, which is when the grain structure to garden beds. aside, the charring also preserves the wood, begins to separate and blacken. Brushing, with rendering it more impervious to the ravages a wire or strong-bristled brush, is optional. of weather, insects and even fire. Brushing highlights the grain, although too heavy-handed a go could result in a rustic Yakisugi is commonly used for house rather than chic appearance. Wipe down the exteriors, but it also has many applications in wood with a damp cloth to remove any loose the garden, from fences and posts to sheds, soot, then rub in an oil, such as linseed oil, to raised beds and a simple bench seat. These ensure longevity. Cornflower. Love in a mist. My garden is either water-logged in winter or super-dry in summer. Is Blooming marvels sunflowers. Sow delphiniums, there an easy way to overcome this? Flower seeds that can be didiscus, petunia, phlox, It sounds like your soil has a lot of clay sown straight into the garden portulaca, salvia and zinnia in it. This can be altered by adding in all but the coldest regions under cover for planting out organic matter and gypsum to the include aquilegia, bishops later. With all that growing soil. Dig up the ground and apply an flower, calendula, cornflower, ahead of them, just about application of gypsum, then mix in cosmos, larkspur, love-in-a- every plant in the garden will plenty of compost and sheep pellets mist, nasturtium, phacelia, benefit from a good mulch of to the soil. This will help to slowly scabiosa, snapdragon and compost and a liquid feed. break down the clay and improve the structure of the soil.

CONSIDER THIS Traditional Māori gardening implements have been reimagined for 21st-century tamariki by designers Johnson Witehira and James Prier of the design studio Paku. After Johnson observed the lack of Māori tools at his son’s kōhanga reo, he began wondering what it would be like for the tamariki to dig into the whenua with items that connected who they were – and the seeds of Paku were sown. Constructed of durable, locally sourced, post-industrial waste-stream nylon, the timo and toki are scaled-down versions of the customary gardening items. Available in white, pink, yellow and purple, and are $35 for one or $56 for two, from paku.nz Steal this look HOW TO GET RID OF APHIDS Through considered use of plants, furniture and hard These little sap-sucking critters will be materials, this tiny Spanish garden has all the luxe looks and building up in numbers as the season warms life of one much larger. Height in a small garden extends the canvas. Here, the large leaves of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet) and new growth appears, weakening your contrast texturally and in colour with the shaggy palm trunks plants and spreading disease. Alas, there behind. This layering also imbues the space with an illusion is no sustainable (or unsustainable) way of of depth, enhanced by the hydrangeas and impatiens keeping them out of the garden – and many inhabiting the shadowy background, and the potted plants would defend their right to be somewhere, on the ground and table. Plants in pots also have the benefit if not there. However, their numbers can of being able to be shifted into a less prominent spot when be kept manageable and damage to plants not at their best. The more the five senses are catered for, the minimal first by vigilance. In smaller gardens, more stimulating an area. Witness the beautiful and highly fragrant brugmansia blooms. The furniture is appropriately squishing each and every one of them small. A pale green and of fine metal, it is essentially see- with your fingers can be enough; for larger through. Like the dark, unobtrusive paving, it appears to gardens some suggest hosing them off – enlarge rather than clutter the diminutive space. something I’ve never found works. Spraying with soapy water can be effective. Having a 116 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN biodiverse garden helps as it encourages a whole range of insects, including those that prey on aphids. And take heart, these little pests are usually a pain only in spring.

