Racing for Olympic laurel wreath
As Kiwis have flown along the race tracks competing on the world stage at the XXX Olympiad in London, and the paralympians get ready to roll, rather than rest on the team’s laurels, Our Homes TODAY thought we’d take a look at some for ourselves. More »
Staying near the cowshed
Monday, 13 August 2012A classic 60s farmhouse, these days sitting on a busy thoroughfare, is about to change hands. But the woman who has lived in it all her married life isn’t moving far – just next door to where the cowshed used to be.
Old identity gets loving stylish makeover
Tuesday, 07 August 2012A typical Kiwi weatherboard bach, built with a variety of leftover materials, has had an elegant takeover. But its owners have kept some of its heart.
Kitchen wiz hones design skills
Monday, 09 July 2012Skills learned on an interior design course run by an industry legend are paying off for an artist and mother who decided to try her hand at something completely new.
Sitting pretty on furniture from past
Monday, 02 April 2012Gigi Ibrahim grew up knowing about furniture - classic French and Italian antiques and handcrafted reproduction pieces of the sort which are likely to become tomorrow’s heirlooms.
Life Outdoors : Regaining paradise with trees
Monday, 11 June 2012Planting fruit trees in parks, on reserves and grass verges is the aim of a group which encourages people to grow their own food.
Life Outdoors : Sanctuary place of tranquility
Tuesday, 29 May 2012When Blake Twigden returned to New Zealand to look at a house in Whitford, he had no idea it would set him on a path to creating a bird watcher’s paradise.
Life Outdoors : Traditional design online
Monday, 21 May 2012Aficionados of the English house and garden lifestyle are being offered an online option to learn about the world of design without making the long journey to London.