Bakeware essentials
Baking is good for the soul – even if not always for our waistline. Oh, and the result? Undeniably delicious and indulgent. Try this issue’s three baking-based recipes with these elegant essentials.
Booked & busy – Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar reflects on the year that was – one of growth, expansion, and a community of people with beautiful hair. She rounds out the year by welcoming a new senior stylist to the team, a reflection of her own fully-booked diary until 2026. Lisa Jayne Tissiman joins the team at […]
A tidy Kiwi Christmas
Between 1.6 million kilograms of wrapping paper (that’s 10,000 trees), 25 million kilograms of plastic packaging waste, and one-third of Christmas food discarded, the Christmas holiday contributes to a 30% increase in waste across New Zealand. It’s a bitter pill to swallow during such a cheerful season – yet it’s our wasteful reality. […]
Fresh meals with ease – Balance by Simo
The holiday season is upon us and the last thing you need to think about is cooking dinner at the end of a busy day, or what to take for lunch next week. Fresh, healthy, and tailor-made meals come together with ease at this newly opened delicatessen in Ilam. Rather than having a […]
Earthquake-damaged home honoured
Would you believe us if we told you an earthquake-damaged Somerfield home has been crowned the best house in New Zealand? With a budget of just over $600,000, Mitchell Coll of Fabric worked with design and cost restraints to refresh Red Pine Villa in Somerfield – a project that would beat the best […]
Decorative DIY
Looking at your Christmas decorations the day before you have guests over and feel something is missing? Try these last-minute high-impact DIY décor ideas. Ornament-filled vases This simple décor trick adds festive flair without taking up too much space. Fill a vase or jar with Christmas ornaments for a mantel display or centrepiece. […]
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