Heart's desire: Homes to lift your spirits

From the team at NZ House & Garden [NZ House & Garden] [NZ House & Garden - From the Editor]( Hi {NAME}, Mother’s Day is on the horizon and you’ll find plenty of inspiration in the May issue, on sale today, to help celebrate the mums in your life. Our food editor Julie Le Clerc has created some delicious recipes to share over a long lunch on Mother’s Day: think Poached Salmon with Dill Cucumber & Tahini Yoghurt Sauce and Baby Potato Salad with Feta & Olives. We’ve also added a fantastic subscription offer making it easy to surprise her with the gift of your favourite magazine delivered to her mailbox every month. The homes in this issue are full of ideas you’ll want to steal. From a Martinborough new-build with a distinctly French flavour, a Hastings house that is a triumph of experimental design, through to an Auckland home which boasts a minimalist architectural design but is brimming with an extraordinary art collection – May’s NZ House & Garden has it all. If you’d love to surprise Mum with a weekend getaway then consider hopping over to Tasmania. Sharon Stephenson’s travel feature, Tantalising Tasmania, outlines all the reasons for foodies, art lovers, wine drinkers and fans of the outdoors to visit Australia's southernmost state. And, if your focus is getting your home cosy for the cold months ahead, then our Winter Styling feature is definitely worth a read. [Naomi Larkin] Naomi Larkin Editor [Naomi Larkin] Naomi Larkin Editor     In our May issue   Lessons in colour in Auckland A renovated former schoolhouse in Kumeū is small on space but big on style. The magic begins from the moment you walk through the door of the pint-sized cottage, with bold wallpaper, beautiful scents and plentiful artwork throughout. It's in our May issue, in stores now. A touch of France in Wairarapa An antiques dealer's new-build in Martinborough has a definite French influence. She "chopped up" the floorplan to make it her own and filled the home with time-worn, largely French treasures, which she says demonstrate that "you can put old furniture in a new house".     Cherry on the top at a heritage home in New Plymouth Brave colour choices and wise advice have elevated a 125-year-old Taranaki home. The interior of the two-storey house beside Pukekura Park was largely restored when the current owners moved in, so they turned their attention to the garden. After flattening and clearing the section, leaving some mature deciduous trees, they embarked on a planting plan to create a series of outdoor rooms. See it in our new issue, out now.   Sponsored content Show and tell Explore Mike and Kristina's Ōamaru take on a contemporary Queenstown home, featuring Oblique™ Weatherboard by James Hardie. The couple wanted texture, patterns and layers to add character to their home and achieved this with Hardie™ Groove Lining in the interior. [Find out more](   Giveaway Win a set of George Street Linen Super Pile towels George Street Linen's collection of luxurious Super Pile towels embodies the essence of what a towel should be: simple, big, soft and absorbent. We have three complete sets of Super Pile towels to give away, valued at $329.75 each. The lucky winners can choose from nine stylish colours including Gold, pictured. Competition closes 11.59pm on April 29, 2024. Terms & conditions apply. [Enter now](   Sponsored content Bold, must-have design The latest colour release from Stoff Nagel, Burnished Brass, offers a soft and timeless look to sit comfortably in a contemporary interior space. Create a sculpture for your table or for display, from the rational and linear to the wild and abstract. Available at Good Form. [Shop now](   Tales of war and roses at a history-rich property in Gore A war hero’s grandson and his wife have revived the family’s century-old Southland garden. Its bones were intact but it was very overgrown and the brickwork and stone walls were in need of repair. Referring to old photographs and childhood memories, the current owners have uncovered hidden paths, rebuilt pergolas, repaired stone walls and capped crumbling brick pillars, so it can be enjoyed by future generations.   Sponsored content FREE Kitchens Look Book Renovating? Building? Order your FREE 2024 Mastercraft Kitchens Look Book for ideas and inspiration to help you plan your dream kitchen. Mastercraft Kitchens has 29 locations nationwide. Make memorable moments in a kitchen you will love for years to come. [Order now](   Special Feature: Winter styling This month we're featuring ways to keep cosy during the chillier months and explore the latest colours to try, what's new in woodburners, and how to get the look if you're after modern or alpine style. The heart of art in Auckland An international art curator has returned to New Zealand with an incredible collection in tow. It's displayed on every wall throughout her Takapuna home, which has a mid-century modern feel.   Sponsored content Redefine comfort Discover the new Aero sofa by Freedom. The muse of designers, its unmistakable silhouette is supported by plush foam cushions and a durable frame, so you can sink into style over and over again. Available in our favourite fabrics, from beautiful boucle to luxe velvet for a mid-century modern touch. [Shop now](   [Visit our website]( [Buy now]( You are receiving this email because you are opted in to receive the NZ House & Garden newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( © Copyright 2024 NZ House & Garden, a division of Stuff Limited (Magazines). Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram](