If you've lost your facemask since last lockdown, why not make your own? Kiwis living in Auckland and the Coromandel and wider New Zealand are being strongly encouraged to wear face masks when out in public. This advice comes from the following announcement by Prime Minister
Photography Amanda Reelick We’ve all had that much-loved cardigan or favourite pair of jeans we’ve been reluctant to toss even though they’ve gone into holes. Teach yourself a few basic hand-sewing stitches and you can make simple repairs on clothes that have holes, stains, or other
Photography Amanda Reelick. Restoring antique furniture can be a daunting task – especially when it carries sentimental value. This table once belonged to my great grandparents Mary and John – I imagine the two of them sitting at it, in the late 19th century. Later, my
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESENESwitch it up with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost.Tired of looking at the same plain walls? Sometimes we want a change of scene, but lack the time, budget or inclination to do a total
Photography: Louis LemaireStyling: Marlies DoesWall pocketsThese beautiful clay storage spaces are eye-catching, and useful, for above a desk. Store your favourite implements so they’re on hand. With a glass tube in it you have a mini vase for on the wall.How to do it: Roll
THIS ARTICLE IS PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESENE. Use paint and plants to create a bee-friendly corner. Styling, words and photography by Sarah Heeringa. Bees play an essential role in feeding the world, with around one third of the food we consume reliant on pollination by
CONTENT CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESENE. Banish plastic from your pantry with these cleverly labelled containers. Words and styling Sarah Heeringa. Photography Amanda Reelick. Glass jars are washable, inert, non-absorbent and see-through making them perfect for storing food. You can use waterborne Resene Blackboard Paint to turn
These practical and versatile stools are also super easy to make over. Words and styling: Sarah Heeringa. Photography: Amanda Reelick. It’s no wonder Ikea’s sturdy little Bekvam stool is an enduring favourite. They’re cheap to buy, easy to assemble, and can be put to a huge
In the mood for a creative project? The new Karen Walker Chalk Colour paint range from Resene delivers the inspiration. A tired old chest of drawers, like the one pictured here, can easily be transformed with paint and new handles. The new no-fuss Karen Walker Chalk
Quince is in season, so what should we do with a harvest of this strange, ugly, but beautiful fruit? We talk to distillation company Alembics, who love to find innovative ways to use seasonal produce, including for beauty remedies. Ancient quince is no exception, with
