I visited Leah Panapa at her gorgeous Scandinavian cedar home on Auckland’s North Shore. Leah has lived here for 13 years and during that time has enjoyed entertaining, as well as creating a sanctuary which she loves spending time in. The […]

Kid’s rooms are usually the most fun to decorate! Creating a gorgeous sanctuary for your new baby or slightly older toddlers who are getting their first ‘big kid’ bedroom can be fulfilling and fun for the whole family. Here are a […]

If you’re anything like me, the dinner table is the central focus of your home. A place for friends and family to gather for good food, wine, and conversation, a decent dining room table is a non-negotiable piece of furniture, […]

In my second instalment of Celebrity Open Homes, I visited broadcaster Heather Du Plessis-Allan for a tour around her converted Ponsonby cottage. Heather’s home is contemporary with a sense of history …. and is full of “dead things”! Check it […]

Welcome to Celebrity Open Homes!  For the past few weeks, I have been darting around Auckland with stuff.co.nz filming inside the homes of some of our most well-known celebrities. Jerome and Di Kaino kindly opened up their home and showed […]

So many homes in New Zealand have wooden floors, which can make the winter months in particular just that little bit more chilly. A good way to combat cold feet is with a great rug. Whether it’s a large rug that […]

Now is the perfect time to cosy up your place with winter homewares that are on trend and make those cold, grey days more bearable. The word ‘hygge’ is no longer just reserved for the Danish. It’s become a worldwide phenomenon and […]

A beautiful table centrepiece and decorations on your table, add interest, character and a finishing touch to your home decor. Remember, what we have in our homes reflects our interests, heritage and lifestyle. Why not show off the things we […]

I don’t usually open up my home to the public, but when Stuff Homed told me they wanted to visit, I couldn’t resist! See below for all the juicy details: At My Place: TV Presenter Erin Simpson TV presenter Erin Simpson lives with […]

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping and sleep is SO important for health and productivity. These are just a few reasons why I believe in spending the most you can afford on your bed and bedding. Creating […]