Journal

Our take on Rustic Styling

At A&C we are drawn to an earthy colour palette which we find is always at home with rustic furniture and texture. We know ‘Rustic Style’ has previously become quite cringeworthy, and you may t...

Creative Corner

A new year often brings with it some big dreams and goals. While our office space is ever-changing, filled with boxes one day and set up for a styled shoot the next, we always like to keep it fille...

All Is Bright

At Christmastime in New Zealand, there are no sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting on an open fire or Jack Frost nipping at your nose… However, there is a golden glow from our warm summer sun ...

From Farm to Table

With winter in full swing, the motivation to entertain can be hard to muster – but with seasonal produce in abundance during these colder months it is well worth the effort. Al fresco dining off t...

Hunter's Hideaway

In our books, hunkering down for winter is something to look forward to. Extra layers on the bed, warming soups, fluffy jumpers and early bedtimes all make for some great, guilt-free down-time and...

Blush Baby Room

Baby #2 is on her way and as we might actually have our own house to set up a nursery in, I am more than excited about it! When we found out we were having a girl, it was straight to the drawing b...

Petit Powder Room

The guest toilet, we’re sure you’ll agree, is not the most glamorous spot in the house. But as insignificant as it may seem, it’s also a room of regular use, so why not make it a pleasant place to...

Rewind & Repair

With a change in season coming, we’re thinking about nesting in homely living spaces – ready to create some warm and cosy rooms for a season spent mostly indoors. Inspired by the ‘Repair’ story fr...

Minimalist Office

When it’s finally time to get back to work, the transition from sunblock to spreadsheets can be a difficult one.With a new year ahead, we're making it a goal to create and maintain a calming, mini...

Homemade Picnic

There’s no need to trek for miles this summer when you can create an exotic retreat like this in your own backyard. With everything you need to camp out for the day, this homemade picnic possie we...

The Christmas Table

For me, Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. The family home I grew up in was recently sold and the annual family dinner, held there every year, is now up for a re-think. It’s sad t...

Summer Breeze Living

Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, sitting in this coastal room of mine!  The warm, balmy days are fast approaching and so too are the summer escapes to our favourite coastal getaway spot – our re...

Green Retreat

Want to make your home feel more like a sanctuary? When life gets a little crazy, it’s important to create a little corner of calm for yourself. In our latest Room Reveal, we’ve created an e...

Welcome Home

You know that lovely moment when you finally make it home after a long, hectic day? Let us help make that moment even sweeter with an entranceway that’s feels like a big, welcoming hug just wait...

Blue Mood Living

The winter months have set in, and so too has our mood for keeping warm and cosy inside. We’re picturing a crackling fire, a hearty stew and some Netflix on the telly… and we’ve been working on the...

Peachy Keen Nursery

So, you find out your pregnant… it’s an exciting time, but if this is your first child, the unknown can also be a little scary and confusing! For example, figuring out where to start with planning ...

Winter Washroom

While its purpose may traditionally be more ‘function’ than ‘form’, the bathroom is likely to be one of the most frequented spaces in your home, and yet despite its importance, I’ve often noticed ...

Easter Brunch

Happy Easter! I look forward to Easter every year because it provides a great excuse to take some time out with family and enjoy eating extravagantly together over a special long weekend. While a ...

A&C Home HQ Renovation

In 2017, with two new retail stores and an ever-growing product range, it became clear our growing little A&C family needed a new place to call home, so when we stumbled across an old and run ...

Terrific Terracotta

New year, new room! With fresh beginnings in mind, I was inspired to take on a bedroom style re-set to help get the new year off to a good (looking) start. My hopes are for a calming and peaceful 2...

Outdoor Drinks in Morocco

Drinks Anyone? If you are anything like me, Summer is the season that invites you outside for late afternoon cocktails on a daily basis. For a Summer Outdoor setting we’ve been inspired by the late...

The Sunset Settee

People often ask me for advice on what to do with small or awkwardly sized areas in their homes. When I see these spaces, I must agree some spots are more challenging than others to make look beaut...

Home Grown

For such a small wee country at the bottom of the world map, the talent and creativity that comes out of New Zealand always blows me away. This month I am proud to be a kiwi with this 100% NZ Desig...

The Great Retreat

This room reveal has to be some of the most relaxed styling I have ever done. Inspired by the Palm Road Art print I got straight into ‘island time’ and imagined a perfect scenario to relax and enjo...