Journal

New Office

Carving out an office at home that not only inspires creativity, but also keep you reaching peak productivity can be relatively simple with thoughtful design. Whether you have a small layout or a ...

Evening Rituals with Rae Sacha

It’s no news that quality sleep leads to high performance and elevated mood during the day. But how do you achieve quality sleep? In celebration of World Sleep Day, we talk to local Make Up Artist ...

Classic Hot Toddy

The ultimate hot bevy to keep the lurgies at bay. The combination of whisky, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cinnamon really packs a punch. Light and hydrating, hot toddies are perfectly served as slow...

Home Baking: Banana Choc Loaf Recipe

Ingredients  2 large ripe bananas1 cup flour3/4 cup cocoa powder2 eggs2 tbsp vegetable oil1/2 cup white or brown sugar100g butter - melted1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup milk chocolate chunks1 tbsp ...

A&C In Christchurch

Alex and Corban worked together, merging their talents in designing, building, and styling to transform their first-ever South Island store into a one-stop shopping precinct for all things home and...

At Home With Fiona Goddard

Fiona Goddard is a freelance makeup artist; currently navigating maternity leave in Tāmaki Makaurau. We had the joy of shooting our Laurel Linen in Fiona’s beautiful first home, a 1910 villa. Here...

Wine Roasted Tomato & Eggplant Salad

Wine Roasted Tomato & Eggplant Salad with Stracciatella & Basil Sourdough Crumb.  Hearty enough for a vegetarian main, or great as a side salad for Christmas Day, Meelie's Kitchen has naile...

Platter Up

Who doesn’t love a good party? Party prep, on the other hand, can be less of a blast. Our favourite hack: party platters. Nail the grazing table for friends & family with our A&C guide to p...

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022

The Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 is out and to be honest, the timing couldn't be more perfect. We love how Dulux always takes the time to consider what is going on in our world when creating these f...

Miss Polly’s Kitchen - Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta

Say hello to Miss Polly's Kitchen: the foodie friend we all need this lockdown. We’re all about fuss-free meals that pack a punch using ingredients you can find at home without heading to the sho...

At Home with Sophie Bayly

Here at A&C we've closely watched and admired Sophie Bayly's developing aesthetic as a photographer and visual artist over the last decade and we're lucky to finally have her as part of our tea...

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...

Nature's Palette with Dulux & Homestyle

For the latest issue of Homestyle Magazine, Alex created a nature-inspired space that brings the outside world in, using a palette of Dulux Colours of New Zealand. See her styling notes below, as w...

Mānawatia a Matariki

In honour of Matariki, we chatted to our lovely Ōrākei stylist Awatea about how she celebrates the Maōri New Year with her whānau, as well as reflecting on our own gratitude & goals here at A&a...

All About Rugs

Rugs are the hidden heroes of the home: framing spaces and making each room feel more complete, a rug can be the missing piece that makes your place feel cosy & inviting. But choosing the righ...

The Dulux Colour Forecast | Winter 2021

This year, Dulux is predicting that warm, grounded colours evoking security and comfort are set to dominate the home colour trends, and we couldn’t agree more.

The Winter Collection

  Our latest furniture, soft furnishing & decor arrivals will have you hunkering down for the cooler season ahead. In warming hues and cosy textures, our new living collection is designed with...

Mum's The Word

We are lucky enough to have some of the best people we know within our A&C Homestore team. Collectively, they're full of talent, hilarious jokes and respect for others, and we just know that th...

Dulux Colour Forecast 2021

The Dulux Colour Forecast 2021 is out and to be honest, the timing couldn't be more perfect in our opinion. With community Covid-19 restrictions easing around New Zealand this week, and a little ta...

A&C How To: DIY Linen Mask

Working From Home

Did lockdown highlight the absence of ‘serious’ office space at your place? Because, same! So we set about dreaming up and sourcing these beautiful office essentials for work, home or WFH. Desk...

Cool Kids Club

For little ones, only the best will do! Create a bedroom they’ll love with these new items for cool, creative kids.

Hibernation How-To

The time for hibernation is here! Inspiring our winter living space is an organic mix of natural timber finishes, earth-toned fabrics and textural accessories. Meet the new must-have pieces for wi...

Introducing: Ferm Living

Direct from Copenhagen to you, our latest addition to the A&C family is a brand we've admired for a loooooong time. Reaching into every corner of the home, Ferm Living creates the most beautifu...