A refreshing highlander
For some, a Highlander is a rugby player from the deep south, to others, an 80s fantasy film starring Sean Connery. To Toyota, a Highlander is a mid-sized SUV, and a big seller. For 2021, the Highlander has been refreshed for the fourth time, with a recent launch in […]
Smooth and sustainable
The Mazda MX-30 has been in the pipeline for some time. Now it is finally here, and set to spearhead Mazda’s goal of a sustainable future. The MX-30 is available as a Mild-Hybrid and pure EV. My test car was the MX-30 Limited 2.0L Petrol Mild-Hybrid. The 2.0L petrol […]
Bring some French romance to your bedroom
French décor is one of the world’s most enduring styles, and head of the list is the bedroom or boudoir. One of the most embraced and romantic is the country bedroom. From casual to chic, this style is often about soft feminine neutrals and pastels or the complete opposite, […]
Perfectly pretty paisley
Paisley, once only popular as a bandana print, is tipped to be a top trend this summer. The teardrop-shaped pattern has been a regular on fashion catwalks for decades, and now major textile producers and furniture manufacturers are also embracing paisley. You too can join the paisley parade whether […]
Rug up for winter
Our bodies aren’t the only things we need to rug up this winter… our living spaces could also do with an injection of rugs, too. These floor coverings anchor a room and work hard to define and differentiate spaces in a home. Rugs can be used to frame an […]
Lets get together
Aside from the eating benefits, cooking has long been known as a means of socialising, and the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a home. Anyone can cook, whether it’s cheese on toast for beginners, making your own cheese or, for the more advanced, creating a […]
Futuristic fermentation
Fermented foods have been making waves for a few years now, as the power of their probiotics keeps those keen on consuming gut-loving goodness coming back for more. And this trend is showing no sign of subsiding. Morgan Tait looks at the next evolution of fermented foods. Cultured coffee […]
Make mine a mocktail
July is one month when many take up the ‘Dry July’ cause to raise funds for cancer sufferers, turning from cocktails to mocktails. Cancer affects one in three New Zealanders in one form or another, which is a good reason to support Dry July, yet there are plenty of […]
Stay in and exercise
Regular exercise has been found to improve mental health, build-up fitness and help to stave off numerous medical conditions. Exercising during the colder winter months may not be as pleasant as jogging along the beach in summer, yet there are many forms of indoor workouts that can be embraced […]
