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ucked away amid the splashy resort-like spaces of
the Carliers award-winning indoor/outdoor area in
Auckland is a tiny enclosed deck: just one chair,
looking out to the view. It was used, says homeowner
Amanda Carlier, when her son phoned his long-distance
girlfriend for a chat. Elsewhere theres an infinity pool (pictured)
where the Carlier boys frolic in summer and a contemplative
nook where Amanda and her husband escape for a quiet wine.
Overall, its an area just tailor-made for us, says Amanda.
And thats a bit of a theme with our Interior of the Year awards
this year: the winning spaces fit their families like a glove.
We had 250 strong entries and choosing winners was tough.
The spaces had to be beautiful, of course. But above all, the
judges decided, the winning rooms had to work hard for their
families: not just in the obvious ways that any half-decent room
works, but in a number of different ways. They had to multitask.
The Carliers lovely outdoor area which works when you are
missing your girlfriend, as well as when youre in party mode
did this brilliantly. But, without a doubt, the best example of a
multitasking space was our top kitchen: a clean, wood-warmed
space that nails all the essentials of a young familys busy life in
one tiny stylish room, and features on our cover.
Architect and homeowner Felicity Brenchley designed (and
partly built) her kitchen to a tight budget with a baby on the way.
Unlike the Carliers, she didnt have the luxury of space. Her ex-
state house in Kingsland is a tiny 75sqm and the designated
kitchen/living area 20sqm. We needed to be able to cook, eat,
clean, store, work and entertain in that one space, says Felicity.
Her answer was to transform an old barbecue trolley into a
mobile island bench. The island is moved into place to create a
working kitchen for her and her foodie husband, or rolled aside
to make room for an extendable table when the whanau come
over. During the day, when Felicity fits work around looking
after baby Loki, the same island is used for client meetings.
I'm so happy with the result, says Felicity. It just works.
The judges agree. As well as being our top kitchen, Felicitys
multitasking masterpiece is our supreme winner. Turn to page
62 now and be impressed.
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ABOVE The exotic good looks of our winning
indoor/outdoor space on the Glendowie
estuary in Auckland wowed the judges; they
also loved the fact that its myriad nooks and
crannies catered for all the moods and
moments of family life, see page 86.
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off without a hitch; finding the perfect
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bubbles flow. Amanda, who is new to the
NZ House & Garden team, has worked in
marketing for much of her career, though
she was also editor of the Sunday Star
Times About Town column which
means shes attended her fair share of
glamorous events. As a seasoned
renovator herself, Amanda is a big fan of
the Interior of the Year awards. I love the
fact that it doesnt matter if youre an
enthusiast with a great eye or a seasoned
professional, you can still enter. Amanda
knows the hard graft thats gone into the
successful rooms. My last project was a
beautiful villa in Grey Lynn; my husband
and I restored her back to the grand old
dame she once was. Now were working
on bringing life back to a neglected 1910
villa in Herne Bay.
Behind the scenes
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Renowned
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and David
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Ponsonby bungalow (page 102) for his
latest book Bungalow (written by Nicole
Stock and reviewed on page 175). Patrick
was particularly fond of Simon and
Davids colour-filled home, which he says
completely undoes the particular
gloominess of bungalows. Patrick, who
also teaches part-time at the University of
Aucklands School of Architecture, says
the rise of the bungalow coincided with
the installation of electricity in New
Zealand homes which meant that,
suddenly, windows could be a lot smaller
making bungalows the antithesis of the
indoor-outdoor lifestyle prized by many
Kiwis today. Though many bungalow
owners in recent times have rectified this
lack of light by tearing down walls and
installing masses of windows, Simon and
David instead opted to brighten up their
bungalow with an enormous amount of
colour. Its joyous, says Patrick.

THE WINNER IS
When photographer Jane Ussher
arrived at Felicity Brenchleys
Auckland home to shoot the kitchen
for the Interior of the Year awards
special (page 62), she wondered if she
had got the address wrong. Surely,
this ex-state house didnt contain this
years Supreme Winner? But it did.
Homeowner and architect Felicity
and her family have done
a remarkable job of transforming
a compact, humble dwelling into
a warm and cosy family home, with
this beautiful, supremely functional
kitchen at its heart in the words of
the judges, a triumph.
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We were struck by the beauty and
practicality of this vinyl ooring
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Jones admits she was nervous as the
oral Muraoor vinyl was laid. But,
when I saw how wonderful it looked,
I couldnt stop smiling. Vinyl also stars
in Catherines guest bathroom, an
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Sibling sublime
My sister made the Raspberry, Lime
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June issue for my birthday. It was
gorgeous to look at and tasted divine.
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Wood be good
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readers to send in photographs of their own artfully stacked firewood:
My son and three-year-old great-
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Chapter-ending advice
The spring houses in your latest issue
make me contemplate whether we
should start changes around our home
or sell and move on. Its a hard decision
if you have had kids grow up and leave
the nest, because moving feels like its
an end of a chapter.
K Dempsey, North Canterbury
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The September issue featured my
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day my bus slows down opposite
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Well into its second century, a Martinborough
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HOMES
THIS PAGE In the formal lounge of
Lesley and Tim Lusks Wairarapa
home, the Susie Stone oil painting
above the freplace stands out
against walls painted in Resene
Sandal; the ottoman was re-covered
by local frm Graham & Sons to
match the chair.
OPPOSITE The gracefully scalloped
marble top on the cherry wood
sideboard takes two men to lift;
above it is a mirror based on a French
turret window: Its a bit of a cheat
a replica but it fts beautifully,
says Lesley; the chandelier is from
daughter Dis Martinborough shop
Peonies and the barbed wire and
ceramic roses artwork on the wall
was a fnd from Warkworth.
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heres been a changing of the guard along the front
fence of the old schoolhouse in Martinborough. Lesley
Lusk has dug up a row of fledgling linden limes and
replaced them with Persian ironwoods, standing like
soldiers in a tidy row, espaliered so they will eventually hold hands.
Enough to keep one woman busy for an entire winter? Not so;
they were just two of the chores on Lesleys winter to do list.
With help from husband Tim, fitted in around his business
commitments, she has made this century-old Wairarapa home
and its sizeable grounds a continual work in progress. Lesley, a
semi-retired interior designer and serial renovator can always
see an opportunity to change and improve.
Its a passion that dates from the end of the couples university
days in Christchurch, when they bought their first home for
10,000. We didnt do much to it but it was the time of the
Commonwealth Games [in 1974], which just happened to be one
of the best periods to buy a house. When we sold we made a lot and
that was enough to convince us it was a good way to build equity.
The couple cant remember how many houses theyve bought
and renovated since but they are modestly confident that each
has left their hands in a better state than when they found it. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) The old French pine table displays
handcufs and a truncheon that once belonged to Lesleys police
ofcer father; the ceramics are by Wellingtons Patti Meads. The
window where the front door once stood has a Westbury Silks blind.
A re-covered camel saddle is tucked under the oak desk.
THIS PAGE The mirror at the end of
the formal lounge was created
from an old window frame; Lesley
thinks it was probably once glazed
with coloured glass and sited at
the end of the verandah.
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Of course it helps that she and Tim are homebodies. We
arent interested in travelling overseas, says Lesley. Were not
that sort of people. And theres no need, you can buy what you
want here and theres always so much to do around the house
and garden.
Drive around Martinborough with Lesley and you begin to
appreciate the impact this couple has had on old buildings in the
village. Those two came from Wellington, she says, pointing
out a pair of double-storey villas sitting side by side. The Lusks
virtually pulled them out from under the wrecking ball. It was
an interesting challenge. They came from Oriental Bay over the
Rimutaka Hill and there were times when we wondered what we
had taken on, but here they are now.
Around the corner is another of their renovations, a former
smithy that still boasted a mud floor when they found it. That
was in a real state when we bought it. We had to do a lot of work
on it but it really did work out very well. So well, in fact, that they
made it their home for nine happy years.
And, just before turning into their latest street, Lesley points
out a gospel hall and Sunday school. The hall has been converted
into daughter Billies country retreat. The church building is now
second daughter Dis homewares shop. Renovation, it seems, is a
Lusk family passion (Di has a similar interiors style, reports
Lesley, but daughter Billie is much more flamboyant). >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) The plaid wallpaper in the kitchen
came from Wall St interior design store in Wellington. Tim and Lesley
on the verandah with daughter Dis dog Baxter, a Newfoundland, and
Slinkey the cat; the chairs are from Country Trader in Greytown.
Lesleys collection of Carlton Walking Ware dates from the 1970s;
the Coke sign is a nod to her past: My maiden name is Coker, I used
to get called Coke at school all the time.
OPPOSITE The chairs in the guest bedroom were a junk shop fnd; the
stool is an adzed piece by celebrated architect James Chapman-Taylor.
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Lesley and Tims current home in Grey Street, once a
schoolmasters house, had already undergone extensive
renovation done sensitively, says Lesley. They have added their
touch by reinventing the interior.
After all these years I can look at a house and get an
immediate feel for colour and where furniture should go. The
most important thing is street appeal. It has to look good from
the outside; the interior you can always change.
We havent done much in the way of structural change
here. We didnt need to. The main internal doors were rehung
so that they opened away from you and thats not hard for a
builder, just tedious. The colour schemes inside and outside
were changed and areas of the house carpeted. Most of our
furniture from previous houses fitted perfectly and weve done
up the odd bathroom. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from above) The old French bed in the master
bedroom is made of cherry wood; the chaise longue from Lesleys
mother is a favourite sleeping spot for the cat. Lesley never liked this
stairway window, but a wrought-iron grill completely changed it: I love
the lace pattern that comes through onto the stairs. In the guest
bedroom a Lloyd Loom chair sits beside a set of drawers covered in
old sheet music. The master bedroom en suite was completely gutted
and redesigned, the roof line now revealed by the timber-lined ceiling.
THIS PAGE The Cape Cod chairs
are a favourite spot for morning
cofee; the fretwork at the top of
the pillars was hand-cut from an
old pattern Lesley found in a
recycling yard: Weve put up 22
right around the house and
theyve made a huge diference;
hydrangeas border the deck
with a backdrop of Portuguese
laurel hedging.
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That may be something of an understatement the upstairs
bathroom was gutted and redesigned to make a sizeable dressing
room as well as a light, warm and spacious bathroom.
Throughout the house, a judicious mix of informal and
formal furnishings creates the desired effect of stylish comfort.
In the garden Lesley likes to mix precise planting with rusting
wrought iron and has pulled out all the stops with an ornate,
curlicued folly commissioned from local Carterton craftsman
Brett Harman.
The style I use is dictated by each house, says Lesley. Id
call this style country classical, but every house is different.
After all these years and so many houses, I can arrive at any
place and say, This room wants to be in that colour and this
needs that bit of furniture. I suppose its a bit like knowing what
sort of colours you should wear.
For Lesley and her daughters, renovating and decorating is
primarily about creating a home to share with friends and family
over good food and wine. All three are keen cooks for Billie, a
film caterer, it is a business. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Trimming the buxus hedging is
a shared chore Tim does the straight lines and Lesley the curves:
The rounds are as round as my eye can do, each one takes about an
hour, says Lesley. The peacock is one of two commissioned from
Rustic Twist in Whangarei. Our folly was crafted by Brett Harman. He
is so clever and makes everything from recycled bits, so on the top
there are a couple of gas bottles, the fowers are made out of old oil
drums and the spike on the top of the gas bottle is a chisel point from
a Kango hammer, says Lesley; peonies surround the folly and
a yellow laburnum climbs over the 6m structure.
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THIS PAGE The ruin, built by Tim, was prompted by a comment from
daughter Billie: Thats what you need at Martinborough, Mum, a ruin;
it was created from concrete block covered in a plaster render,
macrocrapa beams and old doors; grapevines cover the structure and
a weeping mulberry tree sits beside it.
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Ironically, just as Lesley has started thinking about slowing
down a bit, demand for her decorative style is growing. A new
arrival to Martinborough has commissioned a home makeover
and she is commuting weekly to Wellington to oversee a
substantial renovation on Billies new home. Friends of both her
daughters have also enlisted her expertise.
Whatever the project, Lesley is clear about the desired result
of what she does. If you can make each home and each room
comfortable and a place where people like to gather, where
theyre relaxed and can enjoy life, then youve achieved, dont
you think?
Our dining room table seats 10 but weve had a lot more
around it. Lets say its never dull around our table and thats
what makes ours a family home. Good food and company
thats what its all about.
THIS PAGE The front face of the old schoolmasters house, now more
than a century old: Its a work in progress, therell always be
something to do here, some improvement or change to be made,
says Lesley of the much-renovated home and redesigned gardens; the
steel urn on a plinth was bought from Country Traders in Greytown.
OPPOSITE The exterior is painted in Resene Grey Chateau and the roof
the next painting job on the list, says Lesley is in Grey Friars.
A tip for other homeowners: Live in your home for a while
before you make any decisions. (Lesley) Building regulations
and council rules are a minefeld. Use a trusted expert. (Tim)
Best budget tip: Dont believe that every window needs
dressing. (Lesley)
Favourite power tool: A battery-operated DeWalt demolition
saw for heavy-duty pruning a gift from my son-in-law. (Lesley)
Proudest DIY achievement: Learning to be a precision
digger operator. (Tim)
Home improvement that caused the most debate: The
garage. The bigger the better, and it absorbs all the ebbs and
fows of the wider family. (Tim)
Best seat in the house: The kitchen bench, going over papers
with a glass of pinot nearby. (Tim)
We love this part of New Zealand because: Its close to the
coolest little capital city in the world, is fve degrees warmer
and operates by the best small country town values. (Both)
Favourite local shop: Peonies of Martinborough, our
daughters shop. (Both)
Lesley and Tim Lusk
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PIECE WORK
Flat by flat, a far-sighted couple acquired a vast
Wadestown villa and reunited it as their own family home
WORDS LEE-ANNE DUNCAN / PHOTOGRAPHS JANE USSHER
THIS PAGE Catherine and Bryn Jones
Wellington kitchen features a foral
Murafoor vinyl foor the feature
Catherine was most nervous about:
As it went down I couldnt bear to
watch but, when I saw how
wonderful it looked, I couldnt
stop smiling!; the kitchen is by
Kitchen Elements.
OPPOSITE The family gathers to eat
dinner and discuss the days events
at a square marble table from Turkey;
the Ikea Maskros light shades were
one of Catherines best budget buys;
the throws came from Marrakesh
souks and the vase and dinner set
from Studio Ceramics.
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atherine and bryn Jones majestic Wadestown
villa was built in 1906 for a family with seven
children. A century later it had been split into
apartments. Now it has been reincarnated as a
sprawling family home again for Catherine and Bryn and their
three children. (See their bright bathroom and loo, a finalist in
the Interior of the Year awards, on page 81.)
We wanted to create a space that our family could grow into
as they grow up, says Catherine. That meant stripping the
house back to its bones, rearranging the skeleton and building it
back from bottom to top. I dont know if weve completed a
renovation, a rebuild or a restoration.
Whatever it is, its quite an achievement. The four-storey
weatherboard house was in four apartments when Catherine
bought her first quarter in 2001. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top right) Catherine and Bryn wanted to
provide spaces where their children, Hugo, two, Sophie, six, and
Torsten, four, could play, creating family traditions and memories:
We wanted a home where, when we go to sell it after many years,
the children will beg us not to because its where all their memories
are. The living areas ofer impressive views of Wellington Harbour.
The charcoal Heritage Stripe wallpaper is by James Dunlop, as is the
peacock print fabric, framed as artwork. Sophie and Torsten.
THIS PAGE The majestic chandelier
from Lighting Plus in the lounge
was intended for a much higher
stud: Luckily Bryn and our
electrician worked out how we
could split a third of it of to
make it ft, says Catherine; the
fabrics on the barrel chair and
footstool are from the Warwick
outdoor range; the Amy Butler
rug is New Zealand wool, made
in India and sold only in the US;
the squab fabric is by Sparkk.
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This was before marriage and children, but as soon as I saw
it I wanted to buy the whole house. It was rundown but I loved
its history and I could see its beauty. I wanted to restore that.
Over the next 11 years she lived and worked in London as an
investment banker, met Bryn and had two children. But, as each
apartment came on the market, the couple snapped it up, never
losing their larger vision.
In June 2012 the family moved into the top of the house, ready
to execute their grand plan. It had taken two years of planning to
finalise a blueprint for a five-bedroom, three-bathroom area in
the top two storeys, with a couple of two-bedroom, self-
contained apartments below. Theyre now available to paying
guests as Orchard Street Boutique Accommodation until (or if)
the family needs the extra space.
The renovation began that December. We spent 12 months
trying to avoid the dirt, dust and draughts, moving around the
house as various parts were renovated, says Catherine. We had
three children under five, and Hugo was only eight weeks old
when the builders stepped on site. A lot of people said we were
very brave we heard that word a lot!
For both Bryn and Catherine it meant work continued well
after their day jobs ended. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Various living areas give Sophie
and Torsten plenty of room to dance or relax. Brightly coloured stripes
feature in many parts of the house, including on the original tongue-
and-groove under the stairs in the hall: Painting stripes on tongue-
and-groove that, after 108 years, is anything but straight became very
complicated! says Catherine. The indulgent French tub in the master
bedroom is from Early Settler.
THIS PAGE The master bedroom displays collectables from the couples
travels, including a wooden girafe from Kenya and a Murano
glass punch set; the colours in the Un Bisou by Eijfnger wallpaper
are echoed in the Designers Guild bed linen; the four-poster is
handcrafted oak by Litvinof & Fawcett of London.
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It was even more time-consuming than I anticipated, says
Catherine. It was like a first pregnancy, in that it takes you over,
physically, mentally and emotionally. But with three small
children daily life had to go on.
Bryn, who has a background in mechanical engineering,
spent his after-work hours inspecting the builders work, checking
measurements and solving problems. Catherine tells a story of
Bryn popping off to see the kitchen designer for an hour to do
final checks on the familys kitchen; he emerged five hours later,
having scrutinised every single millimetre. The kitchen
installers remarked that the kitchen went in perfectly, she says.
My area of responsibility was the interiors. And with nine
bedrooms and six bathrooms, plus living areas, there were a lot
of paints, wallpapers and fittings to find. I spent many a night up
with Hugo breastfeeding while hunting down materials from all
over the world: finding tiles from Italy, rugs from the US,
wallpapers from France and vinyl from the UK.
Those late-night surfing sessions paid off. Catherine has
made almost every feature in the family home say something
about the family, where theyve been and who they are.
We wanted to create a young, modern family home. I wanted
to use the classic combination of stripes and florals but with a
contemporary twist. >
THIS PAGE (from left) The foral Italian tiles by FAP are a favourite:
Visitors always have to touch them. I love that people want to
get close to the materials weve used, says Catherine. Torsten
in his bedroom.
OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Hugos bedroom has James Dunlop
Destination wallpaper to encourage a global view in the only
Kiwi-born child of the three. When Sophie saw the wallpaper in her
princess bedroom she kissed it: I love it, Mummy, she said. Sophie
enjoys a book by her gabled bedroom window. Brightly striped
Murafoor vinyl gives colour to the guest bathroom walls and foor.
Q&A
The piece of interior design Im most proud of: The brightly
striped guest bathroom [see right]. I wanted every space, no
matter how small, to matter. Being in that room is a cheerful
way to start your day that cant be bad!
The room Im most proud to show visitors: Our master
bedroom en suite. Its elegant and indulgent but practical.
The feature that always gets people talking: The bath in our
bedroom. Everyone wants to know if its used. Absolutely!
Best piece of advice when going into a renovation of this
size: Trust your own vision. There are so many decisions, its
tempting to default to what most people would do. You know
better than anyone how you want your home to look and feel
a little extra time spent sourcing the right items will be what
makes your home unique and wonderful to you.
The kids favourite part of the house: Their bedrooms. They
are living a fairy tale up in that attic.
The things most worth spending money on: Kitchens and
bathrooms. These spaces arent easily altered so theyre worth
getting right from the start.
Catherine Jones
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Ive used a lot of wallpaper. Luckily, I developed my love of
wallpaper rather late in the piece or I might have wallpapered
the ceiling and door frames too!
I love colour the brighter the better. As I had to order much
of the interior decoration months in advance, the hardest thing
was holding the whole picture in my head, trusting it would all
work. I had to have faith.
Some of my choices could be seen as brave choosing bold
charcoal stripes for the living room wall felt like a big call
knowing it was going to hang above a pale blue floral rug.
Catherine says shes most proud of the childrens rooms,
which elicit much excitement from friends. Six-year-old Sophie
has her own sunny window seat below a gabled window and a
princess tower for her bed. Four-year-old Torsten has a truck-
themed room and sleeps in a digger, and two-year-old Hugo
sleeps under a cowboy-fabric tent, handmade by Catherine.
As for the master, here Catherine has achieved many of her
own dreams. Theres the four-poster bed she had imagined since
THIS PAGE (from left) There is plenty of space in the living areas for
Catherine to read books to Hugo and for Sophie to keep an eye on
them. The 1906 Wadestown home was separated into four
apartments in the 1960s; Catherine and Bryn reintegrated it after
gradually buying up the apartments over a decade.
she was a child, a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with floral
Italian tiles that beg to be touched.
But her favourite is the free-standing bath in the bedroom.
Ive always wanted a bath in my bedroom! I use it nearly every
night. Its total me time.
The house has also given Catherine and Bryn the opportunity
to display objects from their travels. It was so exciting opening
our boxes of treasures. Now every day we can see the light shade
we bought on our Moroccan honeymoon, the cowhide from
Spain, the marble dining table and rug from Turkey, the mosaic
from Jordan. They remind me every day, as souvenirs should.
After 12 months, four days before Christmas, the renovation
was finished at last.
We hosted Christmas that year and that afternoon Bryn was
out watering the lawn, hose in one hand, a beer in the other.
I went out and he looked at me and said, Im a very happy man.
And thats when I knew wed achieved our aim of creating a
family home we all adore coming back to.
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Brent Sutcliffe uses only the nest-quality gems in his unique designs.
TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT An 8.9ct vivid blue Ceylon sapphire in a
handmade 18ct white gold and diamond ring, POA.
TOP RIGHT A pair of handmade ruby and diamond earrings, using pigeon
blood coloured rubies (the nest colour) and ne white diamonds, $18,540.
BOTTOM LEFT A 7.58ct rubellite in a handmade 18ct white gold and rose
gold ring with white diamonds and pink sapphires, $26,400.
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be completely condent that it is of world-class quality.
Every piece sold at the Parnell jewellery store is designed
and manufactured by Sutcliffe, a family company with a
long tradition of high standards.
Jeweller Brent Sutcliffe brings 25 years of design and
manufacturing experience to every stunning piece he
creates. Brent completed his jewellery apprenticeship
in New Zealand, but then headed to the UK, where he
worked in Hatton Garden, the jewellery heart of London.
In 2003, Brent competed against 700 other jewellers
in the British Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design
Awards and walked away with the industrys top honour:
Jeweller of the Year.
Brent is always focused on ensuring that customers get
exactly what they want when having a piece of jewellery
designed. I want to make sure their piece of jewellery is
both beautiful and original and that it says something
about the person who wears it. The design also needs
to work for the customers lifestyle a keen gardener or
sports enthusiast may need a more robust setting.
One of Brents most common requests is for a stand-
out piece of jewellery for a special wedding anniversary.
Many men are confident they can select something their
partner will love, says Brent. Others opt for the safer
option and ask their partner to choose.
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Eight pages of news and design trends
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Were big fans of the trend for matt fnishes,
made even more sophisticated when
contrasted with shine. Pendant $1217,
brunch set (plate, egg holder, bowl and cup)
$129.50, jug $82.25 and black bowl $83, all
from Design Denmark, designdenmark.co.nz;
candlesticks $61.50 each, vases $142 (large)
and $61.50 (small) and candles $3.50, all from
Tessuti, tessuti.co.nz; chopping board $59.90
from Citta Design, cittadesign.com; fabric
used as tablecloth is Lewis & Woods Heavy
Linen in Sand through D&F, dandfnz.com.
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Intriguing snippets from our trend-spotters
Design classic
In 1952 Ray-Ban made a revolutionary break
from metal-framed sunglasses to create an
all-plastic frame the Wayfarer. Designed by
optical engineer Raymond Stegeman, the frames
are often cited as the most popular in sunglasses
history. The Wayfarer crossed socioeconomic
and cultural borders, appealing to both the fringe
and the well-heeled. Their distinctive trapezoidal
frames have graced presidents and pop stars
and become one of the most enduring fashion
icons of the 20th century. Available at Sunglass
Hut. Chris van Ryn
Homes of the brave
A riot of colour from the first page to the last, LeeAnn
Yare and Larnie Nicolsons latest collaboration Rooms to
Love (Penguin, $65, 240 pages, hardback) is a rich source
of inspiration for those who like their interiors bright and
bold with oodles of whimsy. The usual suspects are here,
as well as tips for creative spaces, hallways and even front
doors a great place, says LeeAnn, to try a colour you might
not be brave enough to use indoors. Fuchsia, anyone?
SPOTTED!
Auckland style blogger Mel Chesneau
(armoirepegsandcasserole.com) shares her latest
favourite find: Ive always been drawn to
handmade ceramics and this time my eye was
caught by a style Ive never seen before cane
woven through ceramic vessels by UK artist
Tracy Wilkinson out of Los Angeles. They are
made to house utensils and, though they would
look fantastic on a kitchen bench, I wouldnt
hesitate to display them elsewhere. Go to
store-la.com to view the entire range,
including some very cute hanging planters.
One of the store owners is a Kiwi and theyre
more than happy to ship to New Zealand, with
postage starting at $35.
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Buy it or make it
These dip-dyed chopping boards would
make a great housewarming gift. You can
buy them from rockferryhomewares.com
for $55 or you could try your hand at
making your own. Simply sand the raw
edges and surfaces of a piece of untreated
wood until smooth. Wipe with a damp
cloth to remove excess dust. Measure,
mark and tape off the area youd like to
paint and apply several coats of non-toxic
paint in your desired colour.
NO-FUSS PUSS
Now heres a moggie
thats both
completely adorable
and completely
pretend, so even cat
lovers with allergies
can let him snooze on
their beds. Queen
duvet cover set $239
from lusso.co.nz.
Running with scissors
We predict a bright future for Lyttelton designer
Joska Easterbrook of Joska & Sons (no sons
involved apparently; Joska just likes the way the
name harks back to the maker culture of the old
family business). This Scissors wall lamp ($590,
joskaandsons.com) from his second, 2014,
collection is a toothsome take on industrial style
made from bamboo plywood offcuts with a shade
handspun locally from copper and aluminium.
And, yes, it pulls out and rotates too.
VIVA VICTORIA!
If youve always yearned to take a turn around
town in a shawl and Victorian booties (gender
no barrier, it seems), head to Oamaru as New
Zealands living Victorian town dresses up to
celebrate its heritage with a packed calendar of
events, building up to a grand fete. Get yourself
in the mood with Oamaru: NZs Living
Victorian Town (Paul Sorrell & Graham
Warman, Penguin, $50), which showcases the
attractions (and eccentricities) of a town that
has seen its fair share of challenges played out
against a fine whitestone facade.
Victorian Heritage Celebrations,
12-16 November, visitoamaru.co.nz

FASHION ICON
When our longest serving female MP, Whetu
Tirikatene-Sullivan (1932-2011), swept stylishly
into parliament in 1967, New Zealand found a
fashion icon. Her high-impact wardrobe is on
show for the first time, along with the artwork
of Ngti Kahungunu artist Sandy Adsett, who
provided many of the garments striking prints.
MTG Hawkes Bay, until 15 March 2015,
mtghawkesbay.com

NOT SO DRY
Browse celebrity chef Richard Tills collection
of nostalgic tea towels at the Every Tea Towel
Tells a Story exhibition at Upper Hutts
Expressions Centre. Look for one from your
home town, or even enter the competition to
design a tea towel for Upper Hutt.
Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre,
836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt;
8 November-14 December, expressions.org.nz >
KEY FEATURE
We reckon these keyboard
stools would be just the thing
for a computer-mad
teenagers bedroom. $79.95
each from mocka.co.nz.
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TRIBAL TROPHIES
Had enough of the trophy trend?
This colourful, almost tribal take
might change your mind. The
impalas, antelopes and even
elephants are woven using a Hindi
technique called chindi, which
uses scraps of recycled paper and
strips of cotton. Available from
Acquisitions, acquisitions.co.nz.
Concrete chic
Minehearts patterned concrete wallpaper is an
exceedingly elegant take on the current trend
for industrial interiors, layering classic damask
and even the handsome handwriting of a
lovers letter over a gritty grey concrete
background. Order from mineheart.com; they
ship to New Zealand.
NORTHERN STAR
Mark my words, says interiors stylist Hilary
Robertson, Belgium is the new Scandinavia. And, sure
enough, though her gorgeous new book, The Stuff of
Life, features images from all over the design world, our
eye was particularly taken by this shot (above) from Bea
Mombaers Belgian coastal home at Knokke-le-Zoute.
We love the clever use of scale and proportion, the
subtle monochrome palette and her quirky collection,
including Joe Colombos wacky 4801 chair for Kartell (1965; reissue available
in NZ from Backhouse). The Stuff of Life, Hilary Robertson, photographs
Anna Williams, Ryland Peters & Small, NZ distributor Bookreps, $49.99.
Glassy!
Heres an interesting idea for
jazzing up a glass door. Inspired
by a favourite fabric with a leaf
motif, Kapiti Coasts Sharon
Magee decided it would make a
great art piece in the new home
she was building. Viridian Glass
from Palmerston North and
Artrix Glass Studio in Upper Hutt
(who did the sandblasting) made
Sharons vision a reality: It makes
quite an impression, she says.
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Flowers loosen up a formal setting
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La Galeria ebony fnish table POA from Sarsfeld Brooke,
sarsfeldbrooke.co.nz; Eichholtz Manhattan lamp from
Trenzseater $1330, trenzseater.com; Astor picture frames
$44.90 and $21.90 from Country Road, countryroad.com.au;
Versace by Rosenthal Acanto black dish $630 from The Studio
of Tableware, thestudio.co.nz; vase from French Country
Collections $29, frenchcountry.co.nz; fowers by Vida Flores,
vidafores.co.nz; books stylists own; trinket box $38.90 from
French Country; painting by Zoe Feng $8000 from The Print
Shop, printshopgallery.co.nz; Nepalese hand-knotted nettle and
wool rug $5952 from Artisan Flooring, artisanfooring.co.nz;
Puku ottoman $1240 from Cult, cultdesign.co.nz.
A dash of dusty pink softens a black and white scheme
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4 Miller stool $99 from Freedom. 5 Nickel photo frame $39 from French Country. 6 Dont Leave Me table
by Hay $560 from Cult, cultdesign.co.nz. 7 Gubi Grasshopper foor lamp $1707 from Cult. 8 Versace by
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One of the easiest and most efective
ways of creating a pretty table setting is to
stick to one colour. Wrap glass jars in ribbon
or cover clean cans in paper matched to your
fowers and tablecloth; the water in glass
vases can also be tinted the same shade with
a tiny amount of food colouring. We also
selected napkins and candles in the same
tone and, as a purely decorative touch,
painted apples to act as place markers. By all
means choose tones of the same colour but
resist the urge to add a completely diferent
shade (apart from white), since this will dilute
the overall efect. Fabric used as tablecloth is
Lewis & Woods Kemble Linen in Sugar Almond
through D&F, dandfnz.com; candleholders
$49.90 each and candles $3.60 each, all from
Design Denmark, designdenmark.co.nz; all
other props stylists own.
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Masque $54.99.12 Avne Gentle Purifying Scrub $45.80. 13 Lipidol After Shower Oil $9.95. 14 Este Lauder Vivid Shine Lipstick in Pink Riot $57.
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A masterful job of making an
unpromising space into a stylish,
supremely functional kitchen hub
Judges comments
WINNER
KITCHEN
SUPREME
WINNER
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Sally Duggan Editor
Richard Brunton Art Director
Simon James Designer
Hilary Skinner Interior Designer
WINNER
KITCHEN
WINNER
LIVING
ROOM
WINNER
BEDROOM
WINNER
BATHROOM
WINNER
CREATIVE
SPACE
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INDOOR/
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If youve ever harboured secret doubts about the depth of interior design
talent in this country, the next 25 pages will set you straight. Eighteen
fabulous and very different finalist rooms culled from 250 strong entrants
in our second Interior of the Year awards show that creative homemaking
is thriving in New Zealand. DIY is alive and well, too, with many winners
getting stuck in themselves to create their dream spaces.

Me e t ou r wi n ne r s
THE JUDGES
2014
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
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HOMES
A
tight budget and a tiny footprint didnt stop the
Supreme Winner of NZ House & Gardens 2014
Interior of the Year award from creating an inventive
and extremely workable kitchen for her young family.
Auckland-based architect and homeowner Felicity Brenchley, of
Crafted Studio, was not only the brains behind the design, she
and her husband also did most of the construction with the
help of her extended family. The judges were impressed by
Felicitys originality and clever use of materials. They said: The
real genius here is in the design and confident combination of
materials and the finishing touches. Felicity has done a masterful
job of making an unpromising space into a stylish, supremely
functional kitchen hub. A triumph. Felicitys modest budget
necessitated a search for affordable materials, but the judges
were impressed with the original ways they were used. The
movable island bench, crafted out of an old barbecue trolley,
makes it a truly flexible space. Genius, said the judges.
Q&A
Our vision was: We wanted to make a small space into one that was
multifunctional; a place where we cook, eat, clean, store, work and
entertain. The design needed to make the best use of the minimal
space and includes a home ofce, laundry and storage, freeing up
other areas to be used as much-needed bedroom space.
We were able to reuse: The homes best feature its rimu
foorboards.
Pros and cons of working on the project myself: As a perfectionist,
Id say that a pro is that I could make sure everything was done exactly
the way I wanted it to be done. A con is the time it takes!
Afordable materials were needed so we: Chose white laminate
as a hard-wearing, budget choice, but by using a plywood substrate,
rather than standard MDF, it was possible to leave the panel edges
exposed and create cut-out handles, saving on manufacture and
hardware costs. Veneer ply overhead cupboards and open shelves
add richness and warmth.
By making the island bench mobile: The size and confguration of
the space can be adapted according to need.
Felicity Brenchley
Big ideas on
a tiny budget
Our winners outstanding creativity
overcame fnancial constraints
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
SUPREME
WINNER
THIS PAGE Felicity Brenchley and
her husband saved money on
the kitchen cabinetry by using a
plywood substrate cut to shape
by Cutshop, which uses computer-
operated router machines: The
beauty of this system is that, unlike
conventional fat packs, bespoke
cabinet sizes and design details
can be incorporated at little or no
additional cost, says Felicity; they
purchased the light shades from
Ikea in Australia.
OPPOSITE (from left) The couple
splurged on handcrafted tiles
for the splashback, made by
Middle Earth Tiles in Warkworth
specifcally for this project. An old
barbecue trolley was repurposed
as a movable island; the bamboo
bowls were bought on a recent
trip to Cambodia.
WINNER
KITCHEN
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Highly
Commended
KITCHEN
Bold as brass
An old French lab table was the
starting point for a kitchen thats
full of original touches
N
atasha avery had set her heart on a black kitchen
in her Westmere, Auckland home, but knew shed
need a variety of different textures and finishes to
make it work. The homeowner and interior designer
achieved this beautifully with stained black oak and a leathered
granite bench, plus the pice de rsistance a brass splashblack
that gives the whole kitchen a golden glow. The judges thought
Natashas design was packed with personality, helped by the fact
that the starting point for the design was an old French school lab
table. The kitchen took the fashionable industrial look one step
further, said the judges, with unexpected touches such as the
brass splashback and the Victorian tile wallpaper in the pantry.
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
THESE PAGES (from left) The old French school lab table tucked into the
granite benchtop brings character and warmth to the kitchen, says
homeowner Natasha Avery; it was bought from The Vitrine in
Auckland a couple of years before the kitchen redesign; the cane stools
are from Trade Me; a brass splashback, which glows at night, is topped
by foating oak shelves displaying family treasures; the cabinetry is
stained black oak. Caravaggio pendant lights from Aucklands
Corporate Culture (now rebranded as Cult) hang beside an angled
skylight that creates beautiful shadows during the day, says Natasha.
Q&A
Our vision was: To create a beautiful, modern kitchen with simple,
clean lines, mixing old and new and incorporating natural, honest
materials. We also wanted to make the most of the view to Meola Reef
and the harbour.
This kitchen works because: It is more than just a kitchen, it is the
hub of the home. Its used for entertaining, quick snacks for the kids
and as a homework zone.
The most practical aspect: Is the pantry/utility room, but it looks
good too with its Cole & Son Piccadilly wallpaper, which looks like
Victorian tiles and can be seen from the kitchen.
Quirkiest touch: We had the fridge and dishwasher spray-painted
black so that they wouldnt jar against the black cabinetry.
We couldnt have done it without: Form Design, who built the
cabinetry, and Italian Stone, who created the beautiful leathered
granite workbench.
Natasha Avery, Avery Harford Interiors
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FINALIST
KITCHEN
Made by hand
Vintage items laden with meaning
set the tone for a rustic kitchen
K
em ormond set out to create a kitchen for her
Havelock North home that was all about the things
she loves family history, cooking and her collections.
She designed it herself, heading to the joiners with
her trusty scrapbook and even wielding a paintbrush to perfect
the distressed finish of a large cupboard (much to the tradesmens
consternation). Memory-infused items, including antique bottles
and butter churns, add character, and she incorporated aged
timber her late husband used on their farm. Kem wanted her
kitchen to feel casual and welcoming. It most definitely does,
said the judges. Its a comforting, colourful, organic kitchen that
has a rustic French flavour and is, in its own way, totally timeless
because its all about one person and her passions.
