Journal

Here's To Mum

Aren’t we lucky to have special women in our lives!With Mother's Day coming up we have been reflecting on the mums and mother figures in our lives. Within A&C these mother figures are so specia...

Meet The Maker: Hannah Stockman

Inspired by the beauty of still-life and celebrating the everyday, Hannah.J.Stockman's work embodies the shapes, textures, curves, and organic form that we see in day-to-day life, and nature.Fig &a...

One Year On

To our Lovely A&C Community, its Abbe and Kerry here. As we welcome in 2024 we have been reflecting on the year that’s been and wanted to reach out to say a huge thank you for your support of o...

Meet Our Home Giveaway Winners, Erin & Ryan

Like everyone in Aotearoa, we were heartbroken at the devastation caused by the weather events earlier in the year,  so back in February we teamed up with Flooring Xtra to giveaway a $8000 home pac...

Recipe: Christmas Salads with Jess & Kerry

It is finally December, and Christmas plans are well under way! Here at our head office we all celebrate Christmas very differently, but one thing we can agree on is that a good salad adds that ext...

Summer Sips

Entertaining season is upon us and here at A&C we love a good party! Blow your guests away by creating the WOW factor with your drinks.Our clever Visual Merchandiser Jane has come up with four ...

Meet The Maker: IAMMI

Introducing one of our newer additions to our beauty range: IAMMI. Founder Mimi Gilmour is inspiring from head to toe. Innovative, creative, clever & kind. She  recently launched a well being...

Let's Make Beautiful Cocktails Together

Cocktail Season is hereeee and to celebrate we've launched two tasty & exclusive drink infusions with our friends from Tippl.Introducing our new flavours ‘Peach & Basil Spritz ‘and a classi...

The Perfect Pav

Christmas is finally on its way and we are excited in anticipation of the best meal of the year... Christmas Lunch! (or Dinner, maybe even both) and of course the best part of the meal, dessert!To ...

A&C x JS Ceramics: Signature Christmas Candles

It seems like Christmas has been coming for a long time in the A&C office, as we have been dreaming of (smelling) and perfecting these candles for the majority of the year, but they are finally...

Meet The Maker: Zay Bags

This week we are welcoming Zay Bags to the A&C family, a beautiful brand of one-of-a-kind woven bags founded on the idea of sustainability and showcasing the incredible skills of weavers in Mya...

Interior Styling Service With Annabelle Hill

Over the years, we have often been asked if our team would come into your homes  to help style your space. We are excited to say recently we have launched the 'Interior Styling Service' where you...

Cheers to Dad!

As we come up to Fathers day, we think of the many special people in our lives.  To celebrate these father figures we chatted to some of the dads and children of our A&C team to hear about favo...

At Home With Becks

We visited the beautiful North Shore home of our Birkenhead store stylist Beck: a 1960's weatherboard bungalow full of calming colours & textures to inspire.  Tell us about you and your home a...

At Home With Eilisha

Our Area Manager Eilisha invited us into her home on a sunny morning. Step into her recently renovated, light filled home. Tell us a little about you and your home and the people who live with you?...

At Home With Margot

Our lovely Marketing Co-Ordinator Margot invited us into her sun filled Inner City Apartment and although she lives overlooking the busy Ponsonby Road, inside is a peaceful, minimal oasis from the ...

Plastic Free July At A&C

This month is Plastic Free July. Here at A&C we have taken this opportunity to reflect on ways that we are reducing, reusing and recycling plastic usage from the products we are selling to the ...

At Home With Meg

Step into the world of Meg, our Buyer, as we embark on a visit to her Urban sanctuary in Point Chev. Inside, you'll discover a captivating blend of mid-century styles and intriguing textures that ...

Recipe: Maple Walnut Baked Brie & Mulled Wine

Lean into winter treats with mulled wine, baked cheese, and warm bread. Served on our rustic elm boards and brushed brass trays, even the simplest snacks feel special.  Our resident foodie Jane has...

Inner City Living with Thao Nguyen

Introducing Architect and friend of A&C - Thao Nguyen from Studio TT,  a boutique architecture practice who’s own Backyard House in Pt Chev is made on a tiny 225sqm site. Proving that you can c...

At Home With Hannah

Join us as we step into the vibrant city apartment of Hannah, our lovely Webstore Assistant. With an eye for design and a knack for creating a vintage-inspired space she loves, prepare to be inspir...

Recycled Objects with Special Studio

During our recent chat with Matt, the mastermind behind Special Studios and their incredible 3D printed creations, we delved into the brand's history and evolution of their creative process. Join u...

Bedroom Blocks

Building your bedroom is as is easy as 1, 2, 3... 4. Here’s our four-step guide to making your space into a sacred sleep haven – because it is where you spend a third of your life, after all. Step...

At Home With Kerry

Come with us as we visit the exquisite newly built home of Kerry Vaughan, our wonderful Director and Owner of A&C Homestore. Kerry has invested her time and energy over the last few years in c...