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FEBRUARY2 0 1 6
PERFECTETON MESS
We tidied it up!page 138
PICK & SERVEPIZZA KITCHEN
IN THE POTAGERpage 110
SHE SAID:‘BUILD ME A
100-YEAR-OLD HOUSE'HE DID...
page 50
OUR TROPICAL PARADISE
COVER HOME(with a real little
movie theatre)page 26
ADDPIZAZZ
TO YOUR OUTDOOR
DININGpage 91
WelcomeStylish Kiwis talk about sharing
their homes with friends and family
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H o u s e s
14 CROWDED HOUSE Once the New Plymouth Public Trust office, now a home that overflows with art
26 PRIVATE SCREENING A tropical
paradise that even has its own perfect little movie theatre O N T H E C O V E R
50 ONE FROM THE HEART She said:
“Build me a 100-year-old house.” And he did (it’s on our Christchurch house tour)
62 PLAYING THE WAITING GAME Patience paid off in an Eastbourne family’s search for the ideal home
72 A NEW VIEW A glass-wrapped Mt Maunganui home was designed by the owner’s architect daughter
82 SCOUT’S HONOUR It’s perfect for a party, but this home still bears the scars of its previous life as a Scout den
G a r d e n s102 IN THE SEA OF GREEN Old roses
and a windy seaside site proved a worthy challenge for a serious gardener
1 10 ROOMS WITH VIEWS A garden of many parts, including a potager with a barbecue and pizza kitchen
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A N T E N N ACreate a party table with a Mexican-inspired fi esta of colour… plus we’re loving the crisp look of nautical-style blue and white
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A N E W V I E WGlass-wrapped, open-plan spaces were an acquired
taste for this Mount Maunganui homeowner, but starting fresh is what she likes to do
W O R D S A N D R E A W A R M I N G T O N / P H O T O G R A P H S J A N E U S S H E R
THESE PAGES The deck overlooking the beach is Marie Nielsen’s favourite spot at her Mount Maunganui home: “In the summer it’s where I spend most of my time”; the house was designed by Marie’s daughter Eva Nash of Rogan Nash Architects; striped towels from Sheridan await beachgoers on the Outdoor Collection sun loungers; the couch is from Dedon.
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R e g u l a r s
10 FROM THE EDITOR 91 COME DINE AT MINE Add pizazz
to your outdoor dining occasions
120 TOW N & COUNTRY The joys and burdens of surplus production
149 WE’VE GOT YOU COVEREDPlanning a revamp? Our pick of beautiful new wallpapers and curtain fabrics
158 HOUSE TOURS Have you got your tickets yet?
160 ART, BOOKS & BLOGS Books for cooks, design aficionados and people who love to tidy up!
166 URBAN EYE Hot spots to visit
178 FINISHING TOUCHES Glamming up glassware with simple squiggles
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124 GRILLER TACTICS Deliciously different ideas for the barbecue
130 READY, SET, GO Five speedy starters to get your party off to a flying start
136 BERRY BEAUTIFUL Divine desserts from chef Sam Mannering
143 SMALL BITES Food editor Sally Butters’ favourite foodie finds, plus making the most of eggplants
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C O N T E N T S
The way a shadow falls. The way light bounces.
The colour of rock. The unfaltering straightness of a line.
The delicate beauty of a curve. The strong and noble angle.
Noticing what isn’t. Savouring every detail.
Seeing what others cannot.
Seeing through someone else’s eyes.
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Did you hear the one about the nervous hostess who
doses herself with Xanax before every party?
It’s no joke. For a few poor souls, fear of entertaining
is enough to give them heart palpitations, sweaty
palms and obsessional anxieties about stray hair in the salad or
burned brûlée. They find the whole process of having people
over so agonising, some resort to anti-anxiety drugs or several
stiff pre-party drinks. Others just decide never to entertain.
In online chat about this, most people suggest that the best
approach to managing pre-party panic – which, it’s generally
agreed, most of us suffer from to some degree – is to keep things
simple and remind yourself, over and over, that things don’t
need to be perfect.
Your goal is simply to put on a great meal for your friends,
says one commentator, who calls himself Reluctant Entertainer.
“It won’t be perfect, it may not even be gourmet, but it will be so
worthwhile.” Which is, of course, excellent advice (and also
something of an irony, given that just a click or two away from
his soothing words are a whole host of articles with titles like
“10 worst dinner party disasters” and “The 3-day plan for a
perfect party”).
To avoid driving our readers to drink and drugs, we’ve gone
light on perfect party advice in this special entertaining issue of
NZ House & Garden. Instead, we’ve picked the brains of a few
stylish homemakers about the sort of entertaining that really
works for them. Turns out almost all of them favour fun,
informal occasions – evenings in an outdoor pizza kitchen;
dinner and a movie; a big family cook-up of paella.
Even fearless Trish Perrins – who regularly whips up top-end
food for her Wellington catering company, Simply Food –
recommends dead simple pasta dishes for happy at-home
entertaining (page 91). The more relaxed the host is, the more
fun the party will be, she says.
But, in case your party is TOO much fun, she suggests
inviting your guests on a Sunday night: “We’ve had some great
parties [at our place], I can tell you,” she says. “But Sunday night
means everyone’s usually gone by 10.”
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ABOVE Sally Duggan.BELOW For relaxed entertaining, you can’t beat a barbecue dinner. If you’re over sausages, we’ve got some fresh, simple griller ideas, such as tuna bites with chilli mayo (below and page 130).
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h e NZ House & Garden team spent
almost 10 hours in the lush, tropical
courtyard of Murray Thompson and
Domenico De Vincentis’ garden in
Devonport, Auckland (see more on
page 26) to get the perfect cover shot
for our “food and friends” issue.
Photographer Belinda Merrie took
the i rst picture at lunchtime, under
the bright midday sun, another in
the golden, evening light and a third
when the sun had dipped, i nally,
below the horizon. But it was the
dappled golden light of “the magic
hour” that proved perfect; evoking
long, lingering evenings at the table.
P H OTO G R A P H : BE L I N D A M E R R IE
S T Y L I N G : R ICH A R D BRU N T ON
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w h i t e b o w l s f r o m C i t t a D e s i g n ; r o u n d
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P a r n e l l ; a l l o t h e r i t e m s h o m e o w n e r’ s o w n .
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FEBRUARY2 0 1 6
PERFECTETON MESS
We tidied it up!page 138
PICK & SERVEPIZZA KITCHEN
IN THE POTAGERpage 110
SHE SAID:‘BUILD ME A
100-YEAR-OLD HOUSE'HE DID...
page 50
OUR TROPICAL PARADISE
COVER HOME(with a real little
movie theatre)page 26
ADDPIZAZZ
TO YOUR OUTDOOR
DININGpage 91
WelcomeStylish Kiwis talk about sharing
their homes with friends and family
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We’ve a sneaking suspicion Lynda
Hallinan – writer, gardener, jam-maker
extraordinaire – might have cloned
herself. As well as writing about
Domenico De Vincentis and Murray
Thompson’s home for this issue (see
right and page 26), recent exploits of NZ
Gardener’s editor-at-large include hosting
a pretty party for 24 in the sunroom at
her home in the Hunua Ranges, making
50 floral buttonholes for the Ararimu
Country Women’s Institute and writing a
book. (“Do you ever sleep?” asked one of
her Facebook fans.) In
Foggydale Farm: Jam
Sessions she recounts a
year of jam-making
adventures – how she
finds the time, we’ll
never know.
B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S
S A M M A N N E R I N GCHE F
“Keep it casual,” is Sam Mannering’s
entertaining mantra. The chef, whose
puddings feature on page 136 of this issue,
favours simple, help-yourself dishes
that feed a crowd when he’s hosting a
gathering. “There’s something about
sharing that feels more inclusive.” He also
takes a laid-back approach to decorating
for a party, festooning the great big lawn
at his Grey Lynn, Auckland garden with
loads of lights and plenty of tables spread
with food and drinks. His all-time
favourite party took place in his backyard.
“The family were all together for the first
time in ages so we decided to have this
huge party that covered all the bases. We
invited everyone we knew, had a few
animals on spits and these massive wheels
of cheese. Nothing about it was terribly
hard and it was awesome.”
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This 1920s New Plymouth building has seven bathrooms and three kitchens, yet its art-loving owners
have run out of room for more “beautiful things”W O R D S S U E H O F F A R T / P H O T O G R A P H S J A N E U S S H E R
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THIS PAGE In Paul and Shelley Carrington’s New Plymouth home, George Nelson Bubble lights illuminate an extra-wide hallway designed to hang large pieces of art; a Fatu Feu’u work hangs above the sideboard, which is one of a matching pair from La Paz, a now-defunct New Plymouth store, and holds terracotta pieces that Paul started collecting when he was a student; the rugs are from Turkey and Afghanistan. OPPOSITE Both the internal front doors and the tiles are from Egypt, via Yvonne Sanders Antiques in Auckland; the sculptural piece came from New Plymouth store Kina.
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Conformity has never been Paul Carrington’s
strong suit. As a boy, he confounded his father by
failing to run his toy trucks along the floor, making
brrm, brrm noises. Instead, the schoolboy insisted on
arranging and rearranging his vehicles on shelves, fussing until
they looked just right. Once he had a law degree in hand, Paul
refused to join his profession and took a job in the Patea Freezing
Works until the plant’s closure.
Needless to say, the Taranaki lawyer – he eventually returned
to his vocation after drilling at Patea Dam and sharemilking
cows – does not reside in suburbia behind a white picket fence.
He and wife Shelley live between two homes; one at the
Wai-iti Beach Retreat they developed on the northern Taranaki
coastline and a second abode in downtown New Plymouth.
Summers and weekends are spent at Wai-iti, surrounded by bush
and sea and garden, neighbouring baches and the six-hole golf
course Paul designed. Weekdays, though, are reserved for an art-
crammed home conjured from former Public Trust offices.
Their 1920s building squats solidly on an inner-city corner,
a block from the ocean in one direction and diagonally opposite
the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and the new stainless steel Len
Lye Centre. >
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THESE PAGES (clockwise from above) Kilim rugs serve as curtains in the main living area, which features a light rescued from New Plymouth’s beloved Andre’s restaurant when it closed down; the Eames chairs are soon to be replaced by eight dining chairs designed for all-night lounging; the sculpture on the table is by Jef Thomson. A Jef Thomson wire sculpture. Paul and Shelley on their north-facing deck. The mantelpiece holds Paul’s Imari and Shelley’s Sumida Gawa collections.
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For large collections, try hanging art “salon style”. No need to
choose matching frames or work to a perfect grid, but it does pay to blend colours with objects in
the room and to work out a balanced composition before
hanging. Cut paper templates for each piece and tape them to the wall, moving the arrangement around until you’re satisfi ed.
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THIS PAGE A ceramic vessel by New Plymouth’s Nicholas Brandon sits atop the cof ee table; Paul sent his son Tim to his fi rst auction to buy Peter Robinson’s series of nine paintings, hung high in the living room. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The kitchen is Shelley’s domain; Paul claims he’s never been successful in the kitchen. Sam Harrison’s trio of concrete and steel men: “One of the best things I own,” says Paul. A Lew Summers kauri sculpture. Shelley added the twisted willow alongside the Doulton ware and a Michael Illingworth painting. Sam Harrison’s bust Rose oversees kitchen activities. >
The house is also usefully close to good eateries; Paul leaves
all the cooking to his wife, claiming that the only meal he’s
attempted to cook during their 34-year marriage was a disaster.
When they bought their home-to-be in 2008, a developer’s
plans had stalled at the “gutting” stage. The historic facade was
retained but the interior featured dirt floors, few walls and a
smattering of concrete pillars, along with the men’s bathroom
tiles and original urinals.
Within nine months, the Carringtons had created five
bedrooms, three kitchens (two of the bedrooms are self-
contained) and seven bathrooms. The original Public Trust safe
room became a bunker-like living area and the upstairs women’s
toilets were transformed into a small gymnasium and adjoining
sauna, with parking added beneath the building. They then set
about filling the walls with a rapidly burgeoning art collection.
“We’re extravagant,” says Paul. “I don’t mean from a money
point of view. I mean, don’t have one piece of art on the walls
when you can have 100. Mediocrity is almost a sin to me.” >
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THIS PAGE The base of the arched window is 2.5m above ground level, so curtains are deemed superfluous in the guest bedroom, which holds some of the art overflow.OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) In the master bedroom, another Sam Harrison artwork hangs behind the bed, with its French fabric throw from New Plymouth’s Bijou Eliot store. A kitchen bench lamp stands over “collections of things we cannot find a place for”. A Dick Frizzell painting stands alongside three Imari plates on a wall in the master bedroom.Another Frizzell hangs to the left of the lamp.
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THIS PAGE A bright Allen Maddox painting (right) dominates the Carringtons’ favourite room, created from the old Public Trust safe; the wall-mounted French steel cage, which holds wine, came from Greytown.OPPOSITE (clockwise from top right) Winston the British bulldog sidles up to Shelley in her o� ce. The eight-year-old dog, seen here in the hallway, spends mornings tucked up in a basket in Paul’s o� ce, 30m down the road. A chair in the old safe room catches sunlight from the plant-fi lled internal courtyard. Stacks of fabric, among them many pieces from La Paz, are used to make cushions.
Paul has long since lost count of the number of houses they
have renovated or developed – it’s somewhere between 50 and
100 since Shelley gave up teaching 15 years ago. Most are sold or
rented but the Carringtons have lived in countless places too.
Although their current home is devoid of garden, previous
rural properties have been set on acres of land. One featured 800
roses and a tennis court. Their first home, in south Taranaki,
sported a stone fireplace and was as aesthetically pleasing as
you’d expect for $6000.
Over the years, the pair have honed their ability to create
pleasing interiors. They’re always scouring books on architecture
and interiors for inspiration. Great weight is given to the look and
feel of a piece of furniture and the placement of items or art or the
way a chair leg is arranged a fraction over the edge of a rug.
“When I come home and sit in my chair every night, the same
chair, I know where everything is to the millimetre. If anything
is moved 5mm, I know,” says Paul. >
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THIS PAGE A pair of Philip Trusttum paintings from The Garden series were the first large artworks bought by the Carringtons 10 years ago; they hang on either side of the hallway.OPPOSITE (from top) The urinals and floor tiles are original and beloved by visiting male guests; one of the stalls has been fitted with a shower. Shelley in front of one of the Philip Trusttum paintings. Traditionally, Carrington family members hang an Ashby Folville sign – seen here from the street – on their home to remember the English village of their ancestors.
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WE ONLY BUY: A piece of art or develop a room if we agree on it.
THIS HOUSE: Comes into its own in winter, with the custom-built Warmington fi replace that keeps the whole living area warm. Shelley has a roaring fi re going every night when I come home from work. From December till April, we live at the beach.
OUR CHILDREN: Are very much in our lives. Both boys live in New Plymouth. Tim manages several properties for us and is watching for new projects. His builder brother Jack runs a small building company for us and Anne is an architect for Athfi elds in Auckland. She checks out all the art auctions for us.
WE BEGAN BUYING ART SERIOUSLY: Ten years ago. It’s mostly 70s and 80s, like our music, which we have playing at all times, even when we’re not home. In my uni days it was Salvador Dali posters – all the drawing pins the same colour and absolutely level.
I’M ALWAYS DREAMING OF: Our next project. We’d love to do a barn on Waiheke Island. I like to create things.
OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM: The house is full but we can’t help looking.
Paul Carrington
Q& A
“When I met Shelley, I walked into her room and I could just tell
she had style. Everything was higgledy-piggledy but right. Some
people are able to put five sticks in a bowl and they’re balanced.
Shelley can do that. We were married within six months.”
Paul began collecting treasures as a Christchurch student,
working part-time to fund his habit of trawling 10 or 12 antiques
stores and allowing himself a single purchase every Friday.
The couple’s collections received a substantial, one-off boost
in recent years. Lamenting the fact that their favourite local
design and antiques store, La Paz, was in receivership, the pair
hit on the idea of purchasing the entire shop’s contents instead of
scrambling to buy a few sale items, offering $70,000 for the lot.
Consequently, they own 33 Turkish and Afghani rugs and an
assortment of furniture and fabric samples from around the
world. Six truckloads, filled to the brim with beautiful things,
were deposited in the poolroom of their previous home.
Given that style is paramount for this pair (even their dog
Winston has a smart tartan wool kennel), they are delighted
with their shimmering new neighbour. The Len Lye Centre is
exceptional, says Paul. Architect Andrew Patterson stayed with
them while working on the project and the couple regularly
rent suites to visiting artists who are exhibiting at the Govett-
Brewster. “That’s why we need all those bedrooms,” says Paul. ■
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As evening falls, the lights come on in this immaculately primped Devonport garden... and guests
take their seats in a remarkable 12-seat cinemaW O R D S L Y N D A H A L L I N A N / P H O T O G R A P H S J A N E U S S H E R
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THESE PAGES At dusk, LED lighting casts a soft glow over Domenico De Vincentis and Murray Thompson’s Devonport, Auckland garden, illuminating the outdoor entertaining areas and bringing key design features into focus – such as the mature kentia (Howea forsteriana) and Costa Rica bamboo palms (Chamaedora costaricana).
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Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats, dim the lights
and let’s start the show, for, if you sense an element of
theatre to Domenico De Vincentis and Murray
Thompson’s Devonport home, you’d be right.
There’s street appeal and then there’s straight-out street
seduction. You don’t even need to set foot inside the front gate to
fall under the resort-style spell of the subtropical garden that
comfortably envelopes their 1888 villa.
