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Editor’s Note
I happily hit the ground running at the start of this year, but as the months have ticked by, I’ve let my work-life balance slide a bit. Putting together this substantial new issue, it’s been comforting to be reminded I’m not the only one who’s keepi
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Alice Lines Philippa Prentice Juliette Wanty Isabel Buckley Frances Carter Rosie Dawson-Hewes Sarah Ell Wendy Fenwick Scott Hardy Sam Hartnett Duncan Innes James K Lowe Larnie Nicolson One to One Hundred Jono Parker Catherine Steel Jacqui Turk Sam va
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Scout
Not all art has to hang on the wall and this sculptural beauty is an investment piece that’ll bring you joy in vignettes all over the house. It’s by Auckland’s Jark Pane, who’s definitely one to watch — and, incidentally, a classical pianist. Inspire
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Exhibit A
The root of today’s terrariums, the Wardian case was developed in the 19th century and used to transport plants from Europe around the globe. However many years later, an ongoing art project is examining its influence on modern environments and the t
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On The Shelf
Fruit bowls and flower-filled vases may be still-life mainstays, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that makes this type of art in any way banal. As Sydney arts writer, curator and author of this illuminating book Amber Creswell Bell explains,
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Edge Ways
Bespoke built-ins and soothing curves feature heavily in this new favourite fit-out — the Bond Street apartment by US design firm Home Studios, who modernised the New York dwelling within a landmark 1925 building for a young family. Subtly encouragin
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Book Smart
So Emily, what was Cheshire Architects’ intention for these spaces bookable for everything from meetings to private parties? We designed the spaces — The Lounge, The Wine Library, The Chef’s Library and The Pupuke Room — to be as welcoming for a coup
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Food For The Soul
“Even when rushed off our feet, we all have to stop to eat, so it makes ever-increasing sense to forecast for a kitchen that’s a space in which you can experience moments of self-care that nourish both body and mind,” says homestyle art director Juli
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Choc Full
- Let your colours be led by your entryway’s architecture, allowing them to transition where the different forms meet. For visual cohesion, opt for a palette of paints that all have a warm base, using the strongest shade on the floor — its effect wil
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The Whole Spectrum
It started with a teal couch. I fell in love with it and convinced my husband it should find a home in our predominantly beige rental. That couch, although long gone, was the beginning of something bigger. We were living in Mt Maunganui, in our seven
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Circles Of Life
Love, unity, harmony, protection… Circles are said to symbolise so much — and judging by this space, we can add rest and relaxation to the list. Rounded shapes are also just lovely to look at, especially in a living room, where comfort is a top prior
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Emerging Talent Andrea Bolima Is Open To Possibility, Which Subtly Shows In Her Work.
Philippines-born, Auckland-based visual artist Andrea Bolima’s explorations of colour and form tell the story of how things move and don’t move, the varying degrees of tone, control and spontaneity showing their flow and suspension. Right now, she’s
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From Crafting Pieces In His Garage To The Helm Of Killer Brand Deadly Ponies, Liam Bowden’s Come A Long Way.
A natural-born creative, Liam Bowden of luxury leathergoods brand Deadly Ponies has a real love of making things, seeing finished products, and every other part of the process for that matter. A fresh idea is seeded every day at the Auckland studio h
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Lou Ashford Of Snick Makes Upholstery Cool And Her Seating Is Pretty Damn Snazzy.
As a child growing up in Mangawhai, Lou Ashford used to plead with her parents for clothing that she’d usually cut up and sew into something else. No one was surprised, then, when she moved to Wellington to complete a Bachelor of Design at Massey Uni
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Hall Order
Behind the façade of a landmark hall in Auckland’s Ponsonby, a very different kind of life takes place than what was originally intended for the stately building. Built in 1907 and having previously been owned by two private societies (the Internatio
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Nothing Else Matters
Appealing to the senses when designing a home can only reward you. It’s as simple as the smooth feel of a surface, the way tiles catch the light or how a dark, sumptuous room cocoons and soothes. By designing a home that’s more than just visually ins
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Major Details
Secrets reveal themselves in their own time at this home in Sandringham, Auckland — little quirks in the design that you might only catch a glimpse of when you’re opening a blind, kicking back on a window seat or playing with the dog in the garden. S
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Just You Wait
Jono, you’ve been living here for about six years — what’s the backstory? I was looking to buy a place but wasn’t quite ready to tackle a house or a renovation, so I was mainly looking at apartments, but so many of the new builds I saw lacked persona
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Brush With History
When did colour come into your planning process, Jess? Right at the beginning. The walls were originally clad with timber, which would have been lovely, but unfortunately it was rotten beyond repair in many places, so we looked at it as an opportunit
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Peak Performers
Tucked into a valley near Auckland’s Hobson Bay, this home by RTA Studio sees the gabled-roof vernacular of quintessential Kiwi state houses reinterpreted as a series of pavilions that house a family of five. “Our clients actually lived here in an ex
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For The Best
What drew you two to architecture? Kate: I’ve always wanted to be an architect. My grandfather, Norman Knowles, who died before I was born, was a draughtsperson who worked on drawings for the Auckland Harbour Bridge. I see his achievement most days a
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Art Modern
Why live in the standard issue when you could live in a veritable sculpture? Good question, especially when you learn what else concrete has going for it. Contemporary and classic, smooth and hard, warm and cool — this minimalist material is marvello
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Well & good
Our very scientific research shows you significantly up your chances of having a great day when you wear Klay’s new tops and totes. In a series of optimistically bright and muted block colours ideal for layering, made from hand-loomed cotton that’s l
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Good For You
Although it’ll make you happy every time you open its doors, switching from supermarket to refill station isn’t just about your pantry, people. We’re talkin’ ’bout a revolution that sees society’s rampant consumption and waste consigned to the past,
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Culinary Journey
After selling their Auckland hotspots Odettes Eatery and Hugo’s, hospitality gurus Clare and Joost van den Berg planned to take a break, but as the saying goes, you can take the restaurateurs out of the restaurants… While on their sabbatical, Joost f
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Catalog
BoConcept are experts at making design, furniture and colour come together in your home. If you need someone to bounce ideas off, their interior decorators are on hand to help you complete any scheme — single rooms, small apartments, big houses or co

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