The power of H2O
The bountiful benefits of water are no secret. Here are some of our top tips to maximise water for your health this summer season. DRINK Carry a suitable sized drink bottle wherever you go to stave off dehydration. With a wide range of water bottles on the market, you are bound to find one that […]
Peachy keen
Interior decorators, fashion, footwear and accessory designers, and jewellers are embracing Pantone’s “Colour of the Year 2024”, known as Peach Fuzz. Described by the Pantone Colour Institute as a comforting hue ‘softly nestled between pink and orange’, the colour was chosen to express a yearning for community and cosiness during uncertain times. As a colour, […]
Inspired to revamp: Alena Designs
Recent holiday festivities may have you reconsidering the interior design of your home. Whether you are jealous of your sister-in-law’s lounge suite, or are simply not inspired by the look of your home, Alena Designs is ready to help. Judy Pyne, Creative Director, and owner of Alena Designs, finds great joy in reimagining and invigorating […]
Striking central city build
Cutting-edge construction and eco-friendly techniques are contributing to a spectacular new inner city build on Tuam Street. Construction is already well underway on the new Lexus dealership building, designed by Warren and Mahoney. The standalone retail outlet, due to open in the first quarter of 2024, will operate across two levels with 572sqm of showroom, […]
Hybrid makeup products
New products are blurring the distinction between skincare and makeup. Gone will be the days of burdensome foundations and concealers that contribute to troublesome pimples and excess oil production. Many makeup products now proudly feature skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamins. This means that as you apply your makeup, you are not […]
Another award for Ravenscar
Christchurch’s Ravenscar House Museum beat a $138 million concert venue in San Diego, a $450 million state-of-the-art convention centre, and a new art museum in Milan, to win a prestigious global award for best new cultural building. The museum, designed by Patterson Associates Architects for Susan and Jim Wakefield’s Ravenscar Trust, won the best new […]