The porch is fringed with parasols of Brazilian jucara palms
(Euterpe edulis) and South African wild irises (Dietes grandiflora)
peek through the fence palings to offer up their origami flowers to
passersby. At the front door, the sign reads “Rohe Tomeina”, our
domain. “It’s our domain by the Domain,” says Murray, referencing
the seaside park at the end of the street. >
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THIS PAGE On the eastern boundary, there’s a miniature citrus grove of dwarf grafted oranges, mandarins and ‘Meyer’ lemons; kentia and bamboo palms are underplanted with large-leafed bergenias and mondo grass; sword-like mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) occupies the troughs and a spa pool is hidden behind a woven screen. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Water spills down the hefty sliver of solid stone into a bluestone rill that separates the lawn from the outdoor dining area. A flamboyant fringe of Iresine herbstii ‘Brilliantissima’. Two raised beds provide a plentiful supply of organically grown produce. Domenico De Vincentis (left) with Murray Thompson and Oliver, one of their two Maine coon cats.
Inside their domain, Domenico, a Venezuelan-born Italian
architect and lighting designer who loves to cook, declares the
kitchen his kingdom; Murray’s realm encompasses every
immaculate square centimetre of the garden – and a 12-seat
bespoke cinema. Every night when dinner is ready, Domenico
knows where to look for his partner: “I am a cinema widower,”
he jokes.
Like Salvatore in Cinema Paradiso, Murray has been in love
with the cinema since he was a boy, screening flicks for the
neighbourhood kids in his parents’ west Auckland garage. At 16,
he went to work as a projectionist at Auckland’s St James Theatre.
“I’m not a film buff,” he explains. “For me, it’s all the other
elements – the ticket office, the architecture, the footlights, the
curtains – that make a show.”
In Domenico, he found a kindred spirit. They share the same
eye for detail, the same tastes in architecture, furniture, lighting,
books. Even their extensive art collections have proven
compatible, with Venezuelan, Australian and New Zealand
artists equitably represented on their gallery-like walls.
Though content in their previous Ponsonby home, Murray
had one unrealised dream: “I’ve wanted to build a cinema my
whole life.” It took eight months of open homes to find a suitable
heritage property with a high enough stud. “We tortured the
patience of many a real estate agent,” he says.
In more than a century, the house had only been on the
market twice and had previously fallen into disrepair. Nothing
now remains of the original villa – aside from one window and a
run of hand-sawn kauri weatherboards – but its gracious heart
has been richly illuminated with more light bulbs and dimmer
switches per square metre than any I have ever seen. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from above) A louvred breezeway connects the house to the cinema. The advertising poster for Cecil B DeMille’s 1934 version of Cleopatra is part of Murray’s extensive collection of vintage cinema memorabilia. Dwarf fish tail palms prosper in this semi-shaded corner. Maine coon Roxy on the eastern deck. Potted blood-red clivias. OPPOSITE Glass louvre windows invite generous views of the garden, with woven roller blinds for respite from the summer sun.
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THIS PAGE (clockwise from above left) The couple’s DVD collection numbers in the hundreds; the laser-cut, LED-lit sign pays homage to Devonport’s art deco State Theatre, demolished in the 70s. Roxy and Oliver on the Italian Giro bar stools; the KTribe pendant lights are by Philippe Starck. The cinema has three rows of seats, a curved screen and velvet curtains. “When we have people over for a dinner party, we always have a movie after, then dessert and cof ee or liqueurs. It’s my favourite way to entertain, provided the audience doesn’t drink too much and fall asleep during the screening,” says Murray. OPPOSITE Domenico and Murray are both long-time art collectors; here work by North Shore artists Rob Tucker and Karl Amundsen share the dining room wall with a wooden puppet by Venezuelan artist José Belandria. >
“I’M NOT A FILM BUFF. FOR ME, IT’S ALL THE OTHER ELEMENTS – THE
TICKET OFFICE, THE ARCHITECTURE, THE FOOTLIGHTS, THE CURTAINS –
THAT MAKE A SHOW”
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There are floor lamps, pendants, LED strips and dozens of
clustered Belgian halogen gimbals, each directed at a particular
painting or piece of furniture. Even the laundry, which doubles
as the “cat department” for the couple’s genteel Maine coons,
Oliver and Roxy, is fitted with a dimmer switch so the door
needn’t be kept shut when the couple is entertaining.
The effect is subtle but entrancing. An early glass bowl by
Anne Robinson is bathed in a gentle halo, for example, and a tall
vase of spoonbill bird of paradise (Strelitzia parvifolia) turns the
dining table into a starburst clock of shadows.
Up the ladder, it was Murray’s job to nudge each bulb a
fraction to the left, a smidgen to the right. Directing proceedings
from the floor is Domenico, whose work for LDP Lighting
Design includes the award-winning Wynyard Crossing
drawbridge in downtown Auckland.
“We both believe,” says Domenico, “that, more than just
looking beautiful, everything has to work.”
In the garden, they had their work cut out, for it came with
nothing more than an old garage and crumbling rock walls. The
garage was quickly demolished and the walls, crafted from
volcanic rock hewn from the site, restored. >
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THIS PAGE The living room’s bifold doors stay open all day in summer; the lush thicket of palms includes kentias and Chamaedora costaricana, a clumping understorey palm with slender stems that look like bamboo canes, hence its common name of Costa Rica bamboo; this photograph was taken as an alternative cover for this issue (styled by Richard Brunton; the teapot, cups and green bowl on the tray are all from Japanese Lifestyle). OPPOSITE Domenico and Murray’s renovation was painstakingly planned so that, on the day they moved in, every piece of furniture already had its place; the Danish Piet Hein dining table and Arne Jacobsen chairs refl ect the couple’s love of classic Scandinavian design. The couple’s collections of cast glass and Balinese, Portuguese and Peruvian ceramics. The large painting in the lounge is by Australian painter Alan Oldfi eld; Murray bought the large cockatoo vessel by Stephen Bowers during his time renovating houses in Sydney.
BEST THING ABOUT THE RENOVATION: Transforming an “old lady” of 1888 into a contemporary “liveable” home, with great respect to its heritage character. (Domenico)
HOURS SPENT IN THE GARDEN: Heaps. It wouldn’t look the way it does if I didn’t. I’m out there every day, but only because I love it. Even though we installed sprinklers, I water everything by hand so I can see what’s going on, check the leaves for bugs and talk to my plants at night. (Murray) MOST-USED TOOL: Secateurs, of course. I have a pair in my hand all the time. I own three pairs of secateurs – small, medium and large. It’s important to buy good ones, such as Fiskars. (Murray)
FOR ENTERTAINING, THE GARDEN IS: Fabulous. It’s sheltered and everyone enjoys a gorgeous view of the garden. (Murray)
WE LOVE THIS PART OF NEW ZEALAND BECAUSE: Devonport is for us like a “beach town” in the city. We love the beaches, the proximity to the city, the history, the variety of parks, walks and reserves. It is always full of visitors and tourists but, come 6pm, the place empties and then you own it! (Domenico)
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Murray’s garden design was inspired by tropical resort
holidays. “In the past all my gardens have been clipped and
formal but the tropical look is much more casual and relaxed.”
For pops of colour, there are generous assemblies of pink
iresine, deep red clivias, bird of paradise and large-leafed
bergenias, those old-fashioned perennials more commonly
associated with cottage gardens.
This show-stopper of a city garden is all the more extraordinary
for what you can’t see: it’s chemical-free. Murray’s tiny – but tidy
– garden shed is no bigger than a walk-in wardrobe but it’s filled
with organic plant health remedies, such as Rok Solid, Aquaticus
fish fertiliser and neem granules. The pint-sized potager is
THIS PAGE There’s not a fallen leaf or a blade of mondo grass out of place in the fastidiously tidy front garden; does Murray power up a leaf blower? “Good heavens, no! I pick them all up by hand.”OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) “The original corridor felt too narrow and tall,” says Murray, so when the villa’s front rooms were remodelled, the original bathroom and formal lounge doorways were retained as recessed display niches. The front porch is screened by mass-planted slender palms. The Brazilian jucara palms (Euterpe edulis) at the entrance were planted three to a pot, lending a lovely clumping efect; Paul Rodgers assisted with the landscaping; the builder was Darryl Christian from Urban Projects. Murray and Domenico’s attention to detail is second to none; when planning their renovation, they tiki-toured around Devonport’s streets, taking photographs of other heritage homes with sympathetic mouldings and finials.
replenished with home-made compost and produces heirloom
tomatoes, radishes, salad greens and herbs for the kitchen.
“We’re not party people,” says Domenico, “unless you count
dinner parties.” Make that “dinner and a movie” parties – when
the dishes are cleared, Murray flings open the foyer doors, draws
back the curtains, dims the lights and plays an overture.
“Sometimes, just for a giggle, it’s God Save the Queen.”
Are they here to stay? “There might be one more house in
me,” confesses Murray. Having fulfilled his dream of a 12-seat
cinema, he rather fancies the idea of 16 or even 20 seats.
But for now Domenico has the last word. “I have avoided that
subject,” he says politely. ■
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Create a fiesta of colour for your summer parties with products inspired by the colours and themes of Mexico. Skull $98, rosary from $55, table runners $97.50 each, handmade glasses from $17.50 each, small bowl $11.50, medium bowl $15.50, lunch bowl $19.50 and metallic glass balls $19 each, all from LA Imports, laimports.co.nz; multicoloured trivet $55, paper napkins $9.60 (for 20), flower candle $10.80 and gold cutlery $412.80 per place setting, all through May Time, maytime.co.nz; fabric stylist’s own.
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F E B R U A R YN E W SC O M P I L E D B Y A N D R E A W A R M I N G T O N
JAG GED EDGE The unusual, jagged appearance of the rims
on these vases brings to mind pieces of sea
glass, worn down by the ocean’s currents,
and discovered washed up on the shore.
Small Alza vase $29 from undeuxtrois.nz.
R ETRO FL A IR Refresh your outdoor furniture with these
zingy, 60s-style chairs from Ico Trader. The
Coromandel sun chair is designed in New
Zealand and zinc-plated for rust prevention,
then powder-coated – so you needn’t worry
if they get rained on. Coromandel sun chair
in teal $399 from boltofcloth.com.
PL ASTIQUE FA N TASTIQUEThese baskets are hand-crocheted from
recycled plastic bags by women in Burkina
Faso. Paris boutique Facteur Céleste
started workshops in
the west African
nation to provide
secure work for
the women there.
White Taaba
bowl $65 from
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NE X T- GENER ATION DESIGN CL ASSIC
Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola has updated her Maia collection for Kettal. Teak legs and
a starburst-patterned seat, hand-woven from nautical rope, make for a design that oozes energy and looks good
indoors and out. Design classic for the future? Maia Rope chair $4920 from studioitalia.co.nz.
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O U R H O USE TO U RSIn February and March we’ll be holding our
eighth tour season, giving you the chance to
step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden and
experience some of the country’s most beautiful
homes. These self-drive tours are New Zealand’s
largest charity house tours and are run in
support of The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
From 26 February to 18 March at selected
locations throughout the country, tickets $68 per
person, see nzhouseandgarden.co.nz for more
information and to book.
WI N E O N TH E RU NYou don’t need to be a marathon runner to
participate in Martinborough’s annual Round
the Vines; this event –which is inspired by the
famous Marathon du Médoc in Bordeaux,
France, where runners pass grand chateaux
and sip grand cru wines en route – welcomes
walkers and runners of all abilities and ages.
And, as in France, participants will get to taste
local Martinborough wines on the go.
20 March, Martinborough, register at
roundthevines.org.nz
ART FO R EVERYO N EIf you’re heading up north over Easter weekend,
we suggest you include the Whangarei Heads
Arts Trail on your itinerary. Over two days,
40 local artists will open their studios and host
exhibitions, showcasing the depth of talent in
this area. Works on display will include
everything from paintings and lithographs to
domestic pottery and designer furniture, with
prices ranging from $5 to $2500.
26 & 27 March, whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz
THE MIGHT Y JU NGLE
Turn your home into a tropical jungle with this vibrant banana leaf-patterned wallpaper. You can choose self-adhesive wallpaper (making positioning a lot easier) or
traditional wallpaper. Banana Leaf mural US$419 (plus shipping) from anewall.com. For more tropical ideas, see
our Walls & Windows feature, starting on page 149.
UR B A N DESERTKiwi designer and illustrator Evie Kemp has created these cacti wall decals (also
available as prints); ideal for those who aren’t so good at keeping the real things
alive! Set of Suburban Jungle decals $169 from eviekemp.com.
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COCK TA IL HOURAuckland blogger Mel Chesneau
(styledcanvas.com) keeps an eye out
for new trends: Bar trolleys are the
ultimate multitaskers; they can
function as everything from table to
plant stand. But, for a touch of
glamour, use it as you were meant to
and set up a bar on wheels. Impress
guests with a selection of liquor,
mixers, garnishes, glassware and bar
tools. Add a few decorative items
such as flowers and books for a
personal touch. Gubi Matégot trolley
$1631 from cultdesign.co.nz. >
T A L K I N G T O . . .
THE PARTY PLANNER
Kiwi Sophia Cohen (above right) plans parties
for a living. She set up her Auckland and
Waiheke-based business, Coco Lily Events, in
2011 when she returned to New Zealand after a
stint overseas working in hospitality and event
planning. “I love parties,” says Sophia. “They’re
a chance for people to relax, forget about their
days and just have fun.” She also runs The Cute
Caravan Company with her parents, Paul
(above left) and Loeci – they hire out their 1968
Lilliput caravan-turned-bar for parties. She
shares her top tips for organising a great
shindig with NZ House & Garden.
WHAT’S THE BEST PLACE TO START? Decide on your venue – whether it’s going to
be a house, a private or a public venue. That
way you know what you’ll be working with
in terms of food and drinks and decor.
IS A THEME IMPORTANT? Sometimes a
theme can be helpful – even a colour theme,
which means you can coordinate your decor,
flowers, invites and so on. If you’re having
a big party, themes are always a fun way to
get all the guests involved.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO FEED A CROWD? Fork-and-walk food. Food stations
with different foods are also good, because
guests get to choose what they eat.
WOULD YOU RATHER HOST A SMALL GATHERING OR A BIG PARTY? It really
depends on the occasion. I love small, intimate
dinners where you can spend a bit more time
on making them special, but then I also love
large parties where everyone is enjoying
themselves too.
Find out more at cocolilyevents.co.nz
STEEL THE SHOWHere’s a stylish solution for those who always
forget to chill their tipple: wine pearls. All
you need to do is freeze these sculptural,
stainless steel orbs, pour yourself a drink
and then drop a few into your glass.
$40.20 (plus shipping) for a set of four
from uncommongoods.com.
S W E E T D R E A M S A R E M A D E O F T H IS
Soft linens in dusty pastel hues are just right for draping over the bed when the temperature outside soars and would also
make summertime afternoon naps hard to resist. Washed linen duvet set in Duck Egg $329 from nest-direct.com.
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THE SE ATING SOLU TIONNeed extra outdoor seating for party guests
this summer? How about a tribal-patterned
beanbag? They’re so comfy you might have
trouble convincing your guests to leave. Madu
print bean bag $144 from cittadesign.com. ■
FROM THE SE AAuckland artist Lisa Baudry’s Kaimoana print
series celebrates New Zealand food culture and
would look just right hanging in the kitchen.
Kaimoana crab art print by Lisa Baudry from
$49 from endemicworld.com.
CHIC IN V ITESFrench fashion illustrator and blogger Garance
Doré’s delightfully chic cocktail cards would
make an original invitation to a summer soirée.
Cocktail recipe cards $US12 (plus shipping)
from shop.garancedore.fr.
POOCH PERCH PER FECT
Dog lovers, this one’s for you. Aussie outfit Nice Digs specialise in stylish lifestyle goods for “the discerning modern dog owner”.
Their contemporary designs for dogs include snazzy collars, colourful throws and these cool beds; nicedigs.com.au.
LINE , SH A PE , COLOUR
Spruce up the bach this summer (or bring the bach vibe home) with a colourful rug from Melbourne’s Arro
Home, who are now shipping to New Zealand (hurrah!)
Colour Tribe rug $395 from arrohome.com.
COPPER FOR A C AUSEThis collection of copper pots and
serveware from tradeaid.org.nz is so
beautiful it deserves to be displayed where
visiting diners can admire it. Each piece
is handmade in India for Aspiration, an
organisation that works with artisan
groups, individual craftspeople and their
families to bring them out of poverty and
enable them to become independent.
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Citta Design, cittadesign.co.nz. 4 Paris au Mois d’Août Poser table lamp $440 from Madder & Rouge, madderandrouge.co.nz. 5 Mia vessel $12.95 from Freedom,
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The 19th century heart of this Christchurch home has been faithfully revived for
21st century family living
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THESE PAGES Antiques sit comfortably with new fittings in Mrrietta and Bill Horncastle’s country-style kitchen, designed by Ingrid Geldof, with hand-painted joinery and white Carrara marble benchtops; the old table is French and the crystal chandeliers German; the pressed-tin ceiling was imported from Melbourne and the floor is American oak; duck-egg blue is a theme picked up throughout the house and here it can be seen in the doors and the fabric of the blinds.
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Wood lane, just a stone’s throw from Hagley Park
and across the river from Mona Vale reserve, is
aptly named – but not, as some might think, for
its leafy haunts, but after one of Christchurch’s
celebrated first settlers, Englishman William Derisley Wood.
