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786 days ago

The Illustrated Cottage: A Decorative Fairy Tale Inspired by Provence

Cordwainer from Melville

The Illustrated Cottage: A Decorative Fairy Tale Inspired by Provence

Nina Williams

Hearst Books, 2000. Hardback, 134 pages, colour.

Excellent condition.

Country Living editor Ni a Williams had never visited Provence, yet visions of that fabled French region permeated her dreams.

And so, with a little help from some talented artists, she transformed her own simple Denver home (inside and out) into a small bit of Proven al heaven.

Everywhere trompe l'oeil murals turn the walls into a storybook peopled with imaginary characters and landscapes from a tiny imaginary Proven al village. And each detail, from the ceramic dishes to the small soaps in the bathroom to the wrought iron furniture on the patio, has the perfect Proven al touch. Williams herself explains her inspiration, and the reasons behind all her choices. A pure delight and true original,

Price: $8

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7 hours ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Does the way you eat make you feel depressed or low?

Has life stopped feeling good and lost its meaning? Don’t know how to stop stress eating? Does your eating cause you to feel listless or numbed out? Does your relationship with food make you feel isolated from family, friends and loved ones? Find out how AEA members have used the Twelve Step programme to overcome the low feelings associated with addictive eating and go on to live joyful, positive lives.

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13 hours ago

$50 garden centre vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:

Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay

Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest

Luke Shamy from Hornby

Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown

Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 14.6% It's fine!
    14.6% Complete
  • 75% It's questionable
    75% Complete
  • 10.3% Other - I'll share below
    10.3% Complete
1755 votes