Darcelle Nesser’s urban canvas

The many bollards that line the streets in Palmerston North… more/comment

Darcelle Nesser’s urban canvas
From interior design to artistic sculptures, Stephen Burke tells his…

After more than 20 years’ experience as an interior designer,… more/comment

From interior design to artistic sculptures, Stephen Burke tells his story
Artist Bastian Allfrey’s vivid florals

Take one look at Bastian Allfrey’s art and you will… more/comment

Artist Bastian Allfrey’s vivid florals
Artist George Rose brings us abstract, vibrant energy

George Rose has been a creative from a young age… more/comment

Artist George Rose brings us abstract, vibrant energy
Reader roundup: A dazzling front door, upcycling hacks and mindful…

Our readers have been busy lately and we love sharing… more/comment

Reader roundup: A dazzling front door, upcycling hacks and mindful painting
Shann Whitaker’s nature mural will blow you away

In a charming town north of Auckland, Shann Whitaker has… more/comment

Shann Whitaker’s nature mural will blow you away
Angela’s refurbished furniture is ‘drawer-ing’ attention

Angela Fell is quick on the ‘drawer’ to spot a… more/comment

Angela’s refurbished furniture is ‘drawer-ing’ attention
Brea Snider shows her talent and flair through her colourful…

You’ll be hard ‘pot’ to miss Brea’s colourful designs. From… more/comment

Brea Snider shows her talent and flair through her colourful plant pots
Reader roundup: A fantasy style mural, plant pot friends, and…

We love seeing what our readers create with the help… more/comment

Reader roundup: A fantasy style mural, plant pot friends, and an exterior refresh
Artist Lynsey Watts creates one-of-a-kind mesmerising mandalas

It all started with a rock. When Lynsey Watts stumbled… more/comment

Artist Lynsey Watts creates one-of-a-kind mesmerising mandalas
Seniors get crafty this Christmas

Why are these Santa stones so special? Claus we said… more/comment

Seniors get crafty this Christmas
Is now a good time to build?

Story by Master Builders

You might be wondering whether now… more/comment

Is now a good time to build?
Reader round-up: A Resene Christmas, colourful plant pots and Pacific…

We always love to see what our readers are doing… more/comment

Reader round-up: A Resene Christmas, colourful plant pots and Pacific story painting
Corey Harbrow paints a clear picture on keeping our sea…

You might not ‘sea’ it at first, but Canterbury artist… more/comment

Corey Harbrow paints a clear picture on keeping our sea clean
Vanessa Barclay’s mural holds a powerful message

Artist and environmental advocate Vanessa Barclay has used a range… more/comment

Vanessa Barclay’s mural holds a powerful message
Nikki Kettle bringing colour to people’s homes through her ‘shelf-made’…

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective.  Nikki Kettle… more/comment

Nikki Kettle bringing colour to people’s homes through her ‘shelf-made’ products
Support local this Christmas with handmade gifts from local creators

There’s always someone on the Christmas list a little tricky… more/comment

Support local this Christmas with handmade gifts from local creators
Artist Kathryn Ritchie finds her inspiration in the landscape around…

Kathryn has dabbled in art all her life, but her… more/comment

Artist Kathryn Ritchie finds her inspiration in the landscape around her
A quick word with Rooms author and photographer Jane Ussher

Photographer Jane Ussher is well known for her ability to… more/comment

A quick word with Rooms author and photographer Jane Ussher
Reader roundup: Bright barbiecore and sustainable gifts

habitat readers have been brave and creative this month. In… more/comment

Reader roundup: Bright barbiecore and sustainable gifts