In 1860, the entrepreneurial miller persuaded landowner
Jane Deans to lease him land on the banks of the Avon River to
build a water-powered flour mill. His business prospered and,
30 years later, William and wife Anna left their sons to run the
business and built a new home across the river. The location, on
an isthmus of land formed by the river’s loop and looking over to
the waterwheel and weir, was one of the city’s finest.
Nearly 120 years later, Bill and Mrrietta Horncastle also
recognised the rare beauty of the site, with its long river
boundaries and views over Mona Vale and the Woods’ still-
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THIS PAGE (from top) An antique gilt mirror sits above a French bureau in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. The bird-themed panelled walls and matching curtains of the family room were inspired by the Hotel du Cap in Antibes; Phoebe the cat naps on the linen sofa. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Mrrietta and one of the two dogs, border collie Blue. The sunroom, which Mrrietta describes as a “breeze room” for its fully opening shutters on three sides, has the best views in the house, over the lawn to the weir. The best-loved artefact in the sunroom curio collection is the turntable Mrrietta picked up in a retro antiques shop 20 years ago. Though the children sit at the antique French kitchen table these days, all five spent time in the highchair the Horncastles found in France, which converts to a low wheeled chair and table.
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“It’s in the heart of the city, but you are surrounded by water
and look out at established trees,” says Mrrietta. “You feel as
though you’re in the country.”
The house had had many alterations over the years and the
Horncastles, who are in the building industry, planned to start
afresh and build a family home for themselves and their five
children, Matthew, Henri, Louis, Rosa and Charlie, then aged
five to 13.
Mrrietta, whose parents were in the antiques trade, had lived
in old houses all her life and didn’t want a modern house. “I said
to Bill: ‘If you can build me a house that feels 100 years old the
day we move in, I’ll be happy.’”
The discovery of two original 1890s rooms at the heart of
the existing house gave them the perfect template to do that
and more. “These two rooms set the architecture for the whole
house,” says Bill. >
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THIS PAGE The formal sitting room, one of the house’s two original rooms, has been decorated in the style of the era, with wallpapered panels, heavy brocade curtains and 19th century sconces. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top) New French doors, but in the original position opening onto the hall, lighten the formal sitting room; the leather suitcases under the Victorian flame mahogany sideboard house family photographs. A Tifany-style lamp and French mantel clock are in keeping with the art nouveau era. One of a pair of gold carver chairs flanking the fireplace, covered in original tapestry fabric. Among Mrrietta’s collection of curios on a silver sideboard tray is a Victorian tantalus decanter caddy.
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“I SAID TO BILL: ‘IF YOU CAN BUILD ME A HOUSE THAT FEELS A
HUNDRED YEARS OLD THE DAY WE MOVE IN, I’LL BE HAPPY’”
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With the help of architect Tim Devine, they designed a new
house on the same footprint, preserving the historic rooms at its
core – one as a formal sitting room, now furnished in keeping
with the era, and the other as a sitting room off the master
bedroom, which has the feel of a 19th century parlour.
Bill faithfully restored the lath and plaster in both rooms,
defying everyone who advised him to gib. They kept the existing
3.6m stud throughout the house and replicated original wooden
skirtings, architraves and cornices in all the other rooms.
The house, which they moved into at the end of 2010, survived
the Christchurch quakes unscathed. “It’s a very strong house,”
says Bill. Rather than an unyielding concrete pad, it is built on a
foundation of timber piles within a ring of concrete, making the
American oak floors softer to walk on. The weatherboards are
rough-sawn cedar, the windows heart rimu and the roof slate and
copper. The outside stonework came from the Lyttelton quarry,
with rocks from the original piles incorporated in the front wall.
If Bill’s forte is materials and dimensions, Mrrietta’s is the
“look of a place,” he says. “She has the best eye for detail I know.
It’s her flair that has come through the house.”
The house has been designed to retain the look of a single-
storey dwelling while having four upstairs bedrooms, essentially
in a large dormer in the roof space. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) An antique gilded lioness and cub and a painting by early 20th century New Zealand artist Robert Procter are among the exhibits in the hall. Persian rugs on the travertine-tiled floor greet visitors in the entrance hall, which looks ahead to the original formal sitting room. The powder room with its Chinese toile wallpaper, Limoges porcelain, crystal sconces, gilt mirror and pressed-tin dado.OPPOSITE The hall, rebuilt in its original position, has panelling and cornices copied from the historic rooms that lead of it to the left; the stairs at the end, originally the front entrance, lead to the upstairs bedrooms.
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“We wanted the house to have almost a French cottage feel,”
says Mrrietta, who picks up a lot of ideas on their travels – such as
at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes, which inspired the family room
with its bird-themed panelled walls and matching curtains.
The pretty duck-egg blue that features inside and out, on the
doors and shutters and in the furnishings, was based on a little
plate she found in a French village while over at the 2007 Rugby
World Cup.
Mrrietta also spends time at antiques auctions and is patient
in her purchasing.
“It’s often about taking time to find things rather than
spending money,” she says. “A lot of the pleasure is in finding
the right piece for the right spot. It’s no fun having everything
straight away.”
Mrrietta may have a penchant for old houses, but not for cold
ones. “I’ve lived in old, cold houses all my life. We wanted this
one to be warm.” A diesel boiler heats an underfloor system of
water pipes and there are solid cast-iron radiators in every room.
There is no attempt to hide or disguise them. “It is what it is,” is
one of her maxims. >
THIS PAGE Furnished in restful cream and blue and kept warm by an “honest” diesel heater, the downstairs master bedroom has internal shutters, no curtains and looks out over the lawn to the river; the bedspread and quilt are by Bianca Lorenne.OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The Horncastles had a wooden console converted to a vanity for the en suite, which opens through shuttered doors to an outside spa area. The atmosphere is further enhanced by the corner arrangement of a French gilt chair under a tapestry of Venice: “We got the old-style telephone so the kids can’t run of with it,” says Mrrietta. Rosa (right) on the sleigh window seat in her bedroom with her friend Alice; the miniature mahogany Victorian dressing table was Mrrietta’s as a little girl; Bill brought the handmade doll’s house back from a trip to Australia soon after his daughter was born.
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BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE: The blue velvet armchair in the kitchen. Whenever I’m in the kitchen this is where the children come and plonk themselves down and end up chatting about their day. I love these moments. I think if the chair wasn’t there and wasn’t so comfortable, they possibly wouldn’t stay.
FAVOURITE OUTDOOR SPOT: On the back verandah sitting in the sun with Bill or a girlfriend having a cofee or sipping on wine while looking over the garden and watching the world go by.
BEST DECOR ATING TIP: At the end of the day it is you who has to live in your home and everyone has their own personal concept of what home is. Stay true to this. I like each room to have its own personality but at the same time keeping some consistency throughout the house.
BEST DECISION WHILE BUILDING: Deciding to recreate the original Wood home on the same footprint and in the same era. This created a lot of challenges as most products were a “one-of” so we had to get them specifically made. It was worth the work and our patience!
Mrrietta Horncastle
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THIS PAGE (from above) The granite-paved barbecue area has a view over the lawn and trees. Blue French doors open from every room onto the back verandah; one large rectangular dormer goes nearly the length of the roof, looking onto a roof of slate from a demolished hospital in Dunedin; copper has been used to roof the master bedroom, which juts out at the end. OPPOSITE A jetty looks out to William Derisley Wood’s original weir in Mona Vale. Metal urns flank the billiard room, which opens onto the front verandah; the front door is at the far end.
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With its still-beating 19th century heart now clad in the
sturdiest of bodies, the house is everything Mrrietta asked for.
“It has the feel of an old house but the functions of a new one.
I like old things, but I do like my mod cons too.”
The Horncastles have accomplished more of a resurrection
than a rebuild and created a home, not just for their family,
but for generations of Christchurch families to come. “We see
ourselves as the caretakers of this house in this piece of time,”
says Bill. “There’s no reason it won’t still be here in 500 years.”
William Derisley Wood would be well pleased. ■
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THIS PAGE Grant Dennis and Tracey Newman’s home is right on the water at Eastbourne; the gate was made by Chris Dalziel of Eastbourne’s Village Blacksmith; Tracey sourced the farm battens for the fence through an old friend. OPPOSITE The old pink rose that rambles over the bank in front of the house has “been there forever,” says Tracey; the cluster of ancient pohutukawa to the left of the house provides protection from the wind.
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THESE PAGES (clockwise from top left) Tracey Newman with the family’s three-year-old basset-hound Elsie, who doesn’t like to swim but loves sni�ng around on the beach. The sunroom and dining area open onto the deck; Tracey, her sons and two of their girlfriends painted the dining room chairs with fabric paint one Friday afternoon; Tracey and son Tobias made the cofee table out of an old door; a collection of cricket cages found in Shanghai sits on the table: “It’s easier to keep crickets than a dog in Shanghai,” says Tracey. Grant and Tracey’s youngest son, Thaddeus, on the tennis court.
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In the late 1980s Grant Dennis and Tracey Newman spotted
their future home while pushing their first son’s pram along
the beachfront walkway at Eastbourne, on the eastern shore
of Wellington harbour. Though it was partially concealed up
a slight bank, they liked what they could glimpse: the private
beachfront site, the distinctive old English-style steel windows,
the old tarsealed tennis court. Grant wanted to leave a note in
the letterbox about potentially buying it, but Tracey talked him
out of it, saying that might be an invasion of privacy.
Grant and Tracey went on to have three more sons and to
spend six years in Singapore for Grant’s work, before moving
back to Eastbourne in 2006. They were planning to build a new
home in the area, but all this changed when Grant was chatting
with friends at a Saturday morning cricket match. He heard the
house was up for sale. They saw it the next day and two days
later bought it. Their initial patience had paid off. When Tracey
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met the owner, it turned out she wouldn’t sell to any of the many
people who had left notes, as she considered that an intrusion.
“I feel this place was waiting for us,” says Tracey.
The home was built as a holiday house in 1920 for James
Hannah, one of the seven children of Robert Hannah, founder of
the Hannahs shoe empire. James and subsequent generations of
the family holidayed there until the house was sold in the 1980s.
The grown-ups practised their serves on the tennis court and
took tea in the tiny gazebo overlooking the ocean. The children
rinsed their sandy feet in a bathing shed beside the house – these
days there’s a shower under the pohutukawa trees.
Architect HT Johns designed the house with one storey at the
front and two at the back, and servants’ quarters downstairs.
Fifteen years later, in 1935, Johns’ son Bernard Winton Johns
extended the house, adding rooms with steel windows on the
north-west side to better capture the sun, light and view. >
“WHEN THE LED LIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT, THE KITCHEN ISLAND ALMOST
LOOKS LIKE A LIT-UP AQUARIUM”
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THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) The mural paper in the main bathroom was a bargain from overstock.com and the flooring is recycled leather from Flooring Central. The downstairs bathroom, which has a pressed-tin ceiling, also contains the home’s laundry. The ladder in the master bedroom is draped with rice and postal sacks from Portugal and France; the lamp was bought when the family lived in Singapore; the small framed fabric items are from Portugal, handcrafted by local women for religious festivals. The large artwork in the TV room was a farewell gift to the family when they left Singapore. OPPOSITE The kitchen island was made by Wellington artist/designer John Calvert and has LED lights under the benchtop that illuminate the watery paint efect and the sea creature-like door handles; the artwork is by Francis Salole and the walls are painted in Resene ‘Thor’.
In those days the front door was off the beach and the servants
came and went through the back door (which is now the front
entrance). The section is so long that four houses now fit on the
same-sized strip of land next door.
In 2008, Grant and Tracey moved into a house that had
barely changed since 1935. And so, in 2012, architect John Mills
oversaw their first major renovation. A new kitchen was built
in what had been the master bedroom, making the most of the
ocean view. The heart of the home is now the colossal kitchen
island. “When the LED lights are on at night, the kitchen island
almost looks like a lit-up aquarium,” says Tracey.
The second major renovation, also designed by John, was
finished in November 2015, revamping the main bathroom and
adding a small but striking front entrance (the only extension
they’ve done). The front door has rectangles of rainbow-coloured
glass that light up at night. On the entranceway floor, tiles form
geometric patterns in cream, black and blue to emulate the home’s
original lino and the colours of the wallpaper unearthed while
widening the main hallway. The final touch was landscaping the
area along the house’s right-hand side, which Tracey has been
told local Maori used as a track from the hills to the beach. Now
it’s a narrow garden and courtyard, with big timber steps styled
as lily pads and a 7m-long fishing boat bought back from Asia by
Tracey, but deemed too big for indoors.
Throughout the renovations, Tracey and Grant were
determined not to strip the Hannah house of its character and
history. They recycled original wood to make the bathroom
vanity and commissioned wooden doors that resembled the
original joinery. The Hannah family’s many keys, inherited with
the house, now hang on a wall in the main hallway. >
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It’s far from being the only collection here. “I can never just
buy one of anything,” says Tracey. Think Singaporean wooden
bowls, Thai rain drums, florists’ tins, white china, little jugs,
tiny chairs, old jars, even Chinese cricket cages.
Tracey, who brought two shipping containers home from
Singapore, has since picked up many more collectables from
second-hand shops and recycling centres. “I’m a bargain hunter
and upcycler.” Tracey and her son Tobias have turned an old
door into a coffee table with wheels for the sunroom. “That
pouffe and footstool beside it are from the dump,” says Tracey,
“one re-stuffed, one re-covered.”
Bright abstract paintings and boldly patterned curtains
show she’s not afraid of colour. “Grant pretty much leaves the
decorating to me, but I always make sure he likes it.”
The former PE teacher has been a full-time mum since her
children were born. The boys – Caleb, 28, Tobias, 24, Sebastian,
22, and Thaddeus, 20 – have all left home, but the house and
garden still take up a lot of her time and she makes jewellery that
she wears, gives away and sometimes sells.
The boys stay so often that Tracey and Grant haven’t
contemplated downsizing from their 620sqm home. “I joke with
the boys that I’ll live to 100, and have my friends move in,” says
Tracey. She’s only half joking. “I feel this house was meant for us,
but I don’t feel I’m the owner. I’m just the guardian.” ■
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top) Tracey describes the rainbow-coloured glass front door as “my happy door”; the 1950s chair was found at the Turangi dump and re-covered in Sanderson Dandelion Clocks fabric; Mandy Wilson made the rug from recycled carpet. The Hannah family left behind boxes and boxes of old keys, says Tracey, who hung some of them on the wall; many have tags attached saying “hatbox key” and even “Kelburn Tennis Club”. The artwork by South African artist Madeleine Eve was bought at an auction to raise funds for Aids victims. OPPOSITE The front entrance is a new addition designed by architect John Mills; Trevor Bowie from Right Angle Joinery made the glass-panelled front door and the lamps beside the steps.
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I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON: Our basset-hound Elsie being near me.
FLOWERS I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Peonies and honeywort.
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT: Richard Ulusele from East Harbour Building, Dave Devos from Dirt Landscaping and Janeen Gillies from What on Earth.
BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN: People congregate around the kitchen island; we throw open the sliding doors in the sunroom and people spill out onto the deck. We had my jewellery tutor’s wedding here, with tables on the tennis court.
I LOVE THIS PART OF NEW ZEALAND BECAUSE: We’re close to the city but the sea and bush are on our doorstep.
BEST WALK IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: From Eastbourne’s bus barns to Butterfly Creek, through the bush and along the ridge line.
WHEN YOU VISIT EASTBOURNE: Make sure you look for the mosaics on the footpaths.
Tracey Newman
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THE COLOUR
EXPERTSResene Colour Expert Greer Clayton chose a palette of deep blues and greens that work with the coastal vibe of her home
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The whole thing about colour, says
Greer Clayton, is to be brave and
her Devonport, Auckland villa
epitomises her approach. “I naturally
gravitate towards a certain palette, but if
you’re nervous or unsure about strong
colours, introduce them as accents.
Remember it’s a painted wall and you can
just change it out if you don’t like it. Start
with a neutral background and add a pop
of colour – even one painted vase or
cabinet – to create fun and interest.”
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE RESENE
‘MINE SHAFT’ AND RESENE
‘WISHLIST’ FOR WALL COLOURS?
My views are of water, coastal greens,
sky and light on the sea. I wanted a
coastal vibe, so I chose a palette of blues
and greens that drifts right through the
house, sometimes in blocks of colour,
sometimes as accents, but always subtly
linking the spaces.
WHEN DO YOU USE DECORATIVE
EFFECTS AND WHEN ARE BLOCKS
OF COLOUR BETTER?
Decorative effects upstairs in the kids’ zone
add fun, while blocks of colour can create
a more formal look. They can be practical
too; stencils and frescoes are great for
covering a rough wall. They distract the eye
from imperfections, particularly if you go
matt rather than glossy. And the geometric
pattern in our son Rafferty’s room disguises
the angles in the ceiling.
HOW MANY DIFFERENT COLOURS
SHOULD BE IN A ROOM?
There’s an interesting theory that 60 per
cent of the room should be in the main
shade, 30 per cent in a complementary
colour – for curtains and other bigger
blocks – and another 10 per cent will be
zingy pops of colour or accents through
lamps, furniture, cushions and so on.
It’s a good formula.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE ON STEPPING
OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE?
Think about colours you like or don’t like;
whether you prefer warm or cool colours.
Maybe begin in the kids’ rooms or use
small amounts. There’s nothing to lose and
you don’t have to commit the whole house.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
My surroundings and other artists. I love
the work of Abigail Ahern, the English
designer; she uses deep, dark colours and
is very brave with them. My colours have
darkened as I have gone along and I find it
interesting how dark or light backgrounds
affect art differently.
