NZ House & Garden

A busy but orderly Timaru garden

“In summer, we have most meals out here,” says Rosy of the west-facing courtyard with its fledgling ‘Sayonara’ magnolia ...

This busy but orderly garden is full to bursting with well-nurtured plants – that know how to behave.

The thing with screens

Brick Screen by Eileen Gray POA from Matisse, matisse.co.nz.

Modern or traditional, screens are super-versatile.

Choosing a dining chair

The Lee Broom crystal pendant lights eere bought in Sydney; the table and chairs are secondhand and the chairs have been ...

Comfort is king - but it's not the only thing to consider.

More or less: A distillation

Guy Tarrant and Debra Millar in their kitchen; the wall behind them is curved brick.

This Auckland home to has exactly the spaces needed, and no more.

More or less: An artful mash-up

Artist Debra Melville and her antiques dealer husband Donald love to live surrounded by 'conversation starters'.

For this maximalist, life is richer when surrounded by art.

Create a basket you won't want to hide away. Styling: Tracey Strange. Oak butterfly table $817 through CC Interiors; ...

DIY rope basket

Fake flowers, magnets and hot glue are all available at Spotlight or Looksharp.

DIY: Fake flower fridge magnets

This salad is packed with health giving goodness.

Recipe: Roasted quinoa and crispy kale salad

This stunning winter salad is a meal in itself.

Recipe: Warm beef and vege salad

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