Claire Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Design Folio magazine, is in Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile. Here, she shares the most interesting pieces that reflect the upcoming directions for the year ahead in design. For more information, see the Design Folio blog.
Multi-talented director, choreographer and illustrator Carla Martell shares her passion for vintage collectables.
A Napier artist's studio, a handful of schools, a cliff-side cafe and a chapel are amongst the winners in this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards. The convener of the five-person jury, Hugh Tennant, says this year he's seen a greater effort to improve urban environments and architecture, with a more sophisticated approach. One project will be selected for the 2012 NZ Architecture Medal on May 25.
Claire Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Design Folio magazine, is in Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile. Here, she shares the most interesting pieces that reflect the upcoming directions for the year ahead in design. For more information, see the Design Folio blog.
Claire Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Design Folio magazine, is in Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile. Here, she shares the most interesting pieces that reflect the upcoming directions for the year ahead in design. For more information, see the Design Folio blog.
Turn your lawn into a productive vegetable garden, suggests Meg Liptrot.
It’s time to admit defeat. Summer has well and truly stood us up. Who needs it, writes Danielle Wright, when you can embrace glorious autumn.
Spaceworks - a six year old office interiors company.
Justin Newcombe debates the finer points of nature's pungent fertiliser.
Justin Newcombe puts in a new gate to keep neighbourly paths open.
East Day Spa owner Ina Bajaj tells us what it is that makes her so enamoured of her adopted second home.
Easter is a time when you can combine a festival with gardening, writes Meg Liptrot.
Flowers from bulbs provide the world with happy hues, writes Justin Newcombe.
Never mind building bridges, fences are where it's at, writes Justin Newcombe.
You'd never guess that open homes are increasingly viewed with suspicion by vendors.
It's been a long journey for South African architect Lance Herbst, the man behind New Zealand's Home of the Year.
Justin Newcombe shows how to improve your seedlings by building them a simple cold frame
Space is a big hurdle when it comes to growing fruit trees in a city yard, says Justin Newcombe
Architect and cartoonist Malcolm Walker talks about walking the path less travelled in his career choices.
An online movement finds a home for unwanted items, giving them a new purpose in life.
Camellias add a burst of colour to brighten up winter, writes Justin Newcombe.
Fringe food-crop gardening can be an interesting - and fruitful - hobby, writes Virgil Evetts.
Opening up a Herne Bay home and enlarging its small rooms created the perfect space.
Studies prove there are myriad reasons to save our older varieties, notes Meg Liptrot.
Justin Newcombe shares some pearls of wisdom to get the most out of pruning back trees and plants.
You'll be surprised at how weeds can be used in your garden, says Meg Liptrot.
It's time to get your garden ready for the winter months, and the first place to start is at the bottom, writes Justin Newcombe.
The first step in our patio project is to build a sleeper edging to create a strong attractive frame. Justin Newcombe explains how.
Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs has found a way to convey feelings through her creations.
The designer and director of i candy shares some of her loves.
Makeup maven Bobbi Brown shares her beauty philosophy and reveals a bit about her home life.
Oaks and roses hark back to an earlier time at this homestead, writes Meg Liptrot.
Danielle Wright makes a day trip out of her family's fruit and vegetable shopping and discovers there are more options for 'picking your own' than she expected