Justin Newcombe gets to work on a versatile set of boxes, painted to commemorate this year's big sporting event.

New Zealand architects are making their mark around the world.

Discover the top tips and tricks for growing great kumara, writes Meg Liptrot.

An easy shelving project is the solution for the boxes of books piling up in the house, writes Justin Newcombe.

Suzie Gregory sells lovely looking items. Here she shares some of the things she finds beautiful.

Second-hand shops can yield tools for keen gardeners to treasure, writes Meg Liptrot.

French photographer Jocelen Janon shares snapshots of the things that contribute to his joie de vivre.

It's time to establish the right framework for summer foliage and flowers.

Andrew Glenn has had a career focused on life's more opulent offerings. Here he shares what makes his world.

Mint is my hero because it ended my killing spree. You see, ever since I was a child, I was known for a really bad black thumb ...

This is an ideal time to help our country grow even greener, says Meg Liptrot.

Justin Newcombe shares his tips on how to create the perfect compost heap.

Justin Newcombe creates a tiny garden of tranquillity in an up-cycled water bottle.

Fabrics are factor number one when it comes to introducing softness and warmth to your home. But textile technology has brought a whole new dimension, literally, to the fabric game. Viva explores some of the latest innovations in our material world.

At a new monthly Auckland market, design lovers can meet the people who create the items they covet.

The multi-talented Mo Kheir has fallen in love with branding.

Justin Newcombe finds a way to conveniently store seasonal sports equipment.

Artist Deborah Crowe shares her unique aesthetic, from shoes to doggie bags.

When an Auckland family moved to Nelson, their new building project seemed doomed from the start but they refused to give up.

'Tis the season of fragrance, fruit and birdsong, writes Simon Farrell.

Be sure to follow a few guidelines when growing garlic or you may be disappointed, writes Justin Newcombe.

Justin Newcombe shows us how to frame all those odd bits of art and collectables we love.

Justin Newcombe explains how to to give your garden a cutting edge.

With a thousand projects on the go, it's good to have somewhere to store things, writes Justin Newcombe.

Restaurant owner Mimi Gilmour tells us what feeds her creativity.

Grow citrus and hearty veges so winter meals will be stunners, writes Meg Liptrot.