Networking 101
As the adage goes, “It’s not what you know but who you know”, but how do you get to know the who? Here’s some top networking tips for breaking the ice this conference and event season. TIME TO SHINE: Attendees generally walk out of an event with a stack of business cards, so […]
Tile tales
Move over white subway tiles, we’re introducing a whole raft of new kids on the decorating block; there’s hexagon, finger tiles, mosaic and stone and they’re rocking a kaleidoscope of colours and textures. We check out some of the latest looks snaking their way across walls and floors. Mixed geometrics: Geometric shapes made their […]
Vested Interests
It’s time to in-vest! This style staple has made a welcome return and this sartorial season, designers are offering up just about every shape, size and silhouette imaginable. Whether you opt for a sexy tuxedo design sans shirt like Kaia Gerber at Saint Laurent or a fluffy number to keep the chill at bay […]
Shine bright
Blazing a trail, both figuratively and literally, the fashionably elite have been hitting the catwalk and the red carpet dressed in a selection of shimmer this sartorial season. There are endless interpretations, with an option for every occasion. Dazzling diamantes and floor-skimming metallics traditionally reserved for evening attire have been liberated from their […]
Gut Feeling
Our tummies are at the top of mind when it comes to the top trends for the coming year, with digestive health dominating our culinary picks. While we have long sought to get more fibre and probiotics into our days, as research continues to demonstrate strong links between gut health and total mental and […]
Statement Sofas
Whether you call it a couch, a sofa, or a settee, nice and neutral has long been the name of the style game when it comes to picking a stylish seat. We get it – it is one of the largest pieces of furniture in the main room of the house, so it’s […]
Lofty Ambitions
If you have the lofty ambition of creating more space without increasing the foot plan of your abode, a mezzanine may just be the answer. There are numerous ways to incorporate a mezzanine or intermediate floor within a space and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a double-height ceiling to pull it […]
From the Editor: 06 August 2020
“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut” – Dr Seuss I have interviewed and written about some of this city’s most passionate and inspiring people over the past seven years working across Canterbury Rebuild and Metropol magazines. But it is perhaps the words below that are some of the most […]
From the Editor: 23 July 2020
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey The world is facing unprecedented challenges. From bush fires to a global pandemic, it feels like we’ve been hit by one thing after another. But […]
Back on the horse
Getting back on the proverbial horse has taken on a much more literal meaning for champion harness racing driver Ricky May, who is back in the sulky again. It’s been just six months since the seven-time New Zealand Cup winner was brought back to life after suffering a medical event on the track, but […]