My vision was: For a kitchen that screamed out, Yes, this is Kems
kitchen. It had to have its own personality and combine old and new.
This space is fantastic when: Hosting dinner parties or just sitting
having a cofee with friends. It is a kitchen that could house a rugby
team and still have room to spare.
The joiners and builders gasped: When they saw me distress the
cupboard, but all agreed in the end that it pulled the kitchen together.
Quirkiest touch: None of the surfaces are the same. I wanted it to be
a bit diferent, to look lived in I didnt want a sterile kitchen.
It was worth waiting for: The Falcon oven and butlers sink, which
came from England. They took the longest time to get here, but I
didnt back down and go for the easiest option and Im so pleased.
I couldnt have done it without: My best friend Viv, who kept telling
me I could pull it all together and gave me so much encouragement.
Where would you be in life without your best friend?
Kem Ormond
THIS PAGE (from top) The granite benchtop on the kitchen island was
originally a darker colour, but had to be replaced due to cracks; Kem
Ormonds collection of china and copper pots and pans has been built
up over many years. The chairs are from Freedom Furniture.
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KITCHEN
Just delicious
A smart kitchen with standout views
of the Marlborough Sounds
Y
oud need to be disciplined to cook in this
beautifully put-together kitchen spend too much
time gazing at those splendid Marlborough Sounds
views and you might end up burning the bacon.
Initially the home was designed for Anne and Tony Brooker, but
it is now used as a lodge, The Sounds Retreat, so these days
gourmet four-course dinners are created for guests in this
kitchen. The judges loved the way the kitchen was designed
around the stunning vista: It works very, very well, they said.
What cook wouldnt love to whip up a meal on that light granite
bench with the Sounds spread in front of them and then theres
the leather day bed with views to the kitchen and landscape and
a wood-burning stove close by. A delicious room indeed.
Our vision was: A room that was spacious and ef cient to cook and
create in, but also a place where visitors could feel comfortable to sit
and chat or just lounge on the day bed and gaze at the view.
Visitors comment on: The view, which has been cleverly framed by
the architect so that theres not too much sky, which would dilute the
impact of the Sounds. Thats why the windows are not foor to ceiling.
The architect described it as a letterbox view.
We couldnt have done it without: Local builder David Kepes
and architect Hugh Tennent from Tennent & Brown Architects in
Wellington. We were living in Tokyo while the house was built and
made several trips to New Zealand to choose samples and discuss the
design with the architect as well as long-distance conference calls.
Best big splash purchase: The day bed, which was custom-made
for us by Thonet in Wellington. We wanted it to be supremely
comfortable and able to seat up to four adults.
Anne and Tony Brooker
THIS PAGE (from top) Locally sourced timber was used throughout;
the kitchen island features saligna veneer. The light shade above the
dining table was made from a piece of tapa cloth and Resene Quarter
Spanish White walls provide a subtle backdrop for timber and leather.
WINNER
LIVING
ROOM
Home and away
The open, free-fowing ease of a luxury resort
is captured in this Mission Bay living area
It feels like
a glamorous
Pacic resort
Judges comments
THIS PAGE Kirsten Stanfeld commissioned the copper artwork
above the freplace from artist Rudy van der Pol; it is based on a
Samoan tapa cloth and was a gift for her husband Paul, who travels
to the Pacifc Islands frequently on business; the couch came from
the couples previous home but was re-covered in a gruntier, more
textured fabric when it moved here, says Kirsten; the rug was
bought through Source Mondial in Parnell, Auckland; in the
background is a work by Auckland sculptor Ray Haydon.
OPPOSITE (from top) The couple have owned the Eames recliner for
years, says Kirsten. The Stanfelds chose chairs over sun loungers as
theyre more comfortable when keeping an eye on kids in the pool.
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K
irsten stanfield says living in the new Auckland
home she shares with her husband Paul feels like
being on holiday. Indeed, the judges couldnt help but
note the resort-like feel of the Stanfields living area,
which, they said, nails the concept of indoor-outdoor living.
The open-plan design makes the space perfect for entertaining,
says Kirsten. The doors slide right back so we can open the whole
space out, which means people can flow in and out. But, she says,
the muted tones, luscious rug and fireplace mean its just as cosy
in winter. Said the judges: Their team of experts has done a
sterling job of mixing old and new pieces. The furniture, flooring
and art work together to create the feel of a glamorous resort.
Q&A
Our vision was: We wanted to create a cosy, restful environment that
had a close connection to the outdoors.
Favourite feature: It doesnt matter where you sit in the living room,
you get a beautiful view.
Challenges to work around: Living in New Zealand means you often
have to wait for beautiful furnishings that youve ordered from
overseas sometimes 12 or 14 weeks! But its worth it.
We couldnt have done it without: Robert Gardien, from Gardien
Construction, who built our home. He really led the way for us in
terms of how the project evolved. The absolute symmetry of the living
room is incredible; its so balanced and he made that happen. We
also had help from Dorrington Atcheson Architects and Debra
Gardien from Insideout Homes assisted with the interior design.
This room works because: Our architect and builders have achieved
a sense of intimacy, but still created a sense of space using substantial
stud heights. It doesnt feel enormous.
Kirsten and Paul Stanfeld
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LIVING
ROOM
Set to please
A harbour-view Wellington apartment
ofers camera-ready glamour
F
riends of beverley and Warren Charlton say that
walking into the living room of the couples modern
Wellington apartment is like walking onto a film set
and the judges couldnt help but agree: Its a truly
glamorous space, with a glass floor section, curved ceiling and
those 180-degree Wellington harbour views. And it has been
decorated in way that embraces and magnifies the glamour.
Although the mirror and leather sofas are perfect for this room,
there are just enough eclectic touches to ensure that it still feels
like home such as the wall-mounted antique Japanese screen
that has been in Beverleys family for decades and a quirky cane
light, which Beverley calls the Triffid: It will probably grow legs
and walk away one day.
Our inspiration was: The wow factor view.
Our vision was: I knew that I wanted a black and white look. I didnt
want anything fussy, just clean, clear lines. My idea was that you
would walk into the room and you would see the view nothing
would distract you.
Challenges to work around: The curved ceiling, which is very
unusual. Its as much a part of the decor as the furnishings, so we
didnt want to detract from that.
Custom-built features include: The gas freplace, which was custom-
made to ft the space. We had a few problems with it at frst it was
dif cult to light and kept going out but eventually we conquered it.
Biggest splurge: Probably that freplace!
This room works because: Its a great place to entertain whether
for family gatherings, cocktail or dinner parties or just to sit with a
glass of wine and read a book and watch the passing boats and ships.
Beverley Charlton
THIS PAGE (from top) The leather couches in Beverley and Warren
Charltons living room are Italian; the starburst mirror was bought
from Freedom Furniture several years ago and is quite the
centrepiece, says Beverley; her grandfather bought the antique
screen in Japan; the glass foor in the foreground looks down to the
lower level of the apartment. The zebra rug is from Birdwood Gallery
in Havelock North and the cofee table is from Freedom Furniture.
Q&A
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FINALIST
LIVING
ROOM
Quiet lustre
Formal elegance warmed with
soft, rich tones defnes this
Grey Lynn living room
A
ccentuating the best of this Auckland villas
architecture most notably the exceptional ceiling
and chandelier was key to interior designer Helen
Wilcocks renovation of its living room. The result is
an elegant, inviting room of quiet lustre, said the judges. Its a
formal space but it also needed to be comfortable; a place where
the owners and their adult children could relax in the evenings,
says Helen. The judges admired Helens calm and consistent
use of colour. We also like that she chose to retain the anaglypta
paper, painting over it with a satin paint. A nice touch.
Q&A
Our inspiration was: Defnitely the ceiling. Its absolutely stunning,
just beautiful, and it begged for an elegant and inviting room where
the owners and their children could relax in the evenings.
Challenges to work around: Its a south-facing room, so its much
more of a winter and evening room. South-facing rooms can be quite
hard to work with but I think weve done well; its a lovely room, even
during the day.
Key feature: The existing anaglypta wallpaper, which was retained
and repainted with Porters Paints Duchess Satin paint in Evening
Slipper.
Favourite colour efect: The previous interior was an uninviting,
dreary space so I felt the new colour palette required warm, rich
tones. Taupe carpet and the grey and gold tones of the oriental
wallpaper were contrasted with the satin painted anaglypta paper.
Designer Helen Wilcock, Design.spec
THIS PAGE (from top right) Helen Wilcock sourced the sumptuous curtain
fabric from Warwick Fabrics; existing furniture was reupholstered in
fabrics from Unique Fabrics; the lamp is from Mid Century Design.
The ceiling and architraves are painted in Porters Paints Mollys White;
the restoration of the aged freplace surround involved several
tradespeople and was the last element to be completed.
WINNER
BEDROOM
Vision in blue
A romantic foral fabric inspired the design
of this dreamy Auckland bedroom
Who wouldnt want to
be a guest in this room?
Judges comments
THIS PAGE The duck-egg blue bed
cover is linen and came from
Collect Living in Takapuna;
the homeowner has owned the
Japanese cushion for years.
OPPOSITE (clockwise from top
right) The curtain was made
from a Designers Guild Bosquet
panel print. Under the bell jar is
a yellow Eeyore; the chair came
from Romantique in Grey Lynn.
The artworks are based on old
record covers and were bought
at an Elam School of Fine
Arts exhibition.
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ears ago, the owner of the winning bedroom
fell in love with a Designers Guild fabric that now
adorns the rooms large arched window. Designers
Joanne Godding and Hayley Dryland, from Bespoke
on Khyber in Auckland, also loved its lush look and used it as
the starting point for the rooms romantic ambience. Who
wouldnt want to be a guest in this room? the judges said. This
is a space that takes you on a journey: luscious colour and fabric,
lovely architectural touches, like the window shape, and a line-
up of truly fascinating artefacts. There is nothing cookie-cutter
about this room: its a carefully wrought and clever space.
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
Q&A
Our vision was: To create an enchanting, whimsical space that allows
you to escape to far-of lands.
One standout piece of furniture is: The grandly proportioned
free-standing wardrobe, which was custom-made. We kept the colour
simple, so that it blends into the wall colour. This makes the wardrobe
more about form and proportion than about the colour until you
open the door, that is, and get a peek of the baby-pink interior.
The window treatments are special because: For the arched
window we added baubles to the owners favourite Tricia Guild fabric
making it even more evocative and romantic. Custom-dyed roman
blinds and shutters were used for the other windows, so as not to
detract from the main window.
We were lucky to work with this client: Because shes an artist and
has so much art to choose from. Looking through it was like going to
an art gallery!
We chose the wall colour: Because we didnt want the overall efect
to be too pretty its Resene Half Emerge.
Designers Joanne Godding and Hayley Dryland, Bespoke on Khyber
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BEDROOM
Just add glitz
A sumptuous bed linen range
sparked a guest room renovation
that layers on the luxury
K
elly leys admits her Kylie Minogue room is over
the top that was exactly what she intended. As soon
as she spotted Australian star Kylie Minogues bed
linen range she knew exactly the look she was after
for the guest room of her Dunedin home. I wanted it to have
the wow factor, says Kelly. And she nailed it, agreed the
judges. We applaud the fact that Kelly had a vision for a glitzy
and luxurious boudoir for her guests and she made it happen,
right down to restoring the furniture and studding it with
diamantes herself. Theres great attention to detail, like the way
the headboard works with the wall behind.
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Kelly spotted the 3-D wallpaper in
a Resene shop (its no longer available); the Kylie Minogue bed linen
came from McKenzie & Willis. Armani the bichon has her own glittery
accessories. The Lighting Direct lamp has strands of crystals that cast
a sparkly glow; the bedside table was a $60 second-hand bargain.
Q&A
My vision for the room was: To create a feeling of luxury
a bedroom that would make guests feel special when they
come to stay and they do.
My budget was: Not over the top. I bought the chairs, two bedroom
cabinets and the console table with the mirror from a deceased estate
sale. The bedside cabinets were only $60 each.
When I bought the chairs: They were a bright royal blue, so I painted
them white and silver and added diamantes that I bought from an
overseas website Im good at tracking things down. I also used
diamantes on the headboard, which I had custom-made.
I chose the wallpaper because: I love the way it has a 3-D look.
Everyone who comes into the room wants to touch it.
Kelly Leys
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FINALIST
BEDROOM
All about girls
A shared bedroom for two little
girls is full of spark and fun, but also
supremely practical
V
ictoria gibbons two daughters, Amelia, eight,
and Audrey, seven, share this warmly colourful
bedroom, which the judges described as a fun and
oh-so-functional space. Creating a room that works
for two kids, with enough storage, space for toys and zones for
quiet times, is a real design challenge, said the judges. Victoria
has done all that and made the room look stylish and fun. Love
the pink striped wallpaper on the high stud! Victoria, also the
mother of Ottilie, three, works as an interior designer for
Halliburton Gibbons. Work on the room was carried out
alongside earthquake repairs to their Christchurch home.
Q&A
A feature people remark on: Is the lipstick pink stripe wallpaper on
the ceiling a wallpaperers nightmare, but it really does add interest
and gives the illusion of the room being wider than it is.
The girls use this room to: Sleep, of course, but also to play, dress
up and entertain each other and their friends. Theyll often go to
their room for quiet time to read, draw or listen to music. But this is
balanced by the leap of faith competition where they pull out the
mattress and jump of the top bunk.
When I chose the furnishings and colours: I wanted to mix diferent
patterns in the bedding to give pops of colour. A 100 per cent New
Zealand wool rug anchors the room, giving another layer of texture.
Traditional framed etchings add a humble touch and bring something
old into the mix.
Victoria Gibbons , Halliburton Gibbons
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top) The Porters Paints wallpaper on
the ceiling is Narrow Stripe Hoolahoop. Owl cushions made by
Christchurchs Three Little Lords can be found via Facebook. The
movable squab seat provides storage for dress-ups and other girly
paraphernalia and is a favourite spot for reading stories.
WINNER
BATHROOM
We loved the
calm, muted
colour scheme
Judges comments
THIS PAGE Homeowner Greer
Clayton took charge of the
painting and decorating of this
winning family bathroom; she
created the rooms waxed plaster
feature wall (left) and oversaw
such contemporary touches
as the free-standing bath from
PlaceMakers.
OPPOSITE (clockwise from top right)
The black hexagonal tiles are from
Heritage Tiles. The judges loved
the injection of personality from
the male/female fgures on the
glass door: They add a bit of fun
for the kids, says Greer. The oak
vanity drawers from PlaceMakers
were customised by Greer using
a wood wash to match the oak
fooring nearby in the hallway.
Perfect match
Spacious and timeless was the brief for this
polished family bathroom
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G
reer clayton, co-owner of this years winning
bathroom, can take more credit that most for the
polished final product. She got her hands dirty as
painter/decorator and spent a week plastering,
sanding, waxing and buffing the rooms key feature, a fresco
feature wall. The family bathroom, used predominantly by the
homeowners two children, was completed as part of a larger
renovation to their North Shore, Auckland villa. Key to that was
maintaining a seamless stylistic match with the old homes
traditional features, such as skirtings and scotias. But Greer also
wanted to bring in modern touches through the vanity, bath and
hanging bulb light fitting. That mix of villa and contemporary
feel was done brilliantly, said the judges. We loved the calm,
muted colour scheme and the fresco feature wall.
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
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Our vision was: An easy-care bathroom that tied in with the rest of
the home. Its used by all the family, so it gets a good workout!
Key feature: The fresco wall with the wax fnish. I made up the colours
myself in three shades of warm grey and hand-trowelled the plaster
on, sanded the entire wall and rubbed the stucco wax on by hand. It
gives a marble fnish when bufed to a sheen. The fnish mirrors the
granite used in the kitchen, creating cohesion between the spaces.
Best budget buy: We found our bath and vanity at PlaceMakers.
Best splurge: We invested our money in a good shower system.
Custom-built features include: Everything from ceilings to windows
and doors, to match the rest of the villa.
Quirkiest touch: The bath rack is actually a piece of decking timber,
which I sanded and whitewashed. Its just the right width for a glass of
wine and a bar of soap.
Pros and cons of working on the project: Because I did all the
painting myself, worked with the builders and project-managed,
there was a high level of expectation on me. But it was a wonderful
journey nevertheless.
Greer Clayton
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FINALIST
BATHROOM
Wash n watch
Bathing doesnt get much more
picturesque than this!
V
iews of the Canterbury countryside greet Anna
Anderson, lucky co-owner of this sleek modern
bathroom. Dominated by a free-standing cedar bath
and blue-patterned bowl-shaped basin, which lend it
a slightly Asian flavour, the room is the master en suite, with
almost full-height glazing. The owners bought the bath on Trade
Me before their new home was built in 2012 and planned the
room around it, also including a ceiling shower/wet room and a
tile-cut river stone floor to further bring the outside in. We loved
the simplicity of this room and the warm, natural touches like the
bath and stone floor, said the judges. It would, we all agreed, be
a fine thing to sit in the bath and look out at your garden.
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top) For homeowner Anna, the key feature
of this master en suite is the view of their property; Annas husband
fell in love with the stone foor tiles in their local tile shop. The bowl
basin is another Trade Me fnd; the vanity top is rimu. The chair is
painted in Annie Sloan chalk paint, Duck Egg Blue.
Our vision was: We wanted a simple, easy to look after, modern room
for relaxing and enjoying the view of our garden and land beyond.
Must-haves we planned around: The bath, of course, and we also
wanted an external window shower with a view after seeing one at
a Munich show home the year before the plans were drawn up.
Favourite feature: Defnitely the bath.
Trickiest buy: The hand basin. We wanted something with an Oriental
look to complement the bath, which was dif cult. I saw this on Trade Me
but it was in Nelson, so my elderly parents in Motueka took delivery and
we had to wait several months for their next visit before we got it.
Visitors often remark on: Whether we worry about being seen
when were bathing or showering. We say, Theres no one to see us!
The nearest neighbours are several paddocks away
This bathroom works because: Its wonderful to follow the changing
of the seasons from the bath or shower. Dramatic weather such as rain
and snow make for an ever-changing experience in this room.
Anna Anderson
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FINALIST
BATHROOM
Stripe cast
Colour takes a leading role in
this tiny, vibrant bathroom
T
his minute guest bathroom and loo (its just
1.5sqm) was created as part of a 12-month renovation
of Catherine Jones historic four-storey Wellington
home (see the rest of the house on page 36). She and
her husband opted for a scheme that oozed impact. The
brightly striped vinyl they chose for both floor and walls was
digitally printed and sourced online. We wanted something
that would smack guests in the face and wake them up but in
a good way, says Catherine. Its such a cheery way to start the
day, stepping into that bathroom with weary eyes. The judges
said: Bold colour and a clever use of mirroring have transformed
a hugely limited area into something striking and fun.
