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Water, water EVERYWHERE

Choosing to build on the Whitianga Waterways was very much Plan B for one couple, but it now feels like it was meant to be

HOME COMING

A cosy coastal retreat evokes nostalgic memories of holidays past while paying homage to its rugged landscape setting

A labour of love

A Waihi couple are grateful for the calm after the storm as they enjoy their handcrafted home

CENTRE STAGE

We go behind the scenes to explore an Auckland villa that's home to two power players in New Zealand theatre

How to organise YOUR PANTRY

The place where we store our groceries can be the most challenging area in the home to keep tidy

A stitch in time

Textile artist Frankie Meaden is not only blooming in real life, but on canvas too

BUTTER UP

Homeland pastry chef Petra Galler's first cookbook Butter, Butter serves up classics with a European twist

The best of the brunch

It's easy to show some love and appreciation on Mother's Day

Nursery tales

Gardening author Hilton Carter's latest book Living Wild is all about choosing and styling the right plants for cute kids' spaces

SOFA, SO GOOD

Before stamping your style in your living area, bear in mind these useful tips

Pillow talk

Update your bedroom with the latest snoozing space trends for 2023 and beyond

Home projects

Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves and a tidy charging station makes space-saving sense

Clear as mud

How to make a mudroom anytime, anywhere

LIVING SMALL

Downsizing was an exercise in space saving and creativity for a Copenhagen mother and her son

After the flood

What you need to know if your home has been affected by extreme weather events

INTO THE GROOVE

A kitchen makeover borrows from the past to forge a new, timeless way of living

HIGH & MIGHTY

A Christchurch home on a steep site required an innovative design, which meant plenty of sharp angles

The Midas TOUCH

A small family who missed Mount Maunganui beach life had big plans for a rundown little bach

Style shifts

An interior designer shows how she stamped her mark on a rental property and turned it into home

Beach, bath & beyond

A former bach had the right flow for modern family life, while the coastal location and backyard sealed the deal

FRESH INK

A hallway gets 'tattooed' with some punchy blue paint

Simple tasks for easy happiness

Are you missing some feel-good factors in your life? Here are eight fun ways to boost your mood

Petal to the metal

Aucklander Hollie Ryan's pretty creations will bloom forever

House next door

A couple spotted a Californian bungalow near their rental and snapped it up

Let's get eggs-cited

This fun activity is the perfect way to use up any old nail varnish you have lying around the house

Choc & awe

Make like the Easter bunny and indulge yourself with these dreamy treats

The constant gardener

Get your hands dirty over the long Easter weekend and turn your garden into an autumnal happy place

Fair & square

Add style and fun to your tween's room that will last into the teen years

THEN THERE WERE THREE

The arrival of their first baby had an Auckland couple on a frantic hunt to buy their first home

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

A style-savvy couple, with three young children, clicked into cyberspace to help renovate their new city living space