Each year the Your Home and Garden Festive Home Tour raises money for the World Child Cancer Charitable Trust with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the cause. On the day, 10 of Auckland’s most beautiful houses are dressed in their Christmas best by top Kiwi stylists, with their doors open to Tour-goers from across […]

Take a tour of the ultimate party pad in Epsom, Auckland, where styling guru Alanna ‘the Planner’ Haysmith has set the scene for a festive celebration Style secrets Who styled this home? Alanna ‘the Planner’ Haysmith, who owns Entertaining, an event management, design and hire company, and Lisa Courtney, who owns The Pretty Baker, an […]

Ten of Auckland’s most stunning homes will open their doors for a great cause on Friday 6 November with top Auckland chefs serving up signature dishes within their kitchens. The sixth annual Festive Home Tour gives ticket holders access to the best in Auckland architecture, interiors and food, each home will be professionally styled in […]

Get folding to create these simple paper ornaments in a wash of subtle yet sophisticated colours. You will need: 1 metre of leather cord (for approximately 6 decorations) Coloured card stock Double-sided tape Craft knife Ruler  Steps Scan the templates and print out at desired size. Trace the templates onto card stock and cut out […]