Q&A
Our vision was: We wanted a vibrant, visually interesting space that
oozed impact (in a young and hip way).
Our budget was: Very tight!
Challenges to work around: A tiny space that was the kitchen in the
original 1906 house. Its about 1.5sqm a little bit longer where the
shower is. It also had a large original window, more than 100 years old,
that we didnt want to move.
Best buy: The rainfall showerhead; it makes you feel as though youre
in the Amazon rainforest being drenched with rain.
Notable project disasters: There was controversy over the mirror
and how we were going to get it into the room! Eventually, we
decided the mirror would have to be put in before the wall was built.
Visitors often remark on: The illusion created by the mirror is so
efective, when most people enter the room for the frst time, they
ask why it has two toilets!
Catherine Jones
THIS PAGE (from top) Catherine Jones sourced the vinyl covering
the foor and walls online while breastfeeding our baby at 2am;
the birdcage is a decal. Catherine says shes addicted to these
mouldable soaps from Lush: You can make them into any shape
you want and they smell divine!
Come on in
An artistic and novel take on that
old favourite a blackboard wall
A whimsical, fun
rendering of an
entranceway
Judges comments
THIS PAGE Homeowner Megan
Burrell drew this grandfather
clock on the blackboard wall
of her cottage; the colours are
mirrored in the chequerboard
lino that lines the hallway.
OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left)
An old school chair slung on an
old-fashioned coat rack makes
an unusual perch for fowers.
The judges said the orange-
painted front door was a master
stroke. Drawings of front door
paraphernalia decorate the
entranceways blackboard wall.
WINNER
CREATIVE
SPACE
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egan burrell has always wanted to have a
blackboard wall in her home. She seized her
opportunity upon buying a Waikanae cottage six
months ago. The decor was a bit old lady, so I
wanted to funk it up, says Megan. She completed the entire
redecoration including this winning entranceway in six
weeks. The carpet was ripped up, chequerboard lino installed,
the house repainted inside and out and all the doors but one
painted black. The judges loved the whimsical rendering of the
entranceway. Blackboards are not a new idea, but we loved the
way these ones were used with sketches of umbrellas and other
front door paraphernalia.
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
Q&A
My vision was: To create a fun, creative and welcoming entranceway.
My budget was: About $500.
Favourite feature: The blackboard wall. I have four nieces under fve
and they just love it. To see the kids get so much enjoyment out of the
blackboard wall has defnitely been the best part of the renovation.
Plus, if you get bored with it, you can just wipe it of and draw
something else.
Favourite colour efect: The blackboard paint has defnitely been the
most exciting and fun part of the project.
Pros and cons of working on the project myself: The pro is that
I can do whatever I want, how I want it. The con is that the money
doesnt go as far as you would like it to I would have kept on
decorating if I could have!
Megan Burrell
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One of a kind
The judges were blown away by
this whare-in-a-shed bedroom
I
n one unlined, concrete-floored shed, Whatawhatas Kim
Forrest has created a home for herself thats also what the
judges described as a kind of living museum of her life.
Kim agrees. I designed it to reflect who I am and what
matters to me and my idea of beauty and harmony, she says.
Her bedroom is inside a Maori whare constructed in the middle
of the room. Her walls are lined with her art and family photos
and there is a 16-seater macrocarpa table where she entertains
the whole family, including nine grandchildren under nine who
live on site. We couldnt go past the sheer audacity of the idea
behind this room, said the judges. Its bold, a bit crazy and a
very, very creative space indeed.
My vision was: To turn the kiln shed into my own little piece of
paradise in which to spend my old age. It was put together mostly
through my own work and artistic vision due to lack of money.
Challenges to work around: Because it is just one square room
measuring 36sqm, I needed to fnd a way to make it a sort of
bedroom/sitting room, plus a family gathering room.
Key feature: The traditional Maori whare, with a manuka brush roof,
that contains my bedroom.
Favourite feature: A huge piece of kauri, weighing about 500kg,
that my lovely dad found in the sea outside his house and spent
a year working on.
Notable project disaster: I hired a man to gib the ceiling, which he
did very badly and then disappeared!
Kim Forrest
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top) Kim Forrests multi-purpose creative
space is dominated by a traditional Maori whare, which contains her
bedroom; the macrocarpa dining table seats 16 people; the space
is often used for meetings as well as family gatherings. The whare
features a manuka brush roof. Kim has decorated with old things,
my own drawings and other artworks and many family photos.
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SPACE
Writers refuge
A serene and practical home of ce
created on a super-slim budget
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR 2014
N
icola blackmore created this peaceful little
room for next to nothing. Its the space the Karori
writer and interior designer uses when she creates
design schemes for her company Domesticity,
updates her blog and works on her novels. Put together on a tight
budget, the room was repainted then furnished with finds from
second-hand stores. A beautiful, personal space with a strong
and consistent colour scheme and lovely styled touches, said
the judges. Its a good testament to the old trick of starting with
something small you love. Nicola started with a fabric sample
and built a whole look around that.
My vision was: I work from home and wanted a colourful, cheerful
and well-organised space where I will spend most of my time.
My inspiration was: I came across a green abstract fabric sample and
it was my inspiration for the scheme.
My budget was: Small, so most of the furniture is second-hand, which
I sanded, painted and reupholstered myself.
Favourite feature: My wicker-back armchair, which I refurbished. It
is used most frequently by my dog and cat, who like to sleep in the
room with me while I work.
This room works because: Its well organised, with room for all our
bills, stationery and odds and ends, while being smart in appearance.
Nicola Blackmore, Domesticity
THIS PAGE (from top) Most of the furniture in Nicola Blackmores study
was bought second-hand; Nicola and her husband repainted the
walls, window frames and skirting boards to a colour scheme inspired
by a favourite piece of fabric used to create the pinboard. Nicola spent
many hours sanding and painting the second-hand wicker-back
armchair, which is now a favourite perch for her pets.
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he owners of this Glendowie, Auckland home say
they put as much effort into designing the eight
outdoor rooms as the indoor spaces of their home.
Winner Amanda Carlier says the dream site, next
to a bird reserve with views to the sea beyond, justified the
attention. Said the judges: We loved the tropical feel and splashes
of bright colour that work with the lush plantings. Its a space
that makes you feel as if youre on holiday somewhere exotic.
WINNER
INDOOR/
OUTDOOR
Tropical escape
This lush retreat is not so much an outdoor space,
as it is eight separate outdoor rooms
A space that makes you
feel as if youre on holiday
somewhere exotic
Judges comments
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THESE PAGES (clockwise from top
left) The extensive decking
covering more than 175sqm is
made from sustainable timber
and the lush, tropical planting
was designed in consultation
with landscape designer Robin
Shafer of Shafer Design. Amanda
laughingly describes the
infnity-edge swimming pool,
designed by Frontier Pools, as a
very expensive water feature.
A corner of the covered dining
area; the slatted chair was
handmade in Vietnam. Colourful
blossoms foat in Vietnamese
pots. Amanda painted the
striped artwork to match
the outdoor upholstery.
Q&A
Our vision was: We love to live outside so we wanted to create a
variety of outdoor spaces suited to diferent moods and weathers.
Challenges to work around: The sheer scale of our outdoor area
meant this was not an easy process. The extensive decking, which
included cut-out shapes and planter boxes, complicated the process
our original builder tried hard to persuade us against the idea!
This area works because: Diferent groups of people can enjoy
the outdoors without crowding one another; we can be enjoying a
barbecue with friends while one son and his mates swim in the pool
and another reads a book, without getting in each others way.
Amanda Carlier
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INDOOR/
OUTDOOR
Open all hours
This one has it all superb
functionality and views to match
T
his alfresco living area described by the judges
as the ultimate outdoor space has got it all: a gas
fire, overhead louvres, surround-sound, a bespoke
dining area and fabulous indoor-outdoor flow not
to mention 360-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and the
Remarkables. The area was part of a new build a first for
finalist Dawn Andrews. Im no spring chicken, says Dawn.
And when a section came up for sale next door I thought this
was my chance. Daughter Maria contributed to the decorating
process, resulting in what the judges called a beautifully pulled
together space. Im very happy with it, says Dawn. Theres
really nothing I would change and its not often you can say that.
My vision was: A private, sheltered area with the comfort and warmth
of an indoor lounge, but out of doors to take advantage of the
fantastic views by both day and night.
My inspiration was: Queenstown with its awesome views.
Best splurge: My beautiful, hand-made dining table, which fts all of
my family around it.
Challenges to work around: Regulations around elevation. We built
the house to the maximum height we could!
Favourite feature: The overhead louvres. They create another room
that can be used even when its wet outside.
Lessons learned: Dont try to buy furniture in Auckland and then
have it freighted to Queenstown a bit of a shock to the system!
I couldnt have done it without: My wonderful daughter Maria.
Were on the same wavelength when it comes to interior design.
Dawn Andrews
THIS PAGE (from top) Automatic overhead louvres mean this space
can be used in all weathers; the cedar dining table in the background
was designed and made by Invercargill-based Ivan L Bulling. Dawn
Andrews bought the outdoor furniture on a trip to Auckland.
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T h e J u d g e s
Richard took over as art
director on NZ House &
Garden two years ago, after a
13-year stint overseas: six years
in Melbourne studying then
working in a design studio,
and seven years in publishing
in London. He has a passion
for interiors and an eye for
good design honed by years
spent perusing interior design
publications and browsing
antiques and furniture stores
in London, Melbourne and
Auckland. Natasha Averys
highly commmended black
kitchen with its brass
splashblack was a standout for
Richard, who admits hes a bit
obsessed with all things brass.
Hilary Skinner, 2013 Supreme
Winner in the Interior of the
Year awards, has more than 30
years experience as an interior
designer. These days, she
mostly works on residential
commissions, but she and her
Ponsonby-based team also
work on hospitality and retail
projects. Hilary won last years
top prize with an elegant
Devonport living room
dressed with designer pieces
and antiques. It could hardly
have been more different to
this years Supreme Winner,
but Hilary said that, as a keen
cook, the winning kitchens
utter functionality resonated
with her.
As the editor of NZ House &
Garden, Sally regularly sees
inside lovely Kiwi homes
but judging the Interior of
the Year awards is, she says,
a highlight of her year. We
sit in a darkened room and
look at dozens of on-screen
images of peoples favourite
rooms: all sorts of spaces,
from all styles of homes, from
all corners of the country, one
after the other. Its an intense,
kaleidoscopic look at Kiwi
home creativity, and I always
come away really wowed by
the talent that is out there.
NZ House & Garden wont be
running out of features any
time soon.
Kiwi designer Simon James
established his eponymous
company in 1998 after
completing a degree in spatial
design. Simon James Design
produces furniture with an
emphasis on function and
attention to detail, as well as
showcasing the best of local
and international design.
Simon is also the founder of
contemporary lighting and
furniture company Resident.
Simon says the variety of the
entries in this years awards
reflects the diverse range of
influences on Kiwi living
spaces. New Zealand interior
design is by no means clinical
or boring!
Richard Brunton
Art director
Simon James
Designer
Sally Duggan
Editor
Hilary Skinner
Interior designer
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A
s managing director of plastics design and
fabrication company Acryform, Leigh Davy has had
some odd requests over the years. Essentially, if
someone wants something unusual we get people
coming to us who want a clear bathtub or a chunky acrylic hall
table they can come to us and we will make it for them.
Recently, Acryform made their first acrylic headboard for
Aucklander Colleen Behrens bedroom, which featured on the
cover of NZ House & Gardens September issue. Colleen had this
idea and she asked if we could turn it into something real, says
Leigh. We discussed what we could use and how much it was
going to cost and came up with something she really liked.
Acryforms larger-scale commissions are more unusual still:
a hollow map of New Zealand that could be filled with milk for a
dairy company display; the likeness of a chimpanzee, crafted
from several sheets of purple plastic cut to shape and then layered
on top of one another, commissioned by a private collector for his
home; and, most recently, a request for a clear acrylic house,
which was filled with shredded money and sited in Aucklands
Aotea Square as a marketing gimmick for a bank.
By comparison, making the brass-plated, acrylic-topped
trophies for the winners of the NZ House & Garden Interior of
the Year awards must be one of Acryforms simpler jobs.
A clear
champion
If you need it in acrylic, our
Interior of the Year trophy-maker
can bend, bake and buf it
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top right) An artists rendering of the
brass-plated acrylic trophy designed and made by Acryform for the
NZ House & Garden Interior of the Year awards. Director of Acryform
Leigh Davy. Designer Corey Hallet at work on an acrylic barrel. Leigh
Davy bufng the trophies in Acryforms Birkdale, Auckland workshop.
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THIS PAGE (from top left, row by row) Light shades made from coloured
acrylic. Clear acrylic briefcases. A hardwood and acrylic chair designed
and built for Acryform by Leigh Davys son, Luka Davy. A one-piece,
fat-pack polypropylene chair, designed and built by Corey Hallet.
Fluorescent acrylic fowers. Lightshades made from white acrylic.
Theyll take about a day to do, says Leigh We take a solid
block of acrylic, cut it to shape and then sand and polish all the
edges until its perfectly clear. Easy.
Leighs been working with acrylic for years; first, alongside
his father creating Kelly Tarlton-type acrylic tunnels for
aquariums around the world, and then through his own
company, Acryform, which he started in the early 1990s.
There werent really any companies here doing oven-forming
of acrylic which is making big, curved shapes rather than just
little folded brochure stands, says Leigh. We specialised in
doing high-end, top-quality stuff and people kept coming back.
Visitors to Acryforms Birkdale workshop on Aucklands
North Shore will find two huge ovens, each of which can be
heated to 160C. Huge sheets of pristine plastic often several
centimetres thick are clamped to curvaceous metal moulds
and then popped in the oven where they are gently bent into
shape. Once they are cool, the sanding begins; the designers
work with fine-grit sandpaper and buffing machines until each
piece is crystal clear.
Although much of Acryforms work comes from big businesses
cosmetics companies, in particular, are fond of their custom
display cases Leigh takes commissions from just about anybody.
Often we are approached by a designer or an architect who
will say, Can you make this? and well work together to come
up with something that can be done. Basically, anything that
anyone wants that can be made out of plastic, we make it.
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THIS PAGE Stuart Turner and
Darren Ah Kiau were searching
for a contemporary and classic
mash-up when they settled on
the James Dunlop Sicily
wallpaper in Charcoal for their
living/dining area; Stuarts
af nity for butterfies shows in
the choice of artwork, from left,
Lepidoptera by Philippa Bentley
and Butterfies by Lynda Wilson.
OPPOSITE The replica Louis XV
wing chair was a gift from dear
friends and is destined for
re-covering in a more dynamic
fabric, says Darren.
BOY WONDERS
This all-male household in rural Waikato is more
fetching farmhouse than unruly man cave
WORDS SUE HOFFART / PHOTOGRAPHS JANE USSHER
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M
an cave. male sanctuary. Man space. Call it
what you will, Stuart Turner and Darren Ah Kiau
have spent seven years creating their particular
brand of male-dominated domestic perfection in
rural Waikato. Most nights, a lively tangle of canine, feline and
testosterone-charged limbs spill onto smart sofas and carefully
selected soft furnishings in the couples home.
The house-proud design devotees share their abode and
hearts with Stuarts nephews, Connor, 17, Callum, 13, and
Cameron, 10. So the hands-on renovating and decorating have
necessarily happened around swim training and hockey
practices, homework needs and day jobs; Stuart is an assistant
school principal, Darren is store manager and furniture
consultant for Forma Furniture in Hamilton.
The Ah Kiau-Turner household also accommodates two cats,
four dogs, Stuarts mother Gay Mackrell chief gardener and
cook with her own adjacent apartment and a secret stash of
knitting patterns.
Sshhh, dont tell Darren, these ones just arrived today, says
Stuart, ripping open a bundle of patterns ordered from the UK.
The accomplished knitter produces endless garments for friends
and fellow teachers, a child with cancer and every school family
expecting a new baby. He is passing on the craft to students at
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THIS PAGE Darren has his hands full with nephews Cameron, Connor
and Callum, as well as Paisley the retrodoodle (golden retriever/
poodle cross), Olive the standard poodle and miniature poodles
Rudi and Tallulah.
OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The hallway furniture provides
useful storage for everything from the couples collection of 500
CDs to linen, which lives in the converted wardrobe at the end of
the hall. The leopard skin fabric-covered chair in the corner of
the master bedroom came from Stacks Furniture. Napier artist
Roseanna Wohnsiedler painted the artwork in the master
bedroom, The Archangel Michael.
his school and selling home-made hats to help fund a longed-for
European trip.
I was sick as a teenager for months, he says. Thats when I
learned to knit. (And we also had no spare money to go out.) His
needles clack for at least two hours each evening and up to five
hours a day at weekends, offering welcome relaxation amid the
barking poodles and growing boys.
This is not quite the quiet, tidy life he and Darren envisaged
when they met in Auckland 16 years ago and began scrimping and
toiling to buy and beautify a succession of houses. Stuart had
completed a teaching degree and Darren was on the verge of
abandoning a design course in favour of paid work in a furniture
store. Stuart supplemented his teaching salary with weekend work
in the same shop, so the pair could save for their first house. >
THESE PAGES Fabrics that would
stand up to life with teenage
boys, as well as the familys many
cats and dogs, were chosen for
the living area, which is well
suited for movie watching; the
Urban rug and ginger jar lamps
came from Forma in Hamilton;
these rooms open into the
recently renovated kitchen,
formerly a porch.
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We bought what we could afford, he says. A two-bedroom
unit. It still had the original newspaper in the cupboards from
1950, Axminster carpet and the bathroom was 70s dark
chocolate and gold glass. We were so excited. It was so ugly.
The men frequently worked until midnight hacking at old
linoleum or scraping dirt from kitchen cupboards. Every holiday
was spent stripping wallpaper or gardening until Darren received
a job offer in Wellington from Stacks Furniture. I was the first
one in my family of eight to move out of Auckland, he says.
Stuart headed to Wellington too, again working weekends at
the same store as his partner, with the extra income going
straight into furnishings for their rented home in the capital.
A move to Hamilton followed, then Cambridge. Along the
way, they took in Stuarts parents and 15 cats during Stuarts
Tonkinese and Siamese breeding period.
When life threw another curve ball at them, in the shape of
Stuarts four-year-old nephew Callum, the pair took up the
challenge. When they were given custody of Callums older and
younger siblings, it became obvious that the couples clean and
tidy, not very child-friendly house had outlived its usefulness.
The boys were noisy, just young boys. It was too much for Mum
and Dad. We decided we needed to sell. >
In the interests of harmony, they all moved to their current
abode, an old farmhouse with a roomy, boy-friendly yard,
separate living space for Stuarts parents his father George
died in 2009 and enough bedrooms to accommodate the
enlarged family. The catch, says Stuart, was the homes aesthetic
qualities (or lack of them).
