Home Beautiful

WIN a romantic winter getaway for two!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:50:57 -0800

Get Cosy with your loved one this winter and set the mood with a romantic open fire and a touch of flickering candle light.

You could win the chance to reconnect with you partner on a luxury weekend. ...

Entertaining spaces

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:32:09 -0800

Each space in your home has something different to offer, so why not take your next event beyond the dining area?

Words: Ingrid Lamb

Contemporary open-plan layouts may be spacious, but there is something to be said for utilising each area of your home for the unique features that is has to offer. ...

Coming home

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:33:32 -0800

I have always loved my home. But I think the last 12 months during my maternity leave has taken it to a new level – and I’ve loved every moment. ...

Home Beautiful – March Issue

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:30:54 -0800

How to get our cover look

Capture the resort feel of Palm Springs at home with outdoor cushions in exotic patterns, vibrant orange accessories and tropical plantings. ...

Home Beautiful – January issue

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:55 -0800

Photography: John Paul Urizar

How to get our cover look
Give your backyard a ‘secret garden’ feel by using  a climbing plant to frame your outdoor setting. Star jasmine, as pictured, is a popular choice but you can also try mandevilla or Chinese Lantern, both in bloom this month. ...

5 tips for healthier cooking

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:58:57 -0800

Want to eat better amd keep your family's health on track? Start by improving the wellbeing of your kitchen.

1. Make your own sauces. ...

Old is new again

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:53:23 -0800

A few months ago, we published a feature about upcycling furniture that changed the way I looked at my garage. Suddenly that corner of furniture, too good to throw away but too shabby for the house, looked full of promise instead of full of rubbish.

But then I became distracted by another project. Finally convinced that I really do love the upholstered bedhead look (must confess, I was a little slow to buy into this trend), I splashed out on a lovely one. ...

Be my guest

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:47:17 -0800

Get your guest bathroom Christmas-ready.

The guest bathroom is often forgotten in the day to day running of a household. However, come Christmas time, this will be one of the most well used rooms in the house. Time for a quick spruce up before the relos come to stay!

View The Christmas Concepts photo gallery

View The Christmas Concepts photo gallery

Now and Then

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:10:01 -0800

Every month, we will be sharing features with you from decades past and looking at how things were.

Compiled by Ingrid Lamb

Archival Photography: Michael Tobar

Much like the September issue this year, with our