Journal

My Home, My Sanctuary

A serene living room setting featuring the beautiful Boston Sofa and our new season colours and textures.

Outside In

Some of our favourite furniture pieces for the outdoors do double-duty in your interiors too. Get ready to move inside with these clever, all-season styles.

Staff Style: Autumn Layers

Reaching for something a little warmer in the mornings? See how some of our A&C ladies are wearing our wardrobe staples for cooler days.

A Step Ahead

As we step into autumn, get your home a step ahead of the cold season with the perfect rug. Just like a cosy cardi for your feet!

In Her Shoes: Kim & Laura from The Oh Nine

WHAT IS THE OH NINE? Hey! A bit about us, during the daytime Kim is a graphic designer (for A&C no less!) and Laura is head of promotions for Sony Music, and together in our (limited) spare ti...

In Her Shoes: Rosie from Rose Tinted Flowers

WHAT IS ROSE TINTED FLOWERS? Oh hey, I’m Rosie and I have a florist business in Ponsonby. We’re Rose Tinted. I didn’t have any florist experience before starting it. I was working in advertisi...

In Her Shoes: Amy from de Court Design

WHAT IS DE COURT DESIGN?I started de Court Design several years ago, after studying interior design once starting a family. As the business starting growing I (quite easily!) convinced my sister J...

In Her Shoes: Kiki & Alice from Hej Hej

WHAT IS HEJ HEJ? hej hej is a label born from a healthy obsession with linen. We wanted to create colourful collections for women (and men) who are confident in their own skin and have equal parts ...

Introducing: The William Range

Let us introduce you to our William Bench Seat and William Rattan Chair: a range inspired by natural materials and timeless design, featuring beautiful timber and rattan detailing.  THE WILLIAM ...

Dinner Date

Set the table with our new dining pieces, alongside our trusty faves. THE HUNTER DINING CHAIRThis modern teak wood dining chair features softly rounded corners and a beautiful, natural matte finis...

The Great Outdoors

Make the most of the sunshine with our new range of outdoor pieces.  THE JAXON LOUNGERThe perfect spot for summer lounging, made from sustainable water hyancith – a beautiful, naturally textural ma...

Collect Them All: A&C Lighting

Light up your living space with four new must-have light shades braided from natural rattan and bamboo. THE CLEOPossibly our new favourite shade ever? This chic round open weave lampshade is beauti...

Meet Frankie

Get to know our friend, the Frankie Oak Dining Table – he fits in with any crowd. Whether your place is more family-focussed or dinner party central, this guy knows how to pull a home together. See...

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...

Your Summer Wardrobe

Introducing our biggest A&C clothing collection yet, a mix of laid-back linen and cotton pieces designed in our signature earthy palette and ready for relaxed summer living. ___ SUITS YOU. Clas...

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 ...

Here Comes The Sun

Hands up who’s ready for summer? Get set for days spent in the sun with furniture designed for dining and lounging in the great outdoors. jerry dining chair. New to our indoor/outdoor furniture fam...

Spring Living

Smell that sweet scent of spring in the air! We can tell this one’s going to be a goodie, so let’s get your living space all ready for a fresh new season. meet stevie. Now you all know how much we...

Let's Get Together

Any time of day is good for a get together! With our new kitchen & dining arrivals, we show you how to set the scene for any occasion this entertaining season. breakfast. The best way to start...

A&C x The Design Chaser

At A&C, we're crazy about good looking bedrooms. So when it came time to introduce our new A&C Linen spring colour palette, we sought out some of our favourite local creatives, designers an...

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...