YH&G + KINGS PLANT BARN Dig this An architecturally designed Collective, which features a different Kiwi GREEN SPACE New Zealand’s most designer each month, with 100 percent sustainable garden centre features a DIY and sustainable garden of the profit returned to the designer. And terrarium bar, the Garden Kitchen cafe with make sure to check out the recycling station a seasonal menu focusing on local produce, centre, complete with cafe where customers can swap old plant pots, and customers looking for garden design recycle plant labels and return soft plastics advice can meet with experts in-store. and homewares, is a to be made into garden beds and fence posts. 86 Lunn Ave, Stonefields brilliant day out But if it’s garden essentials in a hurry you If you’re interested in gardening, the want, try whipping through the drive-thru country’s most sustainable garden service where staff will load mixes into your centre is a must-visit. Even if you’re car for you. You can always stop and smell not and just like going to a decent the roses on another trip to the centre. cafe with a good selection of gifts and homewares, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy at the newest Kings Plant Barn in Stonefields, Auckland – it takes garden centres to the next level. The garden centre was master planned by award-winning Cheshire Architects, who say the site provides Kings a platform for experimentation and innovation. Shoppers can check out a series of display zones to see how their favourite leafy greens look in living, dining and office spaces; get plants expertly potted in-store; or consult with Kings’ very own Plant Doctor for insider tips and tricks. Our guilty pleasure is the DIY terrarium bar, which serves up everything you need to take home and make your own miniature wonderland. Sustainability is the beating heart of the immersive shopping experience, which boasts solar panels, locally made fixtures from sustainable timber and new plastic recycling initiatives. “Kings Plant Barn is committed to helping cultivate a greener future for New Zealand. From the building design to our operations, we have looked at all areas of this store through a sustainability lens to make it the most sustainable garden centre in the country,” says Kings Plant Barn general manager Chris Hall. The Garden Kitchen cafe is a reason to visit in itself, with a seasonal menu focusing on locally grown produce and root-to-stem dishes. Sticky pulled jackfruit burger and mimosa anyone? Or enjoy a coffee under the swathes of greenery as the kids play nearby on an all-weather playground, proudly made from sustainable and recycled materials. Swing by the NZ Designer Showcase section, run in partnership with General

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G GARDEN DESIGN GREEN PEACE Australian celebrity landscape gardener Charlie Albone has some smart ideas for working magic in small garden spaces YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 119

B OX O N Raised garden Small spaces beds are low maintenance. The small garden is the way of the future. Instead of tilling the soil As blocks of land shrink and houses get bigger, sadly it’s the garden that suffers – each year, compost, mulch so it’s imperative you get the space right and other soil boosters can and make it feel as large as possible. Even if you have a big garden, there will be go on top of the soil. a corner to which you can apply small- space gardening practices, thus maximising “Even if you have a big garden, there will your outdoor experience, too. be a corner to which you can apply small-space gardening practices.” The first thing I like to do in a small space is to blur the boundary edges of CHARLIE ALBONE the garden. When the eye is drawn to a definite boundary, such as the point where fences meet in corners and where they touch the ground, the space immediately feels smaller. Well-positioned patches of greenery will soften the visible edges of the space and remove obvious sightlines, ensuring that the space appears larger to the eye. If this point is a junction of hard surfaces, such as two bench seats meeting in a corner, then try to break up the solid vertical and horizontal lines with some soft furnishings, such as cushions. You could also add a textural detail to the surface – decorative panelling (wainscoting) works well for a vertical surface. 120 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G M I X I T U P Charlie is a master of clever planting and knows how Bag of tricks to trick the eye into thinking a small space is bigger than it actually Deceiving the eye is key when it comes is. One way to do that is to use a feature plant with large leaves, to successful small-space gardening, as then underplant with an abundance of small-leafed plants. this will make the area as a whole feel much larger than it is. A focal point such as a sculpture is a lovely way to add a personal touch to a space and draw the eye into the garden. For long and skinny spaces, try including diagonal pathways and sightlines as these will accentuate the length of the space and thus make it feel bigger. Throwing the eye out past the boundaries of your own garden and towards your neighbours’ scenery – utilising the borrowed landscape – is a great way to increase the visual size of your space. This can be as simple as incorporating the canopy of surrounding trees into your garden design. People are often worried that plants will take over and congest a small garden area; however, the right amount of clever planting has the amazing ability to make a garden feel spacious. I like to play a trick where I use oversized foliage for my main feature plants to fool the eye into thinking the space is bigger than it is. If you do the opposite and have only small-leafed plants, then the space feels too busy and crowded. Ideally, you want a mixture of leaf textures and sizes to fill up the space yet allow comfortable movement around the garden. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 121

