Let’s talk about the baguette
BY NINA TUCKER If you are thinking of a stick of bread, this is even more delicious. It’s not a bag, it’s a Fendi baguette.” Sarah Jessica Parker uttered a compilation of those words often in Sex and the City (SATC), making the Fendi purse the world’s first ‘it’ bag. It came as […]
Tell your love story: Ana Connor Celebrant
For many, it’s the most special day of their lives—an opportunity to share their love story with friends and family. For registered marriage celebrant Ana Connor, helping couples celebrate their story and create cherished moments together is what brings her joy. Ana’s journey into celebrancy began unexpectedly when she conducted a family funeral […]
Celebrate Days of Ice: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
I think we tend to take for granted what a brilliant thing Antarctic Gateway status is for Ōtautahi Christchurch. Maybe it’s Kiwi modesty that makes us downplay these things. But it’s huge. As one of only five Gateway Cities worldwide, Christchurch is New Zealand’s Antarctic hub. With over a century of service as […]
Breaking down brief and budget: Arthouse Architects
Brief and budget are the core of any building design. Twenty years in architecture and working across a range of residential and commercial projects taught Jorgen Andersen of Arthouse Architects that setting clients’ project goals and sticking to them is essential. “I find myself telling clients the same things repeatedly, so I’ve compiled […]
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