A clever sewing trick transforms long jeans, or jeans with a rough, frayed hem into a snappy, stylish cropped style. Cropped jeans that hit the ankles at just the right spot are a versatile and flattering staple – perfect worn with classic white linen and favourite
These beautiful creations are perfect home décor and they make great gifts. Coasters are great way to save the surface of a table or bedside cabinets from hot drinks and spillage. My favourite thing is when practicality and beauty fuse together and these coasters do just
Turn a basic table into a favourite spot for little Kiwis to play and learn. Children grow fast and their furniture needs to change as they do. Use Resene paint and colour to transform boring but functional pieces, adapting them to best suit each life stage.
Photography Amanda Reelick Keep your loaves fresher for longer with this quick-sew bread bag, which is both pretty and practical. What you’ll need: Mid- or heavy-weight linen Iron Measuring tape Fabric marker Sewing scissors Matching thread Sewing machine 1.5 metres of drawstring and safety pins I made two bread bags – one that fits a sourdough
Photography by Amanda Reelick Illuminate your space with the understated elegance of a linen pendant shade. Incorporating natural materials such as linen into our decor scheme creates a relaxed and effortlessly cool vibe which makes a room a joy to spend time in. Already a popular choice for
Photography by Amanda Reelick Create a mood-enhancing workspace at home with a fresh and uplifting colour palette. As flexible work arrangements have become the norm for many, this has left us wondering how to create a workspace at home as part of a multifunctional space. Whether your
Create beautiful branches in bloom that will keep for a long time and stay pristine with no need to water! The pretty flowers are made from coffee filters pinned to a branch. If you wish, you can paint them with watercolours or diluted food colouring. YOU
Create beautiful Christmas ornaments that look simple and harmonious. The design can be varied endlessly: large, small, rounded or pointy. YOU WILL NEED: Thicker paper Glue stick Stronger glue Crochet hook or knitting needle String or ribbon for hanging INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut out long strips of paper 1 cm (½ in) wide. The
Photography fotolemaire.nl. Production and styling Laura Gommans & Anja Bas Backer Hand painted stripes add a uniformly organic factor to homewares. Here are four fun projects to try. Cushion You will need: White washed linen White sewing thread Narrow twill tape (for the bows), 4 x 15 cm Liquitex Paint Marker in
Photography Amanda Reelick Oranges have long been associated with the Christmas season, possibly hailing from countries where they were considered exotic, or dating from times when families who couldn’t afford presents gifted these fresh sweet fruits instead. Sliced thin and dried, oranges are transformed into slightly
