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A warm home is vital for your comfort and health. The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum indoor temperature of 18°C, while recommendations for children, older people, and those with chronic illnesses are even higher. From the return of radiators to infra-red wall heaters, and ducted air systems, options are numerous for heating today’s homes, […]

Denim in technicolour

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Often, it’s hard to combine denim and colour, because the classic blue shade is just that, classic. So, it’s pretty exciting when denim in bright bold hues comes back into fashion. You can stray from the blue wash, and only go as far as white, grey, or black styles. Sometimes, this […]

Wallpaper escapism

Wallpapers are a door to a new realm, an opportunity to make a room your own. Curated by Nina Tucker Intriguing, mystical, and beautiful, a wallpaper and its intricacies are so captivating, yet so simple to hang. Like a drawing, many wallpapers are a blend of imagination and reality. Animals and other creatures, plants, flowers, […]

Country takeover

BY NINA TUCKER Once again, fashion has steered western. Whether derived from Pharrell for Louis Vuitton’s Wild West collection in January, Beyoncé’s latest album Cowboy Carter, or the popular television series Yellowstone, western fashion influences have well and truly returned. Rippling into New Zealand fashion houses, designers have eagerly adopted the trend, a natural becoming […]

Dream awake: World of WearableArt

The magic and vibrancy of WOW will once again encompass audiences with a truly ethereal experience in late 2024. Returning to Wellington’s TSB Arena from 26 September to 13 October, the World of WearableArt Show will combine revolutionary wearable art with captivating entertainment. The theme, Dream Awake, will allow audiences to do just that. Expect […]

Where to Wellington

Gardens galore, native wildlife, magical movie experiences, culinary excellence, boutique shopping, and trails to suit any exercise level. Wellington deserves more credit than simply its notorious wind. See Head to one of the many spots offering animal encounters or gorgeous gardens, such as Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. These experiences often make a great day […]

Odd pets

If you’re looking for a pet more removed than the fluffy kind, a reptile or amphibian might be the answer. Sometimes scales or a shell are just what you need in a companion. Popular choices in Christchurch are the axolotl, blue-tongued lizard, or a species of turtle. Often requiring an enclosure, consider earthquake risk when […]

Giddy Up

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER The classic cowboy boots have slowly appeared on the shelves of many shoe stores nationwide. A lasting style, the cowboy boot comes with durability, gorgeous embroidery, and timelessness. Seen with everything from denim to dresses, styling cowboy boots seems to have loose rules. Pair with oversized jeans, a leather jacket and […]

Mum & me

Whoever your maternal figure might be, from mothers to step-mums, grandmothers and aunts, or those who have been great caregivers, thank them this Mother’s Day. Toast them with a high tea Put a spin on your usual coffee date with a delicious Mother’s Day high tea. Multiple locations citywide are toasting maternal figures this year […]

Winter toppers

Sideline sport, walking to work, wet weekend activities. Who said the attire should only be strictly gumboots and old coats? While sometimes the weather or location grants it, there is an optimism in dressing with valour despite the forecast. Winter fashion is the home of layering and volume, and opulent accessories are the cherry on […]