When Estelle Bennett of Hearts and Homes, a charity event supporting Arohanui Hospice, asked for some help, how could we say no.

Generous home owners, talented florists, interior designers and extreme organisers prepare homes in the Manawatu to wow and inspire visitors from around the region. It's a big community effort and what we did was just a small part.

The Blacksheepdesign team developed a new brand, promotional material and worked closely with Brad Boniface in photographing the detailed dressing of Estelle's front room.

Contributions from Estelle's wide and varied network of fabulous friends meant the photo shoot was fit for any interior magazine and was crystallised by Brad's lense. We also provided the artwork to help with the new reskin of the existing website.

Sponsoring projects like this helps give a little back. But also means we get to meet a bunch of great people, who commit so much of their time to helping others.

Proceeds from Hearts and Homes will help Arohanui Hospice to provide care and compassion to up to 650 patients referred this year, and their families. If you get a chance, take someone special with you to see these homes in November. It's a win win.

www.heartsandhomes.co.nz