TO P (from left) Ornamental pear makes hardy screening; Boston ivy and star jasmine are both great for softening hard surfaces. S E C O N D R O W Dwarf varieties of crepe myrtle do well in containers; Liriope is both sun and shade tolerant; Slimline camellia is a perfect choice for hedging pots. T H I R D R O W The tractor seat plant has striking foliage; Copper spoons are slow growing. Use creeping fig to soften a wall. B OT TO M Citrus grows well in containers; Crassula is shade-tolerant; Groundcover blue star creeper. 122 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G Clever plant choices price from $1200 to $2500/sqm. Although S I Z E I T U P When selecting trees for small they’re expensive, these fancy vertical Having lots of plants is great, but you have gardens will really give your small garden a spaces make sure to choose the dwarf varieties to walk the fine line between an appealing huge lift and draw you out into the space. or specimens that can be pruned to size. garden and an overgrown jungle. You need Certain maples, such as Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ to be smart in the way you use plants in a If you have a little more real estate for with its colourful foliage, only grow to around small space, and try to get a lot of bang for plants, don’t be scared of including trees in two metres. your buck. So think outside the square and your small-space garden – just be sure to plant on the vertical plane. select the right types. Certain maples (Acer ALL THE DETAILS species), dwarf fruit trees and specimens Upright plantings – such as capital pear that can be pruned to a small size – such as Images and text from Garden (Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’) and slimline crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) – add of Your Dreams by Charlie camellias – work well, but using walls to scale and a sense of maturity to a garden, Albone, photography by your advantage is actually a smarter way along with a canopy that provides privacy Cath Muscat. Murdoch to add greenery to tight places. Growing and filtered light to understorey plants. Books, $45. climbers such as star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) on wires is When looking at your remaining shrubs a cost-effective solution; better still, look and perennials, research the varieties. for climbers that can hold themselves Select the smaller and more compact fairly flat against a wall and will support ones, not the standard ones. For example, themselves as they grow upwards, such as Liriope is a genus of strappy-leafed creeping fig (Ficus pumila) or Boston ivy flowering plants that add structure to (Parthenocissus tricuspidata). garden beds, and there are many different cultivars, from ‘Evergreen Giant’, which If you don’t want to take up any space grows to 60 centimetres in height, to ‘Pink on the ground, you can look for a high- Pearl’, which reaches only 25 centimetres impact feature such as a vertical garden high. Choosing the right variety will give (otherwise known as a green wall). you a garden that looks well designed and However, these are not for the budget not wildly overcrowded. conscious, as top-quality ones range in YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 123

Blue cheese and leek tarts with roasted grapes MAKES 4 Tip If you’re not a fan of INGREDIENTS from the edge. Place on two oven blue cheese, you can PHOTOGRAPHY AREMEDIASYNDICATION.COM.AU trays lined with baking paper. Prick substitute goats’ cheese or 375g butter puff pastry, the inner rectangle of each tart all feta. Quartered figs also thawed over with a fork. make a lovely alternative 2 Place cheese, egg and creme fraiche 200g blue cheese in a bowl, and mash well with a to grapes. 1 egg, lightly whisked fork until combined. Spoon cheese 60g creme fraiche mixture onto each tart within the 1 bunch baby leeks, border then top with leeks and small clusters of grapes. trimmed and halved 3 Bake tarts until pastry is puffed and 100g small seedless red grapes golden, and grapes are just blistered 50g fresh honeycomb (20 minutes). Serve immediately Lemon thyme sprigs, to serve topped with honeycomb, lemon Chopped walnuts, to serve thyme and walnuts. 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut pastry sheet into three, and, using a small, sharp knife, score a border 1cm in 124 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

FOOD 126 Modern salads Light, fresh meals with bold flavours. 132 Father’s Day feast Spoil dad with a beaut barbie. 135 Sound bites What’s new on the cuisine scene. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 125

MODERN salads Spring is here and our desire for light, fresh meals with bold flavours is about to peak Kale caesar salad

F Beetroot, blood Tip orange and Use grilled chicken pork salad breast or thigh fillets instead of pork, if you like. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 127