It wasnt ugly, Darren insists. Stuart disagrees: It was ugly,
he says emphatically, reeling off a list of horrors ranging from
artificial grass on the sun porch floor to the smallest, pokiest
kitchen in custard yellow.
Once again, the duo set to work saving and labouring while
Gay worked in the garden and kept the troops fed. They hosted
Darrens nieces wedding in return for construction of the deck,
tucked items away on lay-by and fossicked for offcuts at the local
granite manufacturing plant. Aluminium windows came out,
new bathroom fixtures went in. Stuart spent months saving for
and buying outdoor tiles at the rate of two a week.
They painted, carpeted and finished the boys rooms but
lived without curtains in their own master bedroom for six
winters because Stuart refused to compromise on style by
hanging ready-made curtains over their 2.8m-high windows: I
dont care. Id rather be freezing and have it look nice.
THIS PAGE (from left) Darren and Stuart with their dogs. The couple
opted for a glossy black kitchen because everyone else was doing
white, says Darren; the kitchen was designed by Robin Caudwell from
Design CK in Hamilton.
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THIS PAGE We both like a big
bedroom because its away from
the kids, a place to relax, says
Stuart; the Italian leather three-
seater sofa is from Johnson
Imports and all the bed linen
came from HouseHold Linens;
Resene Domino was used on
the walls, with Resene Karen
Walker Wan White trim.
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Q&A
We started renovating houses because: It was a way to make
some money. We both came from really poor backgrounds. We
know exactly what its like to have very little and we knew the
only way to get ahead was to make it happen ourselves: doing
up and selling houses. (Darren)
Mixing boisterous boys with luxurious interiors works
because: Right from the beginning, we taught the boys to be
respectful of their home. Of course they make fun of us and say,
That wallpaper is so gay. By rights, this should be a man cave
but Stuart and I like the pretty things too. (Darren)
We manage design disagreements by: Finding a compromise,
as with the chocolate brown Double Felix Resene exterior paint.
I wanted black and Darren didnt. Darren did hate the zebra
wallpaper I hung when he was away one weekend, but it didnt
last long now we have black and white hydrangeas. (Stuart)
Country living is: Great, because when I scream at the kids the
neighbours cant hear. Seriously, Stuart was raised in Hamilton
and Ngaruawahia and I grew up in Otara but here we can look
out the windows and not be looking into the neighbours
windows. There are cows in the paddock next to us. (Darren)
Darren Ah Kiau and Stuart Turner
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) The two older boys share a room;
Callums bed has a deer cushion and some of his swimming medals
are slung from the wall light. Camerons room has a tartan bedcover
on the 1880s iron bed frame, bought from a second-hand dealer in
Wellington. A view of the house from the backyard dental clinic guest
house; the tree is a weeping elm. Cameron hugs Una, a blue Tonkinese
whose brother Henry lives with Nana at the other end of the house.
Photos of friends and family are scattered through the house.
When talk turned to extending the house, Stuart bought a
school dental clinic in an online auction for $4000. He phoned
Darren five minutes before the auction closed to warn him. We
have this code, says Darren, where you decide means I dont
really want you to [do it]; on your head be it.
So I hit buy, says Stuart gleefully. I had already envisaged
what it would look like and Darren was freaking out.
A $1000 transportation quote the clinic had to be trucked
from the central North Island rocketed to more than $5000
when the trucking company saw the pitched roofline. Leave the
roof behind, the men quickly decided. So the building had to be
re-roofed as well as re-piled, insulated and painted to cover a
heinous green exterior. Inside, Connor and Darren ripped out
walls while Stuart returned to Trade Me to sell the dental chair
and purchase furniture. Now the old clinic has been transformed
into a self-contained guest house (complete with poodle
wallpaper) used by friends and family and rented out as a B&B.
Having renovated every room in the house, the pair are now
eyeing the garden and dreaming of their next home.
We have to have a project, says Darren. I think we love that
transformation. When we first look at a house, we can both see
what itll look like in the future, dressed and beautiful.
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AS TIME GOES BY
Twelve happy years have flown by while the owners of this
Auckland bungalow think about how to renovate it
WORDS ANDREA WARMINGTON / PHOTOGRAPHS PATRICK REYNOLDS
HOMES
THESE PAGES The wooden roosters
on the mantelpiece in Simon
Dodd and David Tillinghasts
Freemans Bay bungalow were
brought home from a holiday in
Bali; Simons parents once owned
the 1960s cofee table; the Sexy
light came from an antiques shop
they lived above in London: A
visiting friend said, Youll never
believe this, theres a lit-up Sexy
sign in the window, and we ran
downstairs and bought it.
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m tolerant of the quirky, says David Tillinghast,
gesturing at the selection of appalling album covers that
adorns one wall of his front-room studio in the 1926 central
city Auckland bungalow he shares with husband Simon
Dodd. Theyre just ridiculous; weve got the Osmonds
pretending to be gardeners, the Mamas & the Papas doing
something orgiastic in the swimming pool
What about the balloon one at the top? asks Simon,
pointing at a celebratory scene for the single Lets Have a Party.
Hes about to pop her balloon with a cigarette!
Indeed, tolerant of the quirky might be something of an
understatement. Who else would rescue a faded 1928 photograph
of the be-suited and turbaned Ahmedabad Division Engineering
Staff from the side of a London street? >
THIS PAGE (from top) Simon Dodd, left, and David Tillinghast in their
living room; the small, round Hans Wegner table was bought in
London, says David, where every square centimetre counts: We
needed a dining table for four that wasnt much bigger than a metre
square. We went to a second-hand place, saw this and went, That,
please!; a 1928 photograph of the Ahmedabad Division Engineering
Staf, which David rescued, hangs on the wall beside the entrance to
the living room. A view from the bright orange vestibule.

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THIS PAGE A work by UK artist
Sharon Elphick hangs above the
sideboard; another of her works
hangs above the freplace in the
living room; the sideboard was a
wedding present given to
Simons grandmother; Simon
also inherited her china dinner
set, which is kept hidden away
inside the sideboard and rarely
used: David cant stand it,
says Simon.
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It was just going to go into the bin, says David, and I
thought that was a bit mean. Im an emotional sop. But look at it!
Its so sweet, there are a million stories in there; faces of people
who are proud to be there and faces of people who are just so
venomously anti it all. Its great.
Elsewhere the lower half of a mannequin, wearing shorts and
sneakers, has been draped with a colourful lei (I wanted to hang
it from the ceiling and put a bit of plaster beneath it as if hed
partially fallen through, says David). Then theres the telephone
box in the studio, now used as a vocal booth for students by
David, a singing teacher and choir director.
It was found languishing in the propertys backyard when the
couple moved in 12 years ago and there was some debate about
what colour to paint it red or blue, like Dr Whos Tardis. The
Wizard of Christchurch even offered his opinion on the matter.
I sent him an email when I first arrived, because thats what
I thought New Zealand was like, asking what colour to paint it,
says David, who was born in California but grew up in England.
But why ask the Wizard of Christchurch? asks Simon, who
has obviously forgotten the details of this particular story.
Well, says David, because I looked up telephone boxes
online and apparently he was trying to save them all. He was
waxing lyrical about them and he said that it had been declared
throughout the land that the colour of telephone boxes was
green. I sent an email back saying, But which green? and he
never got back to me. So I painted it red. >
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THESE PAGES (clockwise from
above left) A view through the
kitchen to the living areas; the
shelves in the doorway are all
that remain of a wall David
removed: It was meant to be
temporary because we thought
we would be doing a renovation
soon. But then we moved in and
just got used to it; David took
the clock from a bar he used to
manage in Hackney like the
Doomsday Clock, he keeps it set
to just before midnight. The
telephone-cum-vocal booth in
Davids studio. The orange
vestibule, once the front
entrance to the house, now
houses bookshelves.
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The couple met in London almost two decades ago. At the
time, Simon, an architect who now works for Warren and
Mahoney and was originally a native of the Auckland suburb of
Glendowie, had been living in London for 14 years. David,
meanwhile, was tossing up whether he would like to remain in
the UK or relocate to California.
And then, as it happened, Simon and I met in our 30s, in
London and one day he said, I think you should come back to
Auckland and live with me, says David.
Though his first response was to finish with Simon out of
complete panic, the separation lasted only two weeks. Auckland,
in fact, had been his destination of choice since he was a kid.
It was a hobby of mine to try to decide where to live. I looked
at everything socio-economic, geographic and topographic
factors, climate, everything and I decided that Auckland was
the place to be. At nine years old! Though actually, he concedes,
it was slightly more north. I think it was Matakana, to be
honest, but we couldnt afford that.
The couple bought their Franklin Road bungalow in 2002
before the street famed in Auckland for its Christmas lights
was as fashionable as it is now. >
It was a hobby of mine to try to decide where to live... and I decided
that Auckland was the place to be. At nine years old!
Q&A
Best budget tip: Do all the cosmetic stuf yourself. Except for
plastering. Plastering sucks big time. (David)
Advice for other homeowners: Do not move in and do
make-do stuf, because 12 years later you will still be in the
place and youll have just gotten used to it. (David)
Favourite household chore: I rather enjoy tormenting the cat
with the hoover. (David)
The thing we want to change next about the house is: Put in
a guest bathroom, to avoid queues at parties. (Simon) At the
moment we whisper to the blokes to go around the side of
the house if its only number ones. (David)
Im proud to have: Been a part of the team that was
instrumental in working out how the Victoria Park Tunnel
Project could work with Auckland Council to have the Campbell
Free Kindergarten restored. I like that part of my work life has
been to improve the local urban environs. (Simon)
David Tillinghast and Simon Dodd
THIS PAGE The cupola in the
ceiling of Davids studio had
already been painted gold when
the couple moved in: I painted
the ceiling brown because I
wanted it to look like a chocolate
wrapper, says David.
OPPOSITE The couple has been
babysitting the grand piano in
the front room for a friend for
almost a decade; Simon went
halves with his mother on the
Penny Otto portrait of a woman
playing the fute, but it has
ended up on his wall; next to
it is a piece Simon bought
second-hand entitled Im Not
That Kind of Chicken.
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When we moved here, the Bird Cage [an iconic Auckland
pub thats now a trendy restaurant] was a dive and the Campbell
Free Kindergarten down the road was a wreck, says David.
A friend came over from northern California and she
thought that we were living in a ghetto. She was really shocked.
She said, Theres a building down the road there and it looks
like its been burned out!
Nowadays, many of the streets historic houses have been
bowled or renovated but ours will be the last, says Simon.
Though the house was re-piled and repainted when the
couple moved in, they havent done much to it since. Before we
knew it, 12 years had gone by and we still havent quite made a
decision on what we want to do for the renovation, says David.
Still, theyve been happy years, says Simon, and they have no
plans to move any time soon. Eventually, well probably find a
reason to leave, but I cant think of a good one at the moment.
Although, says David, I would give a kidney for off-street
parking.
Simon Dodd and David Tillinghasts
Freemans Bay bungalow is featured in
Bungalow: from Heritage to Contemporary,
by Nicole Stock, with photography by
Patrick Reynolds (Godwit, $80). See also
page 175 for a review.
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THESE PAGES Steps lead down to
the terrace area alongside
a contemporary glass extension
to Lesley and Rod Slaters
Bayswater home on Aucklands
North Shore; many diferent
palms have been planted in the
garden, including Chinese
windmill, bangalow and queen
palms; the gardens designer,
Bryan McDonald, is amazed at
the growth rate of the palms and
some fast-growing sacrifcial
queen palms are now being
taken out as the slower-growing
species come through.
ANOTHER WORLD
Behind a gate on Aucklands North Shore, birds flit through
a lush subtropical garden laced with palms and boardwalks
WORDS CAROL BUCKNELL / PHOTOGRAPHS SALLY TAGG
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ardens that create a sense of wonder are
becoming a rarity in our cities, where big houses
and tiny outdoor spaces are increasingly the norm.
But Rod and Lesley Slaters garden on Aucklands
North Shore is such a place. The minute you open the gate
youre transported to a verdant world where native birds f lit
between tall palms and kauri underplanted with bromeliads,
ferns and other lush subtropicals. Floating timber steps link to
boardwalks that flow down the slope towards a beach with
views to Auckland city, or to the house and its outdoor terrace,
which is surrounded by beautifully constructed stone walls.
The Slaters have owned this large property, covering two
sections, for 15 years and their pleasure in the garden has not
diminished since the day they bought it, says Lesley. It still
makes me smile. We hear the tui and wood pigeons all the time.
It brings you into another world when you are walking through
the trees here.
I feel happy whenever I am out in the garden, even more so
now our grandchildren are beginning to enjoy it. They were a bit
terrified when they were younger. They called it the jungle. They
wouldnt go on the paths unless we were with them. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top) Crimson fowered cannas are planted
on either side of the front door, their bright colour contrasting
with the surrounding green tree canopy. The bangalow palm
(Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) is known for its slender, sculptural
trunk. The outdoor freplace behind the table adds warmth to the
terrace area on cool evenings. Rod, Lesley and grandson Lewis take a
walk along the boardwalk.
OPPOSITE In summer Lesley plants red impatiens in the troughs on the
outdoor dining terrace; last winter she replaced them with cyclamen.
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But the twisting paths and boardwalks that onced seemed too
scary now take both adventurous grandchildren and appreciative
grown-ups on a journey through groves of towering native
kauri, palms and native broadleafs, some well over 100 years old.
A maze of old, criss-crossing paths was among the challenges
faced by designer Bryan McDonald of Auckland Landscapes
when he began working on the garden a few years before the
Slaters bought the property. The original arts and crafts-style
cottage had just been renovated for the previous owners
to designs by Fearon Hay Architects and the site was a mess,
he remembers.
The network of old asphalt paths made access slippery so we
replaced these with boardwalks that loop around the slope to
make it more of a stroll garden. We also had to merge the
established areas of the garden with the bare clay surrounds of
the new development.
Not only did the designer have to fuse existing planting with
the contemporary garden areas around the renovated house, he
also had to integrate older built structures on the site, including
many stone retaining walls and a disused jetty on the foreshore.
He has mastered this task so skilfully that its hard to see where
new and old join.
The rectangular terrace space at the northern end of the
house is a striking example of his craftsmanship. Fearon Hay
had designed a glass-walled extension to give the house more
light and this created room for a new terrace area. >
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) A palm frond starts to unfurl. Lesley
and Rod with their Labrador Georgie and grandsons Joshie (left) and
Lewis. Auckland Landscapes built the retaining walls and steps from
local volcanic stone. The carved tiki stone was a gift from daughter
Victoria. On the outdoor dining table are three stone statues See
No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil; the chairs are from Danske Mobler.
OPPOSITE The street entrance to the garden is via timber steps and a
winding boardwalk.
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HOMES
Bryan enclosed the terrace, built on two levels, with low
volcanic stone walls, providing a visual connection to existing
retaining walls and the traditional architecture of the house. A
concrete barbecue and fireplace reference the contemporary
style of the extension.
When the Slaters bought the property, Bryan was asked to
come back and add a few extra flourishes to the work he had
already done in the garden. Down on the foreshore, new retaining
walls, steps and path were constructed to link in with existing
1930s structures. He also created a semi-circular lawn area here
by clearing out scrubby bush that had self-seeded over the years.
I told Brian I needed grass and there was none on the
property, says Lesley. Ive always had a dog and there was
nowhere to throw a ball. Weve had a few weddings here. Luckily
the weather was fine so it was very beautiful. We often swim
down here in summer. The kids love it, they pretend to fish.
Non-invasive miniature white agapanthus were added to the
existing dark blue varieties mass planted on the bank above the
retaining walls. They hold the bank together and they look
lovely when they flower in January, says Lesley. I feed them
with sheep pellets in spring to make sure they flower well.
Finding plants that will flower closer to the house where the
tall trees create a lot of shade can be difficult, she says. She
recently planted daylilies in front of the hibiscus hedge around
the glass extension and is pleased to see that in their second
season they have produced a lot more buds.
In the same bed she is also trialling gardenias, hoping to
enjoy their delicious scent on summer evenings. But, though she
is quick to praise others involved in the development of the
garden, she is modest about her own achievements.
I am not much of a gardener. I am more of a maintenance
officer, she says with a laugh.
Q&A
Climate: The trees protect us from the north but it can be very
windy when the south-westerlies blow in.
Plants that grow best here: The aspidistra, bromeliads and
clivia do very well under the tree canopy, so we planted a lot
more of those.
Hours spent per week in the garden: I try to do something
every week or it gets away from me. My husband is not
a gardener. A local lady comes once a week to help.
Most signifcant plant in the garden: We have a pohutukawa
that the tree man says is well over 200 years old.
Favourite new plant: Last winter, I planted cyclamen in the
low troughs by the terrace. Theyre a bit of an experiment.
Most-used part of the garden: We use the terrace on the
south side of the house by the dining room a lot. It has the view
of the city and its lovely and cool in summer. But its not so
good in a south-westerly.
Lesley Slater
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Tropicanna canna (Canna Phasion).
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A magical 1.6ha woodland plot has taught its owner
much of what she knows about gardening
WORDS REBECCA LANCASHIRE / PHOTOGRAPHS PAUL MCCREDIE
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THESE PAGES At Janet and Mike
Askews Te Horo home, the
oldest and largest totara in the
garden has a rustic seat placed
beneath it; the white-fowering
tree to the right of the totara is
Viburnum Mariesii; the circular
bed at right, with its two-tier
hedging of buxus and Corokia
Phantom, has three maples at
its centre: Orangeola, Crimson
Princess and Shaina.
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F
rom the road, there are tantalising hints that this is
no ordinary garden. At first you notice the stone walls
and large totara, then the striking entrance gates that
mimic the shape of their branches. Drive in, and Janet
and Mike Askews Te Horo, Kapiti Coast home sits in a magical
clearing, surrounded by a forest of more than 100 majestic
totara. If the site werent special enough, they have nurtured a
garden that enhances the drama of the setting.
We came through the gate in June, says Janet of the first
time they saw the property, 11 years ago. It was mid-winter and
we decided instantly we would buy the place: it was all about the
garden. I wasnt a gardener really. I was pretty ignorant about
how much work a garden of this size would need. At that time of
year, many of the plants were dormant. >
THIS PAGE (from top) Next to the seat is a rare tree that plantsman and
former owner of the garden, Arthur Bills, said was a poplar called
Hilton Berry; it has long catkins, golden autumn tones and leaves that
rustle; visitors often ask to see the tree that whispers. Janet Askew
with Irish terrier Riley on a wall built by Arthur from stone found on
the property.
OPPOSITE Cornus controversa Variegata, aka the wedding cake tree;
under the tree on the left is the azalea Fielders White; rengarenga
lilies thrive in the shade and in the pot is Hosta fortunei var albopicta.
