Karaka Home & Living - Autumn 2023

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HOME LIVING

AUTUMN 2023

Twenty Twenty Three

has certainly got off to an interesting start! It has been truly devastating to see what other people have been going through with the recent flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle. I hope that you and your loved ones have managed to stay safe throughout this period.

It has been really lovely to get out and about in our neighbourhood. I have really enjoyed having Melba join us in the last year. I quite often visit for brunch or to grab a coffee with friends and colleagues. In this issue, they feature in our Chef's Corner with one of their classic recipes which you are sure to enjoy. I even substituted chicken for halloumi and it was equally delicious!

For those of you that exercise around Harbourside you will have seen that Pararekau Island has opened to the public. If you have not managed to visit yet then I would urge you to take advantage of our extended coastal walkway.

Keep safe, and we look forward to seeing you around our community soon.

Sandra Bullock

GREEN FINGERS

with Josh Wrightson

AUTUMN GARDENING. CHECK OUT SOME TOP TIPS BELOW!

Make your own compost!

Compost is a natural fertiliser that is great for your garden. Autumn is a great time to start making compost because many trees are dropping their leaves, which you'll need to use. Make sure you get the balance right between garden waste and kitchen scraps in the compost mix for the best results.

Mulch for your garden!

Mulch is your garden's best friend. It helps the soil hold in moisture so you don't have to water it as often and it also keeps down weeds. Over time, mulch will break down into your soil and improve it by adding nutrients.

Fertilise your lawn!

Fertilising your lawn will ensure that it stays green and healthy throughout the year. Autumn is a great time to apply fertiliser because it protects your lawn through the winter months..

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Chefs Corner

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN SALAD with Melba Karaka

The honey and garlic chicken salad features on all MELBA menus across Auckland and was a must for our newest café in Karaka. This is a delicious salad perfect for spring, as it is light, balanced and always satisfies. Any spring herbs and vegetables can be added. We always use free range chicken and our house garlic aioli is made with free range eggs and confit garlic. We are sure that you will enjoy the combination of flavours and textures.

150 grams Free range chicken breast

15 ml Soy sauce

10 ml Honey

20 grams Roasted cashews

1/4 Avocado

1 whole Vine tomato

30 grams Mesclun

35 ml Balsamic vinaigrette (house recipe)

35 ml Garlic aioli (house recipe)

40 grams Apple, finely sliced

1. Heat oil in a pan and brown the diced free range chicken breast

2. Add the honey & soy sauce & reduce until caramelised

3. Toss the mesclun in the vinaigrette & place in the middle of the bowl

4. Evenly place the tomato quarters around the plate as well as the sliced apple

5. Fan the avocado on one side of the plate and top with the cooked chicken

6. Zig zag the aioli across the salad

7. Top with cashews & garnish

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Did you know….DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka is now a Pet Friendly Hotel! With plenty of comfortable accommodation, outdoor entertainment areas (including a pool), and Ethereal Restaurant, it makes the perfect place for you and your furry family members to relax and unwind if you are on the move!

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KARAKA MARKET

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There is no limit to what Sybelle can accomplish.

Combining the client’s ideas and vision with her expertise and experience, Sybelle Design consistently serves up beautiful and functional spaces at the conclusion of every project. What she brings to the table is impeccable taste and a sound knowledge of all things design and staging.

Being an integral part of the estate community for over twenty years, Sybelle applies her professionalism and skill not only to the intricacies of interior design, but also keeps a keen focus on how people can inhabit and indulge themselves in a living space, using every facet to its greatest advantage. A consultation with Sybelle takes you forward from the get-go, first helping you realise your vision for the ideal space, and gathers momentum through each crucial phase of brainstorming, planning, budgeting and project management.

Reinventing traditional staging with each step forward, the team at Sybelle Design first focuses on the property, the spaces within, and the client’s idea and requirements, before the process of actual staging and design begins. All through this process, the team simultaneously works towards arranging various concepts and themes into a framework of visuals and multimedia aesthetics that highlight industry trends and integrate seamlessly into marketing strategies, public relations campaigns, and ultimately property sales.

Sybelle’s unique touches to each of her highly sought-after home stylings come with a process that includes exquisite attention

to detail, the inclusion of bespoke furniture from her own personal line, intricate restorations that recreate and elevate a space, as well as carefully curated artwork and decor to complement the home’s existing features such as staircases, flooring, wall panelings, fireplaces and more. For Sybelle, securing these first impressions is key to creating focal points in each room, and evolves into redefining corridors and entryways to lend the perfect balance for an immaculate finished interior.

Working with Sandra Bullock is a prime example of the collaboration Sybelle is trying to promote and flourish. Their collaboration explored a unity of entrepreneurial skills, coupled with a common goal and creative drive where each used their expertise to achieve a level that highlights why Sandra Bullock is known and respected as a leader and a driving force in the community.

“For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.”

-Eleanor Roosevelt

On a more personal level, Sybelle herself remains devoted to maintaining a sense of community within the industry by consciously promoting young and upcoming artists, empowering young women and encouraging them to meet their goals. Tapping into local talent to source everything from modernist art, to liaising with marketing gurus and influencers to promote the industry is all part and parcel of Sybelle Design’s vision for the estate industry in Auckland and beyond.

Tips & Tricks for Your Home Interior Design

“Trends come and go and the best advice I give to my clients is to keep your furniture neutral and incorporate the trend color with soft furnishing like cushions and blankets.”

Sybelle Nakhle co-founder at Sybelle Design, says.

“This décor statement is so transformative. You can quite l iterally change this around as the trend change every year without having to redecorate your entire home.”

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Real Estate with Sandra Bullock On the Market

As the new year begins, changes are afoot in the real estate market. As Daniel Coulson, Chief Executive for Ray White New Zealand commented “What is an okay price today, will be a great price in a month's time!”. With rising interest rates and a notable downward shift in the current market, what does this mean for those thinking of selling in Karaka?

With our local amenities, developing eateries and shops, and motorway access, Karaka is consistently attracting interest from people who are serious about securing a foothold into our neighbourhood, as well as those already living in the area seeking to upgrade to a home with more space.

Facing a market where buyers have a larger variety to choose from, accomplishing a premium result can still be realised with the right marketing, network, and presentation. Your home is your most valuable asset. If you are thinking of selling, place your property in the hands of a trusted team who achieve results with confidence in all markets. I would love to have a no obligation conversation with you about your property.

Sandra Bullock

60 Milano Boulevard Karaka Harbourside

66 Castellina Drive Karaka Harbourside

4 Acqua Place Karaka Harbourside

Sandra Bullock

Business Owner, Ray White Papakura | Pukekohe | Bombay | Patumahoe | Waiuku