Sanctuary Magazine - Issue 01/March 2021

Sanctuary. New Zealands most premium home and lifestyle magazine. Issue 01 March 2021 Meet ‘Friluf tsliv’ Featured on the cover What is style? the Nordic concept that will decanters from ‘the homestore figuring out what it means to bring your home closer to auckland’, ingredients for your have a good sense of interior nature. home. design style

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Contents - March 2021 Design and Decor Garden and Patio Tips and Tricks 04 Friluftsliv Concept 10 Grateful Gardening 12 Organisation Hacks 06 Featured Brand 11 Freedom Furniture 18 Cleaning your Cupboards 08 What is Style? 15 Planting Lore 23 Storage Tips 13 Colour Theory 16 Outdoor Decor 27 Planting Hacks 17 Decor for your Kitchen 21 Deck Furnishing 20 Bedroom Layouts 26 BBQs and More 24 A Feng Shui Home 31 Mitre 10 Buys 29 Duvets and Pillows 35 Flowers and Fruit 32 Office Life 37 Living Room Loving 39 Rug Shapes 40 Love It or Lose It? 41 Dining Table Creation 03/

Meet ‘Friluftsliv,’ the Nordic Concept that Will Bring Your Home Closer to Nature. You’re probably well acquainted with hygge, the Dan- ish word for cozy contentment which is best achieved by minding your business, swaddling yourself in a plush throw, and cradling a hot cup of tea on the couch. Though coined at the end of the 18th century, the term rose to global popularity in the mid- to late 2010s, earning a spot in Oxford Dictionary’s 2016 “Word of the Year” shortlist and influencing us all to stock up on thick socks, soothing candles, and all things shearling. While the cuddly concept is on par with how many of us have spent endless days in quarantine, there’s a new Scandinavian word on the block, and it’s ready to take the crown. Friluftsliv, roughly translated as “open- air living,” is core to Nordic culture, in which a connec- tion to nature reigns supreme. And while we may not have natural wonders like magical forests, mountain- ous landscapes, and the northern lights outside our backdoor, we can infuse our lives with nature from the confines of our own homes. Road trips, picnics, and hiking have served as relative- ly safe ways to escape the four walls we’ve become uncomfortably accustomed to since last March, but staying home remains the most responsible move right now. So how does one bring some friluftsliv into their life without even venturing outside? By sprucing up your space with accents, textures, and fragrances that nod at nature—and showing what outdoor space you do have some extra TLC. We reached out to plant whisperers, trend forecasters, and interior designers to weigh in on how to bring the outside, inside, which can help to quell your thirst for the great outdoors without leaving your nest. Ahead, get in on six simple tips to emulate the natural world all throughout your humble abode. 04/

Open up your space “To create a room that feels airy and spacious, I encourage shop- pers to be purposeful about the decor they select,” says Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s resident trend expert. “Reflective wall decor, like statement mirrors or stained glass, can help make a space feel bigger and brighter, and decorating with light hues, like Etsy’s Col- or of the Year, sky blue, is an easy way to make a space feel more open and airy.” If square footage is limited, stock up on decorative mirrors that will instantly expand your space, bounce sunlight, and serve as a reflection when you have a sudden urge to snap a OOTD. Channel the elements “Opt for colors inspired by nature—there are so many hues of green which evoke a sense of calm, as well as natural mate- rials like jute, wood and wicker,” says vibe curator and verified plant mom, Kerry Lockwood. Shades of green abound on style and home mood boards, and earthy tones like terra-cotta bring a natural touch to any plant shelf or bedscape. Don’t underes- timate the power of framed prints to showcase your favorite destinations, and stock up on chic vases and objects that mim- ic water and organic shapes, like the hand-blown option below. Create an outdoor oasis If you’re lucky enough to have private outdoor space, now’s the time to make your patio Pinterest board a reality. With a whole lot of un- certainty ahead of us in terms of what summer 2021 will look like, it’s safe to say you’ll be happy you invested in your own little natural oa- sis. “Lean into friluftsliv by adding items like comfy blankets or accent furniture to create cozy yards, patios, stoops, or balconies,” Dayna suggests. Etsy, H&M, and Target offer textiles, objects, and furniture that will help rejuvenate a rundown patio into a mini retreat for less Plants, plants and more plants It’s no surprise that bringing botanicals into your home can instantly upgrade the natural vibes. If you’re worried about accidentally killing yet another green friend, go easy on yourself with plants for begin- ners that will weather the storm (i.e., your forgetting about them for 10 days). Pothos, snake plants, and succulents are all good starters, and Kerry “loves potting lots of spring bulbs around the house as a reminder that spring is on its way.” Sara Khodja, lead of product development at CB2, suggests faking it till you make it if you must, while reaching for other natural homewares and textiles. “Fauxtani- cals are an obvious choice, but materials can really ground a space.. 05/

