Peruvian Perfection
You’re likely familiar with Brazilian cuisine and, by year’s end, many foodies will be hooked on the fare of Brazil’s culinary neighbour – Peru, as Peruvian cuisine hits the consumer consciousness. Neither overtly spicy nor safely bland, feasting Peruvian style uses a diverse menu of common ingredients transformed by rich flavours from rich […]
The Italian Job
The herbs, veges and flavours of Italy are having a big impact on our culinary cravings this year, but we’re not complaining! In fact, buon appetito! Italian food marries Mediterranean cuisine, creating traditional combinations of quintessential flavour. Sun-ripened Roma tomatoes lie naked with torn basil leaves or oregano and a generous drizzle of […]
In full swing
They’re swinging back into fashion; indoor swings, outdoor swings – swings are everywhere! The mid-century, egg-shaped cane swinging chair hung on balconies in the swinging 60s. Recently new renditions swung back into vogue – then they really took off. Something so fun, cool and comfortable won’t just be a passing trend. Hanging securely […]
Gold Rush
Gold is adding its illustrious touch to our homewares this season. This magical metallic in its purest golden form will now out-shine recent trends of copper and bronze. Gold pairs beautifully with silver – a perfect balancing act that is easy on the eye. It doesn’t have to be all matching chrome in […]
Taking life by horns: Amanda King
A Canterbury photographer with a unique niche loves telling the stories of the animals she meets. Amanda King talks to her majestic models in a calming voice, while she takes their photograph for her company ‘By the Horns’. The result is striking framed and canvas portraits of intriguing farmyard animals with personality. Originally […]
A fling with bling
It’s an exciting decision that can be made in a heartbeat, or after months of pondering. After all, it’s a forever investment, a future heirloom – the token of true love. While still mainly classic in design and elegance, there are a few fabulous points of difference when it taking a fling with bling in […]
Getting Trolleyed
The glamourous but practical vintage drinks trolley is reliving its heyday. The first trolleys were wheeled into Victorian dining rooms for ‘tea total’ refreshments. Then along came the prohibition era, and out came the art deco bar-on-wheels with circular chrome sides and shiny Formica tops. Lightweight drinks trollies were all the rage by […]
Utility pulls a Practical Punch
World War II Britain first gave us utility clothing and it’s now a cool, calm and very collected way to dress. Having a recent resurgence, it has returned for 2019 in bold and brave designs. Fabrics and tailors back then were in short supply, so it was all practicality in boxy-shaped canvas. Clothing […]
Vintage florals are blooming
Vintage florals are adding life and colour to our spaces – and we can’t get enough of their blooming beauty. Nature doesn’t get it wrong. The colour-consulting design work has already been done, in a bunch of flowers. For a dash of yesteryear culture, perhaps include famous vintage floral patterns and materials, such […]
Frock Stars
We’re all about the frocks this season, but they’re not the saccharine sweet styles we’re used to. Why not add some edge to your wardrobe with some of our favourite Frock Stars? Sizzling on the international fashion scene, dresses are getting eclectically edgy – the designers are jazzing things up big time, as […]
