b'editorialwelcome editorialSometimes the smallest decisions turn out to be the biggest. As we were awaking from nationwide lockdown slumber, I had a cruel awakening in my backyard, falling ungracefully through a hole in my rotten deck. Thankfully, it was only my ego that was bruised, and I admit the fall wasnt a case of rotten luck but entirely my fault. serene. Wed been neglecting our tired deck for some time, stuck in a state of DIY limbo as we waited for the lockdown to end. Then, when it did (and we had no excuse anymore), we ummed and aahed over types of timber and the merits of staining vs painting andonce we settled on stainingwhat colour of Resene Woodsman to use. (If youre wondering, at the moment, were going with Resene Woodsman Natural, but Resene Woodsman Heartwood is still in the running.) I live in a 1970s-era townhouse, one of eight identical small freestanding Our bathroomware stands the test of timehouses on a cross-lease driveway (apparently, the other houses on the street thats why youll find our exclusive productscall us Noddyville). We have no body corporate and total decorating freedom, so when my neighbours painted their house in gorgeous charcoal Resene in many award-winning homes. Double Foundry, the long driveway echoed in audible oohs. Its the only To begin creating your own award-worthy bathroom,dark-coloured house in the set of eightand it looks fantastic. I admire myAre you working on a projecttalk to our experts and grab a copy of our newneighbours colour bravery.with Resene paints, stains or wallpaper? Wed love to see it! Home Catalogue full of new product, ideas, andIf youre stuck in DIY limbo or are having trouble deciding on your exteriorResene Please share it with us on email,inspiration for your next build or renovation. house colour, youll find tonnes of inspiration in our Superior exteriors story (pageTropical Instagram or Facebook.55) and the Cinderella before and afters (page 65). Heading indoors, were View our Home Catalogue online or pick up a copymaking wallpaper simple (page 46) and showing you how to add a bit of editor@habitatbyresene.co.nzin store. plumbingworld.co.nz/homecatalogue.natural style to your home through biophilic design (page 28).habitatbyreseneWe love seeing photos of your projectsyou never know, you habitatbyresenemight be the one that gives someone the confidence they need to beReseneGreen Acresthe only charcoal house on the street.Happy reading! Two of my favourite colours from the Resene The Range fashion coloursReseneReseneResene WoodsmanResene Woodsman Emma Rawson editor Rum Swizzle Wild Thing Natural HeartwoodIts amazing how things can change in an instant.One minutecan enjoy them more every day. After all, you can always order in, things are tracking along nicely, and then next minute life throwsand the vacuum cleaning can always wait for another day.you a curveball or two. And weve all had plenty of those to So why not get out that to-do list and commit to tackling one contend with in the last few years.It can be hard to stay upbeatjob every week or two or even every month? Start with a couple of when things are in turmoil, but sometimes the best way to improveeasy jobs first to get into the habit. Once you are underway, the your mental health is to focus on things you can control.sense of achievement and satisfaction of finishing will spur youMost of us are guilty of having a decorating to-do list whereonto your next project.the only thing that ever gets done is writing the list.However, a We have so many nervous novice decorators that come into wayward to-do list is actually a great place to start to get into aour Resene ColorShops armed with questions. Within a short time positive frame of mind. they become passionate painters and wallpaperers, who love being Its hugely satisfying crossing jobs off the list and decoratingable to make transformations to their home spaces with a small itself is a very mindful activity which helps to clear your brain. Plus,amount of time, effort and their favourite Resene paint colours.by tackling your list you can enjoy the first projects you finish whileIf youre still looking at your decorating to-do list and thinking you work on the next ones. you need a hand getting started, our Resene paint and colourMost of us manage to make dinner most nights, which can addexperts and Resene ColorShop staff can help you with everything up to about an hour in the kitchen. Applying one coat of paint onlyyou need to become a deft decorator and to-do list conqueror.takes as long as cooking one meal, however the satisfaction andHappy decorating!enjoyment of the fresh colour can be enjoyed for many years to come. Give yourself a night or two off making dinners or otherthe Resene team Resene household chores and use that time to refresh your spaces so youAwakenBranches Nationwideplumbingworld.co.nz3'