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Janet and Mike had inherited a 20-year-old, 1.6ha woodland
garden. Created by local nurseryman Arthur Bills and his late
wife Judy (NZ House & Garden October 2001), it was a labour of
love, full of a wide variety of cottage annuals and perennials,
including more than 300 roses, rare trees and a row of large
magnolias. It was also a well-known garden that had been open
for charity fundraisers. No pressure then.
The first year I was strapping a light to my head to keep up
with the work and very nervous about changing anything, says
Janet. I didnt even know what hostas were; it was miraculous
when they came to life! I was conscious of being faithful to what
Arthur had done but, as the trees grew, I got more confident.
She credits Arthurs garden assistant, Sarah Bayliss, for her
survival in the early years. Sarah worked with Arthur for six years
and has stayed on with me, helping out one day a week. She really
taught me [everything]. Shes my garden adviser and friend.
Gradually, Janet changed the garden, putting in tiered hedges
(buxus and Corokia Frosted Chocolate) for a more formal,
structured look around the house. She soon gave up her spade
for a pickaxe to attack stony river soil. >
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THIS PAGE (from above) The long row of maples in the foreground of
this view of house and lawn includes Crimson Queen and Garnet.
To the right of the house, a totara arches over a former pond that
now houses a water feature, a range of hostas, Japanese maples
and a standard sasanqua camellia Setsugekka.
OPPOSITE A carpet of clivia fourishes along a path through the totara
forest that leads to the rear of the garden.
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THIS PAGE (from left) Janet and Mikes last lovely dove lives in splendid isolation: The hawks got the rest, says Janet. She inherited her
grandfathers orchids and grows many in pots in the garden. An echeveria grown from a cutting fourishes in a pot atop a totara stump.
OPPOSITE A stone circle built by the previous owner surrounds a grove of totara; to the left is a camellia walk and to the right is a row
of magnolia trees. A beautifully crafted old privy rests among the totara; the loo has been removed and it has become a whimsical
fairy house for visiting children.
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I couldnt manage the variety of plants that Arthur had. I
went for more mass planting. He had around 300 roses now I
have 70 as they are so much work. I also dont like to spray as we
have two beehives. My advice for a big garden is to grow for your
conditions: I would rather have healthy ordinary plants and
mass plant. Little things get lost.
Her aim was to create layers and a sense of depth with hostas,
hydrangeas, sasanqua camellias and maples. The Askews also
extended the lawn so the view from the house is of a park-like
sweep of green.
It is a seasonal garden with the maples, Janets favourite tree,
providing autumn colour and daffodils and freesias blooming in
spring. Over the years, what you like changes I am now into
foliage and form with hydrangeas, clivias and hostas.
The more formal area of the garden moves outward from the
house to become a woodland garden with meandering paths
through the bush. There are thousands of clivias, hostas and
hellebores flourishing under the totaras. Mike has propagated
many of the clivias: Thats the only thing I do the rest is
Janet! I consult him about everything, adds Janet, but I have
already made up my mind!
As if there werent enough to do, there is a further area of
regenerating bush and, at the far end of the property, a
flourishing orchard and vege garden, testament to Te Horos
reputation as a market garden area. >
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Q&A
Type of garden: A woodland garden, just under four acres
(1.6ha), dominated by totaras. Quite structured around the
house with pathways through the trees leading to diferent
parts of the garden.
Climate: Temperate; the trees protect us from the prevailing
norwesters and most frosts.
Soil type: Fertile soil on riverbed with a lot of stones. I gave up
on a spade very quickly and bought a pickaxe.
Hours spent per week in garden: 10-30 per week. I like to
close it down in winter as much as possible so that we can all
have a rest.
Most signifcant plant: I have to work with the totaras, which
provide almost ideal conditions for large plantings of clivias.
Most-used tool: My small garden hook, which costs about $3.
I lose many of them.
Plants that grow well here: Maples, hostas, clivias and
hydrangeas.
Best tip for other gardeners: Work with your conditions
and, if you have a large garden, mass planting is defnitely
the way to go.
Janet Askew
See more at
nzhouseandgarden.co.nz
THIS PAGE (from left) The hosta June in close up. A row of Fielders
White azaleas grow beneath a maple tree; to the left are Janets
grandfathers orchids with blue Ajuga Jungle Beauty underneath.
There are damson plums, feijoas, figs and even a row of pinot
noir grapes. The grapes were my idea and a total failure, says
Mike with a grin.
The peaceful rural neighbourhood is full of friends: a crop of
handsome pumpkins is ready for the annual competition and a
gate between the Askews back paddock and nearby neighbours
allows their cattle to keep the grass down.
Janet tries to leave the garden dormant for six weeks in winter,
so everyone can have a rest. I like the structure and form of just
the hellebores and the totaras. The rest of the year is solid work
she estimates she spends 10-30 hours a week in the garden;
Mike reckons she spends more like 20-40.
After 11 years, Janet insists modestly she still doesnt know
much about gardening, apart from the plants she grows. But its
clear she has more than risen to the challenge of this special
place. And, despite spending days on her hands and knees
clearing creeping weeds out of the regenerating bush, she
wouldnt have it any other way.
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Expert ideas on how to create a potager garden
thats both productive and beautiful
WORDS ROSEMARY BARRACLOUGH
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THIS PAGE Kaye Greens
Marlborough garden,
Broomfeld, was inspired
by a design plan from
legendary English
gardener Rosemary Verey;
its square and diamond-
shaped beds are divided
by a central axis lined with
Hidcote lavender.
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A
well-planned potager garden is a thing of beauty
on many levels a delight to look at and a source
of satisfaction as you harvest your own flavoursome
produce. Not only that, growing your own is good
for the environment and creates a sense of community (when
you pass excess produce over the fence). Hawkes Bay vege-
growing guru Janet Luke, the author of Embrace Your Space
and the force behind greenurbanliving.co.nz, shares ideas for
creating a productive potager of your own.
The design Look to your home for visual cues. Your garden edging
could refect the shape of the deck for example or, if its opposite
French doors, make the garden the same width as the doors. Echo
the materials and lines of your house or paint raised beds the same
colour as your weatherboards.
Raised beds or traditional garden? Raised beds will be more
water-hungry because they are so free-draining, but they warm up
quickly, allowing earlier planting, and are easier in many ways. You dont
need to walk on them when youre harvesting or working in the garden,
so the ground doesnt get compacted. With raised beds youll know the
history of the soil youre using. Though its cheaper to create a vege
garden straight in the soil of an existing garden, the earth could have
been contaminated by previous use or contain buried rubbish.
1 A well-made brick path between gardens means no mowing.
2 Do you favour random planting or tidy rows? Depends on your
personality, but Janet Luke says random planting may make your
plants less prone to insect attack.
3 Bees will be attracted by fowering plants like lavender.
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should be able to reach all your crops without having to stand on
the soil, which will compact it.
5 Kaye Greens garden Broomfeld originally had paths laid with
hoggin, a handsome blend of gravel, sand and crushed clay, but
the weeds were such a nightmare she resorted to practical concrete.
6 An artfully placed seat will allow weary gardeners to sit and admire
the eforts of their toil (as well as adding colour and formal interest).
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It pays to think the basics through before you start to create
your garden. Consider sun, water and proximity to the kitchen
if your potager is down the end of the garden, you may be less
inclined to pop out to pick some parsley.
Sunshine hours A productive garden needs a minimum of six hours
of sun during the growing season. If you cant fnd a suitable site that
gets that much sun it may not be the end of the world. A garden with
three hours will allow you to grow some veges such as French beans
and leafy greens like silverbeet and spinach. Youll need to fnd
a sunnier spot for crops such as capsicums and tomatoes.
Watering time Make sure theres a tap nearby. Janet Luke favours
hand-watering with a hose over a watering system. I fnd it relaxing.
I go out in the evening, glass of wine in one hand, hose in the other.
You can water the things that need it rather than watering
indiscriminately. If you want to collect your own water there are lots
of options slimline tanks for tight sites (tanksalot.co.nz) and Eco sac
bladders that can be hidden away under decks (newwater.co.nz). >
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Tink laterally and you may be able to create edging for garden
beds that doesnt cost the earth.
Edgy options Janet Luke says you dont always need to spend a lot
of money when building garden beds: I like recycling things big
chunks of frewood cut into round logs, driftwood, river stones;
we have lots of limestone in the Hawkes Bay.
In between Paving or concrete are ideal if the budget allows nice
and smooth to walk on and no weeds to deal with. Lime chips are
another option, but these are not the nicest to walk on in bare feet.
Bark mulch will need topping up each season. Mown paths are more
high-maintenance and youll need to watch that the grass doesnt
invade your beds. A mowing strip or simple edging between raised
bed and grass may help a single row of bricks would do the job. >
1 Paving interspersed with hardy herbs looks pretty, plus it increases
the permeability of your site, allowing rainwater to soak in.
2 Gravel is elegant, but not so good on tender toes; when planning
paths, imagine yourself whipping out to pick herbs in your bare feet.
3 Bricks are an attractive and permanent paving option and you may
be able to pick them up on Trade Me.
4 Soften a decked area with masses of edibles grown in pots.
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GET GROWING
Once youve got your garden designed, its just a matter of good
soil and getting planting. It sounds obvious, but Janet Luke
advises planting things that you want to eat in quantities you
can manage (dont plant 20 caulifowers at once). People ofen
think radishes are good for kids to grow because they grow so
fast but, says Janet, children ofen dont like them.
Soil mix You can fll new raised garden beds with good garden mix,
or you can make your own, using Janets method. Layer on green and
brown material in 10cm layers. Plants obtain carbon from the brown
stuf (straw, paper, leaves, twigs) and nitrogen from the green stuf
(lawn clippings, green leaves and manure). If you put another 10cm of
garden mix or compost on top, you can plant straight into it.
Squeeze it in If youve only got a tiny space, think laterally (and
vertically) about where you can create planting space. Containers are
an obvious choice, but go as big as you can so they wont need quite
as much watering. Make a vertical garden out of a recycled wooden
pallet (there are instructions galore on the internet) or look for nifty
hanging solutions hooked over balconies or mounted on walls. >
1 Create good-looking vertical structures to add height and balance
to your potager, as well as support for growing beans, tomatoes,
cucumbers, snow peas and more.
2 Adding eye-popping red touches and garden sculpture means
Jenny Gillies Christchurch potager is beautiful as well as productive.
3 Look out for vertical wall planting products like those pictured;
another option is Woolly Pockets, available at verticalgarden.co.nz.
4 Hanging baskets are pretty and convenient, but will require
vigilance when it comes to watering; tomatoes grow well upside
down in a large bucket cut a hole in the bottom, plant your tomato
upside down, fll with potting mix and hang by the handle.
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1 Espaliered fruit trees look elegant and are an ultra-space-efcient
way to squeeze more produce out of a small space.
2 Starting small is fne a few salad leaves grown in a bowl placed
conveniently near your kitchen may kick-start a lifelong vegetable-
growing obsession.
ADDED EXTRAS
Why stop at veges? Could you ft some espaliered fruit trees
in your garden? Beehives, too, are a fascinating and useful
addition to the urban garden just dont site your hive where
its occupants will buzz past your neighbours washing line
or speckle your car with droppings.
Getting fruity As sections become smaller, fruit trees often need to
go in the vege area. If you dont have a lot of space, go for semi-dwarf
varieties; their root systems wont be as extensive and theyll stay a
manageable size. You can espalier fruit trees to make a border around
your edible garden or grow them against a boundary fence.
Lemon squeeze Citrus trees are gross feeders and wont like growing
with anything that competes with them too much, so Janet suggests
that mulching around them may be the best option, or you could
underplant with calendula, alyssum, verbena or borage plants that
will bring pollinators and other benefcial insects such as hoverfies
and lacewings.
Please bee friendly Could you ft a beehive in your garden? You
could improve your fruit and vege productivity by 30 per cent.
See the National Beekeepers Association website (nba.org.nz) for
information on beekeeping or saveourbees.org.nz for ideas
on creating a bee-friendly garden.
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SHOWCASE
LASTING PRESENCE
Animals from land and sea take on a monumental
permanence in Ben Fosters sculptures
WORDS ANDREA WARMINGTON / PHOTOGRAPHS JANE USSHER
B
en foster claims the waters around Kaikoura arent
freezing, but its difficult to believe him. Surely this
Hawkes Bay-raised sculptor finds it a tad chilly on his
frequent surfing sessions?
Its not too bad, says Ben, who also does his share of free
diving and paddle boarding. I really enjoy going out diving here
and interacting with the seals and just looking at whats under
the surface. Its always awe-inspiring.
Unsurprising, then, that the ocean has played its part in the
monumental sculptures he makes from aluminium and stainless
steel. In a new series of multifaceted, geometric aluminium
animals finished with glossy white automotive paint, Ben
included a tribute to Kaikouras seals.
Seals are something Ive always really loved about this
environment so I wanted to communicate that through my
work, says Ben. Its only a matter of time before these sorts of
thing in your life come through in what you do for a living.
More animals have followed Kekeno, his seal sculpture:
Shadow, a nod to the sharks that are now a rarity in Kaikouras
waters, Golden Boy, a tribute to his golden Labrador and The
White Horse, which was inspired by his wife Ljanas pony Celina.
Standing two metres high, The White Horse required a cross-
discipline approach, with Ben using 3-D imaging in addition to
sketches and scale models made from cardboard: Im just
starting to explore the possibilities and potential of 3-D software
to explode small ideas into life-sized forms like the horse. >
Sculptor Ben Foster
in his Kaikoura studio
with a maquette, or
mock-up, of his sculpture
The White Horse.
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A full workload has allowed Ben to build his dream studio at
the couples home just outside of Kaikoura, moving out of the
three-bay garage that had been his workspace for the past few
years. Its just fantastic being able to have everything the way
you want it. Its made my life so much easier. I go into the garage
now and I just cant believe I spent five years in there making
some pretty substantial pieces. God knows how I made my first
horse in that small, poky room.
Now Ben feels that hes come full circle as he looks to
incorporate his old medium timber into his sculptures. But
the lure of metal remains hard to resist. People ask, Why did
you go from being a furniture-maker to using aluminium and
bronze casting and doing all these things in metal? For Ben the
answer is clear: Its the permanence.
THIS PAGE (clockwise from above left) The creation of Ben Fosters
sculptures takes place in several stages, including initial sketches,
3-D computer imaging and making smaller-sized maquettes from
cardboard. Bens purpose-built studio on the Kaikoura property he
shares with his wife has made sculpting much easier: More ambitious
ideas are starting to come through now that I have the space to work
on multiple pieces at the same time. Kekeno, Bens multifaceted
tribute to the Kaikoura fur seal, set in front of Kaikouras mountains.
Working with metal means that engineering techniques such
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practice. I like to be able to do the whole process myself but
from time to time, when Im busy, Ill seek the help of other
engineers. But I like the idea of having a full understanding and
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and fabrication for his art.
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While the sun shines, make hay
(as they say) with a picnic lunch served
in rustic country surrounds
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Menu
Cashew, Date & Ginger Hummus
Rosemary & Pine Nut Biscotti
Cabbage, Fennel, Pea & Mint
Salad with Lime Dressing
Butternut, Feta & Grain Salad
Lemon & Herb Cutlets
with Yoghurt Dressing
Banana & Walnut Loaf
with Honey Butter
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These firm little biscuits can be enjoyed
with the hummus (left) or on their own
but are also excellent for dipping in soup
or serving as part of a cheeseboard.
3 cups four
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 eggs
2/
3
cup water
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Heat oven to 175C. Line a baking tray
with baking paper.
Sift flour and baking powder into a
large bowl and mix in salt, pepper, dried
and fresh rosemary and pine nuts.
Whisk eggs and water together. Make
a well in the dry ingredients and pour in
egg mixture, reserving a tablespoon to
use later as a wash. Stir with a wooden
spoon to combine.
Tip the dough out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead until smooth,
about 5 minutes.
Divide mixture into thirds and roll
each third into a log about 3cm in
diameter. Place on baking tray and flatten
slightly to make an oval shape.
Brush tops with reserved egg mix and
sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Bake for
30 minutes or until slightly golden.
Remove trays from oven and cool for 5
minutes before cutting logs into slices
about 2.5mm thick.
Return slices to baking tray, lying
them flat, and bake for 15-20 minutes,
turning once. Biscotti are ready when
they are crisp and lightly coloured.
Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
Biscotti will keep for several weeks in an
airtight container. Makes about 70 >
Rosemary and Pine Nut Biscotti
Cashew, Date and
Ginger Hummus
This is definitely a cut above the average
chickpea hummus but is still a snip to
make. It will keep in the fridge for three
or four days.
1 cup raw cashews
400g can chickpeas in brine, rinsed and
drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons tahini paste
10 Medjool dates, stones removed,
coarsely chopped
1 thumb ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 lemons, juiced
170ml olive oil
Soak cashews in cold water for 3-6 hours.
Drain, rinse and coarsely chop.
Place all the ingredients except the
lemon juice and oil in a food processor
and mix until finely chopped. Gradually
add lemon juice and oil to make a pure.
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Allow the hummus to stand covered in
the fridge for at least an hour before
serving to allow flavours to meld. Makes
about 2 cups
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We used Sun Rice Naturally Rice &
Barley, purchased in a packet from the
supermarket, for this satisfying salad but
alternatively you could make your own
grain combination or use all brown rice.
2 cups cooked brown rice and barley (about
1 cup uncooked)
1 large butternut pumpkin
2 red onions, peeled and cut into thin
wedges
4 cloves garlic, skin on, smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coriander leaves
1 cup fat-leaf parsley leaves
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
100g feta, crumbled
Dressing:
cup light olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large red chilli, seeded and fnely chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon sugar
Cook rice and barley mix to packet
directions. Heat oven to 220C and line a
baking dish with baking paper.
Slice butternut into 1cm-thick wedges,
discarding seeds (we left the skin on).
Peel red onions and cut into thin wedges.
Place butternut, red onion and
squashed garlic cloves in baking dish and
toss with olive oil and a good sprinkling
of flaky sea salt.
Roast for about 40 minutes, turning
once, until the pumpkin is caramelised
and tender. Set aside to cool.
Dressing: Heat oil in a small saucepan,
add garlic and chilli and cook over a
medium to low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and add lemon
juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar
has dissolved. Season to taste with salt
and pepper.
Place cooked, cooled grains in a large
bowl with pumpkin, onion, garlic and
remaining salad ingredients.
Pour the dressing over and carefully
mix to combine. Adjust the seasoning if
necessary. Serve at room temperature.
Serves 4-6
Butternut, Feta and Grain Salad
Crunchy and lightly dressed, this coleslaw
is particularly fresh-tasting thanks to the
lime juice, mint leaves and aniseedy
fennel.
medium green cabbage, fnely sliced
1 cups fresh or frozen peas (if frozen,
blanch in boiling water to thaw)
1 cup mint leaves
10 salted capers, rinsed and drained
1 fennel bulb, fnely sliced
Lime dressing:
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon caster sugar
In a large bowl toss together cabbage,
peas, mint, capers and sliced fennel.
