Haven

Haven is a brand new home and living magazine for a brand-new world. With many of us spending more time at home than ever, our homes are our safe haven from the challenges we face beyond our front doors. Step inside the pages and stay awhile. We celebrate everything that makes a house a home — inviting spaces, inspiring people, delicious food, and homes with heart.

Editor’s note

Fab finds

Haven

Behind the cover

EDIT Whakatika

MY HAVEN • Life in a former bach at Papamoa Beach offers ceramicist Suzy Granger a relaxed blend of creativity, community and natural beauty.

NOTEWORTHY • Bright, shiny things and stylish discoveries.

BOOK OF THE MOMENT • Everyday Favourites by Vanya Insull

NOUGAT GOODIES • For down-to-earth cosiness this winter, layer up the lighter shades of brown.

Turning point • A late convert to ceramics is making waves (and spikes) in the art world.

LIVE Te Oranga

LET THERE BE LIGHT • An ambitious 1920s bungalow renovation created a spacious sanctuary in the city for an Auckland family of five.

FINISHING TOUCH

AIRY THEORY • Pale and interesting finds for a light touch.

CHARACTER BUILDING • When their dream of a villa on a spacious site came to nought, a Wellington couple created a timeless character home from scratch.

FINISHING TOUCH

MODERN CLASSIC • Take inspiration from Visha and Jonathan’s elegant style.

STILL LIFE • A former florist brings a talent for composition and flair into her home.

CURATED COMFORT • Draw on Angela’s knack for shaping calm, creative spaces.

TRANSFORM Whakahuri

HOT STUFF • Get fired up for winter with our selection of stylish heating options.

Heat of the moment • Wood, gas or electric? Stay snug with our handsome heating picks.

Rattan refresh • Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette.

Designer’s guide to WINDOW TREATMENTS

MARY-ELLEN’S PICKS • Give your windows the royal treatment with these varied looks.

Pastel paradise

EAT Kaingia

HEARTY GOODNESS • Though I’m always sad to farewell the fresh flavours of summer, I have to admit that cosy winter food warms my heart in more ways than one. These recipes are a reminder that food doesn’t have to be complicated – with just a few flavourful ingredients you can bring nourishment and heartiness to any meal.

NICI’S TREAT • Get a delicious first taste of our food editor Nici Wickes’ gorgeous new cookbook.

GROW Whakatupu

Terrific terrariums • No matter what size your home or garden is, you can nurture plants to your heart’s content. Terrarium gardens are back in vogue – here’s how to create your own miniature biosphere.

What to plant

BLACK VELVET, IF YOU PLEASE • Dabble with the dark side of the bloom and introduce some gothic garden glamour.

Tasks for June

Winter sunshine • Georgie Malyon bids you to brighten up the coldest season with a wild arrangement that springs right out of the vase and whispers a promise that warmer days will return.

Kiwi homes with heart delivered to your haven

Ewe and me • At a Havelock North lifestyle block, serene pet sheep Flossy is the pick of the flock.