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Producing this winter issue, I've been…
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STYLE
Scout • We've been shopping for your home and wardrobe.
Above and beyond • With ceilings the colour of rich honey, this apartment makeover sets the tone for the sweet life in its enviable waterside location.
PIECE BY PIECE • Resident has expanded their collection with the same quiet confidence that has made them a global brand.
INFLUENTIAL AND ESTEEMED, KIWI-BORN INTERIOR DESIGNER OLIVIA WILLIAMS WORKS AT A GLOBAL LEVEL, FROM A VERY GROUNDED BASE.
GENTLE CLASH • An unexpected mix of colours can still be harmonious and invites a relaxed approach to styling.
HOMES
TAKE IT AS RED • There was never any question about rebuilding when a treasured lakeside home burnt down, and its replacement pays joyful tribute.
SOUL SURFER • With an idyllic location by the sea, this new-build is a maker of memories for a young family who took the plunge – and landed a mindful lifestyle.
MASTERS OF THE LIGHT • This modern farmhouse in Hawke's Bay is a retreat with a traditional leaning, a European flavour and an enchanting lightness of being.
FRINGE BENEFITS • Moving to the cityside suburb of Grey Lynn – and finding purpose in a do-up villa – has allowed an architect and her family to embrace the perfection of imperfection.
THE SCENIC ROUTE • A work-and-play trip to the snowy south puts the safety systems and calm capabilities of this hybrid to the test.
EAT, STAY, LOVE • Get together at home with family and friends and these trans-seasonal dishes that taste like memorable times.
My life in 10 • A quick catch-up with Marle creator Juliet Souter.