Holly Jean Brooker Magazine Features
Holly Jean enjoys expanding her story telling skills through her additional work as a freelance writer. She has written for a number of NZ magazine and print publications including NZ Herald, Stuff, Your Home & Garden, Nadia Magazine, Homestyle Magazine, Renovate and OhBaby Magazine.
NZHerald September 2020
Looking after your own mental health is key to being able to support your kids.
Nadia Magazine October 2019
The family behind kiwi start-up Twiice have created an edible coffee cup that can be enjoyed twice, with years of trial and error and innovation.
STUFF October 2019
I share a little bit about my gardening journey and how easy it can be to start yours.
STUFF
Building with friends, how to make sure your friendship survives.
STUFF (Nine Entertainment Co)
Holly and her family enjoyed a family weekend at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel.
Homestyle Magazine 2019
The owners of this property suspected it had huge potential and it turned out they were right!
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photograpy by Larnie Nicolson
OhBaby Magazine Dec/Jan 2020
I share personal insight from myself and a friend, Anna McKessor, about parenting a gifted child.
Homestyle Magazine 2019
The Reid family live by a few basic principles, family, friends, fitness and feel-good fun. And there home is an extension of that ethos.
Words Holly Jean Brooker
Photography Larnie Nicolson
NZHerald September 2020
How to speak more te reo in the home.
STUFF September 2020
Holly shares the pros and cons for building a holiday homes with friends.
Nadia Magazine Feb/March 2018
Naturopath and medical herbalist, Hannah McMenamin collaborates with Mother Nature on a daily basis to create her blooming marvellous range of teas that harness the benefits of high-qaulity herbs.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Helen Bankers
YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 2020
Growing herbs is one of the easiest and most rewarding types of gardening, especially for beginners. Here’s how to get started.
Homestyle Magazine 2017
Ex-warehouse in Grey Lynn gets a makeover
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Duncan Innes
Nadia Magazine June/July 2018
Inspo for the school holidays to keep the gang occupied, interested and inspired.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Your Home & Garden 2019
The George family bought their home at the Mount after one 15 minute visit! Only one wall and some flooring survived this heroic renovation in Mt Maunganui, which turned a notorious eyesore into an airy home full of thoughtful spaces the whole family can enjoy.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Alice Veysey
STUFF September 2019
Holly and her family share their family holiday at Tongariro Chateau.
Homestyle Magazine 2018
A world away from the city, a family has created a sustainable, sun-filled sanctuary they’ve blueprinted to share.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Michelle Weir
Nadia Magazine 2018
Sweet & Savage are serving freshly baked doughnuts from a '59 airstream caravan in Banks Peninsula and the sweet treats are selling like wild fire.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Peta Mazey
Homestyle Magazine 2017
A stunning home at Mount Maunganui, styled by the owners of clothing brand, Lower, Stacey and Jake Pyne. Merging their eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary finds over the years.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Alice Veysey
Renovate Magazine 2017
An introduction to Holly's Design & Travel Column.
Renovate Magazine 2017
Holly's Design & Travel Column covers epic eateries in Melbourne city.
Homestyle Magazine 2018
Friends and colleagues Toni Brandso and Olivia Patience have recently put their ideas into practice at their own places.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Michelle Weir
Renovate Magazine 2017
Featuring the Gill Family, who renovated a sprawling run-down villa in Coatesville with a quirky French country meets industrial style.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Alice Veysey
Renovate Magazine 2017
Interior advice column about how to bring more light into terraced homes.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Renovate Magazine 2017
It was curiously clever design combined with engineering prowess which enabled an architecturally designed home to be built on a neglected sliver of land, wedged between two Victorian townhouses in London's, Maida Vale.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Helene Binet
Homestyle Magazine 2015
Creating an upcycled, urban garden has provided all kinds of rewards for this Auckland couple, Dave and Phoebe Atkinson.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Duncan Innes
Britomart Magazine 2016
A new eatery opens up in Britomart, Auckland city.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Homestyle Magazine 2016
A contemporary but respectful renovation on a mid-century abode in Titirangi by Marianne and Sean Falconer.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Larnie Nicholson
Homestyle Magazine 2015
Think outside the box when planning your next holiday.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Homestyle Magazine 2014
The Harpers home is all about sharing and caring. Family and friends are everything and the interior reflects this concept of agape love in every room.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
Photography by Larnie Nicholson
Homestyle Magazine 2012
We all want our children to be safe and sound, and healthy. Here are some tips when decorating your babies bedroom to keep them safe.
Words by Holly Jean Brooker