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Greer Clayton and Pepper. The master bedroom is painted
in Resene ‘Mine Shaft’, which contrasts beautifully with the white trim and louvres. Leroy the
family cat. OPPOSITE Resene ‘Wishlist’ complements Resene ‘Quarter Delta’ (right wall) in
the spare bedroom: “The colours remind me of the ocean and link with the rest of the house.”
Resene
‘Mine Shaft’
Resene
‘Quarter
Delta’
Resene
‘Wishlist’
A N E W V I E WGlass-wrapped, open-plan spaces were an acquired
taste for this Mount Maunganui homeowner, but starting fresh is what she likes to do
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THESE PAGES The deck overlooking the beach is Marie Nielsen’s favourite spot at her Mount Maunganui home: “In the summer it’s where I spend most of my time”; the house was designed by Marie’s daughter Eva Nash of Rogan Nash Architects; striped towels from Sheridan await beachgoers on the Outdoor Collection sun loungers; the couch is from Dedon.
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Every time marie nielsen moves house, she gives away
almost all her furniture – usually to her three grown-up
daughters – and starts all over again. “Someone will get
the couch, someone will get the chairs, someone will get
the table,” says Marie. “Most people take things from house to
house, but I like to start fresh, to suit the style of each house. It’s
just what I do.”
Not even the art that hangs on her walls is safe. The trained
interior designer paints in her spare time, after first picking up
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THESE PAGES (clockwise from top left) Glass doors connect the living room with the deck and sea beyond. In the open-plan living area, paintings by Marie pay homage to the New Zealand artist Don Binney and complement her contemporary beach style; custom-made furniture from Apartmento features in the living area, including the cofee table, couch and dining suite; Marie made some of the brightly hued cushions on the couch using fabric from Auckland’s Madder & Rouge. Marie on the front terrace, which looks out towards Mount Maunganui beach.
a paintbrush when she moved from a traditional brick home to
an Italianate villa 15 years ago. Upon arrival, she discovered that
the English lithographs in her possession didn’t quite fit with
their new surrounds.
“I thought, ‘What am I going to put on the walls?’”
She found inspiration in snapshots that one of her daughters,
Eva Nash, had taken on a trip to Italy. “I’d never been to Italy, but
I started painting Italian buildings. I just got the canvases and
paint and brushes and started!” >
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But the Italian scenes too were duly swapped for coastal ones
when Marie moved to her new, modern home at Mount
Maunganui 10 years ago, lured by her childhood memories of
summer holidays at the family bach.
“It’s always been beautiful here; it’s paradise,” says Marie.
She bought a section separated from the white stretch of
beach only by a lawn and grassy dunes. An old Lockwood bach
was moved off the site and her daughter Eva, of Rogan Nash
Architects, was engaged to come up with a design for a new
house. When Eva proposed a contemporary design, with
expanses of glass to take in the spectacular sea views, Marie
admits that she had some reservations.
“I thought, ‘Oh, gosh, you couldn’t have anything out of place
because it’s all see-through. You would need to be so tidy.’”
She was convinced by a visit to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s
Barcelona Pavilion on a trip to Spain with Eva. >
THIS PAGE The honed concrete block chimney makes a statement in the living room; the rectangular wooden shelf contains a ventilation system as well as concealing the stereo; the floors are American oak. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) A chocolate cake and pistachio meringues made by Marie tempt visitors on the kitchen bench; the joinery in the kitchen was made by Aristocraft; the bar stools are from ECC. Orange tulips from a local florist. A piece of coral from Republic in Auckland. The living room opens onto a sheltered central courtyard.
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Designed for the Barcelona Exposition in 1929, van der
Rohe’s building was the inspiration for Eva’s design. “We went
out of our way to see it because Eva was trying to describe the
idea behind her design,” says Marie. “I wasn’t sure we could live
in such a contemporary home but, when I saw the pavilion, I
thought it was amazing.”
Eva agrees. “The Barcelona Pavilion is, aesthetically, very
crisp and clean. We used to live in a traditional home, which we
loved, but the style didn’t seem quite right for the New Zealand
beachside. I love the way that the roof of the Barcelona Pavilion
appears to f loat above the rest of the building, giving it a feeling
of lightness and calm. And there is an effortless f low from
inside to outside with plenty of glass, allowing for sunlight and
views, which is just what you want for a house by the beach.”
The Barcelona Pavilion’s influence is clear in the finished
home, which is divided into two distinct pavilions, separated by
a glass walkway, and a large, sheltered courtyard that has proven
ideal for late-afternoon barbecues when a cold wind sometimes
blows in off the sea.
Eva designed the home so that the private spaces (including
three extra bedrooms for herself and her two sisters when they
come to stay) are contained in the rear pavilion, which is set back
from the beach to preserve guests’ privacy.
The shared living spaces are in the seaward-facing pavilion.
Marie nominates this light-filled, open-plan living area as her
favourite space in the house (although she admits that, on hot
summer days, the comfortable sun loungers on the louvre-
shaded deck can give the living area a run for its money). >
THIS PAGE A long glass-walled walkway hung with Marie’s art connects the home’s living and sleeping pavilions.OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Exotic shells bought in Mount Maunganui bring a touch of the beach to the bathroom. Each of the guest bedrooms has a feature wall painted in Resene ‘Paradise’. Marie bought the three shell prints above her bed when she was on holiday in Noosa. The Barcelona chair in the corner of Marie’s bedroom is a great place to read; the standing lamp is from BoConcept.
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MY DECOR ATING STYLE: I often change the cushions on the couch and whatever is on the cof ee table. I have taken lots of photographs and had them enlarged, framed and hung on the wall; they can easily be moved or changed. (Marie)
THIS HOUSE IS ECO-FRIENDLY BECAUSE: It is oriented to make the most of the sun, to create warm, light-fi lled living areas, minimising the need for artifi cial light and heating. We also allowed for shading on the large areas of glass to avoid overheating . (Eva)
BEST WALK IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: Around the Mount – it’s 3.4km around the base or, if you are fi t, you can climb to the top. The view is spectacular and in the early morning you can catch the sunrise. And of course there is the amazing beach. (Marie)
FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Tay Street Beach Cafe. (Marie)
FAVOURITE LOCAL SHOP: Paper Planes, a great gift shop. (Marie)
MY FAVOURITE OUTDOOR SPOT: On a sunny day, lying on the sun lounger on the front deck, reading a book or looking at the view. It’s my slice of paradise and I am so lucky to be here! (Marie)
Marie Nielsen & Eva Nash
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“The whole house was designed around that lounge. When
the kids were younger they were always in their bedrooms doing
homework. But, for this house, it was all about being together.”
Thanks to Eva’s interest in green design – she has a master’s
degree in residential sustainability – the house has proven
remarkably easy to live in, says Marie. It was oriented to make
the most of the sun, but Eva’s design also allows for shading of
the large areas of glass to make sure they don’t overheat and to
avoid the need for air-conditioning. “Solutions to green design
do not need to be high-tech, they just need to be well considered,”
says Eva.
And, Marie says, she’s even become used to keeping the
home’s crisp, clean lines uncluttered. “I don’t like having
anything out of place now. I like it to be nice and tidy. I didn’t
know if that would really be me but, as it turns out, it is!” ■
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THIS PAGE The crisp, clean lines of the home were inspired by the Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.OPPOSITE (from top) The central courtyard is a favourite spot for outdoor dining in the summer months, says Marie: “The whole family loves to cook; we make paella, pasta and have barbecues.” Marie readying the courtyard table for a meal with the family; she recently refreshed the outdoor furniture from Poynter with a lick of white paint.
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S C O U T ’ S H O N O U R
This renovated home still bears the scars of its former life as a Scout den, but now it’s the perfect
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THIS PAGE Standard viburnums mark the entranceway to Trish and Steve Perrins’ Lowry Bay house, which began life as a Scout den before being transformed into a home in the late 80s; the couple’s children held sleepovers in the turret when they were young; it is accessed by a steep ladder from Trish and Steve’s bedroom. OPPOSITE The sunny, wisteria-framed courtyard of the kitchen is Trish’s favourite place to sit; the cows on the cofee table came from Kirkcaldie & Stains.
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From the pavement, Trish and Steve Perrins’ Lowry Bay
home looks nice enough – well presented, comfortable, but
not very big. Mount the steps and enter, however, and it’s
clear their house goes back, and back… and even sideways.
“I like that it’s unassuming from the front,” says Trish.
“It actually used to be a Scout den. A carpenter came down
from Himatangi (in Manawatu), pitched his tent and built it.”
That was a Mr Caithness, who cut and milled the surrounding
bush, then built the hut “quite by himself”, according to a record
left by Nancy Wilson, a Scouting akela and nature enthusiast
who used a legacy to buy the site for the Scout camp in the late
1920s and paid for the original hut to be built. Lowry Bay was
then mostly bush and it was Nancy who was largely responsible
for pushing to preserve the bush that still stands today.
Over the next few years, Mr Caithness returned to add two
bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom, and a two-car garage. Much
more carpentry has been done since then but many Scouting
reminders remain. Scorches on the floorboards of the sitting
room – once the den – signal the location of the Scouts’ open
fireplace and visitors must take care to step around the flagpole
hole while walking from sitting to dining room. >
THIS PAGE Although the Perrins are caterers, their kitchen isn’t high-tech: “I go into some very fancy kitchens, but so often they’re not used. I’ve got only a basic oven – I’m not technical so don’t want too many buttons to push – and a four-burner. You just don’t need all the gadgets,” says Trish; the Nespresso cofee-maker, however, is considered a necessity. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Two pink flamingos add a dash of pink to the courtyard of the kitchen. Trish likes to pick flowers and greenery from the garden; the asparagus is as pretty as it is tasty.Trish sits at an antique French dining table; the painting behind her is by Karl Maughan.
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THIS PAGE The string of coloured caravan lights in the family room is from Living & Giving; they remind Trish of Monica, her 1930s Car Cruiser caravan: “We were going to use her for weddings, but she’s too old, too precious. I go and sit in her and have a glass of wine sometimes”; the pendant lights are from Lighting Direct and the bar stools from Nood. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) A glass lamp from a “cute antiques shop in Featherston” (now closed) sits on an antique chest of drawers. Trish loves collecting “quirky art” – the handcrafted orchestra in the dining room was bought 21 years ago and is book-ended by kookaburra lamps; the little church is from an antiques shop. The lounge was once the Scout hall; the model of the Aramoana was a Christmas present from Steve, which he bought from a second-hand shop in Eastbourne: “A friend suggested hanging her in the corner of the room, but ships don’t fly, do they?” says Trish.
Defying the modern taste for open spaces, Trish and Steve’s
house is made up of many rooms. “But it’s still got great flow,”
says Trish. “It’s so comfy. And Lowry Bay is a great place to live.”
Lowry Bay is the second of the seven bays that ripple, chevron-
like, down Wellington’s harbour, heading towards Pencarrow
Heads. Its sandy arc frames a view over Matiu/Somes Island and
across to the city – rather close as the gull flies. “It’s actually only
17 minutes from town,” says Trish. “Most people think you’re
living on the other side of the world here, but you’re not.”
Trish and Steve’s house is on a sedate, verdant street full of
beautiful homes, many of them behind gates. But, in February,
Trish’s home and others nearby will open for NZ House &
Garden’s tour, in support of the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
Trish likes to support charities (much of her “quirky” art was
hard-won at art auctions in aid of Art Access Aotearoa and the
IHC), but breast cancer has a personal connection. “A friend and
a very special client have had breast cancer diagnoses. We held a
pink breakfast earlier in 2015 – it was a great event and raised
about $5000.”
Putting on a breakfast is all in a day’s work for Trish. She and
Steve run Simply Food Catering, one of Wellington’s best-known
catering companies. They started it in 1991, a month after arriving
from Sydney. Steve was returning to the city he grew up in from
age 14 after emigrating from England, but Trish came from
further afield. “The Emerald Isle. Dublin, the north side.”
Her colourful turn of phrase certainly fits the silver-tongued
stereotype. “If there are boring Irish people, I don’t know any. All
too soon you’ve got your wooden overcoat on and the nail’s gone
into your coffin, so you don’t want boring anywhere near it!”
Trish and Steve moved here 13 years ago, with their two
children, Anna, now 18, and Charlie, 17, attracted by the garden
and the pool. Their home has played host to plenty of parties, as
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THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Trish and Steve’s bedroom is at the top of the house; the linen is from HouseHold Linens in Wellington: “Good linen might cost a fortune, but it’s worth every penny,” says Trish. The original Scouts’ bathroom. A pair of Old Crow bourbon bottles stand on a chest of drawers in the main entrance. Clivias line the road side of the house: “They’re always in flower for Halloween, which I love, so they make the house look very in keeping,” says Trish.
“I love having people over for dinner on Sunday nights,” says
Trish. “It’s nothing formal. We just put everything into the
middle of the dining table. We’ve had some great parties here,
I can tell you, but Sunday night means everyone’s usually gone
by 10. You don’t have to tell them the bar’s shutting.”
For a food-orientated couple who love entertaining, their
compact pantry – a bit deeper than a pasta packet – is a surprise.
“It’s a third of the size it was before I redid the kitchen. I can tell
you now, it’s the best pantry you can have. If the pantry was
bigger, it’d be full, and you wouldn’t need half the stuff that’s in
it. You don’t need a big pantry for four people. There was eight of
us growing up and we had one little cupboard for the food… But
it was Ireland in the 60s, for Chrissake!”
Not that there wasn’t food. Dad, Eamon, was a bread delivery
man and “handy at shooting and fishing – unusual for a
Northsider”; Mum, Rita, was “an amazing sewer, knitter and
baker”. But young Trish felt she needed to learn to cook. “I was
always dabbling with food, always cooking.”
She went to catering school in Dublin at 19 and has been
cooking all the years since. “I’ve got no fingerprints left,” she
says. “From taking things out of the oven. Asbestos hands.”
Simply Food started out as a bakery in Brooklyn but now fills
a subterranean kitchen (“at least we don’t feel the earthquakes”)
turning out vast quantities of food for Wellington’s social events.
“People say to me, ‘You’re always working’, and catering is hard
work. But I see it as that I’m always socialising – I’m always at
great parties!”
The time Trish does get at home, she loves. But the house is
beginning a period of transition, signified by the reseeded lawn
where the trampoline has relinquished its spot.
Anna is heading off to university this year and Charlie’s
entering his last year at college, so there may soon be a little less
of the “family” about this family home. “Sometimes I feel like
I want someone else with a four or five-year-old to come along
and have it. But I don’t think I’m ready yet.” ■
BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN LOWRY BAY: It’s a really good community, with a great mix of talented neighbours. The good thing is, with all the bush, you usually can’t see them. You know they’re there for you, but you’re not in each other’s pocket.
WHEN BUYING ART: If I like it, I’ll buy it, as long as there’s something quirky about it, whether it’s $20 or $2000.
BEST TIP FOR AN ART AUCTION: Don’t be a scrooge. If you really like a piece of art, pay a bit extra and get it. No one regrets it later.
FAVOURITE FLOWERS TO HAVE IN THE HOUSE: Lily of the valley from the garden or anything I can run out and pick from the garden at short notice.
ADVICE WHEN RENOVATING YOUR HOME KITCHEN: Marry a chef first! But, if you can’t, don’t over-think your kitchen. Keep it simple. You don’t need all the gadgets.
BEST WAY TO TELL GUESTS IT’S TIME TO GO HOME: Turn on the lights full-blast. Everyone thinks they’re gorgeous but they leave pretty quickly when they can see themselves and each other!
Trish Perrins
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THIS PAGE (from top) The swimming pool was part of the home’s appeal when the Perrins bought it 13 years ago and they’ve hosted many pool parties since; the weatherboards are painted in Resene ‘Black’. The telephone box was already in situ when the Perrins moved in.
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If guests are wowed by a dramatically styled setting, your
party will be off to a brilliant start, says Suzanne Beaumont,
who specialises in events through her business, Miss Frou
Frou. Even better if there’s an element of surprise and the
party scene opens up suddenly as the guests walk in. They will
instantly mingle and chat about the scene in front of them. Here
are Suzanne’s ideas for creating a special occasion outdoor setting:
AN OUTDOOR OCCASION TO REMEMBER Consider the practicalities before you plan your settings. If you
have a big gathering with a crowded table, think about hanging
some of your decorations – a sturdily anchored wire above the
table is ideal for stringing up lanterns and foliage entwined with
fairy lights; Christmas baubles work at any time of the year.
Whatever flowers you choose, it’s simpler to stick with one
variety (Suzanne is sweet on dahlias at the moment). “Repetition
is the key.” Greenery and ferns are very on-trend. Drape them
over candelabra, with wet florist’s foam in the candle holes to
keep them alive.
Stack crystal – compotes, bowls, vases – and secure with clear,
removable silicone sealant; decorate with flowers on top.
Use all your most beautiful things. Silver cutlery is back in
fashion, so polish it up and use it, or raid your mother’s and
grandmother’s cupboards for heirloom pieces and lovely linen.
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it makes spur-of-the-moment entertaining easy. Evening drinks
can morph into an easy meal and, because you’re outside, no
one’s expecting polished table settings and three formal courses.
The key to creating a spontaneous occasion is to stay relaxed
yourself; follow these tips from the experts to ensure you enjoy it
as much as your guests.
