The final flourishes
From traditional and elaborate dinner tables to casual and rustic lunch settings, here are a few tips on creating your perfect festive table. Choose your theme Decide on a few core colours, and use those to keep the table looking cohesive. This could be traditional red and green, all things gold, or something more neutral […]
Gingerbread goodness
Gingerbread houses are the epitome of Christmas nostalgia for many and are a festive way for families to spend time together and creating these holidays. For me, it is a family tradition to build a gingerbread house with my mum and sister and even though we are all apart this year, it is still on […]
Creamy lemon bars with browned butter raspberries
Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest Ingredients 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, finely crushed into crumbs (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups crushed crackers) 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 large egg + 2 large egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp lemon zest 1 cup freshly squeeze lemon juice 1 […]
Think pink
From blush to fuchsia. Pink is a shade that can work in any home no matter what your style so long as you pick the right colours to complement or contrast with it. The pink renaissance started back in 2017 with Pantone’s Millennial Pink and has stuck around. While most pinks can work in almost […]
Winning, inspirational designs
Every year architects, builders and contractors are judged by their peers in a variety of competitions that showcase the best in new homes and commercial buildings throughout New Zealand. Many of the award-winning builds feature on these pages and in industry magazines, providing readers with inspiration and contacts for building their own future homes and […]
Find your festive style
With Christmas just around the corner, Metropol deputy editor Georgia Summerton chats to Superette co-founder Rickie Dee about wish lists, favourite trends, and top styling tips for festive parties. What are some of your favourite summer trends in the new collections? • A pop of colour! • Feminine dresses are making a comeback. Excitingly, we’re […]
A woman with strong designs
Multi award-winning Christchurch designer Angelique Armstrong talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about juggling work, family and her ongoing love affair with interior design. A love of art was the catalyst for Angelique Armstrong to dive headlong into the world of interior design. A decade on from starting her own business, she’s well and truly […]
Colour me bright and beautiful
Colour is back and better than ever. Runways around the world are celebrating the beautiful bright hues of the colour wheel, in expressions of fun and creativity. Colour blocking is all about taking different colours and pairing them together to make interesting and complementary combinations that create bold and beautiful impact. Blue and orange, and […]
The power of perfume
No outfit is ever complete without the perfect scent. The right perfume will brighten your mood, boost your confidence and enchant those around you. If you haven’t quite found your signature scent yet, look no further than these timeless fragrances to indulge your senses. Coco Mademoiselle is an essential addition to any nightstand. Classic, timeless, […]
Less can be best
Natural-looking makeup for older women includes a good foundation and some subtle enhancing, rather than trying to hide flaws. Here are some tips from Metropol. Warm up the skin When selecting a foundation or concealer, go a shade or two warmer to ensure you don’t look washed out. Extend coverage beyond the face. Use a […]