Green goodness in Tip a bowl For a spicy version, add 2 teaspoons chopped SERVES 4 pickled jalapenos to INGREDIENTS the dressing. 150g snow peas, trimmed 200g green beans, trimmed, halved lengthways 200g broccolini, trimmed, thick stalks halved lengthways 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 500g packaged brown microwave rice 2 Tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted, chopped coarsely 1 medium avocado, sliced thinly 1 Tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted, extra AVOCADO YOGHURT DRESSING 1 medium avocado, chopped coarsely ¾ cup Greek-style yoghurt ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 small clove garlic, chopped finely 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp water 1 For the Avocado Yoghurt Dressing, blend Green goodness or process ingredients until smooth and in a bowl combined; season to taste. 2 Boil, steam or microwave peas, beans and broccolini, separately, until tender; drain. Place peas, beans and broccolini in a large bowl with oil; toss to combine. Cover to keep warm. 3 Cook rice following instructions on packet. Combine rice and chopped pepitas in a medium bowl; season to taste. 4 Serve rice topped with three-quarters of the Dressing, then vegetables, avocado, remaining dressing and extra pepitas. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Kale caesar salad 2 Tbsp sour cream be used in soups or for cooking rice. ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 For the Green Mayonnaise, process SERVES 4 ingredients until smooth and combined; chopped coarsely season to taste. (Makes ¾ cup.) INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped coarsely 3 Preheat grill. Toast bread on one side, 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped coarsely then turn and sprinkle with half the 1 litre water 2 Tbsp water parmesan; grill croutons until parmesan 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 Tbsp lemon juice melts and is browned lightly. 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 drained anchovy fillet, chopped 4 Heat oil in a small frying pan over ½ medium lemon, sliced thinly medium heat, cook bacon until golden 400g chicken breast fillets coarsely and crisp; drain on paper towel. 12 thin slices sourdough baguette 1 clove garlic, chopped finely 5 Meanwhile, place kale and one-quarter ¾ cup finely grated parmesan of the Green Mayonnaise in a large bowl; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Bring water, thyme sprigs, garlic and toss to combine. Stand for 5 minutes to 8 middle bacon slices lemon to the boil in a medium saucepan. soften slightly. 180g baby kale leaves Add chicken, return to the boil. Reduce 6 Add croutons, bacon, remaining 4 soft boiled free-range eggs, halved heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes parmesan and Green Mayonnaise; toss to or until chicken is cooked through. combine. Serve salad topped with eggs. GREEN MAYONNAISE Remove chicken; cool 10 minutes, then Not suitable to freeze or microwave. shred coarsely. Reserve strained poaching ¼ cup whole-egg mayonnaise liquid and keep chilled for another use. Can 128 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

Tip F Ceviche is a popular South American seafood Salmon ceviche “tacos” with pickled radish dish that “cooks” by marinating in SERVES 4 citrus juice. INGREDIENTS 2 cups shredded red cabbage, plus 4 large leaves to serve ½ cup fresh coriander, coarsely chopped 2 spring onions, sliced thinly ¼ cup lime juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp medium-hot chilli sauce 400g sashimi-grade salmon, thinly sliced 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 3 x 7cm white corn tortillas, shredded into 5mm wide strips 2 medium avocados, scooped from flesh into large chunks PICKLED RADISH 1 tsp cumin seeds ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar Pinch sea salt flakes 6 mixed radishes, trimmed, sliced thinly 1 For the Pickled Radish, stir cumin seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Place seeds in a medium bowl with vinegar, sugar and salt; stir until sugar dissolves. Add radish; stand for 10 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, combine cabbage, coriander, spring onion, 1 tablespoon of the juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium bowl; season to taste. 3 Combine sour cream and sauce in a small bowl; season to taste. 4 Combine fish, remaining juice and remaining olive oil in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Cover; refrigerate for 25 minutes or until fish is opaque and cooked (cured). 5 Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry shredded tortillas in batches for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel. 6 Serve salad in cabbage cups with avocado, Pickled Radish, and crispy tortilla strips. Serve with sour cream mixture. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 129

