Your Home and Garden January 2022

I hope you’re reading this issue at the beach, or as close to it as you can get. Long days of reading under the shade of an umbrella and warm nights eating and drinking at your holiday idyll – it’s the summer we all deserve. Once we’re back home we need to keep that holiday vibe alive and some of the houses in this issue do just that. Our cover home is a fantastic example. Homeowner and former The Block NZ contestant Ginny Niwa created that effortless resort style in her New Plymouth home by embracing a Balinese aesthetic of natural textures, plenty of white and amazing indoor-outdoor flow. Find out all about it on page 38. As it’s January (new year, new you and all that) we’ve also rounded up 22…

WE LOVE As the name suggests, this account is a pastel-lover’s dream. If you ever need colour inspo, here it is. @paintthetownpastel Sam’s account is a great follow, not only for his work, but also for the numerous online places he leads you to. @studiosambuckley CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden PET OF THE MONTH You might spy rescue cat Pip in quite a few photos from page 50. That’s because she was a smitten kitten for photographer Helen Bankers. TRENDING ONLINE An interior pro shares her secrets for living room design. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz TOP INSTAGRAM POST Terrazzo and curves were an instant favourite in this bathroom. @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden Pinterest pinterest.com/yourhomegarden…

TRAY CHIC Whether it’s for cheese and wine with friends, breakfast on the deck or even an office in-tray, it never hurts to use something stylish. The Ned Collections Willow Not Square tray is the perfect fit. $54.90, paddingtonstore.com All for one THE LINEA OUTDOOR PACKAGE FROM FREEDOM IS THE SUMMER ADDITION FOR YOUR DECK, PATIO OR BALCONY – BIG OR SMALL. IT FEATURES ONE BENCH WITH THREE MATCHING STOOLS THAT CAN BE CONFIGURED INTO SEATING OR A TABLE AND CHAIR SET-UP. $679, FREEDOMFURNITURE.CO.NZ A WONDERFUL LIFE Wee Wooden Wonders specialise in creating kokeshi-style peg dolls as a way to celebrate all cultures. Each of their products are lovingly hand-painted and can be customised to your style. Extra large 15cm kokeshi-style Māori peg couple in Mā, $50, weewoodenwonders.co.nz BE STILL, MY HEART The bathroom is the best…

Summer brings an abundance of fresh produce, and the best way to highlight summer salads is with a repertoire of incredible dressings. Easy to make, homemade dressings are infinitely more delicious than those bought from the store. Creamy, tangy, zippy and fresh, here are three adaptable recipes that are crazy-simple to make and can be enjoyed in various ways. Tahini, lime & garlic dressing This dressing starts with garlic for its delicious, pungent paste, then in goes a decent dollop of tahini, some lime juice, a splash of maple syrup or honey and a drizzle of lovely olive oil. Whisk to emulsify, then season to your heart’s content. It’s brilliant with roasted vegetables or perhaps spooned over quinoa or rice salad. INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove, finely grated¼ cup tahiniJuice of 1 lime½ cup extra…

Kate Alexander started her styling business, Places & Graces, on a whim. For the first two years she worked solo, with no real plan to hire staff or expand. Then, her second cousin Shelby George popped over from England on holiday, and Places & Graces found its first employee. “When Mum said Shelby was going to visit and could do some work experience with me, I rolled my eyes,” says Kate. “But when we met it was like meeting the sister I never had. We had so much fun, she taught me how to laugh, even in stressful situations.” The duo worked so well together in Shelby’s first year that Kate employed her full-time and sponsored her to stay in New Zealand. “It was the best business and personal decision I’ve made,” says…