As it starts to get dark, set the evening mood with lighting:
a string of lanterns, tealights or, even better, get the brazier
or outdoor fire roaring (and make sure you have a bag of
marshmallows in the pantry for impromptu s’mores).
Make sure you have plenty of insect repellent on hand for
those guests who are always getting bitten; a couple of citronella
candles on the table wouldn’t go amiss either.
Fold-up chairs are a great way to extend your seating for extra
guest; pop a cushion on each seat to keep your guests comfy.
Picnic rugs and beanbags can work well on grassed areas.
Bowls of fruit, bright napkins and a potted orchid or vase of
glossy foliage make a simple, summery table setting.
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WHY NOT STAY FOR DINNER?Having a few key ingredients on hand means you can throw
together a meal at short notice and avoid rushed trips to the
grocery store that tend to break up a holiday mood. Trish Perrins
of Wellington’s Simply Food catering offers these suggestions:
Set the mood with a cocktail. A rosebud martini combines
vodka, cranberry and pineapple juices and looks bright and
tropical. Mix in a jug, top with a cherry if you have one on hand.
Good-quality sausages, chicken kebabs and small steaks are
all easy barbecue basics to keep in the freezer. When you are
barbecuing lots of different foods, it’s easy to overcook some,
so Trish recommends putting the oven on at the same time; as
the food is done, it can be transferred to the oven to keep warm.
Beyond the barbie, Trish recommends pasta carbonara, bread
and a salad as a simple way to feed guests. Keep good-quality
pasta and frozen bread on hand and whip up the sauce with
cream, bacon, mushroom, onion and spinach.
Top squares of frozen pastry with tomato, herbs and cheese to
make a simple tart (see page 133 for a recipe).
Note: Trish Perrins’ home is on page 82 and will be on our
February 26 Wellington house tour. >
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AN AFTERNOON IN THE GARDENSummer’s the time for long, lazy outdoor lunches so, if you’re
lucky enough to have your birthday or an anniversary in the
warmer months, head for the garden.
Channel the French or Italian feeling, suggests Clare Grove
(NZ House & Garden, May 2015): “They’re the masters of
alfresco dining. A colourful tablecloth, coloured glassware,
simple flowers from the garden – I love picking some lavender
and ‘Iceberg’ roses, or you could use sprigs of herbs. Put them in
any vessels you can find – I’m always picking up little milk jugs
in junk shops.” The best thing about a party like this is that it
can easily go on into the evening: “Just put the children to bed,
light the candles and you’re all set,” says Clare.
If you’re after a more festive feel, string up a garland of paper
pompoms, cheerful paper lanterns or fringed tassels. Or make
paper flowers – there are instructions on the web for creating
your own blowzy peonies, spidery chrysanthemums and much
more (take a look at itsalwaysautumn.com).
Keep cool with easy icy treats. See nzhouseandgarden.co.nz for
everything from Fresh Fruit Popsicles to Ice Cream Chocolate
Sponge Roll, which makes a great summery birthday cake.
Nothing says garden party more than a jug of Pimm’s. Add
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Soft, warm lighting will show you off in your best light.
Avoid blue-toned lighting, says Suzanne, who hires out cut
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Stock a small side table or bar trolley with everything you’ll
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When it comes to food, simple and pre-prepared is best,
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Champagne is the obvious romantic dinner starter but, in
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THESE PAGES Entering Honor and Richard Kemp’s Eastbourne garden, the eye is drawn to a bronze replica of the Greco-Roman statue Boy with Thorn,a family heirloom; it sits underneath a large Magnolia grandifl ora; clipped buxus hedges give structure to the fl ourishing roses, including yellow David Austin ‘Molineaux’, ‘Cardinal Hume’ (crimson), with pale pink ‘Fantin Latour’ behind it, and the deeper pink ‘Archduke Joseph’ (right); the trunk of a large banksia rose and fl owering rengarenga lilies are in the foreground.
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A sheltered seaside Wellington garden brings its foliage-loving owner the sense of green space
and relaxation she craved
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Joining a local gardening club can have unexpected
benefits. Honor and Richard Kemp were very happily
settled in Eastbourne, Wellington, enjoying their cottage
garden, when a member of Honor’s gardening club
mentioned that she was thinking of selling her beachfront home,
just up the road.
The property was irresistible: the house was designed by
esteemed Wellington architect William Gray Young in 1927 as
his seaside residence and the garden, although not large, was
exactly the sort of challenge a serious gardener would relish. It
was full of old roses, surrounded by (original) high brick walls
and offered two quite distinct areas: to the front, dramatic sea
views all the way south to Wellington harbour and, at the back,
a sheltered microclimate protected by the suburb’s distinctive
bush-clad hills. >
THIS PAGE (from top) The rear garden is a sheltered suntrap, with clipped buxus and Teucrium fruticans balls providing drama amid the Alchemilla mollis (lady’s mantle) and irises; the rose ‘Sally Holmes’ cloaks a pergola with the deep yellow climber ‘Graham Thomas’ draped above a terracotta Burrelli pot. Honor in her garden with a ‘Fantin Latour’ rose: “I try to grow roses that don’t need much spraying.”OPPOSITE In the side garden, the yellow rose is ‘Molineaux’, planted with Japanese irises, lavender, phlomis and euphorbia.
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“I LOVE COMING HOME TO THE GARDEN FROM THE CITY; IT IS SUCH A RELAXING
FEELING, SEEING ALL THE GREEN”
Honor came with the right credentials for the job: gardening
has always been a big part of her life; her parents nurtured a large
garden near Te Kuiti and she recalls helping out with weeding
and other jobs from an early age.
But every garden brings unique challenges and the Kemps’
new Eastbourne purchase was no exception. When they moved
in, there were few trees to offer shelter or privacy at the rear.
There were old concrete paths all around the house and a
stubborn layer of asphalt left over from a tennis court. The
south-west-facing front garden, directly across the road from the
bay, bore the brunt of occasional strong southerly storms.
Honor employed landscape architect Rebecca Wilson to help
with the redesign. “I wanted more privacy, plenty of areas for a
variety of perennials and a greater sense of structure.’’
Now, 22 years on, the rear garden is lush, sheltered and private.
A curving red-brick terrace echoes the double-brick house and
the asphalt has been dug out and the garden improved with layers
of seaweed and compost. Mass plantings of phlomis, Japanese
irises and hostas flourish in what was a troublesome, shady
corner. Bergenia grows here too but, as a fan of texture and foliage,
Honor admits to removing its pink flowers.
Shrubs, and even an existing summer house, have been
repositioned to maximise the sense of space and views. “I love
coming home to the garden from the city; it is such a relaxing
feeling, seeing all the green.’’
Now the Kemps can sit in their summer house and look right
through the house and out the front windows to Lowry Bay. It is
an ever-changing view, with container and cruise ships passing
by at close quarters.
In the front garden, Gray Young’s croquet lawn has been
preserved but Honor has added hardier plants and a colour
scheme that works with the high red-brick walls: flaxes, grasses,
griselinia and berberis. There are touches of blue (compact
agapanthas) and lime green (euphorbia). “A lot of my gardening
just happens,’’ says Honor, “but I enjoy the artistic side more
than anything: planning the colours, shaping and pruning.’’ >
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THIS PAGE (clockwise from right) Achillea millefolium or yarrow grows beneath a pergola smothered with the rose ‘Sally Holmes’ in the back garden. Spikes of pale yellow phlomis are seen here with the deep pink rose ‘Cardinal Hume’, irises and alstroemerias. Sisyrinchium in flower.OPPOSITE The rear terrace adjoining the kitchen is lush and private, thanks to the trees Honor planted along the boundary 20-plus years ago; the bush-clad Eastbourne hills rise up dramatically in the distance; in the right foreground is one of Honor’s favourite old roses ‘Complicata’, with its single pink flowers and large gold stamens.
TYPE OF GARDEN: A seaside garden – structured, but with informal planting, including roses, perennials and plenty of diferent foliage textures.
CLIMATE: Moderate temperatures, very rare frosts, but the occasional strong gusts of wind.
SOIL TYPE: Clay-based.
HOURS SPENT IN THE GARDEN PER WEEK: In spring, a minimum of an hour a day most days; less in other seasons.
WATERING THE GARDEN: A watering system is used occasionally and a hose on dry areas.
MOST-USED TOOL: Niwashi – a Japanese trowel with a pointed, angled head. It’s great for both weeding and planting.
HELP IN THE GARDEN: Husband to prune trees, move heavy plants, remove my weeds and mow lawns.
DO YOU OPEN YOUR GARDEN TO THE PUBLIC? Yes, but only for charity and garden groups.
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THIS PAGE The rose ‘Crepuscule’, backed by hardy flaxes and euphorbia, frames a container ship out in the bay beyond the garden. OPPOSITE (from top) The front garden is surrounded by a high brick wall with the beach just across the road; Honor planted to complement the red of the brick with berberis, flaxes, canna lilies, lime green euphorbia, a compact variety of agapanthus and grasses – all hardy enough to cope with the salt and wind. In the rear garden, an existing summer house was relocated so that it is possible to see right through the house to the sea from a seat inside.
Although the abundant rose bushes remain a feature (she
has no secret rose-growing tips: “I just throw a bit of Bioboost
around and occasionally spray’’), the garden has evolved since
the initial redesign. To reduce her workload, she has gone for
more mass plantings and buxus hedges to rein in the perennial
beds. Even so, “I stop for a second to look at something and it
turns into an hour!’’
But, with a house designed to have views of the garden from
almost every room, it would be hard to resist tweaking. “I’m
always changing things and moving things, but that’s what
gardeners do.’’
Honor and Richard’s house and garden are on our 26 February
Wellington house tour. ■
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R O O M S W I T H V I E W SAn interior designer and her engineer husband have
created a garden of many parts, including an outdoor kitchen conveniently set in the vegetable plot
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THESE PAGES Salad greens are just an arm’s length away in Suzanne Pickford and Geof Turner’s outdoor kitchen-dining area, conveniently located in the vegetable garden of their Canterbury property; complete with home-built wood-fi red pizza oven and fl aming red furnishings to match the potted geraniums, it is shaded by a formal grove of London plane trees.
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Suzanne pickford is an interior designer, so it isn’t
surprising that her garden in West Melton, near
Christchurch, is a tapestry of rooms – formal rooms,
living rooms, rooms with views through hedged portals,
brick-walled rooms furnished with pools, rocks and roses and
joined by herbaceous corridors and hallways of tree-lined lawns.
And that’s just the first 2ha. There are another 30ha on
Suzanne and husband Geoff Turner’s lifestyle block. (“Lifestyle
sentence,” mutters Geoff.) Plus sheep, cattle, chooks and
sometimes a house cow that Suzanne milks for home supply and
to make cheese.
This would be plenty to keep most mortals occupied, but
Suzanne and Geoff have day jobs as well. Suzanne runs her
interior designer business from home and Geoff is an engineer.
Then there are the boys – Henry, 16, Max, 14, George, 12, and
Spike the dog.
Suzanne doesn’t appear to be exhausted, in fact she seems
particularly relaxed. “You can’t afford to get carried away by
this, that and the next thing. I just try to chill out,” she says.
“One of the secrets to having a successful garden is letting your
children bring themselves up.” >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from left) Geof and George prepare crayfish and pizza. Henry’s penny farthing sits under the grape-clad pergola – a member of the Oamaru Ordinary Cycle Club, he rode the cycle from Rangitata to Akaroa last year. Suzanne and Max cook crayfish. London plane trees (Platanus x acerifolia) provide shade for a pair of recliners.OPPOSITE (from top) Ten London planes have been planted in a rectangular block to make a shady room extending from the house. An axis leads from the house to the formal pond via the rose garden and through hedges of English beech (Fagus sylvatica); the barley around the pond is reminiscent of Canterbury plains crop-growing, says Suzanne, who is planning to plant red Flanders poppies among it next year.
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The Turner offspring, like their parents, are robust and creative.
(“Feral, some might say,” says Geoff.) They amuse themselves and,
on weekends when Suzanne is lost in her garden, forage for food.
As testament to their self-preservation skills, Henry has made
scones and two plucked pigeons sit in a roasting dish for tonight’s
dinner, compliments of crack shot Max. Henry is more likely to
be observing birds with a paintbrush in his hand. A prodigious
artist with a passion for seabirds, his work is already sought after.
“We don’t do activities in town or go to mini-golf or anything
like that,” says Suzanne. However, they do go on family holidays
in their “campervan” – a modified bus. Spike came on the
maiden journey but didn’t travel well and, after vomiting (“very
neatly”) in Geoff’s shoe, was removed from future passenger lists.
When Suzanne and Geoff bought the property in 1992, they
were living in the city. “It was September 8th. I remember the
date because it was my grandfather’s birthday,” says Suzanne.
(“I remember it because it was a very frightening day,” says Geoff.)
Suzanne drew up a master plan; Geoff did the measuring. He
cycled around counting wheel revolutions – calculations they used
to lay down the four axes of the garden, heading spoke-like from
D E S I G N N O T E
Suzanne Pick ford’s barley garden was inspired by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf, who is well known for planting large
swathes of grasses.Spanish gardening guru Fernando
Caruncho has also been celebrated for his garden designs that incorporate fi elds of wheat.
the proposed house site. Over the next three years, they spent
weekends planting trees and hedges, sometimes by the car head-
lights at night. In 1995, house built, they moved to the country.
Water, the lifeblood of a garden of this scale, is supplied by an
1880s water race from the Waimakariri River. Geoff rigged up
a complex valve system whereby water pumped from the stream
irrigates all 2ha with fixed sprinklers, while a separate solar-
powered pump feeds a clay-lined pond. When a huge fire, fanned
by nor’west winds, ripped through the property in 2003, it was
his sprinkler system that saved the house. >
THESE PAGES (clockwise from left) Barley, beginning to show its bristling awns atop the ripening seeds, surrounds the reflecting pond, which is filled by a solar pump running from the creek: “It’s under 400mm so di�cult to get a decent ecosystem going,” says Suzanne, but native bulrushes (Typha orientalis), contained in water troughs, thrive at one end. The pond looks out to a dogwood in full bloom behind a naturalistic mass of daisies. An array of colour, shape and form creates interest along the main axis: “One of the best things about a large garden is having a great depth of planting to gaze across and through,” says Suzanne.
G A R D E N S
Suzanne’s master plan is flexible. “We don’t fight things.
Cabbage trees self-seeded among the rhodies and cornuses, but
I really liked it so I’m giving it more of a Canterbury look. I love
peonies, but in winter they are a bit boring so I planted flaxes
among them.”
She has copied bits from the world’s best gardens. “This is
Sissinghurst,” she says, walking through roses in a walled garden.
“And this is Hidcote”: hornbeams, topiaried hedges, beds of
cerise and pink. A small field of barley surrounds a rectangular
reflection pool – an idea gleaned from a Dutch garden. The Kiwi
version is home to an underworld of field mice, nesting pukekos
and, more conspicuously, trails where Spike has pursued both.
When past its best, the barley is cut and fed to the cattle.
Steps climb from the walled potager to an Italian-themed
garden where you half expect to see a crumbling Umbrian villa,
but it leads through totara hedges to a woodland walk.
“This is my favourite part,” says Suzanne, who loves bulbs
and is publicity officer for the New Zealand Alpine Garden
Society. She made the mosaic paving stones herself, using china
broken in the earthquakes. >
THIS PAGE An archway through the brick wall leads into the rose garden where Suzanne has also planted peonies as they “make a good show before the roses get their act together”; topiaried totara give a New Zealand twist to an English-inspired theme. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Spanish and English bluebells vie for supremacy in the woodland garden. Peonies grow well in the sandy, free-draining soil. The beautiful blue Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis grandis) thrives when well-mulched and sheltered by the brick wall. The main path through the rose garden from the house to the reflecting pond is a mix of hand-laid concrete, exposed aggregate pavers and old bricks.
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G A R D E N S
WHEN YOU’RE DESIGNING A GARDEN: Form is important (especially in winter). I like both naturalistic planting and structural lines so I tend to use both together – straight box hedges in places, but a mass of planting behind.
MOST-USED TOOL: I’m most often on my hands and knees using my Japanese hand hoe. I also use a “paint” pot with some dilute Roundup to brush over persistent weeds such as twitch.
FAVOURITE PLANT: I love them all but am wary of those overused, such as evergreen magnolias. I have favourites at diferent times of the year and have placed plants that are beautiful in early spring close to the house, as well as scented things, such as daphne, sweet box, jasmine, lemon, violet and lily of the valley.
HOURS SPENT IN THE GARDEN: Variable, but I tend to binge!
BEST TIP FOR GARDENERS: There is always next year to make it better.
MOST MEMORABLE PARTY: My 50th birthday party with a circus theme and all the associated skits and acts. Everyone dressed up and we ate wonderful fresh food and wood-roasted morsels at a long table under the grape pergola. We even hired a telehandler [similar to a forklift with a crane attachment] for a wonderful friend, Polly, to hang her silk from to perform aerial acrobatics.
Suzanne Pick ford
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She also laid the path of irregular concrete fence posts by the
house. Suzanne doesn’t often get men in for these sorts of jobs,
“unless they have diggers”.
Garden meets farm at the ha-ha, where sheep graze among
the bluebells in the paddock below. The scene of rural idyll belies
the friction caused in its making. Suzanne thought the ha-ha
should be longer; Geoff said “400 truckloads” of soil was enough.
(“This ha-ha was no laughing matter,” observes young George.)