Dukkah roasted pumpkin salad SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp honey 1 cup walnuts 2kg pumpkin, cut into 2.5cm thick wedges 2 large red capsicum, deseeded, quartered 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 400g canned lentils, drained, rinsed 60g watercress 1½ Tbsp dukkah YOGHURT DRESSING ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind ¼ cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line three oven trays with baking paper. 2 Bring honey to the boil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and 1 teaspoon dukkah; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a tray; bake for 5 minutes; set aside to cool. 3 Place pumpkin on another tray, and capsicum and onion on remaining tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and the remaining dukkah; toss to coat. Bake for 30 minutes or until capsicum and onions are tender; remove from oven. 4 For the Yoghurt Dressing, combine ingredients in a small bowl; season to taste. 5 Serve roasted vegetables with lentils, watercress, nuts and Yoghurt Dressing. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. 130 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Lamb and tomato salad with pesto dressing Lamb and tomato salad with pesto dressing SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 8 lamb fillets 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 baby cucumbers 250g punnet cherry heirloom tomatoes, halved 150g cocktail truss tomatoes 180g baby rocket leaves ½ cup soft marinated goats’ cheese PESTO DRESSING ½ cup pesto ¼ cup marinating oil from goats’ cheese 1 Combine the lamb, garlic and oil in a medium bowl. 2 Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, thinly slice baby cucumbers lengthways into ribbons. 3 Meanwhile, cook lamb on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) about 5 minutes each side or until cooked as desired. Cover; stand 5 minutes. Slice lamb. 4 For the Pesto Dressing, place all the ingredients in a small screw-top jar; shake well to combine. 5 Combine cucumber, tomato, rocket and lamb in a large bowl. Season to taste. 6 Serve salad topped with crumbled cheese; drizzle with the Pesto Dressing. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Beetroot, blood orange and pork salad RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION SERVES 4 2 tsp poppy seeds season. Cook the pork on a lightly oiled Red micro radish leaves, to serve heated grill plate (or grill or barbecue), INGREDIENTS turning frequently, for 15 minutes or RASPBERRY ORANGE BLOSSOM until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes 200g pork fillet, trimmed DRESSING before slicing thickly. Place the bread on 1 wholemeal baguette, halved the oiled heated grill plate for 2 minutes 2 Tbsp raspberry wine vinegar each side or until golden. Tear the bread horizontally, halved crossways 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil into large pieces. 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp orange blossom water 3 Place the pork in a large bowl with the 440g canned baby beetroot, quartered 1 small clove garlic, crushed beetroot, blood oranges, radicchio, dates, 3 small blood oranges, peeled, 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped olives and Dressing; toss to combine. Sprinkle the salad with the seeds and sliced thinly 1 For the Raspberry Orange Blossom micro leaves, serve with the bread. 100g radicchio treviso leaves Dressing, combine all the ingredients in Not suitable to freeze or microwave. 8 fresh pitted dates, halved a small bowl; season to taste. ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 Drizzle the pork and bread with oil; YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 131 2 Tbsp pepitas (sunflower seeds), roasted

Father’s Day feast Celebrate Dad’s special day with a barbecue he’ll love 132 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Maple ribs 1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Line a Caprese skewers deep oven tray with baking paper or foil. with pesto SERVES 4 2 Place ribs in a large, shallow dish. In a jug, combine all remaining ingredients. MAKES 6 1.5kg pork spare ribs Pour over ribs, tossing well to coat. ½ cup maple syrup Cover and marinate for 30 minutes (or 275g pack vine-ripened cherry 1⁄3 cup tomato sauce overnight in the fridge). tomatoes Juice of 1 lime 3 Place ribs and excess marinade in tray. 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce Bake 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes, 180g bocconcini 2 Tbsp soy sauce until very sticky. 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 4 When ready to eat, toss on a preheated 8 skewers (soaked, if bamboo) 1 tsp sesame oil barbecue plate. PESTO 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large bunch basil, leaves picked ½ cup grated parmesan 1⁄3 cup pine nuts 1-2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on high. 2 For the Pesto, place basil, parmesan. nuts and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until well chopped. With motor running, gradually pour in oil through chute until well combined and smooth. 3 Thread tomatoes and bocconcini alternatively onto skewers. Drizzle with oil and season to taste 4 Cook skewers 1-2 minutes each side, until tomatoes blister slightly and cheese begins to soften. Serve drizzled with a little pesto. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 133

