Oriental influence
Take inspiration from 2024’s Lunar Year mythical creature, the dragon. A traditional Chinese festival, commonly known as “Guo Nian”, the festival heralds the start of spring in China, and the arrival of the new year. Celebratory customs include sticking Spring Festival couplets, buying New Year’s goods, and family dinners. Here are some ideas […]
Come on in
A home’s front door is often the first thing potential owners and visitors see, setting the scene and the expectation for what is inside. These days, it is easy to brighten up your front entrance with a lick of paint, new handles, or a brand new door. Homes, no matter what their style, […]
Science-based skincare
The term ‘skincare’ hit record highs on social media as a trend in 2023, and the popularity encouraged many brands, new and old, to jump on to the bandwagon creating skincare products. Thankfully, science is becoming the number one driver in skincare. Rightfully so, our skin deserves the best possible care, and noticeably […]
Art is a gift: SCAPE
Check out the 2023 season of SCAPE Public Art before it closes on 14 February 2024. This season, SCAPE presents debut public artworks by exciting artists from Aotearoa, responding to the curatorial theme The Gift. “They [the artists] have carefully considered how gifting can be threaded through their work, not necessarily in the […]
Clothes with character: Zebrano
Life is all about becoming your version of iconic. Expressing your true self and doing it boldly. Naturally, clothing is a valid medium to do so. Expressing edgy is easy at Zebrano, with a curated collection of leading New Zealand, Australian, and international clothing excellence in sizes 14 plus. Zebrano’s Style Gurus, committed […]
Pounamu: Greenstone Shop
Pounamu has long been held as a Taonga or natural treasure. It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide. Based […]
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