The ‘I’ dos & don’ts: Via Sollertia
If you’re thinking about popping, or hinting at, the big question, the first step is the engagement ring. Via Sollertia’s Phil Vicray talks to us about the dos and don’ts of engagement ring shopping. Don’t: Order online from untrustworthy websites. Do: Visit stores, like Via Sollertia, where you can physically […]
Silver Linings: V for Hair
You’ve just come out of several weeks of isolation; you’re feeling recharged and relaxed, but let’s face it, your hair needs some love! You’ve got two inches of regrowth and the greys are showing through! But why not use it to your advantage? Now’s the time to embrace the grey and banish […]
Not slowing down: Thea’s Boutique
A tucked away treasure is the only way to describe the newly formed boutique and it’s lovely owner only a short drive away from Christchurch. Robyn created Thea’s ‘New & Pre Loved’ Boutique, to pay tribute to her late mother Dorothea, in September last year. It is clear to see […]
Prestigious timber projects
Timber’s benefits make for a lengthy list – spanning both form and function and, while its longevity of use speaks of its function, it’s the NZ Wood Resene 2020 Timber Design Awards that speak of its form. The Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown may have put paid to the celebratory event for […]
Creating zen working from home spaces
You might have missed the boat on creating a zen working from home space ahead of lockdown, but we think this time will just be the starting point for more flexible workplaces. So now’s your opportunity to make a space that is both calm and productive. SMART STORAGE: Organisation is […]
Karen Walker’s love affair with denim
They’ve been torn, patched and intentionally abused by stone and acid washes, and despite a troubled upbringing as the unofficial uniform of 1950s youth counter-culture, denim has maintained its standing as a seasonal staple, reinvented and reinvigorated season after sartorial season. We caught up with our fashion favourite Karen Walker about her […]
Beauty is back in business…: Lovoir Beauty
We know a lot of you have been missing your beauty services, so we caught up with Teresa Sime from Lovoir Skin Body & Beauty, which recently celebrated its first birthday, to give you your much needed beauty world updates. How did you spend your lockdown period? What were some […]
A not so white wedding
Calling all brides-to-be! Your wedding is just around the corner and we know there’s a million and one decisions to make – with colour palette top of the list. While traditional white will forever remain the staple shade of the big day, it’s time for these unconventional colour themes to have their […]
Lather Up
It’s always cool to keep clean and soap is soaring in popularity again, as a low-packaging, plastic-free option. We’ve pulled together our top tips for getting sudsy. I’m melting! Don’t let your soap follow in the footsteps of the Wicked Witch of the West and melt away from a splash […]
Cool new colours of the season
Warm browns, caramel hues and copper tones are the hair colours of the season as we move into the cooler months. If you’re considering a new style, or want to incorporate some of the latest autumn and winter trends into your look, Sirocco Hair Studio is the best place to start. The […]