Field mushroom Italian rib eye bruschetta SERVES 4 SERVES 4 4 large field mushrooms, INGREDIENTS thickly sliced 750g rib eye steak on the bone, trussed 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tsp olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp extra 6 sprigs thyme, bruised plus extra, to serve 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp rosemary, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, peeled, 1 large garlic clove, crushed 8 slices ciabatta bread finely sliced 180g feta Lemon cheeks, to serve (optional) 100g baby rocket leaves 1 In a small bowl, combine mushrooms, 1 Season rib eye and drizzle with oil. Rub oil, rosemary and garlic. Season to seasoning and oil all over to coat. Set aside. taste. Cover and set aside to marinate 2 Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan 15 minutes. on high. Cook steak 5-8 minutes each side, 2 Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill turning only once for medium-rare, or until pan on medium. done to your liking. 3 Chargrill ciabatta slices 1-2 minutes 3 Meanwhile, in a small dish, combine each side, until lightly charred. Remove extra oil, thyme, juice and garlic. Transfer to a platter. Cook mushrooms on cooked meat to oil mixture, turning to coat. barbecue or in same pan 1-2 minutes, Cover and rest 10-15 minutes. Slice and until tender. serve. Serve with lemon cheeks, if liked. 4 Pile mushrooms onto bread bases. Top with crumbled feta and rocket leaves. Drizzle with extra oil to serve, if liked. 134 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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JUST COASTING Being a LIVING coastal grandmother is PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION something to aspire to right now. And with Diane Keaton as muse and glorious white- on-white houses close to the sea why not? Turn to page 141 to see if you’re part of the tribe. 138 Downtime Relax, rest and get more you-time. 140 Come clean Environmental pals for the home front. 142 A warm hello Eleanor’s spring refresher. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 137

downtime INSPIRING WAYS TO REST, RECHARGE AND GET MORE YOU-TIME HANAMI IN HAGLEY PARK 5 of the best markets With the arrival of spring comes the annual delight of cherry blossoms. LYTTELTON FARMERS There’s nothing like wandering along Harper Avenue in Christchurch M A R K E T Saturdays, 10am-1pm and engaging in hanami, the Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers. It’s called the garden city for good reason. Every Saturday, rain or shine, the small port town of Lyttelton is Harper Avenue, Christchurch unmatched when it comes to fresh, affordable produce. Enjoy windy harbour scenery while stocking up on smoked eel, organic veggies, and many other tasty goodies. TIKIPUNGA MARKET Sundays, 7am- 11am One of Whangārei’s longest running and biggest markets, the Tikipunga markets will unlock your inner treasure hunter. With an eclectic array of car-boot sales among local arts and crafts, you’ll be browsing to your heart’s content. BALMORAL CENTRAL FLEA MARKET Sundays, 8am-1pm This central Auckland market is crammed full of fabulous secondhand bargains. Treat yourself to some vintage homewares or unleash your inner diva with a ’70s shag coat. MATAKANA FARMERS M A R K E T Saturdays, 8am-1pm Matakana is a foodie’s heaven for gourmet and artisan goods. With a spread of mouth-watering deli treats, you’ll be planning your next picnic in no time. The market is proudly zero waste, so don’t forget to bring some bags to carry all your shopping. QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET Saturday 10am-3.30pm Held in Earnslaw Park, adjacent to picturesque Lake Wakatipu, this market packs the wow factor into your weekend. Meet local artists, enjoy live music and be sure to grab some delicious kai to keep yourself warm while browsing. 138 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