Imagination and energy are evident in equal measures in this
garden, which is inhabited by a family who don’t paint by
numbers. Instead, they take notes from the masters and create
their own canvases with broad, free brushstrokes. ■
THIS PAGE (from top) Suzanne’s woodland walk includes many treasures picked up through the New Zealand Alpine Garden Society and is strictly a no-dig zone; in summer, it is weeded and mulched with pea straw, allowing the self-sown seed to make dense plantings of crocuses and snowdrops in late winter, followed by miniature dafodils and dog’s-tooth violets, trilliums and fritillaries. Stones from Hapuku in Kaikoura were used for the rock garden as they most resemble alpine greywacke; Suzanne has favoured, but not exclusively used, native plants. OPPOSITE (from top) Blue gates, modelled on ones at England’s Hidcote garden and made as a weekend project, divide the vegetable garden from the woodland walk. Foxgloves make a short-lived but striking addition to the deep purple hues of the rhododendrons.
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Too many courgettes. It’s like having a
contagious disease. When you have “courgettes”,
no one wants to know you. If you lived next
door you would be politely trying to avoid me
all summer in case I gave them to you.
Susceptible vegetable gardeners always grow
too much of everything if there is the space to
do it, so I am suffering a severe case of courgettes. I have oodles
of them and my neighbours don’t want them. Aha! A thought.
There is a very good express courier service between Hawarden
and Auckland. Would you like some?
My total lack of restraint in spring planting results in summer
gluts of beans, peppers, beetroot, cucumbers, green tomatoes and
the aforementioned courgettes. A waste-not-want-not childhood
infused me with a pathological need to preserve the excesses of
the kitchen garden. Now I’m not feeding farm boys or cooking
for shearing gangs my preserving drive is ridiculous; we just
don’t need multiple jars of pickles, purées, relishes and chutneys.
However, compulsions are hard to overcome and, though
I should be consigning all excess courgettes to the compost heap,
I find myself googling “too many courgettes” in search of a new
pickle recipe. After wading through exotic uses for the courgette
hitherto unimagined I stumbled across River Cottage’s Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Glutney, which he describes as
a multiple choice chutney recipe designed to mop up whatever
fruit and vegetables are plentiful at the time.
Glutney looks to be an ideal solution but, remembering my
mother’s wise culinary advice to use only the best of ingredients,
I will not chutney thigh-sized courgettes. Amateur picklers expect
vinegar, sugar and spices to convert overblown fruit and veg into
gourmet chutneys, but they don’t. “Alchemy doesn’t work in the
laboratory, so why would it work in the kitchen,” Mother used to
say, as she sifted through baskets of windfall feijoas and squishy
tomatoes in the preserving season. How right she was.
No glutney for me. I am glut-less because I have
blight on my tomatoes and zucchinis, psyllids
on my potatoes and aphids and caterpillars
munching the few green leafy vegetables into
lace. The only things that are thriving are the
flowers. I can always grow flowers. But I don’t
want to eat them or even sugar-coat and
candy them to pretty up a cake. And don’t send me any of those
zucchinis either – I’m not into preserving the life force of weird-
looking vegetables. Life is too short – and getting shorter.
You know those wallpapers that look like shelves full of books?
Well, I have found one that depicts shelves full of preserves and
I plan to paper at least one wall of the kitchen with it. That way
I can at least trick visitors into thinking I’m a sleeves-rolled-up,
apron-wearing cook doing my bit to fill the larder in case
the supermarket should fail. Instead of slaving in a steamy
kitchen, I will be in my butterfly chair in the garden, reading a
little and watching the new poppies uncurl. I’d rather observe
than preserve.
I have what you could call two mini-gluts right now –
passionfruit and basil. I pulp passionfruit and into the freezer it
goes. Same with pesto, which I make in my nifty Christmas
present chopper. Why clutter the shelves with Glutney when you
can simply squeeze and freeze?
And what am I reading? Oh, just a garden book. It tells me
how to deal with ravenous pests. I tried following its instructions
but the sunflower seedlings were stripped overnight regardless.
It also told me that gardening is humbling. I knew that. After all,
we do it on our knees. It also said we should be reactive rather
than bossy. That made me think: am I bossy? Ignoring everyone
with better taste, I did rather insist the preserving jars wallpaper
will go on both walls of the kitchen, didn’t I? But I was just being
reactive – reacting to your glut and my not taking any of it.
Wasn’t I?
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Some on-grill charring brings out the flavours of these dig-in,
finger-licking-good dishes
R E C I P E S & F O O D S T Y L I N G B E R N A D E T T E H O G G
S T Y L I N G C L A U D I A K O Z U B
P H O T O G R A P H S M A N J A W A C H S M U T H
M E N U
GRILLED CORN QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMED AVOCADO
BARBECUED TUNA BITES WITH GRILLED CHILLI
MAYONNAISE
GRILLED POTATO & CRISPY KALE SALAD
CHIMICHURRI LAMB WITH GRILLED SALAD
GRILLED LEMON & GINGER SHANDY
GRILLED DOUGHNUTS WITH GRILLED
STRAWBERRY & PINK PEPPERCORN COMPOTE
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G R I L L E R T A C T I C S
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G R I L L E D C O R N Q U E S A D I L L A S
W I T H C R E A M E D A V O C A D O
A quesadilla is like a very tasty, decidedly
moreish, grilled cheese sandwich made
with tortillas – “queso” means cheese
in Spanish.
2 cobs corn
8 medium-size flour tortillas
300g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1-2 pickled jalapeño, drained, finely chopped
1 red capsicum, grilled, seeds and skin removed,
finely diced
Creamed avocado:
½ cup coriander leaves, plus extra to garnish
1 lime, juiced
2 avocados
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
150g sour cream
Cook corn cobs on a heated and oiled
barbecue grill or grill pan until browned
and just tender. Cool slightly then remove
kernels from cobs.
Lay out 4 tortillas on a flat surface and
sprinkle with cheese, leaving a 1cm
border around the edge.
Divide corn kernels, jalapeño and
grilled capsicum over the cheese.
Place another tortilla on top of each
one, pressing it down gently.
Heat a grill pan over a high heat and
grill tortillas, carefully turning once,
until cooked and golden (about 2 minutes
each side).
Place on a lined baking tray and keep
warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Creamed avocado: Place all ingredients
in a food processor and blend until
smooth. Season to taste, adding extra
lime juice if necessary.
Serve quesadillas cut into wedges,
with creamed avocado on the side for
dolloping on top. Makes 4
The trick to assembling these bites is to
use two skewers for each one – this holds
the fish cubes firmly and makes handling
and turning them on the grill much easier.
4 tuna steaks, about 1.5cm thick
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 thumb ginger, peeled and finely grated
1½ teaspoons liquid honey
1½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 lime, cut into thin rounds
Grilled chilli mayonnaise:
1-2 large red chillies (depending on taste)
2 egg yolks
1 lime, finely grated zest and juice
1 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
Cut tuna into cubes. Combine tamari,
vinegar, olive oil, ginger, honey and
B A R B E C U E D T U N A B I T E S W I T H G R I L L E D C H I L L I M A Y O N N A I S E
sesame oil in a non-reactive dish. Add
tuna, toss to coat, cover and leave in
a cool spot for 15 minutes to marinate.
Thread tuna onto soaked wooden
skewers, 3 per skewer, with a slice of lime
folded between each cube.
Cook on a hot, lightly oiled barbecue
grill or grill pan for about 1 minute per
side. Serve immediately with the Grilled
Chilli Mayonnaise and wedges of grilled
lettuce if desired.
Chilli mayonnaise: Grill chillies until
blackened. Remove skin and seeds and
chop flesh. Whizz in a food processor
with egg yolks and lime zest. With the
motor running, very slowly add lime
juice and oil until mixture has thickened.
Season to taste, adding a little more lime
juice if necessary. Serves 4
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G R I L L E D S A L A D
Chimichurri is Argentina’s answer to
pesto. Its zingy, herby, garlicky flavours
are fabulous with grilled meats.
4 lamb back straps, trimmed (150-200g each)
Chimichurri:
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
150ml olive oil
90ml red wine vinegar
½ cup roughly chopped parsley leaves
½ cup roughly chopped oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Salad:
2 red and 1 yellow capsicum
250g small vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes,
halved (larger tomatoes can be quartered)
4 spring onions
¹⁄³ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Place chimichurri ingredients in a food
processor and pulse to combine (mixture
should be chunky). Place half in a non-
reactive bowl and the other half in a
screw-top jar to serve later with the lamb.
Add lamb to the bowl and toss to coat.
Cover and marinate for at least 4 hours.
When ready to cook, take lamb from
marinade and barbecue or chargrill over
medium to high heat 3 minutes per side
or until done to your liking. Cover with
foil and rest 5 minutes then slice and
serve with salad and reserved chimichurri.
Salad: Grill capsicums until blackened.
Remove skin and seeds and tear flesh into
strips. Grill tomatoes until just charred.
Discard roots and most of the green
top from spring onions then run under
cold water before placing on a hot grill
for several minutes, turning once.
Remove and slice into 2cm pieces.
Place basil, capsicums, tomatoes and
spring onions in a serving bowl.
Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic and
oregano and season well. Toss through
salad. Serve sprinkled with a few toasted
pine nuts if desired. Serves 4-6 >
Healthy kale leaves become miraculously
crispy, crunchy and delicious when
exposed to the high heat of a grill. They
are a wonderful addition to the other
great flavours in this potato salad.
500g small new potatoes, scrubbed 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing¼ cup roughly chopped drained cornichons (small gherkins)¼ cup salted capers, rinsed and drained½ cup mixed mint leaves and roughly chopped parsley1 bunch (500g) kale, centre stems removed, large leaves tornDressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cook potatoes in salted boiling water
until just tender. Drain and leave to cool.
Cut potatoes in half and brush the cut
side with some of the olive oil.
G R I L L E D P O T A T O & C R I S P Y K A L E S A L A D
Heat a grill pan or barbecue grill plate
and sear potatoes, cut side down, until
grill marks appear.
Place potatoes in a large bowl and
gently toss through the cornichons,
capers and herbs.
Combine oil and lemon juice for the
dressing and season well with flaky sea
salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Toss two-thirds of the dressing
through the potatoes.
Lightly brush the kale leaves with
remaining olive oil. Cook leaves on the
heated grill, turning them often until
they start to crisp and char.
Just before serving the salad, toss
through half the kale leaves and arrange
on a platter. Scatter remaining leaves
over the top and drizzle with remaining
dressing. Add a good pinch of flaky sea
salt and some cracked pepper. Serves 4
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A shandy is an excellent thirst quencher
and using a lager ensures this drink is
crisp and refreshing.
4 lemons
1 tablespoon sugar
750ml lager, chilled
750ml ginger beer, chilled (we used
Bundaberg)
Mint sprigs
G R I L L E D L E M O N & G I N G E R S H A N D Y
Cut 2 of the lemons into wedges and
sprinkle sugar over the cut sides. Place
the wedges on a hot, lightly oiled grill
plate or barbecue and cook on both sides
until lightly caramelised.
In a large jug combine the juice from
the remaining lemons with the chilled
lager and ginger beer. Add the grilled
lemon wedges and a few mint sprigs
before serving. This drink is best served
well chilled, without any ice. Makes 1.5
litres, serves 4-6
Hot cinnamon doughnuts and whipped
cream with a sweet-spicy fruit sauce –
what,s not to love about this dessert?
Make the compote ahead so it has time to
cool before serving.
Compote:500g strawberries, hulled and halved2 tablespoons sugar for grilling1½ tablespoons pink peppercorns, lightly crushed½ cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Cinnamon doughnuts (bought or home-made) – allow 1 large or 3 mini doughnuts per serve300ml cream, beaten
Line an oven dish with baking paper.
Heat grill to a medium-high temperature.
Spread out strawberries in oven dish and
sprinkle sugar over. Place under hot grill,
tossing the fruit from time to time, until
strawberries are soft, slightly caramelised
and syrupy.
Place grilled strawberries and any
juice from them in a large saucepan. Add
peppercorns, the ½ cup sugar, lemon
juice and vinegar. Bring to a simmer over
a medium-low heat and cook, stirring
occasionally, until thickened (about 20
minutes). Allow to cool.
Just before serving, grill doughnuts on
a lightly oiled grill pan until grill marks
appear on both sides. Serve warm with
the compote and a bowl of whipped
cream. Serves 4-6 ■
G R I L L E D D O U G H N U T S W I T H G R I L L E D S T R A W B E R R Y & P I N K P E P P E R C O R N C O M P O T E
G A T H E R I N G S
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Easy, tasty and instantly appealing, these speedy starters win on all counts
R E C I P E S & S T Y L I N G B E R N A D E T T E H O G G
P H O T O G R A P H S M A N J A W A C H S M U T H
C R I S P Y - S K I N N E D S A L M O N W I T H
P E A P E S T O
Peas take on basil’s traditional role in this
delicious pesto. Pulse together in a food
processor until thick and chunky: ¼ cup
toasted pine nuts, 2 cups frozen baby
peas (thawed and patted dry), a good
handful of grated parmesan, 1 crushed
garlic clove, ¼ cup olive oil and the juice
of ½ a lemon. Season to taste. Brush
squares of salmon fillet (skin on) with
a little olive oil on both sides and season
with black pepper and salt. Fry in a non-
stick pan over a high heat, skin side down,
for 3 minutes. Turn and cook for another
couple of minutes. Serve immediately on
a mound of pesto. Squeeze a little lemon
juice over and add a side of home-made
potato chips if desired.
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You can use any cooked duck, pulled or
cut into thin strips, for this recipe – confit
duck, available tinned at delis and many
supermarkets, is great. Toss duck meat
in a tablespoon or two of hoisin sauce.
Prepare rice paper rounds to packet
directions. Place a few stems of chives, a
couple of young stems of coriander, some
mint leaves, thinly sliced cucumber and
shredded carrot down the centre of each
softened rice paper and top with strips
of hoisin duck. Fold the bottom of the
rice paper round up and roll the sides
in, leaving the top open. Halve and serve
with a dipping sauce made by combining
the juice of a lime with an equal amount
of hoisin sauce and a good dash of sweet
chilli sauce.
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This summery soup is delicious topped
with seafood such as seared scallops,
tuna, smoked salmon, cooked crayfish
or crab. In a food processor or blender,
pulse together the flesh of a ripe avocado,
2 roughly chopped telegraph cucumbers
(seeds removed, skin on), 1 cup plain
low-fat yoghurt, several tablespoons
each chopped chives and dill, a handful
of mint leaves, the juice of 1 lime and a
chopped green chilli (seeds removed for
a milder flavour). Add 1 cup coconut
water and season with flaky sea salt
to taste. Process until smooth. Chill
before serving garnished with strips of
cucumber and dill sprigs. Serves 4-6
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T O M A T O & R I C O T T A T A R T S
Ready-rolled puff pastry is a godsend for
making quick tarts. Cut a pastry sheet into
6 squares and place them on a lined baking
sheet. Mix ½ cup ricotta with several
tablespoons of grated parmesan and ½ a
beaten egg (save remainder). Season well
and spread over pastry, leaving a border.
Top with a selection of whole and halved
cherry tomatoes. Brush pastry edges
with reserved egg and drizzle over a little
olive oil. Bake at a high heat until pastry
is puffed and golden. Garnish with basil
leaves and toasted pine nuts. >
F A S T & F L A S H
P R A W N & P I C K L E D V E G E T A B L E S A L A D
This quick, Asian-style dish is light and
tangy – perfect on a hot day. Combine
⅓ cup each of mirin and rice wine
vinegar with the juice of a lime and 2
teaspoons caster sugar. In another bowl,
place a mixture of thinly sliced carrot,
red capsicum, radish, cucumber, a
few bean sprouts and some coriander
leaves. Toss with half the dressing. Mix
a little of the remaining dressing with
some large cooked and peeled prawns.
Arrange prawns and salad on plates and
serve drizzled with a few drops of sesame
oil and a sprinkle of toasted black and
white sesame seeds, along with a drizzle
of the remaining dressing. ■
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C A K E
In theory, you can bake whatever berries
you like into this; I prefer blackberries
or boysenberries because they are quite
robust when baked and contrast nicely
with the buttery, almondy sweetness.
125g butter, softened
125g caster sugar
4 eggs, separated
250g ground almonds
60g lour
250g blackberries, fresh or frozen (unthawed)
To serve:
Icing sugar for dusting
Whipped or thickened cream, Greek yoghurt
or sweetened mascarpone
Fresh berries for garnish
Heat oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm ring
tin with butter and dust with flour.
Beat butter and caster sugar together
until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks
then fold in ground almonds and flour.
Whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Fold
into batter in stages.
Spread mixture into the prepared tin.
Scatter berries on top then gently press
them into the mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes (or about 45
minutes if using frozen berries) or until a
skewer comes out clean. Cool cake for 5-10
minutes in the tin before turning out.
Allow to cool completely before
dusting with icing sugar and serving with
cream and berries. Sometimes I drizzle
a little rum or Cointreau over the top too.
Cake will keep for 2-3 days. Serves 6-8
This reminds me so much of my
grandmother; it was absolutely her
favourite dessert. Bread and berries,
that’s all there is to it. Almost bewildering
in its simplicity, it is utterly perfect with
just a little cream on the side. Make sure
you use relatively decent white bread – I
like thick slices.
250g caster sugar
4 cups water
750g mixed berries (fresh or thawed frozen),
eg strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries,
redcurrants
1 tablespoon butter
1 loaf white sandwich or toast bread, crusts
removed
Cream to serve – runny, double, thickened or
whipped as preferred
Combine caster sugar and water in a large
saucepan and bring to a slow simmer,
stirring until sugar dissolves.
