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GET MERRY

Everyone will go crackers about these festive dinner favourites and the delicious trimmings

A brief history of...The Lips sofa

How to straighten up and free yourself from negative behaviour patterns

BREAKING BAD HABITS

How to straighten up and free yourself from negative behaviour patterns

MOMENTS of JOY

Sue Pat's whimsical stationery cleverly captures the wonders of Christmas

GIFTS of the EARTH

An excerpt from garden and interior designer Michael Mansvelt's longawaited book Everyday Opulence

All WHITE NOW

A fresh, coastal take on the classic white Christmas starts with a backdrop of relaxed vintage style. On top, layer shades of white from rich cream to crisp snow, offset by foraged shells and coastal flora also spray painted in white, then worked into wreaths and other essential festive decor elements.

COASTAL CHRISTMAS

A writer is all about enjoying a cruisy, coastal celebration with family and friends

Happy place

A shed on the garden's edge became healing renovation project

ALL IS BRIGHT

Colour is key in Kip&Co co-founder Alex McCabe's vibrant home over the holidays

BOLD & ECLECTIC

In an excerpt from The Makers, writer Pandora Sykes' home is a cosy and chic statement in fearlessness with colour and patterns

GIFT OF JOY

Uninhibited use of colour and pattern delivers a home that's merry and bright - and not just at Christmas

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Minimalist Scandi-style Christmas decorating works a treat in this renovated period home

Baby, it's cold outside

How to embrace winter mornings

THE HIGH NOTE

Opera costume and set designer Tracy Grant Lord is setting the scene for her best show yet

Wintering OVER

The 10 best things you can do for your garden and plants this winter

A fresh change

A couple move cities to embrace a new lease of life, not just for themselves but for a 1920s home as well

SAVING GRACE

Keen to care for the planet, a savvy designer revamped a harbourside home destined for demo with a light touch - no bulldozers required

A triumph of COLOUR

This year's Resene Colour Home Awards winner couldn't fit in with their neighbours so they went all out instead

Bowl me over

Nothing is more comforting than a hearty soup on a chilly day, especially when you add next-level accompaniments.

Scents of place

A peek at Auckland designer Kristine Crabb’s tropical paradise

In the FRAME

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama

Second time AROUND

A stylish renovation, 10 years after the first one, has transformed this bungalow into an open-plan oasis

SURPRISE PACKAGE

Strategic use of colour and upcycled design finds add character and the drama to a new off-the-plan build in Hamilton

CASTLE ON THE HILL

This artistic enclave on Waiheke Island embodies a Mediterranean sense of warmth and welcome

COSY UP your home

When it comes to your living spaces and bedrooms, think plush and lush. Here are our top tips and trends to keep your room warm, comfy and looking its best

Banana & cinnamon upside-down cake

SERVES 10

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Help from friends and family and treasured heirlooms added heart and character to this bungalow's makeover

RUG UP

Walk this way if you're looking to add warmth, character and personality to your home

FAMILY TREES

Creating a child-friendly backyard was a priority for an Auckland couple

CONJURING UP...MORE BATHROOM STORAGE

We asked the experts for their reno-free tricks to stash our bathroom stuff