MARVELS AT THE TAKING IT OUTSIDE L WELLINGTON Now that we’re starting to go STROLL AROUND HOME AND GARDEN outside a little more with the STONEFIELDS SHOW official start of spring, Al fresco by Julie Pointer Adams (Artisan King Plant Barn’s latest With interior design Books, $35) is a fantastic concept store, Stonefields, inspo and experts all compendium on ways to get is New Zealand’s most under one roof, there’s outside and eat. As an “ode to sustainable garden centre, no better time to start open-air living” and spending and probably the most fun thinking about your time together around food and too. From a DIY terrarium new spring project. drink under the sun, you’ll be bar, potting station and a Check out the latest inspired by the interviews with garden cafe, there’s plenty trends, get advice from those who like to picnic, enjoy for the whole family to get industry professionals at-home lunches in their stuck into. and be inspired by backyard and dinners on the new ways to transform beach. It may not be rocket 86 Lunn Avenue, Mount your living spaces, science but the gorgeous photography and great recipes Wellington, Auckland indoors and out. such as high summer crab cakes 16-18 September, Sky and grilled peaches with burrata Stadium, Wellington will have you planning your next outdoor gathering in no time. Check out Hendrix Home WATCH Kāpiti Coast locals Pearl Delaney-Girdlestone and Cruz McFarlane just Don’t Worry Darling launched their dream store, Hendrix Home, which is located a stone’s Olivia Wilde’s latest throw from Waikanae Beach. The lifestyle store is packed full of locally directorial offering is made, coastal-inspired delights, designed to make coming home always feel like a holiday. Make sure to say hi to Rocket, the store’s resident sure to delight, with the Boston terrier, who can be seen lounging by the gorgeous homewares. psychological thriller 48 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach boasting Hollywood’s rising stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan. Set in ’50s California, we’ll be watching for the mid-century interiors alone, but in the meantime, we’ll have The Stepford Wives on replay. Out 6 October YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 139

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L YOU KNOW YOU’RE A Coastal grandmother if… aton Diane Ke + There’s a white couch in your “You like to living room that has remained describe your The coastal grandmother used miraculously spotless, despite years decor style as to be relegated entirely to the confines of a Nancy Meyers of drinks and nibbles. timeless.” film. She’s that impossibly PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION chic character, often played + When people compliment you on by Diane Keaton or Meryl your new cashmere sweater, you Streep, wearing breathable linens and tend to correct them and say, “Well, whose kitchen is always the right shade of eggshell. They live by the sea, drink it’s actually pashmina.” copious amounts of white wine and make homemade pasta in times of great stress. + You also wear said pashmina It’s a relaxed but refined style epitomised sweater tied over your shoulders on by middle-aged wealthy women, think chunky knit blankets and sisal rugs. Thanks your weekly trips to the local to recent trends, anyone can be a coastal farmers’ market. Bonus points if grandmother – and many of us are without realising it. Whether you have an expansive it’s a turtleneck. farmhouse kitchen, or simply own one too many capri pants, here’s how to tell if + You proudly own at least seven you’re a coastal grandmother. Annabel Langbein cookbooks, who could very well be New Zealand’s very own CG icon. + There’s at least one photo of you in a beekeeper’s hat floating around the internet. + Your house has a blue and white colour scheme. It’s “inspired by the ocean” you like to tell guests. + You’ve contemplated the state of your love life more than once while leisurely strolling along the sand. + There’s always a vase of freshly cut flowers on your thoughtfully arranged tablescape, preferably hydrangeas. + You’ve lost count of the rattan and wicker furniture you own. It is a fast track to Hamptons chic, after all. + A glass of wine and a straw hat is all you’ll ever need. Well, apart from a second glass of vino. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 141

LIVING WELL A warm hello Greet the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification ELEANOR OZICH Home wellness expert 142 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

