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Springtime's sassy showgirls
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Frills and flamboyance — that’s what the sensuous blooms of spring are made of. The beguiling colours allure onlookers with their perfect form perched atop legging stems and, before infatuated lovers know it, the teasing beauties disappear. More »

Green, green grass at home
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Lush, green lawn sets off homes and these velvety green carpets are the pride and joy of any keen gardener. More »

Soulful space where people 'be'
Monday, 23 August 2010
Neighbourhoods have become culturally diverse with a rich mix of people from exotic regions of the globe.  More »

Life's accomplishment rewarded
Monday, 09 August 2010
Arriving at Beverley McConnell’s front door on a foggy winter morning evokes a sense of peace, charm and wonder. This is the renowned Ayrlies Garden in Whitford, famous for its summer colour and outdoor concerts on the lawn. More »

Rising Star Resene award
Monday, 09 August 2010
Think architectural abode and most people think top-end expensive homes. However, an award-winning project worked on by Renee Holtom has proven the value of enlisting talented architects in the design of an affordable and contemporary home. More »

Conviviality with Tuscan tones
Monday, 26 July 2010
Indoor outdoor flow is a cliché of home design that is an expected feature of any home built after the indulgent 1980s. Virtually anything from a few ranch sliders opening onto a little timber deck to a sunny patio with a polycarbonate roof seems to qualify for the Kiwi dream of living outside in any weather. More »

Urban design lectures
Monday, 26 July 2010
Cutting-edge international architects Momoyo Kaijima of Atelier Bow-Wow and Hitoshi Abe are among the speakers lined up for the Fast Forward public lecture series.  More »

Garden circle reinvents again
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
For 87 years, Howick Horticultural Society’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed as lifestyles have changed. But just when the pace of life in the new millennium presents another threat, the society is celebrating the arrival of three new active committee members – none of whom have a SuperGold Card.  More »

Cheery view
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
When the weather is drizzly and grey, stepping outdoors to engage with the garden is one of the most morale-boosting things we can do. It’s a known fact that a spell in the garden triggers the body’s endorphins – ‘happy’ hormones.  More »

His and her's - with give and take
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Compromising your taste in décor to keep the man in your life happy may seem like a backward step for the women’s movement, but it’s not as bad as it sounds.  More »

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