Homestyle New Zealand

One-hit wandering

We recommend BLOCing out some downtime to meander through a destinatio­n concept store filled with everything you need to celebrate life.

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You do you This summer, consider honing a signature party trick. Whether it’s perfecting platters for your guests, rolling up with a stocked cocktail cart or taking your time to thoughtful­ly style full table settings from tablecloth to candles, enjoy perfecting your own art of entertaini­ng — and shopping for designer finds such as these with which to ace it.

Low-key luxe ’Tis the season to jolly well dress up whenever you feel like it, while keeping cool and comfortabl­e by choosing garments made from breathable fabrics like linen and tencel. In the spirit of seasonal celebratio­n, don’t shy away from being playful and matching the scene or going ‘on theme’ if you’re keen.

Move it & use it Outdoor entertaini­ng is where it’s at when it’s warm, so browse for occasional furniture you can arrange to suit the forecast and your mood. Chairs designed to work inside and out, like the ones pictured here, are ideal for boosting seating when you’re hosting.

Total beach Looking for ways to level up your coastal daytrip kit for a more cohesive look? Bearing in mind that you’ll have to schlep them from the car, choose items that are both beautiful and highly functional — a jazzy carry-all, a colourful chilly bin… Going bold will make it easier to spot your stuff on the sand when you emerge post-swim.

 ?? ?? CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT Thallo tablecloth, from $155, and napkin, $62/set of four, by L&M Home, fatherrabb­it.com. Acre chair, $390, cittadesig­n.com. Wrap vest, $159; Elongate Elastic pants, $169, essethelab­el.co.nz. Ripple candlehold­ers, $60/pair, achomestor­e.co.nz. Geranium fruit plate by Bordallo Pinheiro, $39, fatherrabb­it.com. Sydney trolley, $1749; Elba chairs, $479 each, boconcept.co.nz. Equality shirt, $150, hej-hej.co. 2-Piece chair by Business & Pleasure, $280, achomestor­e.co.nz. Chilly bin by Napoleon Goods, $195, fatherrabb­it.com. Umi towel, $60, cittadesig­n.com. Duck bag by Baggu, $80, achomestor­e.co.nz. All available (with bonus extended opening hours and free parking for Christmas) at BLOC in Mount Eden, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, bloc.co.nz.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT Thallo tablecloth, from $155, and napkin, $62/set of four, by L&M Home, fatherrabb­it.com. Acre chair, $390, cittadesig­n.com. Wrap vest, $159; Elongate Elastic pants, $169, essethelab­el.co.nz. Ripple candlehold­ers, $60/pair, achomestor­e.co.nz. Geranium fruit plate by Bordallo Pinheiro, $39, fatherrabb­it.com. Sydney trolley, $1749; Elba chairs, $479 each, boconcept.co.nz. Equality shirt, $150, hej-hej.co. 2-Piece chair by Business & Pleasure, $280, achomestor­e.co.nz. Chilly bin by Napoleon Goods, $195, fatherrabb­it.com. Umi towel, $60, cittadesig­n.com. Duck bag by Baggu, $80, achomestor­e.co.nz. All available (with bonus extended opening hours and free parking for Christmas) at BLOC in Mount Eden, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, bloc.co.nz.
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