Networking 101
As the adage goes, “It’s not what you know but who you know”, but how do you get to know the who? Here’s some top networking tips for breaking the ice this conference and event season. TIME TO SHINE: Attendees generally walk out of an event with a stack of business cards, so […]
Tile tales
Move over white subway tiles, we’re introducing a whole raft of new kids on the decorating block; there’s hexagon, finger tiles, mosaic and stone and they’re rocking a kaleidoscope of colours and textures. We check out some of the latest looks snaking their way across walls and floors. Mixed geometrics: Geometric shapes made their […]
Born to sing
Delta Goodrem once told us she was, Born to Try. But to describe what this powerhouse performer has been able to achieve as simply ‘try’ would most certainly sell her short. Named after the Joe Cocker song Delta Lady, it seem Delta wasn’t Born to Try; she was born to sing. “It was […]
Tackling tall poppy syndrome
Tall poppy syndrome (n) a perceived tendency to discredit or disparage those who have achieved notable wealth or prominence in public life. Kiwis have long valued hard work and recognition. Just don’t achieve too much; that’s the message that’s coming through loud and clear to our young people, whether it’s on the sports field […]
Vested Interests
It’s time to in-vest! This style staple has made a welcome return and this sartorial season, designers are offering up just about every shape, size and silhouette imaginable. Whether you opt for a sexy tuxedo design sans shirt like Kaia Gerber at Saint Laurent or a fluffy number to keep the chill at bay […]
Shine bright
Blazing a trail, both figuratively and literally, the fashionably elite have been hitting the catwalk and the red carpet dressed in a selection of shimmer this sartorial season. There are endless interpretations, with an option for every occasion. Dazzling diamantes and floor-skimming metallics traditionally reserved for evening attire have been liberated from their […]
Eating your way to wellbeing
University of Canterbury Clinical Psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge has long recognised the critical role of nutrition in mental health. She has spent more than a decade building a case for revolutionising the way we treat mental illness. Later this month she is joining Sam Johnson and Ben Warren for ‘Building Blocks for Resilience’, […]
Gut Feeling
Our tummies are at the top of mind when it comes to the top trends for the coming year, with digestive health dominating our culinary picks. While we have long sought to get more fibre and probiotics into our days, as research continues to demonstrate strong links between gut health and total mental and […]
Statement Sofas
Whether you call it a couch, a sofa, or a settee, nice and neutral has long been the name of the style game when it comes to picking a stylish seat. We get it – it is one of the largest pieces of furniture in the main room of the house, so it’s […]
Lofty Ambitions
If you have the lofty ambition of creating more space without increasing the foot plan of your abode, a mezzanine may just be the answer. There are numerous ways to incorporate a mezzanine or intermediate floor within a space and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a double-height ceiling to pull it […]