Mix together dressing ingredients,
stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Toss salad with dressing just before
serving and season with salt and a little
white pepper to taste. Serves 4-6
Cabbage, Fennel, Pea and Mint Salad with Lime Dressing
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Individual, juicy lamb rack chops offer a
smart change from the ubiquitous picnic
chicken drumsticks. A combination of
mint, rosemary and thyme makes these
ones especially flavoursome.
12 trimmed lamb cutlets
1 clove garlic, halved crossways
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, fnely grated zest
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves
2 small sprigs thyme
Yoghurt dressing:
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 lemon, juice and fnely grated zest
2 cloves garlic, crushed
cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped
Rub lamb cutlets with the cut sides of the
garlic clove. In a bowl combine olive oil,
lemon zest, rosemary and thyme leaves.
Brush mixture over cutlets and season
well on both sides with sea salt and freshly
ground black pepper. Heat a grill pan or
heavy-based frying pan over a high heat
and cook cutlets for about 2 minutes each
side. Serve at room temperature with
yoghurt dressing.
Yoghurt dressing: Combine all dressing
ingredients in a bowl or in a jar with a lid for
ease of transportation. Cover and refrigerate
for an hour before using. Serves 4-6 >
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Moist and fragrant banana loaf, served
with sweet butter, is the perfect way to
round off an afternoon of grazing.
125g butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 ripe, medium bananas, mashed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lemon, fnely grated zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
100g walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely
chopped
2 cups four
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons milk, warmed
Honey butter:
100g butter, softened
2 tablespoons liquid honey
teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat oven to 175C. Grease a 23cm x
13cm loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and
sugar until smooth. Add mashed banana
and beat until combined.
Add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest,
cinnamon and nutmeg and beat until
well combined.
Add walnuts and sift over flour and
baking powder then fold them into the
creamed mixture.
Mix baking soda with warm milk and
stir into banana mixture.
Spread mixture in pan and bake 55-60
minutes or until loaf is crusty and golden
and a skewer inserted into the middle
comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes
before turning out onto a wire rack to
cool completely.
Loaf will keep 3-4 days in an airtight
container in a cool place. Makes 1 loaf
Honey butter: Beat butter until light
and fluffy. Add honey and vanilla and
beat until combined. Cover and
refrigerate. Remove from fridge at least
30 minutes before serving.
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Goats Cheese & Pistachio-
stuffed Peppadews
Buying a jar of these small, sweet peppers and
stuffing them yourself is more cost-effective,
delicious and satisfying than opting for the
deli version, plus its really very easy to do.
Make a filling by combining soft goats
cheese and a little softened cream cheese
with ground or finely chopped pistachios and
finely grated lemon zest and juice to taste.
Put the mixture in a small, sealable plastic
bag, cut a corner off the bag to form a small
hole and pipe mixture into the peppadews.
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Japanese-style Oysters
These tasty mouthfuls will slide down a treat.
Make a simple dressing by combining the juice
and zest of a lime with a tablespoon of mirin,
stirring in caster sugar to taste. Arrange a small
bed of Japanese seaweed salad (available from
supermarket freezers or Asian food stores) on
little serving dishes. Place a fresh oyster on top,
add a slice or two of pickled ginger and drizzle
the dressing over. Serve atop crushed ice. >
Dry-roasted Edamame
& Crispy Kale Chips
Health-conscious guests will love these
moreish nibbles. Use shelled fresh or
frozen edamame (soy beans). If using
frozen, defrost and pat dry. Toss beans
with a little olive oil and a good
sprinkling of sea salt. Spread on a lined
baking tray and bake for 15 minutes at
200C, turning several times until crisp
and starting to colour. Wash and dry a
bunch of curly kale and tear the leaves
from the stems. Toss leaves with a little
olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt.
Spread in a single layer on a baking tray.
Once the beans are cooked, lower oven to
160C and bake the kale, turning every 5
minutes until crisp. Beans and chips are
best served the day they are made.
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Mini Pizzas with Fresh Herbs
Bite-sized pizzas are quick and easy to assemble using
store-bought pizza bases. Cut 5cm circles from the pizza
bases, place on a baking tray and top with a sprinkling of
different grated or crumbled cheeses. Bake in a hot oven for
5-10 minutes until bases are golden and cheese has melted.
Add a selection of toppings such as: blue cheese with slices
of roasted pear; fresh mozzarella, pesto and sliced tomato;
smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberries. Serve on
a platter with a bunch of fresh mixed herbs so guests can
garnish the pizzas with the herb leaves of their choice. >
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Fresh Fruit Sticks with
Raspberry Sherbet
Skewers or sticks are a practical way to serve fruit
and sweet and fizzy fruit sherbet adds fun as well
as flavour. Cut fresh fruit into cubes or use whole
berries and thread several pieces onto cocktail
skewers. Serve with raspberry sherbet made by
combining 1 tablespoon each of freeze-dried
raspberry powder, caster sugar and icing sugar
with teaspoon each citric acid and tartaric
acid. (The sherbet can be made well in advance
and stored in an airtight container.)

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Get started early on your Christmas
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These melting mouthfuls (take note its
very easy to eat more than one or two)
are mixed directly on the bench, not in a
bowl. Dont be worried about the potential
for mess; it really is the easiest and best
method for making the dough.
200g four
100g ground almonds
70g sugar
200g cold butter
2 vanilla pods, seeds scraped out, or 2
teaspoons vanilla paste with seeds
Icing sugar for dusting
Place flour, ground almonds and sugar in
a mound on the bench. Add vanilla and
grate over the butter.
Use fingertips to rub in butter and
evenly distribute the vanilla (particularly
if youve used paste) through the dry
ingredients then use your whole hands
to squeeze and quickly bring everything
together to form a smooth dough.
Divide dough into 4 pieces. Dust a
little flour over the work surface and
roll each piece into a sausage of 2-3cm in
diameter. Wrap in plastic and chill for at
least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 160C (140C fanbake)
and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Cut each dough sausage into about
15 slices, each roughly 1cm thick. Shape
into crescents and place on trays. Bake for
about 12 minutes or until crescents are
only just starting to colour.
Use baking paper to lift biscuits from
trays onto a cooling rack. Dust with icing
sugar while still hot.
Allow biscuits to cool completely
before storing in an airtight container.
They will keep for at least a week. Makes
about 60 >
Vanilla Crescents
Stollen Loaf
This is a marzipan-free version of the
traditional German Christmas bread.
Stollen will keep for about two months,
well wrapped and in a cool, dry place.
It also freezes well. Serve in slices with
butter and honey or jam if desired. The
slices may be toasted or microwaved.
300g four, plus extra for kneading
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
50g sugar
100ml milk, lukewarm (not hot)
100g butter
teaspoon fnely grated lemon zest
Good pinch each: ground cardamom and
cinnamon
teaspoon almond essence
teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg plus 1 extra yolk
100g mixed peel
50g almonds, coarsely chopped
40g raisins
Topping:
About 25g butter, melted
About 30g icing sugar
Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well
in the centre. Add yeast, 2 tablespoons of
the sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of the milk
and mix together with a little of the flour.
Cover and leave in a warm, draught-free
place for 15 minutes.
Melt butter and mix with remaining
sugar and milk, lemon zest, spices,
almond essence, vanilla, egg and egg
yolk. Add to flour mixture and mix all
together to a soft dough. Cover and rest
10 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
Add peel, almonds and raisins and knead
in until evenly distributed and dough is
springy, about 5 minutes. Lightly roll out
into an oblong or oval about 2cm-thick
then fold over about a third of the dough
lengthwise. Place on a lined baking tray,
cover and leave in a warm place for around
30-45 minutes to rise.
Heat oven to 190C (170C fanbake).
Bake stollen 40-45 minutes. If it starts
going too brown, cover with foil.
Allow loaf to cool slightly. Brush with
butter and dust thickly with icing sugar,
then leave to cool completely. Makes 1 loaf
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This cakey, lemon-glazed slice is perfect
for offering with a nice cup of coffee.
250g butter, softened
200g sugar
5 eggs
500g four
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
cup milk
150g whole hazelnuts
150g icing sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more for a
thinner glaze)
Heat oven to 190C (170C fanbake). Line
a baking tin about 35cm x 25cm with
baking paper.
Beat butter and sugar together until
creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating
after each addition to create a pale,
creamy mixture.
Sift together flour, baking powder,
cocoa and spices. Fold dry ingredients
into creamed mixture, alternating with
milk to create a smooth mixture. Lastly
fold in nuts.
Transfer mixture to prepared tin and
spread evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes or
until risen, firm and lightly browned. (Do
not overcook or cake may become dry.)
Allow to cool completely.
For the glaze, mix together icing sugar
and lemon juice and spread over cooled
cake. Cut into bars for serving. Cake will
keep well in an airtight container for at
least 5 days. Makes about 32 pieces >
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Almond Gingerbread Biscuits
Christmas just wouldnt be right without
some gingerbread. The addition of cocoa
brings depth of flavour to the spiciness of
this recipe, and the nuts on top add extra
interest.
225g butter, softened
225g brown sugar
1 egg
350g golden syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
450g four
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
To decorate: extra blanched almonds,
chopped pistachios
Beat butter and brown sugar together
until fluffy then beat in egg. Stir in
golden syrup, spices, baking powder and
salt until evenly combined.
Sift flour and cocoa together then stir
into creamed mixture in 3 batches to
make a sticky dough. Divide dough into
4, flatten slightly and wrap in plastic.
Chill for about 3 hours.
Roll out dough pieces, one at a time,
on a floured surface to about 4mm thick.
Cut into rectangles about 4cm x 6cm and
place on lined baking trays. Decorate
with almonds and pistachios, gently
pressing them in. Chill 10-20 minutes.
Heat oven to 190C (170C fanbake).
Bake biscuits 15 minutes or until fragrant
and slightly risen. Cool for 5 minutes on
tray before transferring to a wire rack to
cool completely. Makes about 35
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These might look a little fiddly but the
dough takes two ticks to make in a food
processor and assembling the biscuits is a
simple process. Barkers makes a seedless
Bramble Berries jam that is ideal for this.
300g four
130g sugar
100g ground almonds
250g butter, chopped
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
150g seedless berry jam
1 tablespoon rum or brandy
Icing sugar for dusting
Place flour, sugar, ground almonds and
butter in a food processor and mix until
crumbly. Add the eggs and vanilla
extract and process until mixture comes
together to form a smooth but not sticky
dough add a little extra flour or cold
water if needed.
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Wrap dough in plastic and chill for
about 30 minutes. Heat oven to 180C
(160C fanbake) and line 2 baking trays.
Roll out dough in batches on a floured
surface to 2-3mm thick. Cut out shapes
then cut a small hole from the centre of
half the shapes.
Bake biscuits on trays 10 minutes or
until pale golden. Carefully remove to a
wire rack to cool. Stir jam and rum together
until smooth (heat gently if necessary).
Spread over cooled (hole-less) biscuit
bases and top with remaining biscuits.
Dust with icing sugar. Makes about 35 >
Chequerboard Biscuits
Only the most basic of ingredients go
into making these biscuits yet they look
far from ordinary, thanks to their clever
but simple construction.
300g four
150g sugar
150g cold butter, chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Milk, for brushing
Put flour and sugar in a food processor
bowl and process briefly to combine.
Add butter and process until mixture
resembles fine crumbs.
Add egg and process until well
distributed then turn mixture out onto
the bench. Quickly work together by
hand to form a smooth dough that does
not stick to the work surface.
Divide dough in half and knead
cocoa into one half.
Shape each half into a sausage about
4cm diameter, wrap in plastic and chill
for at least 30 minutes.
Cut each piece of dough into 4
lengthwise and brush lightly with milk.
Spread a piece of plastic wrap on the
bench and place 1 dark and 1 light strip
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together on it, pressing them together
lightly. Place a dark strip on top of the
light strip and a light strip on top of the
dark strip and press together lightly.
Wrap firmly in the plastic. Do the same
with the remaining 4 sections.
Chill the chequered sausages for a
further 30 minutes. Heat oven to 190C
(170C fanbake) and line 2 baking trays
with baking paper.
Cut each dough sausage into slices
about 4mm thick. Place on trays,
slightly spaced apart, and bake for 12
minutes or until biscuits are crisp and
lightly coloured around edges. Cool on
a wire rack. Makes 30-40
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Learn about: EDAMAME
Edamame is the Japanese name for soya beans. The word translates to
beans on branches, which is basically how they grow in clusters on the
bushy branches of soy plants. Edamame are a favourite snack at Japanese
restaurants, often served in the pod, steamed and salted. Because the beans
are young and green when they are picked, edamame are soft and edible, not
hard and dry like the mature soybeans used to make soy milk and tofu.
Frozen edamame are cheaper than fresh ones and easier to source
look for bags of podded beans in supermarket freezers. Frozen beans also
have the benefit of a long shelf life (fresh edamame need to be eaten within
a few days of purchaseotherwise they develop an unsavoury mucous), plus
they are just as easy to cook (just boil them, podded or not) and contain the
same amount of nutrients. In fact, they are very good for you, having high
amounts of fibre and a protein content
comparable to eggs and meat. Eat
edamame as nibbles, appetisers, over
pasta or rice, in salads, stir-fries,
soups or any recipe that calls for
beans or veges.
Enjoy edamame in Bernadette
Hoggs quick and easy snack
Dry-roasted Edamame & Crispy
Kale Chips on page 156.
1 2 3
SLICK OPERATORS
1 Organic, virgin, cold-pressed Nudecoconut coconut oil is
deliciously velvety and fresh tasting, suitable for cooking or health
needs. $16 per 300ml from nudecoconut.com.
2 Uncle Joes internationally awarded, cold-pressed oils pumpkin seed,
walnut, mustard seed and hazelnut are brilliant for vinaigrettes and
dressings. $9.50 per 50ml, see unclejoes.co.nz for stockists.
3 Pics cold-pressed extra virgin peanut oil is made from the first crush of
high-oleic Australian peanuts. $10 per 250ml from reallygood.co.nz.
Lewis Road chocolate milk
Lewis Road Creamery whole milk
combined with Whittakers milk
chocolate delivers a premium, velvety
chocolate milk. $6.50 per 750ml or
$3.70 per 300ml from selected
supermarkets. More favours, using
other much loved Kiwi brands, are
promised; lewisroadcreamery.co.nz.
Genevieves seafood mousses
For a sophisticated change from pt, try these soft
and subtly favoured seafood mousses prawn,
scallop or oyster handmade by Auckland chef
Genevieve Knights. $10 per 100g from Farro Fresh and
some supermarkets, see genevievescuisine.com. >
Alis lemon mushrooms
Alis Italian-inspired range includes
all things lemony: limoncello, curd,
preserved lemons, lemon ginger
marmalade, lemon syrup, lemon
caramelised onions and lemon
mushrooms, which are great on
an antipasto platter. Made in
Christchurch, see alislemons.co.nz.
Zitos retro fridge tin
This cute tin is perfect for flling
with a favourite slice or some
sweets and giving as a gift. The
lid is the fridge door and the base
mimics the back of an old fridge.
$25, 28cm x 20cm x 6cm,
contact Uncle Zitos for stockists,
(03) 546 9739.
Tio Pablo spicy sunfower seeds
Latin infuenced with lemon,
annatto, cumin, paprika and chilli,
these moreish seeds are delicious on
top of Mexican dishes such as
enchiladas and tacos but are also
great for adding zest to salads or just
eating by the handful with a cold
beverage. $5 per 150g, tiopablo.co.nz.
Shatterproof partyware
Baci Milano Italian-designed acrylic
plates, tumblers and cutlery look like
they have been hand-dipped in paint.
33cm serving plates $20, tumbler $14,
cutlery pieces $4 each, in Old Worlde
Pink or Tangarine. See oldmillroad.co
for stockists.
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Shopping news and seasonal tips from
food editor Sally Butters
IM LOVING
Learn about: EDAMAME
Edamame is the Japanese name for soya beans. The word translates to
beans on branches, which is basically how they grow in clusters on the
bushy branches of soy plants. Edamame are a favourite snack at Japanese
restaurants, often served in the pod, steamed and salted. Because the beans
are young and green when they are picked, edamame are soft and edible, not
hard and dry like the mature soybeans used to make soy milk and tofu.
Frozen edamame are cheaper than fresh ones and easier to source
look for bags of podded beans in supermarket freezers. Frozen beans also
have the benefit of a long shelf life (fresh edamame need to be eaten within
a few days of purchaseotherwise they develop an unsavoury mucous), plus
they are just as easy to cook (just boil them, podded or not) and contain the
same amount of nutrients. In fact, they are very good for you, having high
amounts of fibre and a protein content
comparable to eggs and meat. Eat
edamame as nibbles, appetisers, over
pasta or rice, in salads, stir-fries,
soups or any recipe that calls for
beans or veges.
Enjoy edamame in Bernadette
Hoggs quick and easy snack
Dry-roasted Edamame & Crispy
Kale Chips on page 156.
1 2 3
SLICK OPERATORS
1 Organic, virgin, cold-pressed Nudecoconut coconut oil is
deliciously velvety and fresh tasting, suitable for cooking or health
needs. $16 per 300ml from nudecoconut.com.
2 Uncle Joes internationally awarded, cold-pressed oils pumpkin seed,
walnut, mustard seed and hazelnut are brilliant for vinaigrettes and
dressings. $9.50 per 50ml, see unclejoes.co.nz for stockists.
3 Pics cold-pressed extra virgin peanut oil is made from the first crush of
high-oleic Australian peanuts. $10 per 250ml from reallygood.co.nz.
Lewis Road chocolate milk
Lewis Road Creamery whole milk
combined with Whittakers milk
chocolate delivers a premium, velvety
chocolate milk. $6.50 per 750ml or
$3.70 per 300ml from selected
supermarkets. More favours, using
other much loved Kiwi brands, are
promised; lewisroadcreamery.co.nz.
Genevieves seafood mousses
For a sophisticated change from pt, try these soft
and subtly favoured seafood mousses prawn,
scallop or oyster handmade by Auckland chef
Genevieve Knights. $10 per 100g from Farro Fresh and
some supermarkets, see genevievescuisine.com. >
Alis lemon mushrooms
Alis Italian-inspired range includes
all things lemony: limoncello, curd,
preserved lemons, lemon ginger
marmalade, lemon syrup, lemon
caramelised onions and lemon
mushrooms, which are great on
an antipasto platter. Made in
Christchurch, see alislemons.co.nz.
Zitos retro fridge tin
This cute tin is perfect for flling
with a favourite slice or some
sweets and giving as a gift. The
lid is the fridge door and the base
mimics the back of an old fridge.
$25, 28cm x 20cm x 6cm,
contact Uncle Zitos for stockists,
(03) 546 9739.
Tio Pablo spicy sunfower seeds
Latin infuenced with lemon,
annatto, cumin, paprika and chilli,
these moreish seeds are delicious on
top of Mexican dishes such as
enchiladas and tacos but are also
great for adding zest to salads or just
eating by the handful with a cold
beverage. $5 per 150g, tiopablo.co.nz.
