In the bedroom ...

- The bedroom should be a haven. With the chill setting in it’s the perfect time to update your colour scheme, and you can’t go wrong with a winter-weight duvet inner by Maison d’Or.

- Matching co-ordinates allow you to put together a number of looks, and adding detailing and embellishments add a special touch.

In the bathroom ...

- Add some texture to your bathroom with thick, plush rugs. They're a prefect layer between toes and cold flooring.

- Soft grey-blue & dusky mint green feature strongly in bathroom areas this winter. Maison d'Or Spa Towels are a practical choice; they’re soft, they wash well and hold their colour.

In the kitchen ...

- A good quality casserole pot is hard to beat – you can’t go past the 2 year quality assurance on the Harrison & Lane range. They make the perfect partner to your favourite winter dish.

- Stews and casseroles are ideal winter food; thick, rich, flavoursome, filling and warming.

- Vary recipes to suit ingredients you have on hand, and check out my website ecook.co.nz for some of my family favourites.


- Making your own jams, chutneys and preserved fruit is so rewarding and the range of preserving jars at The Warehouse makes it affordable too. ecook.co.nz has lots of easy recipes that are perfect for all round use and make great gifts for family and friends.