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DIY Decorator
In a recession, it seems sensible to put home renovations and redecoration on hold until the money starts flowing again. This time though, the effects are expected to last a while, so a thrifty approach is the best way to ring changes without destroying your bank balance – or having ... More
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Trash and Treasure
My family quake in their boots whenever I utter the words: “We must get this house organised.” They know it’s a signal that a bedroom tidy-up, some major throwing out and a bit of selling is about to take place. But once you’ve pruned every room systematically, what can you ... More
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Rustic Romance - success with country style
Recently, a fan of these pages approached me and took me to task for not featuring the “rustic” look often enough. She felt that she’d seen a lot of minimalism lately and wanted to know how to turn her home into a cosy, cottage-style haven. With winter on the doorstep ... More
This week on Around the house
- Hot Stuff- Home heating for winter
- Home improvements
- Kitchen Questions
- Meet Auckland artist Angie Dennis
- As Autumn creeps around
- The greatest gift - Buying and giving for family and friends
- Room to grow - Create a beautiful baby's room
- An early Easter
- Going green at home
- Decorating with white
- Colour me beautiful
- Working holiday – DIY jobs for summer
Help support Christchurch earthquake victims
APN News & Media, publisher of NZ Woman's Weekly, has launched a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims with an initial company contribution of $100,000. ... More
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Over the Teacups
While out walking with our fouryear- old granddaughter, she became grizzly and irritated so my husband decided
to lift her onto his shoulders to carry her. Having only taken a few steps, she said to me, “Nana, Papa has got paint in his hair.” I looked up and realised she was talking about his new white strands coming through. Kids – you’ve got to love them.
Mori Wade, by email
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