A glamour wedding: My Glam Booth

What is any event without those magical moments caught on camera? A daughter’s 21st, a best friend’s engagement party, a family wedding – all are celebratory milestones that need capturing for future generations. My Glam Booth is a Christchurch-based photo booth hire company, and owner/operator, Annabelle Hill, says the open-air booth is the […]

A touch of the Hamptons: OneWorld

OneWorld’s Hamptons-inspired West Beach range has arrived. With its classic and timeless style, the West Beach range is the ideal choice for those seeking a sophisticated coastal or Hamptons aesthetic. Add a stylish storage solution to your home in the form of the West Beach chest of drawers. Whether you’re revamping your bedroom, […]

Eco-conscious pet toys: FunDiggityDog

Tired of having tacky plastic scattered around your home after your dog’s playtime? Luxurious, sustainable, and biodegradable describe locally crafted pet toy brand, FunDiggityDog. Made from possum pelts, wool, flax, and hemp; FunDiggityDog’s plush toys are of the highest quality. Founder Louise Mackenzie says, “Cross-bred (strong) wool is an amazing natural fibre that […]

Beautiful lake-side nuptials: Lake Hood

Located on the edge of beautiful and serene Lake Hood is a stunning and romantic lake-side wedding venue. With stunning sunsets, a backdrop of soft light and tranquil waters, this is the ideal starting point for your lakeside wedding ceremony or reception. Guests enter The Lake House through a stylish foyer. This opens […]

An incomparable cooker: La Maison France

Kiwis have grown up with traditional brands around our homes for generations, but that does not mean we cannot introduce new ones. Lacanche, a small village in rural France, has produced a unique range cooker for over 250 years. The Lacanche cooker upholds the essential values paramount to its legacy – a love […]

Spring into spuds

Christmas in New Zealand isn’t the same without a feed of baby new potatoes, and they taste even better if you’ve grown them yourself. By Lynda Papesch The middle of September is the best possible time to plant your crop if you fancy enjoying them on Christmas Day, although any time from now […]

The new standard in sustainable building: Health Based Building

The homes in which we live have a direct impact on our health and the environment, so the way we build matters. Health Based Building developed Foreverbreathe Specification in response to demand for affordable, high performance, sustainable homes. Foreverbreathe Specification delivers exceptional air quality and energy efficiency through a sophisticated combination of high-performance […]

Love your animals: Waihi Bush

Just like humans, animals need optimal amounts of various nutrients, including omega 3 fatty acids. Animals that eat processed food are likely to be deficient in these fats, which are important for normal, healthy function. Our pets also get allergies, which can be agitated by environmental and other factors. Organic flax seed oil […]

Pasifika on show at fashion week

Pasifika designers, including many emerging talents captivated audiences at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week. From patterns and designs on textiles, to holistic Pasifika looks, a diversity of talent showcased the role of New Zealand and other Pacific Island designers from casual clothes to couture. Here are some of the garments from one […]