Flourless chocolate cake
With all sorts of dietary requirements being catered for today, it’s good to have a couple of tried and true gluten-free options in your cooking arsenal. This is a rich, moist, flourless chocolate cake that can be served on its own, or layered into special occasion cakes. Ingredients — serves 6-8 300g dark […]
Great coffee and fine food: Elmwood Fine Food
At the heart of every café are the treasures that lie inside its cabinets. What goes better with the perfect coffee than a slice of something nice, or a savoury treat? If you’re swinging by a café during work, you’re probably also looking for a quick convenient bite to eat. Ticking all the […]
Pack a picnic
Special events usually mean photographic sessions, celebratory drinks, and if you’re organised, a few delicious canapes. Engagements, birthdays, anniversaries often call for photo shoots, meaning the participants may disappear for more than an hour to have photographs taken. While guests are usually catered for with food and drink during that time, spare a […]
Luxe hosting
Many occasions, special and otherwise, call for drinks with friends and family. Presentation counts, and top of your list should be a gorgeous ice or Champagne bucket, plus some standout serving trays. A luxe ice bucket will not only look good, it can be used for wine, beer, and keeping mixers chilled too. […]
Swim in blues: Resene
When it comes to bedroom colours, dusted blues are an ideal choice. Blue is a natural colour we see in the water and sky, and it’s considered the world’s most popular hue. Blues convey a sense of trust, loyalty, cleanliness, and understanding. In a bedroom, where you want to rest, relax, and recover […]
Brilliant botanicals
Decorating with botanicals can be a lot more subtle than turning your home into a plant-filled glasshouse. Not everyone has a ‘green thumb’, however if you love the look of plants and flowers there are numerous ways to introduce them to your interior design, without the risking of killing off prized greenery. Here […]
Check out these curves
Interior trends come and go, and many are re-born as new iterations. One such trend is the curve, which is still being seen in 2023 interior design, although not necessarily in an architectural way. Think twice about adding an arched doorway or built-in niche. Instead, embrace curves by opting for furniture or accent […]
Kitchen help at hand: Total Food Equipment
Kitchen accessories make life much easier when cooking and doing food prep. Total Food Equipment is one place you’re guaranteed to find everything you need and more to assist in so many ways. Owner Sandra McLay shares some of her current in-store favourites. Le Creuset Azure salt keeper and salt/pepper mills Add a […]
Gifts galore: Terra Viva Home & Garden
Looking for the perfect wedding gift can be a daunting task, but fortunately, Terra Viva is here to make it easier for you. From stunning houseplants to elegant decor pieces, Terra Viva has something for everyone. One key to turning beautiful houseplants into glamorous wedding presents is using great containers to add the […]
Expert help and advice: Lisa Nolan Soft Furnishings
Choosing window furnishings for a home can be overwhelming. Having the help of an expert in the industry can definitely relieve some of that stress. W ith 20 years of experience, Lisa Nolan of Lisa Nolan Soft Furnishings is just such an expert when it comes to working with interiors. An especially rewarding […]