Let it bubble for about 5 minutes then
add berries. Bring back to a simmer then
remove from heat and allow to cool.
Cover and refrigerate for several
hours or preferably overnight.
Take a 1.5-litre pudding basin or bowl.
Smear butter liberally around the inside.
Use the bread to line the bowl,
overlapping the slices by a centimetre or
two, ensuring there are no gaps.
Spoon in the berries and top up with
some of the juice before covering the top
with a layer of bread. Reserve remaining
juice for serving.
Place a saucer on top, cover with cling
film and place in the fridge, on top of a
large plate to catch any juices that run
out. Weigh the top down firmly with a
couple of cans or weights. Leave in the
fridge for at least six hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, take the pudding
from the fridge and unwrap. Set the basin
in some hot water in the sink for 30
seconds or so, then turn out onto a
serving platter. Pour some reserved juice
over the top and serve, with cream on the
side. Serves 6
S U M M E R P U D D I N G
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As much as I love a traditional crème
brûlée, sometimes it can be a bit rich,
especially at the height of summer, so
here is a much lighter, more custard-
like, unbaked take on the subject. There
is something rather appealing about
making a great big one to share instead
the usual individual ramekins, which
also makes it much easier to prepare.
1 vanilla pod
400ml cream
200ml milk
8 egg yolks
75g sugar
300g natural Greek-style yoghurt
About 250g mixed berries
5-6 tablespoons caster sugar
Combine the split vanilla pod, 300ml of
the cream and the milk in a saucepan set
over a low heat and bring almost to the
boil, then remove from the heat.
Take out the vanilla pod and scrape
C U S T A R D B R Û L É E W I T H B E R R I E S
the seeds from it back into the mixture.
Meanwhile, use an electric beater to
whisk egg yolks and sugar together until
pale and thick.
With beaters running, gradually add
the hot milk mixture in a steady stream.
Return mixture to pan over a low heat
and cook, stirring constantly, until the
custard has thickened, about 5 minutes
(do not boil). Remove from the heat and
allow to cool completely.
Mix yoghurt into the cooled custard.
Whip the remaining 100ml of cream and
fold into mixture.
Place berries in a serving dish with
sides at least 4-5cm deep and pour in
cooled custard. Chill.
When ready to serve, sprinkle an even
layer of caster sugar on top. Using a
blowtorch, melt the sugar until it
caramelises. Allow to cool before serving.
Serves 6
E T O N M E S S
Eton Mess has been a tradition since the
early Victorians; even today, when the
boys from Eton and Harrow play cricket
against each other, this is served between
innings. This is more of a reconstructed
version for presentation’s sake, but
also because I like the idea of everyone
hacking into it as they see fit.
6 egg whites
300g caster sugar
Pinch of salt
300ml cream, whipped
600g mixed berries
50g chocolate, grated
1 lemon, �nely grated zest
Icing sugar for dusting
Heat oven to 150°C. Line 2 baking trays
with baking paper.
Place egg whites in a large bowl and
beat to stiff peaks.
With beaters running, gradually add
caster sugar and the pinch of salt until all
incorporated, then continue to beat 5-7
minutes until mixture is stiff and glossy.
Divide meringue between the baking
trays and use a palette knife to form it into
2 rounds roughly 5cm high and vaguely
dinner plate-sized. Make 1 a little wider
than the other.
Bake for 50 minutes then turn off the
oven and leave meringues in it to cool
(overnight is fine).
When ready to serve, place the larger
meringue on a platter and cover with at
least a third of the whipped cream.
Layer half the berries on top, followed
by a good grating of chocolate and the
lemon zest.
Top with the other meringue and
follow with remaining cream and berries,
more grated chocolate and a generous
dusting of icing sugar. Serve immediately.
Serves 8 >
E X T R A H E L P I N G
L E M O N & R A S P B E R R Y S Y L L A B U B
This is astonishingly easy to make.
You don’t really even need to chill the
finished product if you don’t have time.
I have made it a little too spontaneously
on occasions when friends turn up
unexpectedly and it doesn’t matter – just
whip it up and serve. Fresh raspberries
are wonderful, but any berry will do.
280ml cream
1 lemon, �nely grated zest and juice
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon brandy
300g fresh raspberries
Extra berries and lemon zest for garnish
Place cream, lemon zest and juice, caster
sugar, sherry and brandy in a large bowl.
Beat with a whisk or electric beater until
the mixture is stiff and forms peaks. Fold
in raspberries.
Transfer mixture to shallow dessert
glasses. Zest a little more lemon on top
and add a few more berries for garnish if
desired. Chill for at least an hour before
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flaxseeds and chia seeds, $16 per 400g, yumnz.co.nz. 2 The Collective Straight Up
Maple’d Probiotic Yoghurt with maple syrup and coconut sugar, $7 per 900g at
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Rice wine and rice vinegar are two
Asian ingredients that are often
confused. It doesn’t help that rice
vinegar is sometimes called “rice wine
vinegar”, and that both rice wine and
rice vinegar are made from fermented
rice, albeit by different processes.
Rice wine has a comparatively low
alcohol content relative to other wines
and is used to add depth or sweetness
to a dish. Sake, shao hsing and mirin
are common rice wines. If you need a
substitute, try a good medium or dry
sherry rather than rice vinegar.
Rice vinegars are less acidic and
milder in flavour than Western
vinegars and have a hint of sweetness
that comes from the rice. Use rice
vinegar to perk up or heighten
flavours, such as those in sweet-and-
sour dishes, or use it in place of more
tart vinegars when you want to soften
the edges of a dressing or marinade.
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(20g each) from seriouspopcorn.com.
MANUKA SMOKED BBQ SAUCE
Perk up your meats, ribs, sausages
or fries with Heavensent’s smoky,
savoury-sweet sauce made with
garlic, molasses, honey, natural
manuka wood smoke and spices.
$14 per 375ml. For stockists see
heavensentgourmet.co.nz.
It also works well in dipping sauces,
lending a pop of brightness.
Rice vinegar is commonly used to
flavour sushi rice. The product called
seasoned rice vinegar is simply rice
vinegar with added sugar and salt.
The best substitute for rice vinegar
is apple cider vinegar; white vinegar is
too sour and harsh in comparison.
Rice vinegar is used in Prawn &
Pickled Vegetable Salad (page 134) and
the marinade for Barbecued Tuna Bites
(page 125).
THE CAKER CAKE MIXES
Auckland’s Jordan Rondel
is dedicated to making
quality cakes using
wholesome ingredients and
interesting fl avours. Her
vegan-friendly packet mixes
– Coconut Raspberry, Banana
Crumble, Chocolate Hazelnut and Lemon
Plum – are $25 each, see thecaker.co.nz.
SAVANNAH AVO SHARK
Apparently preparing avocados is one of the
highest causes of cuts to hands. If you want a
safer option than your kitchen knife, this clever
tool will do it all – cut, stone, scoop, slice and
mash. $15 from kitchenware stores or see
vgminternational.com.au.
ZAPPZ APPLE CRISPS
Made from nothing but Nelson
apples, these crunchy dried (not
fried) apple chips are decidedly
moreish. Perfect for snacking and
lunch boxes. $30 for 15 packs
(15g each) from greenzoo.co.nz. >
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1 eggplant
3 courgettes
2 capsicums
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large head broccoli
300g cauliflower
½ lemon
Handful of fresh mint leaves to garnish
Dressing:
¾ cup natural unsweetened yoghurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Ground cumin and chilli flakes for garnish
Dressing:
Serves 6-8 ■
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PERFECTETON MESS
We tidied it up!page 138
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OUR TROPICAL PARADISE
COVER HOME(with a real little
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ADDPIZAZZ
TO YOUR OUTDOOR
DININGpage 91
WelcomeStylish Kiwis talk about sharing
their homes with friends and family
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We reveal the loveliest new looks for your windows and walls
W O R D S C L A I R E M C C A L L / P H O T O G R A P H S B E L I N D A M E R R I E / S T Y L I N G J U S T I N E W I L L I A M S
THIS PAGE (from top) Kravet Jonathan Adler Velino in Aquamarine POA from Warwick; Velluti velvet in 256 POA from James Dunlop; Ziggurat velvet in Ocean by Zinc Textiles POA from James Dunlop; Chivasso Molecular sheer fabric in 050 from the Atmosphere collection POA from Unique Fabrics.
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WINDOWS
GLITTER-ARTY
All that glitters is glamorous, but don’t go OTT with sparkles,
sequins and studs. Subtlety is the name of the game in fabrics,
with moments of metallic magic. Some of our favourites include
the Maurice Kain Allure and Glimmer ranges (pictured below
left), which add a touch of sophisticated romance to the boudoir.
Teamed together, the sheer nature of Allure offers an enigmatic
light-filtering effect, while the solid Glimmer blocks out the light
and offers privacy. Textilia’s new Misia collection includes Misia
Overseas, a devoré-technique sheer with metal lamination,
available in Peche (copper), Argent (silver) and Cacao (bronze),
as well as the Champagne (gold) pictured above. Sekers Luminair
is another lustrous, elegant fabric that has an ombré effect and
unique textured weave. The City Lights colourway (pictured
right) features on-trend chartreuse tones that would be great for
a dining room.
SCANDILICIOUS
Okay, it’s a word we made up, but we think it deftly describes the
enchantingly fresh fabrics coming out of Scandinavia. How do
the Finns, Danes and Swedes produce such a distinctive look? If
you love botanicals, make sure you investigate Swedish brand
Spira, which has introduced a William Morris-flavoured design
that still delivers on inimitable pared-back style. Marimekko, from
Finland, probably the best-known of the Scandi textile houses, has
released a bold take on botanicals, with a mid-century mood that
simultaneously seems up to the minute. Both from Bolt of Cloth.
PRINTERLY
You’ve heard the descriptor “painterly”, but we like to call the
new style of blinds “printerly”. That’s because blinds are no
longer limited to plain colours. When you’re choosing Roman,
roller, vertical or panel glides, consider a pattern or a print (even
photographic images) from the Santa Fe Design Collection. And,
for a holistic look, tie the scheme together with the same fabrics
made into matching curtains, lampshades, cushions and throws. >
THIS PAGE Sekers’ Luminair fabric has a subtle ombré ef ect and slubby texture – 92 per cent linen, 8 per cent polyester. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Fabrics from top: Anchorage Peninsula Stripe in Rust POA from James Dunlop; Stonewash in Chartreuse POA from Textilia; Karakum by Designs of the Time POA from James Dunlop; Makeba Fancy ready-made curtain fabric in White $79.95/m from Harvey Furnishings. Misia Overseas metallic laminated sheer in Champagne from Textilia. Maurice Kain’s Glimmer (left) and Allure sheer (right).
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RE-MOTORED
That’s our word for a Roman blind that has a mini motor so you
can lift and lower it by remote control. Helena Cotterell, an
interior design consultant at McKenzie & Willis, says the motor
in their Somfy blinds is so discreet, they look the same as the
traditional version, but without the hassle of pulling a cord or
chain. Choose a fabric and custom-make to fit.
NATIVISE
Love the local with fabric prints that showcase the sculptural
beauty of our native fauna. Drape nature at your window with
Flax Pod, an original design for Hemptech by Lynda Williams of
Whangarei. It’s printed on 100 per cent natural linen, which drapes
beautifully. The design’s soft colour range allows it to be used as
curtains or blinds on large spans of glazing without overpowering
the room. Flax Pod in Misty Blue (middle right) is our favourite.
SHEERFULNESS
Gone are the days of drab “net” curtains; these days, as well as
keeping nosy neighbours at bay, sheers are objects of decorative
delight. Patterned sheers are all the go, with the ogee (an onion-
shaped motif) particularly popular. One example is Larsen’s
Carson sheer in gold and silver on a translucent linen-mix
background, from Atelier Textiles. Sheers team well with other
drapes or can be lined for privacy; alternatively layer up
complementary designs for a pretty effect. The Atmosphere
collection by Jane Churchill has smaller patterns such as Quadrel,
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E / W I N D O W S & W A L L S
which would look stylish alongside a larger, bolder design such as
Frette, says Atelier’s Rebecca Bowering Fitzpatrick.
TROPICALITY
Bring the exotic to our benign climes with fabrics that sing with
life. There’s an abundance to choose from, including Pandora by
James Dunlop (opposite), with its lush vegetation in three colours.
Their Amazon collection of drapery and upholstery fabrics is all
big-beaked parrots and jungly jauntiness – fun-loving prints that
would suit pairing with the quietness of neutral-toned linen.
Charles Parsons’ new Island Collection (pictured above top)
mixes and matches a large-scale subtropical-feel leaf design
(Lagoon) with five other patterns, including stripes and plain
colour. Great for a stylish courtyard or patio. >
THIS PAGE James Dunlop’s Pandora in Sapphire is an exotic tropical print featuring lush jungle vegetation and wildlife.OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Fabrics from top: Aquarius in Quartz POA from Textilia; Vecchio in Rive POA from Textilia; Kansai in Zinnia by Black Edition from Seneca (also available in matching wallpaper); Milano thermal fabric in Moss $24.95/m from Harvey Furnishings (also available as ready-made drapes). Lagoon (leaf) and Atoll (diamond) patterns from the Charles Parsons Island Collection are pictured here in the Passion Flower colourway; the collection also comes in Squid Ink, Inlet, Dune, Basalt and Mangrove, all 100 per cent polypropylene and solution-dyed for fade-resistance outdoors. Hemptech’s Flax Pod in Misty Blue, with an original design by New Zealand textile designer Lynda Williams.
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WALLS
THERMO-POP
The Eclipse wallpaper collection by Arte (left), from Trenzseater,
has a 3D-texture that will inspire you to run your hands over its
sumptuous surfaces. The “pop-out” black or white patterns are
made by a process called thermoforming, where motifs are
pressed into the fabric using heat. The wallpaper is so thick and
warm that it provides wonderful acoustic insulation and so
tactile that we defy anyone not to touch it.
RETRO-GRADE
Never forget to look back to the future, especially when it comes
to colour. This past-perfect revival can be seen in Dulux’s new
Retro Remix palette, which puts together acid brights with faded
muddied colours such as reddish browns and olive greens. “It’s
about remixing the 60s, 70s and 80s and coming up with a
playful result,” says Davina Harper, the Dulux brand manager
for colour. “Younger generations are discovering these influences
from the post-modern eras and creating their own remixed
style, which is great to see.” The colour-block treatment pictured
below left features a trio that channels shades of yesteryear into
a contemporary statement wall. The emerald panel (Dulux
‘Deep Sapphire’) is offset with khaki-coloured Dulux ‘Invercargill’
and the burgundy horizontal block is Dulux ‘Ranfurly’.
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INVIS-ABILITY
Bifolds and sliders are usually thought of as doors – mainly
because they have, until now, been inserted into a frame. Sunflex
Moveable Glass Walls from LouvreTec (below) are frameless, so
there is nothing to impede the view. Precision-engineered from
toughened safety glass, they come in a slide-and-turn format,
where a stack of glass panels can be parked on one side, or a
sliding system where, when the first panel is opened or closed, the
rest automatically follow suit: the abracadabra of alfresco living.
BLOCKING
Here’s a trend you could get some of your artsy friends to help
you with. Colour blocking is still in vogue and evolving – an
experimental way to use a combination of hues you love.
Eye-catching and creative, bold pops of colour can be teamed
with a neutral (so as not to overwhelm the room). Often this
technique explores simple, geometric forms, with the different
shapes and facets picked out in complementary or contrasting
colours and tones. >
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FINISHING TOUCHES
Choosing wall treatments that won’t affect your home’s resale
value, but still allow you some expression of personal style, is a
fine art. The Finnish wallpaper range Vallila, from Harvey
Furnishings, is a case in point. The new Oksat design features
delicate, whimsical tree branches on a neutral background –
subtle, yet a real show stopper.
GREIGE
It’s not grey and it’s not beige – it’s greige, the ultimate neutral.
Greige is hard to spell but easy to use and comes in several formats.
If you love grey but want the warmth of beige, try painting your
walls in Resene ‘Triple Rakaia’ (left and opposite bottom), which
has a salmon tint in a stone-grey beige base. Resene ‘Cloudy’ (top
left) is a dusty beige grey that partners well with the deep brown
Resene ‘Space Shuttle’ (far left). Even in darker tones, greige is
warm and inviting, creating a sense of cosiness.
THIS PAGE Resene testpots: ‘Cloudy’, ‘Triple Rakaia’, ‘Space Shuttle’.OPPOSITE Original pattern pressed-tin panels from DiRosa, used as a kitchen feature wall. OPPOSITE BOTTOM The main wall of this room is painted in Resene ‘Triple Rakaia’, with the fl oor in Resene ‘Transmission’; the table base is in Resene ‘Ayers Rock’ and the glass votive is stencilled in Resene ‘Redemption Blue’; a Glamour wallpaper (code 404722), also from Resene, covers the feature wall.
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Christian Hoerning from EECA Energywise explains how curtains and blinds reduce heat loss:
Curtains and blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by 60 per cent for single-glazed windows and 40 per cent to 50 per cent for double glazing. They only work when drawn, so they are not a substitute for proper double glazing. The aim is to create a seal between the curtain or blind and the window, so that cold air from the window doesn’t get into the room and warm air stays inside.
