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Of all the wonderful things in this issue, the highlight for me is artist Wayne Youle’s artwork that says: “Wayne shows an interest and flair for arts and crafts. It’s clear his skill with macaroni and glitter is excellent. He has papier mache ability beyond compare”. It is one of many joyous, light-hearted objects in Jol Bates and Robyn McLean’s madcap Hawke’s Bay home, this month’s cover story – see page 38. How could you possibly come home after a hard day, read that and not be uplifted? Or, for that matter, be downcast with a house full of the equally delightful and whimsical, such as a pinball machine, vintage skittles, a charcuterie wall sign and even a rusty old metal oil drum standing in for a bedside table? I…