In the lap of luxury
Fine wine, delicious food, soft music, ambient lighting, and tranquil surrounds add up to sheer bliss for many people seeking a luxury escape. From glamping to five-star, New Zealand is your oyster. Here and on the following pages are some suggestions from Metropol. Luxury lodges New Zealand has an amazing selection of luxury accommodation venues, […]
Summer short loving
The summer sun is (hopefully) here for the next few months, so wardrobes must be ready for warm days with clothes that keep us cool. Shorts come in all shapes, lengths, and fits, and there is something for everyone’s different preferences. Denim shorts are a classic staple and can range from distressed denim to high-waisted […]
Go for gold
New Year is a season unto itself, allowing fashionistas to go big and bold before they go home. When you go for gold, the look is always bold, no matter if you’re just accessorising or attempting to light up the night. Gold serves as a neutral that pairs with practically every ensemble, adding style and […]
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 […]
