Fringe Festival
A retro revival like no other, there’s a mid-century trend bringing refined glamour and a flirty edge to 2020 abodes. We’re seeing a healthy dose of frisky trimmings like tassels and fringing spicing things up amongst interior accessories, as designers turn away from the traditional minimalism of yesteryear and embrace rich textures and […]
Home away from home
Five Acre Farm, or Te Kiripi Cottage, is a beautiful 1900s historic cottage located in the heart of Heathcote Valley that could well be the next location of your much-needed getaway. Tucked away just out of Christchurch, with less than a 20-minute drive, this hidden gem has nothing but raving five-star reviews; befitting […]
Flooring with a story
This New Zealand story goes back decades, so too does the story of Foret flooring, which was founded almost a century ago. At the heart of this local business, is a love of timber and, while sometimes these magnificent buildings can’t remain, Foret’s suppliers carefully and respectfully salvage their essence, providing timber that has […]
RESENE: D.I.Y Décor
While colour can seem scary for some to introduce to their walls, a life in a home without any colour at all can be a pretty dismal one. One of the most wonderful things about paint is that you can use it on almost anything, and a just a little bit can go a long […]
Gadgets and gizmos galore
You don’t need us to tell you that we’re well and truly into summer. The days are getting hotter and as a result you’re more than likely green with pool envy. Now is the ideal time to start the planning and installation process for your pool which can be installed all-year round with […]
Extend your summer!
Hello summer! We have long awaited your arrival and are happily basking in the great outdoors once again. Summer just can’t help but bring friends and family together for barbecues, enjoying cool beverages outside and finally getting to uncover the patio furniture that has been in hiding for the past several months. The […]
Sumner Gem
Nestled in the heart of Sumner and somewhat now an institution, The Ivy gift and homewares store has moved into its sixth year of business. While favourite brands and labels remain, fresh products are constantly being sourced with an ongoing emphasis on sustainability and ethical production. Owner Karen Aitken, who has a background in food […]
Art & Soul
When it comes to decorating, there’s nothing quite like creating a space with ‘art and soul’. A gallery wall might just be the state of play if you want to do just that. We’ve got some hot tips for creating a cool wall. GET CLEVER WITH COLOUR Colour plays a key role in […]
2020 Food Predictions
In recognition of the new decade, we caught up with My Food Bag’s development kitchen team, comprising of Nadia Lim and 13 talented chefs and nutritionists, about what we can expect to see on the culinary horizon for 2020. 1. Mindful eating – Consideration for health and the environment are on the rise. When […]
Editor’s Perspective: 20 February 2020
I’ve long been a ‘project person’. While this makes me highly efficient when it comes to getting things done, it means I’m not very good at relaxing. Even my housework is broken up into ‘sections’ so rather than feeling overwhelming, it becomes heaps of little ‘goals’ that result in a mammoth job getting done. […]