Be the hostess with the mostess: Total Food Equipment

Whether you want to make entertaining effortless or find the best gifts for the foodie of the family, Total Food Equipment has it all. Here are eight of our favourite tools for the job.                   Everything you need for a traditional Christmas Dinner to […]

Take a Seat: Resene

Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read as we seek to escape the hectic world beyond the front door.     This space has a soft, beachy, eco vibe that would work with any interior from the bach or tiny home to a renovated mid-century home […]

A brave new you for 2020

The first thing we think of when reminiscing on decades past, is what people wore.   The ’20s will have a definably different vibe. Seize this exciting time in space to reinvent and trademark the new era. We have new looks for each season – but for the new decade why not […]

So very beautiful

Fortunately for Canterbury women, clothing boutique Molto Bella – is no longer Rangiora’s best kept secret. Here is where they will find that beautiful something that’s unique, made of natural fibres and is Italian made.   Proprietor Anette Drewery travels to the most prestigious of international fashion shows every year to scout […]

A powerful collection

Natalie B Coleman has long merged fashion and social activism and her latest collection is no different. A portion of all proceeds from her limited SISTERS collection – available exclusively at Zambesi – will be donated to the UNFPA for its life-changing work in the female sexual and reproductive space and local […]

What hunger are you feeding?

In a world where people are bombarded with celebrity diets and images of photoshopped bodies, disordered eating has become the new normal while our body’s natural hunger cues are being ignored.   Oxford Women’s Health Dietitian Sara Widdowson is encouraging people to recognise what hunger they are actually feeding, when it comes […]

Clothes women love

Fashion Designer Rose Keys talks fashion and designing for Lania The Label.     Where did your journey into fashion begin? From a young age I was fascinated by fabrics and textures, and I was encouraged to follow what I loved. I often remind myself that I do love the business, as […]

Fabulous Face-Framers

Prescription glasses have come a long way, from library to catwalk – these fabulous face-framers can be a true reflection of personality.       Being short-sighted has been a big bonus for celebrity cook Jax Hamilton. She has a designated drawer for her 36 pairs of spectacular spectacles and eight pairs […]

Moving On

Christmas is the time for families, making memories and celebrating. For some of us, this is the time that we notice that our parents have aged. They walk a bit slower, simple tasks are no longer as easy as they were and you see them struggling. Making the decision to talk to […]