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This charming little mug is from a collab between the Robert Gordon pottery firm and watercolourist and illustrator Carolyn Gavin. It’s from a range called “4 Dogs & a Cat”. Collect each mug to have a cupboard full of whimsy. Known for her exploration of contemporary art, Louise Bourgeois had a huge impact on today’s creative landscape, from sculptures to prints, drawings and fabric work. You can now have a piece of this trailblazer’s art in your home with this bone china plate set. You can trust Gorman to have a regular rotation of artist-designed prints and the latest is gorgeously striking. Ukrainian-born folk artist Kira Konoshenko has created bird and nature motifs that glow in sumptuous colours and textures. I’ve got my eye on this velvet jacket. You’ll find…

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Letter of the month My favourite section of Better Homes and Gardens is always the treasure trove of beautiful gardens. Gardening is a passion passed down from my grandparents, and now I’m sharing its pleasures with my own family. We spend time together in the garden, seeing the fruits of our labour, particularly the hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are the stars of our garden, drawing compliments from neighbours and passers-by for their large clusters of light blue flowers. But best of all is our kids delivering armfuls of flowers to the neighbours, as there are always more blooms than vases. Thank you, and keep creating great things to share. It makes our days even better. – Kate It’s the little things I am not a reader, more a doer, but my BHG…

ELIZABETH HEWSON Author and home cook Elizabeth is a home cook, author, entrepreneur and recipe writer. She loves simple food that makes the most of humble ingredients. You can cook up your own comforting fare with recipes from her latest book, starting on page 96. JAHARN QUINN DIY specialist Based on the Sunshine Coast, Jaharn is a DIY and upcycling whiz. She’s been transforming thrifted finds into elevated home decor for 25 years. Jaharn shows her social media followers how to repurpose items in fun and stylish ways, and in this issue she turns a picture frame into a display shelf. See page 136. VIVIEN KAPPOS Garden researcher and associate producer Viv joined the Better Homes and Gardens TV team in 2013. A visual artist by trade, Viv combines her…

THE LEFTOVERS OF THIS CHEESECAKE BARELY LASTED 5 MINUTES IN THE BHG OFFICE! There’s something deeply comforting about apricot chicken. For many of us, that sweet-savoury aroma instantly transports us back to our childhoods. The beauty of the classic? Just chicken, a can of apricot nectar and French onion soup mix. Here, I’ve taken that nostalgic favourite and paired it with another winter staple – the humble pie. Storebought pastry keeps things weeknight-friendly, although you will need to blind bake the shells first so they hold up to the filling. The flavour stays true to the original, with a little flour added to thicken the sauce just enough so it sits neatly inside the pastry. Smaller pieces of chicken and vegies ensure you get a little bit of everything in…

LEMON CURD AND COCONUT SPOON CAKE Preparation time 20 mins plus 30 mins cooling Cooking time 1 hour Serves 6 1 2/3 cups self-raising flour sifted 3/4 cup almond meal 2/3 cup caster sugar 200g unsalted butter, melted cooled 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten 270ml can coconut milk 1/2 cup lemon curd, plus extra 2 tablespoons, to serve 300ml double cream Pulp of 2 passionfruit 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. Grease a 5cm-deep, 22cm round ceramic dish. STEP 2 Combine flour, almond meal and sugar in a bowl. Make a well. In a separate bowl, combine butter, eggs and coconut milk. Mix into flour mixture. STEP 3 Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Dollop lemon curd over mixture and swirl gently with a spoon…

The gorgeous moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.) are having a moment and deserve a better home than a plastic growing pot. Show off their elegance in a glass vase, encase them in a kokedama moss ball, or make a gallery of living art. Glass vase Make a show-stopping centrepiece for your dining table. STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 Here’s how STEP 1 Remove the orchid from its growing pot and shake away the bark. Soak the orchid’s roots in water to remove any remaining debris. STEP 2 Soak the sphagnum moss in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes. STEP 3 Carefully place pebbles in your glass vase, being sure not to crack the glass. STEP 4 Add a layer of orchid potting…

When we launched the Creator Awards in 2025, we were blown away by the community reception. It became very clear to us just how much Aussies love supporting each other, discovering new creatives and learning about their inspiring stories. So, this year we’ve made it bigger and better. We’ve made our shortlist public, created a vote for a People’s Choice category, and grown from nine winners to 16! Read on to meet your impressively talented winners of this year’s Creator Awards. Visual artist Jacklyn Foster Jacklyn’s work is playful, nostalgic, and relatable. Her bold, contemporary style explores themes of warmth and community, and the belonging experienced with food around the kitchen table. BHG: What do you want to see more of in your industry? JF: More community than competition. There…

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