Your Home and Garden

Freezing some capital Gs. That’s a “G” for gin ice cubes, in case you forget what you’re drinking. It’s also handy if your name is Grace. DrinksPlinks letter ice mould, $34.95 (makes four), from millyskitchen.co.nz SHOP IT shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Serving up chilli salt for cauliflower tacos in this adorable blue-striped pinch pot. $30, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Homing scented candles (most notably Lumira’s Tonic of Gin, which does indeed smell like its namesake) in this elegant Lumira smoked-glass candle dome when it’s not being burned. As well as protecting the fragrance, it’s aesthetically pleasing. $140, from vaunehomeware.co.nz PHOTOGRAPHY, HAIR AND MAKE-UP CAROLYN HASLETT. FIONA WEARS ZOE & MORGAN NECKLACE, LONELY CAMISOLE AND HELEN CHERRY JACKET.…

Spring and outdoor furniture go together like spring and floral prints in fashion. They’re just meant to be together. I can’t be the only one constantly fantasising about a new outdoor sofa and matching bar cart for the patio. It’s a clear signal we’re done hibernating and can’t wait to get outside, have friends over and become social creatures again. Entertaining is just so much better in the great outdoors than at the kitchen table. If you need an outdoor furniture update, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the hits of the season on page 123. But if you’re starting a courtyard from scratch or want to overhaul the space, turn to page 118 for how to plan it and what to grow. When it comes to outdoor goals,…

WE LOVE This blue and red colour combo gets a massive ‘yes’ from us. @our1960shomenz PODCAST OF THE MONTH For those dreaming about English country manors, The Country House Podcast is one to bookmark. These sweet clay creations depict familiar homely scenes. We’ll take three, please. @noseyposie_art CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden TOP INSTAGRAM POST This pink and red bedroom is capturing hearts online. @yourhomeandgarden TRENDING ONLINE People were lapping up this ’70s-inspired pad. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Shop shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz…

EDITOR Fiona Hawtin ART & EDITORIAL Content producer Bryony Ammonds-Smith Art director Nicola Feeney Chief sub-editor Michelle Joe Garden editor Mary Lovell-Smith Senior designers Hayley Pearce, Béla Trussell-Cullen Designers Anna Pétursdóttir, Debby Wei CONTRIBUTORS Amber Armitage, Helen Bankers, Fiona Barber, Jade Cantwell, Gina Fabish, Wendy Fenwick, Debbie Harrison, Living Inside, Caroline Moratti, Heather Nette King, Lauren Olive, Sarah Rowlands, Catherine Steel, Swell Productions, Alice Veysey, Rachel Wybrow ADVERTISING | CORPORATE Sales director Claire Chisholm Commercial brand manager Bridget Yee, bridget.yee@aremedia.co.nz, 021 1591265 Senior account managers Chloe Jordan, chloe.jordan@aremedia.co.nz; Jacquie Fraser jacquie.fraser@aremedia.co.nz Senior campaign manager Angela Wei, angela.wei@aremedia.co.nz Classified sales Kim Chapman, classifieds@xtra.co.nz Head of digital Melissa Walsh Senior digital content producer Katie Delany  E-Commerce/shopping editor Sarah Templeton EXECUTIVE Chief executive officer Jane Huxley  General manager…

HOSE OFF Can you believe it’s almost time to wind back the pool cover? The Weltevree Serpentine outdoor shower is a practical and portable choice for the perfect poolside set-up. No plumbing required. $599, from tulips.co.nz LET IT GROW A house plant doesn’t always have to overshadow its container. Add a bit of colour with an &Klevering Sway planter, $110, from uncommonshop.co.nz FLORALS FOR SPRING For those wanting a more permanent solution to a spring garden, Wallace Cotton delivers with this sweet cushion cover. $54.90, from wallacecotton.com PRETTY IN PINK If you don’t already have a Keith Grinter glass in your collection, why not start with this pink and red dream? $75, exclusive to foundstore.co.nz COLOUR DELIGHTS The team at Kip & Co have launched their latest collection, a homage…

BEAUTY SLEEP The winter duvet is packed away and the nights are getting warmer. These pure flax linen pillowcases in Blossom Blush, $129, are sure to get you through the change of seasons. BEACH DAYS TRUST US, WE’RE ALREADY DREAMING OF A SUMMER WITH MAUAO IN IT. MOUNT MAUNGANUI ALTERNATIVE COLOUR ART PRINT, $49 (A4). BABY, BABY IN NEED OF A BABY SHOWER GIFT? THIS MĀORI PĒPI WRAP CAN BE USED AS A BURP CLOTH OR SWADDLE. MĀMĀ AND BABY WILL THANK YOU. $56.99. SIPPIN’ AWAY Have you ever seen a prettier beaker? This clay beauty is suited to smoothies, hot chocolate and more. $54. Prickle your fancy There are no spiky bits on these cactus candles, promise. $36.99 (for two). BOWLS OF GOODNESS While a stunner on…