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What is Style? What is style really? Something we naturally have, something we crave or something that is achievable by following instructions? Style in relation to interior design can mean many things but overall it sums up the ability to be able to create an interior that is “good taste” flows within the home, is harmonious, well bal- anced, comfortable, practical, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and an overall creation that is memorable. Of course there are styles of design that have a “for- mula” or set of parameters that dictate that style, for example English Country or French Provincial, then there is style from periods in time like Victorian and Louis XV. Styles were created by forms of decoration like art Nouveau and Rococo, furniture makers also set up styles like Sheraton and Chippendale. Then there are styles set up on where you live like urban style and country style and popular historic eras of change, hi-tech, art deco and minimalism, and if all else fails there is Eclectic. 08/

So How Do We Find a Style? Creating style is essentially being an interior designer or decora- tor. I don’t want to stand on anyone’s toes here, but I often believe This task is as daunting as creating a color scheme. If you are that Interior decorators have a better natural ability with creating decorating for yourself, it’s easier because you already have your style and the interior designer often has a better natural ability to own style or taste, you probably just don’t know how to identify create great spatial environments. I know you will have your own it. The easiest way is to flick through magazines and books and opinion, this was a generalization of what I have experienced. bookmark all the interiors that “catch your eye” on first glance. Then go back through all the book marked pages and you will I can explain style another way. It is just like selecting clothes to start to see a pattern of the style that you like. It is the same when wear. Anyone can get themselves dressed, but can everyone suc- you are going through a decorating store, there will always be a ceed in looking stylish? Some people have the natural ability or certain style of fabric that you are most drawn to, a style of furni- flair to visualize an entire outfit complete with accessories and as ture, paintings, decorative lighting etc. we know it is always the clever use of accessories that create the look or style. Very similar to interior design and decorating. That sounds too easy. Yes it is and now you just have to work with and be sympathetic to your environment. If you have a Georgian Yet another way to look at style is taste or charm. Taste or charm Style home, you don’t necessarily have to decorate it in that same is the ability to create something that is well balanced, harmoni- period, but you do need to be sympathetic to that style as you ous, pleasing to the eye and has a special “x” factor that you can’t can’t ignore the bones or structure of the home. put down to one thing in particular. It is the ability for everyone to appreciate it, not necessarily like the style themselves but love Some styles lean to different environments, Country homes need the taste or charm that has been created. I love Edwardian styled a practical style with a rural country feel, solid functional furniture, homes to look at, I find them enchanting, yet they are not to my easy care floors, warm and inviting and easy clean fabrics, simple personal taste. decorations. Using a Contemporary style with clean minimalist lines, would look quite out of place. So to summarize – “What is Style?” Style is creating an interi- or with an “x” factor a “je ne sais quois.” It can be in a particular Style can change throughout the house but not to extremes. Of- decoration style or period but it isn’t essential. Style is created by ten kitchens have a different style to the rest of the house and personality and enthusiasm, it’s the ability to maximize the poten- work if there is an element that carries through the remainder tial of the interior space using all the skills, knowledge and tools of the home to marry it together, a continuous timber floor per- available to you. haps, or matching glass inserts in kitchen cabinetry as the doors throughout the house. Zebra Duo - Dapper & CO. $89 09/

Grateful Gardening What is garden gratitude? We’re living in difficult times, but we can still find plenty of reasons to be grateful. As gardeners, we know that all living things are connect- ed, and we are able to discover peace and solace in nature. Re- search indicates that expressing gratitude increases happiness and relieves stress. People who practice gratitude regularly sleep better and have stronger immune systems. They enjoy happier rela- tionships and are able to express more kindness and compassion. How To Show Garden Gratitude Grateful gardening is a simple pro- cess that, with regular practice, soon becomes second nature. Practice grateful gardening for at least thirty days and see what happens. Here are a few thoughts to get you started with express- ing garden gratitude: Slow down, breathe deeply and appreciate the natural world. Look around and open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you. Make a point to notice something new every day. Take time to remember and think about those who came before you and appreciate all the great things they achieved. Acknowl- edge the important roles other people have played in your life. When your grocery shopping, be grateful for the fruit, vegetables, cereals, and grains that come from the earth and for the hands that grew the food that sustains you. Practice saying thank you to oth- ers. Be sincere. Start a gratitude journal and jot down at least three or four brief reflections every day. Be specific. Think of things that make you joyful in every season of the year. If the weather allows, do your journaling outdoors. Most people find that regular journaling gradually changes the way they see the world. Talk to your plants. It might sound a little weird, but research indicates that plants re- spond positively to vibrations, in- 10/

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