Tips and tricks to reduce your waste and save money for the year ahead.As we embrace a new year, many of us are reflecting on ways to make positive changes in our lives. One impactful resolution that not only benefits the environment but also promotes
They say that once you start collecting houseplants you can’t stop. I’ll be the first one to admit I have a problem. If a room doesn’t have greenery in it, it feels like something is missing. Although you might share my love of nature, the reality
Tips for turning your backyard into a playground for furry friends. Ever since he was a puppy, our labradoodle, Rocky, has loved being in the garden. And when I say in, I mean in – trampling all over our freshly sprouted little seedlings with his clumsy
When it comes to using the Air Con efficiently, shall we blast it briefly, or just leave it on? Aotearoa has hit some hefty temperatures this week, and despite so many people having air conditioning at home now, many of us are still unsure how to use
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
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
An essential in winter, we look at heating options for your home this season – and how renewable gas could energise the future. A warm home is a healthy home, but it can be costly. In New Zealand, home heating on average accounts for around one-third
The homes that Brett Hulley and his family have designed for themselves. Designing a holistic home Brett Hulley, his partner Rose Short and their two boys are living a dream of sorts, connected with nature in the holistic home they designed in Pataua North near Whangārei. Seven
Recently I’ve felt like screaming and figuratively pulling my hair out when confronted with the clutter that has piled up in my living room and on the kitchen bench. The open-plan space has been doubling as a home office and it’s literally been doing my head
