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Bye-bye checkerboard, any colour works with striped homewares This spring, the wider your stripe, the better. Thanks to their visually appealing nature, and unparalleled by so many other patterns, stripes are often the easiest and understated way to bring a bold statement into your home. Whether you’re eager to sport a bold striped robe as […] The post Show your stripes: The bold homewares we’re shopping this spring appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Show your stripes: The bold homewares we’re shopping this spring
Bye-bye checkerboard, any colour works with striped homewares This spring, the wider your stripe, the better. Thanks to their visually appealing nature, and unparalleled by so many other patterns, stripes are often the easiest and understated way to bring a bold statement into your home. Whether you’re eager to sport a bold striped robe as […] The post Show your stripes: The bold homewares we’re shopping this spring appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Turn up the brightness and shine a light on a dim and dull living area with helpful tips from a design expert After the cold and rainy days kept us inside over winter, we’ve been looking forward to a cheerful dose of spring sunshine. Dark rooms that don’t see a lot of sunlight can feel […] The post Problem solved: How to lighten a dark room according to an expert appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Problem solved: How to lighten a dark room according to an expert
Turn up the brightness and shine a light on a dim and dull living area with helpful tips from a design expert After the cold and rainy days kept us inside over winter, we’ve been looking forward to a cheerful dose of spring sunshine. Dark rooms that don’t see a lot of sunlight can feel […] The post Problem solved: How to lighten a dark room according to an expert appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Encourage your children to run, play and dig into the joy of being outside, then nurture a love of gardening If you have children and a garden, little good comes of being precious about either. As long as a sizeable area of the garden is child-friendly, it is a fantastic place for the young to […] The post Kidding around: Easy ways to get children into gardening appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Kidding around: Easy ways to get children into gardening
Encourage your children to run, play and dig into the joy of being outside, then nurture a love of gardening If you have children and a garden, little good comes of being precious about either. As long as a sizeable area of the garden is child-friendly, it is a fantastic place for the young to […] The post Kidding around: Easy ways to get children into gardening appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
some red berries are growing on the bush next to a wooden fence and green leaves
How to grow raspberries in New Zealand
Raspberries need very little room and grow easily up any vertical support Plant raspberries in autumn or winter in rows facing north to south, as this ensures the plants receive even sunlight. (Credit: Photo: Getty Images) The sweet yet tart flavour of raspberries makes them a delicious and versatile berry, whether you’re baking or eating […] The post How to grow raspberries in New Zealand appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
The secrets to zapping stubborn stains To remove cloudy stains from glassware, soak it in white vinegar for five minutes, then rinse well and dry with a microfibre cloth. Whether it’s a red wine mishap on the carpet or a mystery smudge on your new sofa, try our spot-on guide to a stain-free home. Simple […] The post Get the dirt: Simple and effective advice for removing stains appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Get the dirt: Simple and effective advice for removing stains
The secrets to zapping stubborn stains To remove cloudy stains from glassware, soak it in white vinegar for five minutes, then rinse well and dry with a microfibre cloth. Whether it’s a red wine mishap on the carpet or a mystery smudge on your new sofa, try our spot-on guide to a stain-free home. Simple […] The post Get the dirt: Simple and effective advice for removing stains appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
From flora to fauna, wallpaper can transform a room with very little effort Wary of wallpaper? Dont be. While the term may conjure images of the eyewatering patterns that dominated 70 bungalows here in Aotearoa, when used correctly, wallpaper can transform a space – taking it from plain to fabulous without much effort at all. […] The post This hand-designed wallpaper will give your space an immediate lift appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
This hand-designed wallpaper will give your space an immediate lift
From flora to fauna, wallpaper can transform a room with very little effort Wary of wallpaper? Dont be. While the term may conjure images of the eyewatering patterns that dominated 70 bungalows here in Aotearoa, when used correctly, wallpaper can transform a space – taking it from plain to fabulous without much effort at all. […] The post This hand-designed wallpaper will give your space an immediate lift appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Spring has finally sprung! It’s the perfect time to get out into the sunshine and get your hands dirty with some spring planting and harvesting Photographer: Martina Gemmola A new season is upon us, which means it’s time to get busy in the garden and the vegetable patch! But before you begin planting delicious spring […] The post The best vegetables to plant and harvest in spring appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
The best vegetables to plant and harvest in spring
Spring has finally sprung! It’s the perfect time to get out into the sunshine and get your hands dirty with some spring planting and harvesting Photographer: Martina Gemmola A new season is upon us, which means it’s time to get busy in the garden and the vegetable patch! But before you begin planting delicious spring […] The post The best vegetables to plant and harvest in spring appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Love an outdoor adventure but don’t love unpacking and re-packing your tent? We’ve found the best glamping spots in New Zealand to book for your next getaway Bliss Retreat in Waihi, from $226 per night, at Airbnb There’s something so romantic about glamping. Glamourous-camping, as it was coined, gives us a taste of the fresh […] The post Camping, but make it glam: Some of the best glamping Airbnbs around New Zealand appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Camping, but make it glam: Some of the best glamping Airbnbs around New Zealand
