Join us at home with co-editor Fran Ninow, daydreaming and reminiscing as we gaze across the Hauraki Gulf.
My home is my sanctuary away from all the hustle and bustle of life. It’s not fancy, but it is my pied-à-terre – one filled with countless happy memories of family and friends. It is a place where every corner tells a story, fostering that warm familiar feel that makes a house a home.
I hope that this spread reflects my commitment to sustainability and conscious living for both are principles dear to me, and that sharing this experience of my cosy, uncurated home, is one you will enjoy.
I have always been a passionate foodie, and believe that meals are not just about nourishing the body but should nourish the soul too. All aspects from ingredients through to presentation are important to me, and far as ingredients go – I do my best to shop local and buy seasonal.
Having lived in our home for a quarter century – hardly surprising that it has gathered tsatske*, many inherited or little leftovers from my sons. I have favourites of course, and in this picture it is the Swiss-made carriage clock from my grandparents’ Sea Point home, and a botanical oil painting by artist friend Janine Roux. *Yiddish for knick-knacks of little practical value.
Why do I love being at home? I find it a tranquil place to work and create.”
Overlooking the beautiful Hauraki Gulf with clear views out to Rangitoto island, the outlook from our home is on most days, stunning, with the sunrise being a constant source of awe in our daily lives.”
Visit our home and you are guaranteed the scent of freshly brewed coffee, music playing in the background (courtesy of Alexa), and the sight of beautiful flowers and plants scattered throughout.
There is nothing like a good rug to add a bit of hygge to your home, and I have a few of these antique and otherwise. One has been used to jazz up the coffee table, pictured with a lava stone fragrance diffuser, another is Chloe’s favourite TV-watching spot.
it washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. – Pablo Picasso
The art in my home is modest in every sense of the word, but each piece reflects a personal connection, and as Pablo Picasso said, “it washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. This little piece in our entrance hall is what we call “dad’s desk”, and was the desk my father used while studying medicine in the 1940s. It’s crafted from teak and brass.
