In my first ‘Favourite room’ series I am chatting with Kate; owner of the Wilderness Tribe, Wife, Mum of 6, Nan of 1 and homeowner of a stylish thoughtfully considered Villa located in the Hawkes Bay. I first saw Kate’s…
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‘Rather you than me’ and ‘it needs a bulldozer through it’ were just a couple of the numerous comments we received, when my partner and I (along with our 6 month old daughter) purchased our very run down ex. shearers…
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Nestled amongst ancient trees sits Mt. Vernon Villa, a Grade A Heritage Home in Waipukarau, Central Hawkes Bay. Purchased by its current owner in 2017 after five generations in the same family – (The Harding’s). Tim the present owner has…
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We purchased our neglected, run down cottage in the Winter of 2010. The extensive renovation has been a passion project for my partner and myself ever since. Prior to this massive task we had never undertaken anything to this scale…
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Last year Homescene Journal introduced its followers to the incredible homebody team that create linen bedding and accessories. homebody is back with collection no. 2 and they certainly don’t disappoint! 2020 taught us the true meaning of being homebodies. We…
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Christmas, New Years and Summer Holidays are fast approaching and after a not so great 2020 for many it feels like the right time to start thinking about spending quality days with friends and family. Whether you are dining indoors…
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Garden of international significance ‘Greenhaugh’ is a stunning 2 hectare garden located minutes from the city of Palmerston North. The semi formal gardens have been developed over the past 40 years by owner Lynne Atkins and her late husband Les….
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After seeing a snippet of Caroline’s incredible artwork in the always inspiring ‘NZ House & Garden’ magazine, I wanted to discover more about the Artists creative pursuits! Read on to learn all about how the art is constructed using natural…
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Can you tell us a little about yourself & the art you create? Hi, my name is Ngaio Blackwood and I’m an artist. I grew up in Dunedin and studied Fine Arts at Massey University in Wellington. I’m now living in Napier…
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Recently I discovered this beautiful natural fragrance company and was very excited to see the brand was established by a New Zealander; Frances Shoemack. Since 2020 the perfume house has returned from overseas to put down roots in Wellington! I…
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Wanaka based abstract water colour painter Sophie Melville has produced 3 new beautiful beach inspired fine art prints, read on to discover more about the collection! ‘I’ve found I’m drawn to focusing on the process of creation not the end…
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