TO PROVIDE GOOD INSULATION CURTAINS SHOULD:
be made from thick material
be double-layered with thick lining
fi t tightly against the wall or window frame
be wider than the window frame
touch the fl oor to stop cold air “falling out”
TO PROVIDE GOOD INSULATION, BLINDS SHOULD:
be specifi cally designed thermal blinds (sometimes described as “honeycomb” or “cellular”), made of two or more layers joined to form cellular compartments that trap air and provide insulation
have a snug fi t with the window frame so that they create a good seal to trap the air in the gap between them and the window
DOUBLE GLAZING – DID YOU KNOW?
There are three options for double glazing: purchase new double-glazed units; retro-fi t secondary glazing to your existing windows (with or without new sashes) or try a low-E (emissivity) fi lm a� xed to the glass to refl ect radiant heat.
In the highest-spec double glazing, the gap between the panes is fi lled with argon (an inert gas) rather than air, which increases the e� cacy of the insulation properties by 3-9 per cent.
TIN-TINADORATION
Used on walls, pressed-tin panels are a great way to show your
metal in traditional or contemporary contexts. Select a pattern,
then paint or powder-coat to suit and you’ll have a vertical element
with guaranteed wow factor. Becky Diprose from diRosa
Cabinetry and Furniture imports 45 designs and says the panels
are easy to cut to size and install: simply glue onto a solid surface
and secure with a few small nails. Her most popular design is
Original (left), but there are panels that feature decorative
interpretations of fish scales, shields, clover and bricks. ■
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Adrian Jackman sees geometry all around
him. The lines and curves and angles that
form much of the constructed modern
world are, for Jackman, ready-made
sketches that he can extract, mix and
re-form to create his energetic paintings.
The delineation begins with photography
and the artist sees his work as exploring
the interface between the two media. He
sources images from whatever crosses his
path, often advertising material or his
own snapshots: subjects have ranged from
Earth seen from space to a pair of
bookends. Structural lines emerge to
form diagrams that Jackman works up
on his computer until he has found a
satisfying composition. Blocks of colour
are added based on a formula that is
different for every series, such as the
range of major tones in a particular
source image. The final product is
dynamic geometry that is flat, yet full of
elusive depths, and abstract, yet hinting at
aspects of the real world. Warwick Brown
Inspiration for lovers of art, design and books
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A D R I A N J A C K M A NAGE: 44LIVES IN: AucklandDE ALER GALLERY: NKB Gallery, Mt Eden, AucklandPR ICE R ANGE: $4000 -$10,000NEXT EXHIBITION: NKB Gallery, June 2016WOR K ILLUSTR ATED: Imaginary Landscape No 6 , 2015 , acrylic on canvas, 122cm x 91cm
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Vintage Home: 20th Century Design for Contemporary LivingJ U D ITH M I L L ERJacqui Small, NZ distributor Allen & Unwin, $69.99, 287 pages, hardback
Although it has just enough of the design
encyclopedia about it to be classed as a
learning experience, Vintage Home is
very much an aesthetic one too. Ranging
through the 20th century and an entrée
slice of the 21st, it covers furniture,
lighting, glass, ceramics and even a little
bit of textiles, all of which come
comfortably within Miller’s range (she’s
an antiques expert who has written some
100 books and co-founded the Miller’s
Antiques Price Guide). Styles range
chronologically from arts and crafts
through deco, Bauhaus, modernism,
post-war, Pop and space age to post-
modernism, minimalism and even
“salvage style” (the nostalgically
eco-conscious 2010s take a modest bow).
Competent if necessarily brief
descriptions of the context, names and
design preoccupations of the various
eras are interspersed with regular
The Shopkeeper’s HomeC A R O L I N E R OW L A N DQuarto Group UK, NZ distributor Allen & Unwin, $55, 224 pages, hardback
Shops can be an endless source of
inspiration when decorating one’s
home – and I’m not talking about
what they sell. Shopkeepers, as
Caroline Rowland notes in her
delightful book The Shopkeeper’s
Home, are gifted at transforming
what are often bland, small or
downright awkward spaces into
places so charming you’d consider
moving in (they’re particularly adept
at that eternal conundrum, beautiful
storage). Rowland visited shops all over
the world (including Auckland’s Father
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying M A R I E KO N D O Vermilion, NZ distributor Penguin Random House, $37, 292 pages, hardback“Are you committed to completing the
once-in-a-lifetime special event of tidying
up?” asks Marie Kondo in Spark Joy,
a handbook for those hoping for an
uncluttered lifestyle this year. Kondo
has become a tidying oracle since the
publication of The Life-changing Magic
of Tidying, in which she describes her
KonMari approach: keep only those things
that spark joy and store them properly (her
clothes-folding technique, in which each
item is folded into a small square parcel
and then tucked upright into a drawer, is
something to behold). Keeping something
merely because it might come in handy is
taboo, she says (and that includes the
rapidly multiplying plastic containers in
your kitchen). Andrea Warmington >
Rabbit) in search of
decorating inspiration
then paid a visit to their
owners’ homes too,
to find out how one
influences the other (in most cases,
as it turns out, quite a lot).
Andrea Warmington is NZ House
& Garden’s staff writer
“Influential Pieces” sections, showcasing
classic designs with a rudimentary price
guide. A clutch of influential designers
(Barovier, Rietveld, Aalto, Kjaerholm,
Sottsass…) come in for special attention,
sharing the pages with beautifully
designed and photographed homes,
sporting furniture to pore over.
What a lovely way to learn.
Jan Chilwell is NZ House & Garden’s
sub-editor
PICK OF THE BLOGS – Shared Kitche n
Julie Biuso has inspired legions of Kiwi cooks over the years and is the author of 15
cookbooks. Now her website Shared Kitchen (sharedkitchen.co.nz), which she runs
with daughter Ilaria, has been named Best NZ Food Website in the Gourmand
World Cookbook Awards and will go on to compete for best in the world in May.
It’s a well-earned accolade. Julie’s recipes are made from scratch, ultra-reliable, have
gutsy flavours and there’s nothing too faddie. Shared Kitchen is generously studded
with recipes you’ll use over and over again – organised by occasion and season.
Worth bookmarking. Rosemary Barraclough is NZ House & Garden’s deputy editor
A R T , B O O K S & B L O G S
Julia & Libby’s Wholefood KitchenJULIA & LIBBY MATTHEWSPenguin NZ, $50, 224 pages, softback
The two Kiwi
sisters who started
the wellness and
beauty website
juliaandlibby.com
share their
favourite recipes
and tips for
healthy living in this enticing book.
With backgrounds in holistic nutrition
and naturopathy, they avoid processed
foods and their pantries are stocked with
the likes of nut butters and honey, along
nuts, pulses and vegetables. The book
begins with a chapter on nutrition and
ends with one on making your own
natural beauty products. In between are
plenty of wholesome meal ideas. One of
the great things about wholefood recipes
is that they’re generally easy to prepare
and that’s the case here. Sally Butters ■
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Tokyo: Cult RecipesMAORI MUROTAMurdoch Books, $55, 272 pages, hardback
The third book in
the Cult Recipes
series (following
New York and
Venice) is a
worthwhile
purchase if you’re
after authentic,
easy-to-follow Japanese recipes. Maori
Murota, who grew up in Tokyo but now
works in Paris as a chef/caterer and
Japanese cooking teacher, has a knack
for making this seemingly complex
cuisine straightforward for home cooks.
She covers classic ingredients and dishes,
such as miso, tofu, soba noodles and
bentos, and has step-by-step guides for
preparing dashi and sushi. Chapters are
organised by meal type with around
100 recipes in total, all photographed,
plus imagery of Tokyo food markets
and producers. Sally Butters
Win one of fi ve Zoku Quick Pop Makers and
keep cool this summer. The Zoku Quick Pop™
Maker (RRP $110) freezes ice pops in as little
as seven minutes right on your benchtop. With
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enjoy delicious frozen treats on those hot
summer days. zoku.co.nz.
Win fi ve rolls of wallpaper (of your choice) from
the Metropolis collection (pictured is Metropolis
in Marcasite), valued at $850. Step inside a world
inspired by the decadent glamour of the spirited
1920s with the Metropolis collection of fabric and
wallpaper from Catherine Martin by Mokum.
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Packed with imaginative ideas and richly illustrated, Original Spaces will inspire you to create a personality-packed home with the things you love. It includes ideas for displaying
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Looking for a sleek and stylish designer shower solution? This low-profile Ebony & Ivory black shower base has been matched with exclusive Atlantis sliding screens to achieve a fashionably classic look that will last a lifetime. Visit www.atlantis.net.nz or
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MULBERI – SUMMER THROWS
These soft 100 per cent cotton Turkish towel-style throws are carefully woven and finished with a fringe edge. This makes them perfect as a sarong for lazy afternoons at the beach, or wrapping up on picnics and cool summer evenings.
WIN 1 OF 10 Bahamas summer throws from Mulberi $600 worth of prizes to be won! To enter, visit www.mulberi.co.nz to find out how many throws there are in the Traditional Treasure collection and then email your answer to [email protected]. Tip: you’ll find these listed under Essential Cushions & Throws. Terms and conditions apply. Available from
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No one knows your personality or aspirations better than you. At Jennian Homes, we work alongside you to create your ideal way of living, based simply on what you want. By combining your personality with our expertise, Jennian will craft a living space that reflects your individual needs and personality, custom-designed for your family. Contact us today to see how we can help you get the home you’ve always wanted. www.jennian.co.nz
HANLY GLASSWORKS
Timeless designs to transform your windows and doors. Hanly Glassworks is an Auckland glass studio that produces an almost unlimited array of beautiful stained-glass windows for homes and buildings. For more information call
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AMAZON COLLECTION BY JAMES DUNLOP
Bold patterns and vibrant colour are here for the summer months. The Amazon collection by James Dunlop is inspired by the flora, fauna and colours of the region. It features two vibrant prints – Juruti and Santana (pictured) – suitable for both upholstery and drapery. www.jamesdunloptextiles.com
LIMON – SUMMER COLLECTION
Energise and add texture to your home with these 100 per cent cotton cushions and throws by Limon. The Rakaia collection of woven cushions and Coromandel Turkish towel-style throws are available in a wide range of vibrant colours perfect for summer. Available from stockists nationwide,
call 0800 333 456, or visit
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SUTCLIFFE
Feel adored with an exquisite symbol of love and beauty. Crafted in 18ct white gold, this quite simply stunning ring boasts an 8.1 carat pink tourmaline supported by an entourage of glistening diamonds. Available to view at Sutcliffe
Jewellery, 203 Parnell Rd,
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www.sutcliffejewellery.com
CARTIA – HEART ATTACK PROTECTION
If you are taking low-dose aspirin for heart attack prevention, look for Cartia with its special Duentric coating, which is designed to protect your stomach from irritation that can be caused by aspirin. Available from pharmacies and supermarkets. Cartia 28 tablet pack RRP $6.99, Cartia 84 tablet pack RRP $15.99. Cartia (100mg enteric coated aspirin) for the inhibition of blood clotting. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Aspen Pharmacare c/- Healthcare
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SILVER FERNS FLAT-IRON STEAK
The succulent Flat-Iron Steak is the latest addition to Silver Fern Farms premium aged beef range. This new cut has been through the rigorous Eating Quality System, which ensures the product meets the highest standards of taste, tenderness and juiciness, for an exceptional eating experience every time. RRP $12.95 for two steaks (220g pack).
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FORMICA LAMINATE
Inspiration on a grand scale – Formica 180fx laminate replicates the beauty of natural stone with all the benefits of laminate. Offering unmatched realism, its striking colour variations and intricate veining deliver a luxurious look that’s perfect for kitchen benchtops. www.formica.co.nz
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TILLY AND TIFFEN The experience of walking into Tilly and Tifen’s new boutique space has been likened to stepping into an interiors magazine. A gem within an industrial area, this store focuses on exceptional design, creativity and style with an old-English, vintage vibe. Owner and interior stylist Kim Farrant has extended her service to include home consultations.
31b Glasgow St, Tauranga, (07) 928 0539, tillyandtifen.co.nz
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HONEYMEISTERS Honeymeisters, the home of bee giftware, has arrived in Mt Maunganui. Premium and innovative honey products include Ginger Bee honey and ginger spreads and Beenut Butter. The store’s medieval opulence theme is reflected in the rustic oak shelves and renaissance mirror and an age-old love of honey products. 153 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui, (07) 575 0898, honeymeisters.com
T I L DATauranga’s hugely popular Wendy’s Boutique has opened a sister store in Mt Maunganui. Tilda was o�cially opened in September by Trelise Cooper. Like its big sister, Tilda ofers designer women’s fashion and accessories. Labels include Cooper and Coop, Loobie’s Story, Elk, Ink and more. 166 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui, (07) 281 1185, tilda.co.nz
T H E P O I RO O MOne of my very favourite art stores, The Poi Room, has now opened a second location in Ponsonby’s stylish Lot 3 development. Although this boutique is on a smaller scale than the Newmarket flagship (17 Osborne Street), it’s no less inspiring, with a hand-picked selection of art and objects by New Zealanders.130 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, (09) 378 4364, thepoiroom.co.nz
DAWSON & CODawson’s Furniture has had a makeover, with new digs to match their new name. Their new showroom, located in the recently renovated E&H Building on The Strand, is an exercise in industrial chic, with soaring ceilings, exposed wooden rafters and concrete walls. They’ve also introduced a few new brands to the stable, including Tribu, Manutti, Coast New Zealand and Nest.115 The Strand, Parnell, (09) 476 1121, dawsonandco.nz
COLEY & PUNCHThe words “cocktail and whisky bar” convey a certain old-world glamour, don’t you think? Coley & Punch, a new addition to Auckland’s waterfront, does play up that association – it’s named for Ada “Coley” Coleman, who was head bartender at the American Bar in the Savoy Hotel, London, from 1903 to 1926. Naturally, her most famous cocktail creation, The Hanky Panky, is included on this intimate speakeasy’s menu.Shed 22, Princes Wharf, (09) 320 4375, coleyandpunch.co.nz
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LET LIVIt’s Danish for “easy life” and Natalie Sorensen’s edited collection ofers such easy living classics as French linen sheets, insulated “thermo cups” that keep food piping hot or freezing cold and brilliantly simple Spoonless containers with small spouts that are perfect for storing and pouring such staples as tea leaves. Kowtow clothing is pretty classic too. 3-11 Hunter St, (04) 473 2999, letliv.co.nz
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FIX & FOGGNot much more than a hole in the wall in the Little Portland area between Eva and Leeds streets, this handmade peanut butter kitchen ofers four versions of the real deal. From hi-oleic Queensland peanuts, five friends make small batches of the usual smooth and crunchy plus – wait for it – dark chocolate, and smoke and fire. 5 Eva St, 021 190 5695, fixandfogg.co.nz
B OAT S H E D M A P UAGreat news for foodies – this summer’s iteration of the Boat Shed Mapua has Daniel Monopoli at the helm. Much of the food he’s known for at the beloved Boat Shed on the city waterfront is on the menu, the location on the turquoise water of Tasman Bay is unbeatable and the ambience is fittingly seaside-casual. A “must do” of the Nelson summer. 33 Toru St, (03) 540 2656
NZ CLASSIC MOTORCYCLESAmong the wealthy Americans who’ve adopted Nelson as their new home is Tom Sturgess, a Texan with a fascination for those 20th century emblems of speed and freedom – motorbikes. Tom has amassed a collection of 300 classic bikes and the walls of his museum are hung with beautiful period advertisements, often originals on silk or canvas. 75 Haven Rd, (03) 546 7699, nzclassicmotorcycles.co.nz
PUNKTIQUEThere’s life after the newsroom and it can be lived (literally) in an art gallery. Alan Clarke has swapped a career in print journalism for the creative life, making “steampunk” sculptures. These sit well with his partner Nikki Romney’s portraits and still-life paintings, which often have a spiritual theme. When the gallery shuts, dinner is cooked in a little kitchen tucked behind Nikki’s studio table. 343 Wakefield Quay, (03) 548 1883, nicholaromney.blogspot.co.nz
ADD+ VINTAGEThere are precious few vintage places left in the CBD these days, so it’s a treat to find a new source of old stuf. Linda Fordyce opened her small shop in Te Aro a year ago, when the antiques fairs she’d traded at for years began closing. Add+Vintage is chock-full of large and small mid-century gems from lamps to gondola baskets. Spilling out onto the pavement, Thursday to Sunday. 31 Marion St, (04) 384 3847
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Kitchens take centre stage in our March issue and we visit some of the best in the country – including the elegant hub created by Wellington interior designer Bridget Foley in her own home (left). Bridget is pictured below with her daughter Clara, aged three. Elsewhere, we visit a new, light-filled home built right on the New Plymouth coastal walkway – it’s conveniently close to both beach and city (bottom centre). Summer may be running out, but Easter is around the corner and we’ve got lots of tasty holiday food ideas, including spicy lamb koftas and travel-friendly nut and raspberry brittle.
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Feeling creative but lacking in time? Customise your glassware with nothing more than a few squiggles and a Sharpie. We used oil-based Sharpie Paint Markers in bright colours to decorate inexpensive stemless wine glasses. The key is the simplicity of the glassware and the organic feel of the decoration. Dots, straight lines, small circles, wiggles, wavy lines… all will work and none require any artistic skill. In fact, their charm comes from the fact they look hand-drawn. Once done, hand-wash the glasses (rather than using the dishwasher) to prevent smudging. Stemless glasses $24.95 for four from Spotlight, spotlight.co.nz; Sharpie Oil-based Paint Markers from $7.40 available from selected stationery and art supply stores and online at tasart.co.nz; all other props stylist’s own.
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