Robert Lloyd was born to collect. "I have garage sales in my blood," jokes the makeup artist and hairstylist…

1. Love your local

Gallery curator Danae Mossman shares her love for contemporary art.

1. Mickey to Tiki still causing stir

Look to cafes to shed some light at home, says Ben Crawford.

1. Interior style tips

Anna Subritzky takes a trip back in time with the trusty duffel bag.

Greig Morgan has a plan to keep the sports team hydrated.

1. Sunday DIY: Hop to the hunt

The end of the golden weather brings vivid new hues, writes Meg Liptrot.

1. Gardening: Some like it super hot

Artist Margaret Petchell turns her attention to birds for a new exhibition of her paintings.

1. 10 Favourite Things: African journey

When Ben Crawford and sister Libby renovated the winning house in the first series of The Block NZ , one of the most distinctive…

1. Interiors: Style on a shoestring

Anna Subritzky (PhD in print making, or close to it) relishes the chance to share her wealth of knowledge in what is a genuine…

1. Craft: Piece it together

These wooden toys are as simple to make as they are to play with, writes Greig Morgan.

1. Ask Phoebe: Yellow markings to stop queuing (7 comments)

April is prime seed-gathering time, writes Meg Liptrot.

1. Gardening: Time to get those bulbs in

Martino Gamper does extraordinary things with chairs - and awkward corners.

1. Designer David Trubridge shares his creative approach (+pix)

Working on seven of her own homes has given an Auckland interior designer plenty of practical experience.

1. Interiors: The right track

Anna Subritzky comes to her Mums' rescue to craft a wedding headpiece.

1. Craft: Hen and chicks

Greig Morgan crafts a play table to give tots hours of amusement.

1. Sunday DIY: Magic in miniature

The Auckland Triennial, which opens next month, brings together a host of local and international artists responding to…

1. Top of the world again