For my 40th birthday a group of my dearest friends gifted me a beautiful piece of ceramic art which I promptly put in my bathroom. It seemed completely logical to me, so I was unaware that it caused a bit of upset. Eventually one of them
Photography by Amanda Reelick Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! However, they’re also handy for organising items in other rooms such as perfumes on a bedroom dresser,
Recipe, photography and styling Eleanor Cripps Nothing induces relaxation quite like the scent of lavender, and particularly so in this milky bath soak. Oatmeal has soothing qualities and can help to soften, calm and nourish dry or itchy skin. You might as well make a few,
From issue 54.If you’re bored with your furniture, adding castor wheels is a fun and functional way to give things a lift. Attaching wheels to the bottom of an every day, or otherwise unremarkable, piece of furniture is an easy DIY craft project – and a
From issue 59.Transform your hen house into a colourful garden feature – don’t be chicken about it. Just because it’s a chook house doesn’t mean it needs to be frumpy. With a fresh coat of paint you can give your hen house a fabulous new look
Are you looking to make your own stylish Christmas baubles this year? Maybe you want to create a special colour scheme, or need child-friendly decorations? Then take a look at this simple but effective way of making some stunning contemporary Christmas baubles from paper! A great
Good magazine’s new Christmas issue is brimming with more than 50 practical tips to maximise the joy of Christmas without putting a massive dent in your pocket. As well as simply delicious and failsafe festive recipes, cost-cutting hacks, eco-gifting ideas and a sweet Christmas craft
Photography Sarah Tuck Sewing has had a resurgence as a hobby – but why is it so popular?You might think of sewing as a bit of a frumpy pursuit, something pursued by unfashionable housewives looking to save some money. But these days, you couldn’t be further
Have you ever sat down with your knitting and found yourself overcome with a sense of calm and wellbeing? Or maybe you get a hit of calm and pleasure from cooking, crocheting or even colouring in. What’s key is that you experience the sensation when you’re
Photography Jane Ussher Wendyl Nissen figures out the freedom of letting go of your expectations and knowing your limitations. “Know your limitations.” Those three words were said to me a few months ago when I was visiting my old friend Catriona in Sydney. If anyone else had said