S PHOTOGRAPHY ELEANOR OZICH Spring is here, and even though to grow them, and you hardly need any Strawberry slushie we might not have the warmer space for the container – a windowsill lemonade temperatures yet, I still feel inclined will do. to throw open the windows and SERVES 4 give my home and health a much-needed Freshen your linens This blender lemonade has the refresh. Here are a handful of simple ideas brightest, loveliest hue of pink, thanks to for welcoming spring into your home. Do you want beautiful smelling linen? the addition of fresh strawberries. What Make your own lavender sachet to tuck in is blender lemonade, you might ask? Beautify your wall space  between your sheets and pillowcases in With this clever method, you basically your linen cupboard. Another idea is to chuck all the ingredients into a blender, I recently found a vintage botanical book at make a linen spray scented with floral creating a wonderfully refreshing an op-shop, and the pages inside make the essential oil and mist your bedding as you slushie drink. I like my lemonade to be loveliest prints for my kitchen wall. I’ve change it over. I use rosewater as a base, reasonably tart but you could always add tacked them to the wall with a bit of add 20-30 drops of essential oils in a 30ml more sweetener, if you desire.  double-sided tape but you could frame glass amber spray bottle, then tip upside them, if you desire. Secondhand shops are down gently to disperse.  INGREDIENTS also a treasure trove for botanical artwork and paintings, which are wonderful for Spring clean your fridge 3 cups water adding a feminine touch to your home.  Juice of two large lemons When you have a little time up your sleeve, ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled Refurbish a piece you might like to do a deep declutter of 1⁄3 cup honey, maple or rice malt syrup of furniture your fridge. Start by taking everything 15 ice cubes out and placing the contents on your 1 Add all ingredients to a blender, and Perhaps you have a tired-looking piece of benchtop. Examine each ingredient and blend for at least 30 seconds, until you furniture that needs a little love? Grab that consider whether you’ll actually use it, have a smooth slushie drink. Pour over chair, stool or side table, and give it a new saying goodbye to anything a bit funky or ice to serve. look by painting it a bright, happy colour. well past its use-by date. Using a nice The same goes for reupholstering. I love cleaning spray and wipe the shelves until YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 143 that vintage, or retro pieces are often made sparkling, then artfully organise your to last – all they need is new fabric or a lick remaining ingredients. You might be of paint to prolong their life in your home.  surprised at how a neat and tidy fridge inspires you to cook something new. Grow your own micro greens Brighten with blooms The warm weather brings an inclination to eat in a way that’s more fresh and healthy. I try to have flowers in my home at all Why not try growing your own micro times. It’s such a simple yet indulgent gift greens? These sweet little leaves are to myself that brings me great joy every packed with nutrition and add a good time I walk past them. Now, before you punch of flavour and prettiness to almost start imagining the expense, I rarely buy any dish. Use to top fancy avocado toast, flowers. Most are a single stem or a small sprinkle over cooked eggs or pasta, or add handful of blooms that I have foraged to your sandwich instead of lettuce. on my daily walk. Sometimes it’ll be a Furthermore, it’s a fun and easy project flowering branch, which is a treat, as you watch its buds unfurl over a week or two. eleanorozich.com

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Mokum design director 04 Stephanie Moffitt (left) with Family heirlooms. My husband’s multiple Oscar-winning grandmother gifted us an Ann designer Catherine Martin. Robinson glass vessel for our wedding and I was able to hear Ann FINAL SAY 02 talk about her casting process at the Auckland Art Gallery during a Can’t live My Nook sofa from Jardan. During lockdown visit home. We also inherited some without our sofas became one of the most used pieces much-loved Crown Lynn ceramics, of furniture in our homes and I spent way too which suit our 1880s weatherboard much time on mine. I love Jardan’s modern take on mid-century style; it mixes beautifully with home perfectly. the contemporary furniture in my home. 05 Mokum design director My growing collection of Dinosaur Stephanie Moffitt’s must-haves Designs homewares. I love the organic style of their bowls and New Zealand-born, Sydney-based creative Stephanie Moffitt is the design director vessels, and the one-off nature that of Mokum, a luxury textile brand that only comes from being handmade. focuses on creating home furnishings that I’m currently obsessed with their reflect the unique culture and lifestyle of Branch and Pearl vases – I need “the bottom of world”. one of each. 03 MAIN PICTURE HUGH STEWART 01 My embroidered textiles. I My husband’s vinyl collection. You can’t beat couldn’t resist adding Jungle dropping the needle and my current favourite is Big Room to our bed cushions. Thief’s latest album Dragon New Warm Mountain This design is from our latest I Believe in You. We have tickets to the November collaboration with Academy show and are dragging our 12-year-old along with us. Award-winning costume and production designer Catherine 146 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Martin. it’s inspired by Catherine and Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, Elvis – in particular his jungle- inspired retreat at Graceland.

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