Love an outdoor adventure but don’t love unpacking and re-packing your tent? We’ve found the best glamping spots in New Zealand to book for your next getaway Bliss Retreat in Waihi, from $226 per night, at Airbnb There’s something so romantic about glamping. Glamourous-camping, as it was coined, gives us a taste of the fresh […] The post Camping, but make it glam: Some of the best glamping Airbnbs around New Zealand appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
As the days become warmer take the time to prepare your garden beds if you want to ensure a bumper growing season. Here are the top tasks to add to your September gardening list Your September gardening to-do list The weather mightn’t be markedly different, nor does the garden suddenly spring into life, but there […] The post Your September gardening to-do list appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Your September gardening to-do list
As the days become warmer take the time to prepare your garden beds if you want to ensure a bumper growing season. Here are the top tasks to add to your September gardening list Your September gardening to-do list The weather mightn’t be markedly different, nor does the garden suddenly spring into life, but there […] The post Your September gardening to-do list appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
a living room filled with lots of furniture next to a wall covered in paintings and plants
This 1970s Mason & Wales home has received a respectful reno, with plenty of colour
When two creative minds collided, the result was this colourful Dunedin home Matt painted the orange squiggles on the walls and bought the colourful Vampiros en La Habana poster by Eduardo Bachs from a street stall in Havana, Cuba in 2014. They bought the green velvet sofa at Matt Blatt in Sydney. Home profile Meet […] The post This 1970s Mason & Wales home has received a respectful reno, with plenty of colour appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Make a statement with gorgeous upholstery from Nine Muses Textiles Image: Nine Muses Textiles Interior design enthusiasts know that the right upholstery fabric can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re revamping a vintage armchair, updating a contemporary sofa or embarking on a bold DIY project, Nine Muses Textiles provides a myriad of […] The post Furniture revived: Our favourite upholstery fabric from Nine Muses Textiles appeared first on Your Home and...
Furniture revived: Our favourite upholstery fabric from Nine Muses Textiles
Make a statement with gorgeous upholstery from Nine Muses Textiles Image: Nine Muses Textiles Interior design enthusiasts know that the right upholstery fabric can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re revamping a vintage armchair, updating a contemporary sofa or embarking on a bold DIY project, Nine Muses Textiles provides a myriad of […] The post Furniture revived: Our favourite upholstery fabric from Nine Muses Textiles appeared first on Your Home and...
Growing your own avocado tree is easier than you might think and a great way to get kids interested in plants Avocados are one of the wonderful fruits of summer. While the health benefits include high nutrition and healthy fats, nothing signals the start of summer like a zesty lime guacamole dip with tortilla chips. […] The post Holy guacamole: How to grow an avocado from the pit appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Holy guacamole: How to grow an avocado from the pit
Growing your own avocado tree is easier than you might think and a great way to get kids interested in plants Avocados are one of the wonderful fruits of summer. While the health benefits include high nutrition and healthy fats, nothing signals the start of summer like a zesty lime guacamole dip with tortilla chips. […] The post Holy guacamole: How to grow an avocado from the pit appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
It’s time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs We’re convinced that spring cleaning was invented by people in the northern hemisphere, who don’t have to fit it in between exams, school prize givings and other end-of-year commitments that we squeeze into October through November here in Aotearoa. So we say get a head start […] The post Deep cleaning: the five tips to help you declutter and refresh your home appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Deep cleaning: the five tips to help you declutter and refresh your home
It’s time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs We’re convinced that spring cleaning was invented by people in the northern hemisphere, who don’t have to fit it in between exams, school prize givings and other end-of-year commitments that we squeeze into October through November here in Aotearoa. So we say get a head start […] The post Deep cleaning: the five tips to help you declutter and refresh your home appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Turn your backyard into the neighbourhood’s best pizza spot This summer, we’re making way for mild evenings and al fresco entertaining. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your tableware, invest in an outdoor fire pit, and, for the finishing touch, a pizza oven to level up your outdoor get-togethers. If you’re wondering what makes a […] The post Elevate your outdoor dining with the best pizza ovens appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
Elevate your outdoor dining with the best pizza ovens
Turn your backyard into the neighbourhood’s best pizza spot This summer, we’re making way for mild evenings and al fresco entertaining. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your tableware, invest in an outdoor fire pit, and, for the finishing touch, a pizza oven to level up your outdoor get-togethers. If you’re wondering what makes a […] The post Elevate your outdoor dining with the best pizza ovens appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
A mandarin tree may not be a short term project, but if you can put in the work and nurture it for the years required to grow strong, it’ll be so rewarding Mandarin trees grow easily from seed, but a seed-grown tree can take several years to be large and mature enough to produce fruit so you have to […] The post How to grow a mandarin tree from a seed appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.
How to grow a mandarin tree from a seed
A mandarin tree may not be a short term project, but if you can put in the work and nurture it for the years required to grow strong, it’ll be so rewarding Mandarin trees grow easily from seed, but a seed-grown tree can take several years to be large and mature enough to produce fruit so you have to […] The post How to grow a mandarin tree from a seed appeared first on Your Home and Garden NZ.