She’s been in the fashion and beauty scene for awhile now, but over the last few years, while building her new home, Ash Owens started a new Instagram account called @ourlifeourhome. As a self-confessed homebody, it’s on this page you’ll see Owens creating dreamy tablescapes, putting cream ruffle pillows on her bed, and designing inviting outdoor nooks. You’ll also spot the occasional cameo from her adorable puppy, Maggie.
What began as a personal renovation diary has quickly evolved into a go-to destination for modern homemaking inspiration. Owens delivers all content with her signature elevated aesthetic — and sometimes will even style her outfit to match areas of her home. Whether it’s morning pancakes, sharing a recipe for feijoa and blueberry crumble, or picking flowers from her garden, everything feels both thoughtful and effortlessly chic.
And although her newly built kitchen is nothing short of state-of-the-art, we brought along the Ninja Combi™ oven to see how it stacked up, and tested it the best way we know how: by baking a fresh batch of croissants. Verdict? The perfectly crisp pastries is all the proof we need that a full-sized oven isn’t always necessary
Form meets function with the Ninja Combi™
Let’s be honest: most of us have kitchen gadgets collecting dust in the back of a cupboard somewhere — whether it be a rarely used waffle iron or that novelty popcorn maker. But every now and then, something comes along that actually does what it promises. Enter the Ninja Combi™.
This sleek little unit is the multitasker of all kitchen appliances: part oven, part air fryer, and part multicooker. It boasts 14 versatile cooking functions (yes, fourteen) — from crisping and steaming to grilling, baking, sautéing, and slow cooking — and can cook a complete, family-sized meal in just 15 minutes. What more could you ask for? Pasta, grains, veggies, proteins? All cooked at once, all ready at the same time, and all without you needing to boil a pot of water.
The best part? It goes from frozen to table in under 30 minutes, meaning if you forget to defrost dinner in the morning, it’s not ruined! And thanks to its two-level design everything can all cook together evenly. While naturally this might sound like the perfect solution for busy families, it’s really for anyone who wants dinner done well and fast. Whether you’re a two-person household, a meal-prepper, or someone who simply can’t face the relentless washing-up every night — the Ninja Combi™ is your answer.
Sure, it’s an investment in bench space — but one that pays off every time you come home starving and unprepared. With the Ninja Combi™, you’ll still eat like you planned it all along — and skip the mountain of dishes, too.
Learn more about the Ninja Combi™ at ninjakitchen.co.nz
This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s Winter 2025 issue.
Photography: Ruby Jayne Hamilton
Words: Sarah Murray
