Your precious mementoes, quirky hand-me-downs and souvenirs from the past are worth showing off at home. Artfully arranged, these collectables can have a powerful visual and emotional effect on an interior Words by Sarah Heeringa. Photography by Jane Ussher 1 Find your own style A collection begins as soon as we have
Afternoons spent climbing trees, building huts in the garden, or just whiling away time cloud-gazing are the kind of experiences that can be restorative, nurture creativity, and help children form an essential bond with nature Unstructured – and in some cases relatively unsupervised – outdoor play
Most of us spend a decent chunk of our lives at work - but is it a healthy environment to be in? The good news is that there are lots of easy but effective changes you and your colleagues can make. Try this handy checklist to
At this time of year, anything you can do in your garden that returns food in a mere couple of weeks has got to be worth a go. We introduce some of the edible garden’s tiniest stars. Micro-what? Microgreens are really the next stage on from sprouts,
Here’s a super-easy and filling meatless Italian dish that tastes even better reheated the next day
Free-range, barn-raised, certified organic … popping to the shops for a dozen is not the simple task it once was. There are all sorts of claims and labels, and some key differences between the main egg-production systems. Clearly some producers treat their chooks to a better life
As clothing prices have plummeted over the last ten years, we’ve bought more than ever before but typically spent far less on any one item. The nation’s wardrobes are bulging but these cheap new clothes may have come at a cost that’s far greater than
Turn your bedroom into the haven of your dreams with this easy eco makeover Glass bottles and wire baskets from Father Rabbit; necklaces from Victorian Gilt, jugs, stylist’s own The bedroom is where we spend the majority of our at-home hours. Granted, we’re probably sleeping for much of that
Loathe lycra? Take another look at the well dressed citizen Jane revolution riding up a storm along New Zealand’s inner-city streets Auckland bike-chic blogger Unity Finesmith is always on her bicycle, but has never owned cycling gear. Cycling in style is about showing people that riding
Meet the locals bringing recycling to town in South Westland’s tiny Okarito South Westland has the kind of brilliant, raw scenery that makes us feel proud to be Kiwi. It’s the stuff of inspirational ads, sweeping helicopter shots and uplifting music. Think 100% Pure New Zealand
