Causing a stir
As we hold on to the last of summer, the longer nights, and delicious seasonal fresh fruit available, the need for hydration often leads us to the mixers and result in high spirits. However, to get the best out of our cocktail concoctions, there are a few necessities when it comes to building […]
Green goodness lemon & parmesan risotto: Annabel Langbein
Courtesy of BELLA, Annabel Langbein Ingredients 3 tbsp butter or neutral oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1½ cups risotto rice ½ cup white wine 6 cups hot vegetable stock, plus a little extra if needed 1 tsp salt ground black pepper, to taste 4 handfuls baby spinach leaves 2 […]
Keeping flowers fresh
Cutting flower stems and pruning the leaves before putting them into a vase, watering them every few days, and keeping them away from direct sunlight, heat, drafts and fruits, all ensure they’re fresher longer. Nick Drewe, trends specialist at UK’s WeThrift says raiding the cupboards may be just as beneficial to your blooms. […]
Rescuing problem homes: Jim The Builder
What started as a sticky front door ended up being a major rebuild for one Heathcote Valley house, in what is an all-too-common post-quake story. The aftermath and pain caused by the traumatic events of 2011 are still being dealt with as builders continue to uncover substandard EQC repairs. Jim Stenberg, director, of […]
Igniting young imaginations: Scorpio Children’s Books
Books and reading are two of the great pleasures of life. There are few better places for youngsters to experience the joy that books bring than the new dedicated children’s bookshop Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books, located in the BNZ Centre. The space is bright, sunny, colourful and welcoming and, of course, filled […]
Mixing patterns and prints
Achieving the right balance when working with patterns and prints is vital for an eye-catching end result. Many people who love patterns struggle to find that balance, yet there are some simple rules that can help. Try these: There are no rules. Patterns can all be different yet work well together to form […]
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