Shatterproof partyware
Baci Milano Italian-designed acrylic
plates, tumblers and cutlery look like
they have been hand-dipped in paint.
33cm serving plates $20, tumbler $14,
cutlery pieces $4 each, in Old Worlde
Pink or Tangarine. See oldmillroad.co
for stockists.
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- Described in a limerick as
like dear little plums only hairy",
gooseberries are a member of
the currant family.
- Tart" is the name of the
gooseberry game and for this
reason they're not everyone's
favourite berry. But, once you have
relished their sharp fruitiness
folded through sweet, thick cream
in a perfect fool, you will
understand their appeal.
- Gooseberries grow well in many
areas of New Zealand where there
is wind and temperatures are
colder. They are self-fertile, so you
can grow just one bush.
- Plant gooseberry bushes in sun
or partial shade in well-drained,
composted soil, but don't overfeed
or fruit yield will be reduced. A
healthy crop is about 3kg.
- They are suitable for growing in
pots and may be espaliered against
a sheltered wall to contain the
growth and facilitate picking.
Enjoy now: GOOSEBERRIES
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is no more arduous than hulling
strawberries and is often
unnecessary - on smaller ones, the
tiny tufts on the base can be simply
rubbed off. A quick rinse and they
are ready for use.
-Enjoy gooseberries in a classic
crumble, a free-form open pie
showered with sugar or a trickle of
honey, or a fragrant jam.
- Saffron, almond, ginger and
elderflower add delicious
complexity to gooseberry dishes. It
is close to a culinary crime to serve
gooseberries without cream.
- Gooseberries became popular in
Tudor and Elizabethan England -
they grew abundantly in gardens,
hedgerows and fields and popped
up in tarts, pies, fools, jams, jellies,
sauces for meat and fish, or
stuffing for poultry, notably goose.
One reason was the belief that its
astringency corrected the taint of
putrid foods; another was they
were a cheap alternative to lemons
and verjuice for counteracting
the richness of fatty meats.
- Grab gooseberries while you can
- the season is short and you
will be lucky to find them
after New Year.
GOOSEBERRY
FRANGIPANE TART
Almonds and gooseberries are lovely together.
250-300g gooseberries
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 tablespoon melted butter
150g butter, softened
150g sugar
teaspoon almond essence or vanilla extract
3 eggs
100g four
90g ground almonds
Heat oven to 170C. Grease a 20cm round tin
and line base with baking paper. Top and tail
gooseberries if necessary and toss with honey
and melted butter. Spread in a shallow baking
tin and bake for 10-13 minutes until berries
are at bursting point but still whole.
Cream remaining butter with sugar and
almond or vanilla essence. Beat in eggs one at
a time. Fold in flour and almonds.
Spread in prepared lined tin and dot top
with gooseberries, pressing lightly into
mixture. Bake until firm, about 30 minutes.
Cool before cutting. Serves 6
GOOSEBERRY FOOL
There's no fool like a gooseberry fool.
300g gooseberries, topped and tailed
3 tablespoons caster sugar
250g crme fraiche
2 heaped tablespoons icing sugar
1 cup cold thick vanilla custard
Heat oven to 170C. Spread gooseberries in a
shallow dish and bake for 13-20 minutes until
soft and bursting. Sprinkle with caster sugar
and crush to a coarse pure. Cool.
Whip crme fraiche with icing sugar until
thick then fold in custard. Just before serving,
lightly fold in gooseberry pure, leaving streaks
of fruit through the cream. Serves 6
Find more of Janet Dunns gooseberry recipes
Gooseberry and Anise Jam with Blancmange
and Gooseberries in Elderflower Jelly on our
website, nzhouseandgarden.co.nz.
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TOWN & COUNTRY
Water courses
Fish n foil may be the latest thing, but its hard to beat the humble crumb
WORDS JANICE MARRIOTT & VIRGINIA PAWSEY / ILLUSTRATION PIPPA FAY
I thought about you last night while we
bobbed about in a small boat on the
Waitemata, hoping to catch dinner.
I was wondering whether you ever go fishing or get fresh sea
fish or shellfish to eat when youre so far from the sea?
In Wellington, fishing off the wharf, any wharf, was a
popular family activity. And there were always the
Marlborough Sounds, a sailboat ride away, with green-
lipped mussels just waiting to be pulled off the rocks. I
developed my love of mussels a long time ago when we lived
in northern France. I remember huge cafes, with long
refectory tables and bench seats, serving nothing but moules.
The places were full of steam and conversation.
I got quite good at cooking seafood after I returned home.
My son Robert took up diving and one morning, after a dive,
I remember he biked home one-handed along Tinakori
Road. In his other hand, held aloft, was a fine china plate.
On the plate was a crayfish, for me to cook for lunch.
Auckland fishing isnt about wharves or rocky shores; its
all about boats or even helicopters. Robert sometimes
takes people to a rock off Great Barrier where they fish all
day before choppering back with their full chilly bin. It gives
a new meaning to the term flying fish.
Not being a boatie or a pilot, my fish exploits are simply to
do with cooking them. I know its fashionable now
to rub fish with chillies, lemongrass, ginger and soy, wrap
them in foil and steam the package on the barbecue.
Thats fine and tasty, but for us a fish dinner is all to
do with texture. We like a crunchy crumb around
our fish so out come the three shallow bowls: one
for flour, one for egg and one for the crumbs.
As for those mussels (which I still love to eat
and now have to get from the market), I like to
poach them quickly in coconut cream, with
onions, ginger, chillies and lots of freshly cut
coriander, my new garden weed. Delicious.
I am sometimes referred to as
the Fish because I love to swim in
the sea. Swimming underwater,
I sometimes feel as if I am one and, for this reason, I do not
like catching and killing fish except for eels. Eels are
different. They dont have beautiful glittery scales. Eels lurk
under dank mud banks and their blackish skin is shrouded
in odious slime.
As teenagers, friends and I used to go eeling at night to
rid our swimming hole of the slimy creatures. We lit bonfires
on the riverbank to lure the eels from their lairs, then wed
tempt them with string-bound balls of chickens intestines.
The eels found chicken intestines irresistible and, once their
teeth were irretrievably stuck in the balls, wed haul them
out onto the bank. We seldom ate the eels but, if we did, we
would cut them into thick slices and fry them in a pan over
the dying fire. Frying freshly caught eel is alarming. The
slices jump in the pan as if they were still alive.
Crayfish, like eels, can live for hours out of the water.
Sometimes, when we lived in the hills, wed be given crayfish
by the pig shooters. Early on shooting mornings we would
get up to find a fishermans crate containing live crayfish on
the kitchen doorstep.
Crayfish were a great deal more acceptable as gifts than
wild pigs. Crayfish only needed stabbing through the head
to be ready for the pot. A wild pig, although gutted, needed
skinning and cutting up. In the division of household
duties it was, for some inexplicable reason, always
my job to skin and cut up the pigs.
My favourite fish meal is still fish and chips.
Like you, we like to eat our fish fillets crispy
crumbed. To keep abreast of the latest in culinary
trends I use the best of crumbs, the Japanese-made
panko variety. I serve my crunchy crumbed fish
fillets with oven-baked potato wedges and a
squeeze of lemon.
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For more than a century, artists
interested in portraying the human
form who dont want to compete with
photography have experimented with
approaches. Impressionism, Fauvism,
Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism
all these modern movements have taken
liberties with a classic approach to the
figure. In the best work, no matter what
the distortions, somehow the humanity
always came through. So it is with the
paintings of Arie Hellendoorn. Lines,
colours and organic shapes ebb and flow
within the recognisable profiles of
heads. Although he restricts his subject
matter, Hellendoorns highly original
approach leaves plenty of room for
invention and experimentation. Some
works are restrained in colour, in tones
of blue and gray; others positively
explode in all manner of odd shades.
The forms resemble what we might
imagine the inside of an alien to look
like, involving the viewer in a strange
psychedelic dream of the artists
imagination. Warwick Brown
For lovers of the finer things in life
ART, BOOKS & BLOGS
PSYCHEDELIC PROFILE
ARIE
HELLENDOORN
Age: 34
Lives in: Hamilton
Dealer: Suite Gallery, Wellington; suite.co.nz
Price range: $1000-$7000
Next exhibition: Suite Gallery 2015, but
stock available.
Work illustrated: Cloak, 2014
acrylic on linen, 400mm x 450mm
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A Pair and a Spare
Hong Kong-based Aussie Geneva
Vanderzeil is the woman behind this blog
(apairandasparediy.com), which brims with
beautiful projects for both the wardrobe
Geneva is an accomplished seamstress
and the home. Recent decor projects
include gorgeous paint-splattered rope
bowls, vases made from pineapples and a
butchers paper noticeboard that Geneva
PICK OF THE BLOGGERS
Bungalow: from Heritage
to Contemporary
NICOLE STOCK/PATRICK REYNOLDS
Godwit, $80, 383 pages, hardback,
on sale 7 November
In her introduction to this beautifully
photographed and written book, writer
Nicole Stock describes the bungalow as
the somewhat plain sister to the pretty
and poised villa. And yet, she argues,
its the more unembellished style of the
bungalow that makes it seem more of
this place. In New Zealand, following
a global trend, as this book points
out, the bungalow took over from the
Victorian/Edwardian villa and was
sweeping all before it by the 1920s and
early 30s. The word derives from the
Hindustani word bunga
and English colonial
housing forms, and
comprises arts and crafts
and strong American
(California bungalow)
influences. But whatever
its antecedents, the
bungalow took on an
indigenous form here, recognisable by
its low-slung roof lines, deep porches,
casement windows, shingled bows and
extended barge boards. More than 100
pages of introduction dissect influences
and social context, supported by
photographs not just of exteriors and
interiors but also of typical bungalow
details. Part II then follows with 20 case
study bungalows, some
pretty much in their orginal
state, many renovated to
varying degrees. They
run the gamut from the
unreconstructed creosote
glory of Los Angeles (in
Fendalton, Christchurch)
to an unrecognisable
modernised urban shed in Mt Eden.
This is a bungalow lovers dream-read
enthusiastic, lively and well-informed
as well as a significant contribution to
our understanding of our collective
past, and present. Jan Chilwell is
NZ H&Gs sub-editor
See page 102 for our story on one of the
featured houses in Bungalow.
Everyday
Delicious
CHELSEA
WINTER
Random House,
$49.99, 264 pages
Choc-full of
scrummy recipes
that use
ingredients even flatties are likely to have
knocking about their kitchen, Chelsea
Winters second cookbook seems
tailor-made for young adults who are
looking to extend their cooking
repertoire. Though there are chapters
on breakfast and sweet treats (Ill be
trying the Chocolate
Cheesecake with a
cashew crust, shown
at right) dinner is
this books heart
and soul. There are
light meals the
Easy Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup
has been calling my name as well as
more substantial fare that will please
even the most ravenous post-rugby
crowd. Chelsea describes a Crunchy
Chicken Parmigiana as husband-
magnet material and the lasagne and
macaroni cheese recipes are epically
proportioned (warning: not for the health
conscious). Im not so sure about
Chelseas claim that the Mighty Meatloaf
is due for a revival, even if I can see it
going down a treat with perpetually
starving 20-something men. Buy this for
a beginner cook for Christmas. Andrea
Warmington is NZ H&Gs staff writer
was inspired to make after seeing
something similar in a cafe on a trip to New
Zealand. For the fashionably inclined, there
are all sorts of sewing projects inspired by
the runway, as well as clever ideas for
updating the clothes already in your
wardrobe. We particularly like the idea of
transforming a bamboo dumpling steamer
into a round hanging shelf (pictured). See
nzhouseandgarden.co.nz for instructions. >
ART, BOOKS & BLOGS
ART, BOOKS & BLOGS
Jamies Comfort Food
JAMIE OLIVER Michael Joseph/Penguin,
$65, 408 pages, hardback
Loads of instantly
mouth-watering
dishes Jamie calls
them scrumptious,
happy classics
make this cookbook
hard to resist. Its a
compilation of 100
made-from-scratch, feel-good recipes for
those times when something special,
soul-warming or a little indulgent is called
for, be it a juicy burger or cheese toastie,
a decent curry, best vanilla ice cream or
all-stops-out peanut butter and jelly
brownie. Theres a British slant, of course,
but plenty of other nations favourites,
such as quesadillas, bouillabaise and osso
buco. A celebration of home cooking and
blissful comforts of all which, Jamie
promises, are super-tested and reliable.
Sally Butters is NZ H&Gs food editor
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Mervyn Williams
EDWARD HANFLING
AND OTHERS
Ron Sang Publications,
$135, 336 pages, hardback
The immaculate paintings
of Mervyn Williams, with
their hard-edged geometries, elusive
surfaces and subtle colour demand
careful large-scale reproduction and they
get it in this latest book from Ron Sang.
He has made a reputation for putting out
big art books with the emphasis on
illustrations. Here, the reader is upfront
and personal with every painting.
Examples from the 1950s to the present
day can be relished page by 30cm square
page. Williams screenprints and wooden
reliefs are also covered. There are brief,
insightful articles from the artist and
three noted writers, and a few photos of
the artist at various stages of his career,
but the art tells the story. These are
restful works concealing immense effort.
This book just could not be better and
is a must for anyone interested in our
amazing visual arts culture. Thank you,
Mr Sang. Warwick Brown writes about art
for NZ House & Garden
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A visit to this contemporary design store/gallery reinforces the fact that
we truly are a Pacifc nation. A bounteous collection of art and craft,
handmade with a distinct Anglo-Pacifc favour, is on ofer here. Pottery,
painting, glass, textiles, sculpture, jewellery and furniture (of the Mutiny
brand local to Thames) and many other giftware items line the walls
and fll the cabinets in this historic (1896) building.
Open Mon-Fri 9.30-5, Sat 9.30-2.30; 644 Pollen St, (07) 868 8988
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Contemporary jewellery, made
predominantly by Kiwi artisans,
is showcased here, including
work by Debrasics owner Lauren
Haynes, who can be seen at her
workbench, working on
commissioned pieces. Theres
also beautiful clothing designed
and made in New Zealand.
Open Mon-Fri 10-4.30, Sat 9-2;
754 Pollen St, 021 617 791,
debrasic.co.nz
Cafe Melbourne
Fabulous fare can be found at the fully licensed Cafe Melbourne in
the northernmost reaches of Thames lengthy shopping street.
The aptly named cafe is also gatekeeper to an atmospheric
laneway reminiscent of Melbourne, with wee shops, walls of old
brick, and comfy, rolled-arm couches in which to sit and soak
up the ambience.
Open 7 days; 715 Pollen St, (07) 868 3159, cafemelbourne.co.nz
The Museum Store
Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museums recently refurbished store
to browse books, gifts and homewares carefully selected to refect both
the museums collections and the city to which it belongs. NZ H&G food
editor Sally Butters is fond of the Plants and Butterfies tea towel
collection, and we reckon the fbreboard wharenui (meeting house)
kitset would make a great gift. Plus, every purchase helps the museum.
Auckland Domain, store.aucklandmuseum.com

Stovetops Foodstore
If, like us, youre a fan of old-fashioned Kiwi baking Louise Cake,
Weet-Bix Slice, Lolly Cake you should pay a visit to this sweet little
cafe-cum-food store in Mt Eden pronto. In addition to the
drool-worthy baking, there are savoury snacks (including some truly
enormous egg-flled rolls), jams, preserves and even store-made
marshmallows, not to mention family-sized lasagnes.
809 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden, (09) 623 4969, stovetops.co.nz
Patchwork Passion
Youll fnd a rainbow of fabrics
and threads at this quilting
store, as well as Japanese,
reproduction and hand-dyed
woollen fabrics. Theres also
a plethora of patterns to assist
you in creating patchworks and
soft toys (Id like to try my hand
at the cute kokeshi dolls).
Classes for novices and experts
alike are held on site.
335 Onehunga Mall,
Onehunga, (09) 622 2270,
patchworkpassion.co.nz
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Wellington ANN PACKER
Flux
Interior design, furniture restoration and barista skills are all to the fore
in this tucked-away little store in a renovated warehouse. Vintage and
one-of furniture, homeware, jewellery, clothing and cofee are all on
ofer. Aptly named Flux, its an ever-changing space, with a stream of
new treasures like vintage school chairs, retro mirrors, cut-crystal vases,
leather suitcases and gold-dipped antlers.
Open Tue-Fri 8.30-3.30, Sat 9-3; 106 11th Avenue, fuxboutique.co.nz
Iko Iko
Like many a successful capital store before them, Iko Iko started out at
the markets before opening their frst Wellington shop, in Cuba St. Now
theyve opened up on Lambton Quay, their third retail premises (theyre
also in Auckland). You can guarantee youll fnd the perfect present for
almost anyone of any age among their cute, crazy, crafty and
collectable selections.
Open 7 days; 198 Lambton Quay, (04) 974 9114, ikoiko.co.nz
Love Rosie Bakery
Whats not to love? This bakery has been the talk of the town since it
was opened by husband and wife team Brent and Kate Beamish. The
fare features hand-crafted modern and nostalgic baking, pastry and
bread, all lovingly made (no shortcuts) on site. The decor is pared back
and a large communal table adds to the conviviality and quirk.
Open Mon-Fri 7-4, Sat 7.30-3.30; 50 9th Ave, (07) 928 1112
The General Store
Its not just the building a former
post ofce in one of the capitals
oldest streets thats been
upcycled for Rebecca Roberts
business; the former projectionist
loves polishing up tired old fling
cabinets, framing yacht-builders
blueprints and making stuf out of
vintage maps. Her brother Michael
refurbishes the wooden side of
this industrial chic collection under
the label Norwegian Wood.
Closed Mon; 81 Aro St, 027 444
1654, thegeneralstorearo.com
Made it
Recently doubled in size, this all-New-Zealand-made collection
features work by co-owners Melina (screenprinted tea towels and
cushions), Anika (cloth-wrapped notebooks) and Elisabeth (stylish
tweed books, wallets and laptop covers), among others. We liked
the cool shirts for boys (hard to fnd) and Underwood Terrariums
perfectly formed tiny worlds in jars.
Closed Sun; 103 Victoria St, (04) 472 7442, madeitwgtn.co.nz
Tauranga MONIQUE BALVERT-OCONNOR
Luminology
Over the bridge and tucked
away on industrial land in
Mt Maunganui is a wee
candle-making enterprise
and boutique candle and
accessories store run by a
mother-daughter duo. Visit
Tuesday or Thursday and
theres a good chance of
seeing the soy and natural
wax candles being created.
Open Tue & Thu 10-5 (Sat in
summer); Unit 8, 60 Aviation
Ave, Mt Maunganui, 0272
904 591, luminology.co.nz
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A BEAUTIFUL
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Our unmissable special issue is full of
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few masterful touches. Kick-start your
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Peonies do double duty as tea light holders
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