A sneak peek at this year's edible, fragrant, exotic and native finery gives Catherine Smith dreams, inspiration and determination.

Golden tones make for a perfect addition to whatever colour palette you're already working with. Here are 10 of our favourite pieces to give any room an easy update.

Pop star Taylor Swift has purchased a $25 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Take a look around.

Trust your judgment to find the right paint.

Mud, dirt, soil - call it what you like, but respect it. It's full of life.

Everything from straw to steel feature as Kiwis take on their dream designs, writes Sarah Ell.

There's more to decor than neutral hues - so why are we so reluctant to venture into the world of bright hues? Suzanne McFadden asks the experts.

Four of the country's best designers talk to Kirsten Matthew about making beautiful furniture and homewares, New Zealand's place in contemporary design, and their most favourite things.

The weather's getting warmer so it's time to plant your veges.

The Auckland Home Show is on at the moment and here's a taste of what you might see.

The right barbie will make summer a squeeze.

Trees are featuring more often in the media these days, sadly because they are under threat from developers in the private or public realm.

It was a crisp, clear winter's day when I caught up with Rob Velseboer at the 7.3ha property in Riverhead he owns with his partner Murray Joyce.

An energy makeover helps a house go from ice to nice.

Vodka, mouthwash, bleach? Do any of these tips really work? Here is what happened on seven identical bouquets.

A spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.

Gone are the days of using a garage just to store the car.

Far from being boring, winter vegetables jazz up our meals.

If your pruning is behind take a brave approach with secateurs.

Clever planting and decorative touches hint at maturity, writes Carol Bucknell.

We love paintings, prints, clocks and mirrors, but for something a bit different we’ve dug around for five of the best other ways to dress up a wall you don’t dare bare.

Against all odds, a shiny, new home has emerged from a piece of land no one wanted.

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his fiance Kylie have built their dream home. Here is the final episode in the series.

After a few last-minute jobs, Ben and Kylie are finally living the dream.

When we talk about the French urban garden it conjures images of a courtyard with cafe-style iron table and chairs to sit at for a coffee in the sun.