Whether it’s walking the red carpet to her next premiere, receiving numerous awards for her work, or talking to the press with that beautiful grin on her face, eyes wide and sparkling, Margaret Qualley has this unique ability to stay grounded, poised and ready to tackle just about anything. She’s […]
There’s something timeless and universal about tales of individual tenacity and adaptability. They are inspirational for sure, but it’s maybe also that they provide a blueprint for navigating the intricacies and challenges of life. And resilience is not only a way to face adversity but it is a foundation […]
“A girl’s handbag is her secret treasure trove,” Sonia Rykiel once opined. Indeed, a handbag transcends its mere functional role, becoming an emblem of one’s tastes, memories, and even aspirations. This intimate accessory, held close, offers both a peek into its carrier’s soul and a testament to timeless fashion. […]
1. Change Your Mind Lion’s mane, bacopa, L-Theanine and siberian ginseng are brought together in Two Islands Brain Wave, $79, to give you mental clarity. 2. Botanical Healing Designed to be minimal and adaptable, Kaea the rejuvenator Multi-Nutrient Face Balm, $205, is a plant-powered concentrate that calms inflammation and strengthens […]
Spring Sense As we come out of hibernation, there’s a few olfactory roads that we can take into the new season. Adding to Sisley’s L’Eaux Rêvées Collection, d’Hubert, 50ml, EDT, $160, is an aromatic green citrus fragrance with a mossy accord and geranium at its heart. A powdery concoction of […]
Guerlain Interview Rouge G Lipstick Colourist Océane Robert “Colour is more than a job for me; it’s my passion,” enthuses Océane Robert. Seven years after joining the quality control laboratory at Guerlain, the young woman still remembers the bright pink pigments that she saw the Maison’s colourists handling […]
Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art By James Nestor No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and […]
Get your daily serotonin fix with pieces that put a smile on your face. In chirpy brights and ice cream pastels, whimsical objects and quirky shapes make for a happy home. Image of the Bundt candle holders by &klevering 1. Resene Celebrate, $5 from Resene ColorShops | 2. Settee $12,300 […]
A regular design fixture for years now, beautiful, elegant marble evolves yet again to be bolder and better with experimental silhouettes and statement finishes. Image of the Florence Coffee table by New Works, $1870 from Slow Store 1. Bookends, $32 from Paper Plane | 2. Coffee table by Normann Copenhagen, […]
Nature knows best and what better way to embrace the seasonal shift than to look to pieces that draw inspiration from flora and fauna. Image of the Songbird wallpaper in Teal, $499 per roll from Emma Hayes 1. Resene She’ll Be Right, $5 from Resene ColorShops | 2. […]
A key trend in fashion as well as interiors, stripes make their mark everywhere this Spring. Be it in classic forms or bold renditions, stripes bring a sartorial edge to a space. Image of the Plinth royal blue new jute rug from $320AUD from Double 1. Armchair by Gervasoni, $6940 […]
Turn back time with a twist on old favourites. Toeing the line of kitschy and cool, retro forms, vintage textiles and a palette of cobalt, tobacco and walnut brings personality to any room. Image of the Manade 2 Fabric collection by Casamance, available at James Dunlop Textiles 1. Resene Daredevil, […]
Hansel & Gretel Returns This year The Royal New Zealand celebrate 70 years on the stage. In a fairy tale ending to the 2023 season, Hansel and Gretel sees out the year (26 October–9 December). Maybe you know the story of the two hopeless children, lost in the […]
Big Swiss By Jean Beagin A brilliantly original and funny novel about a sex therapist’s transcriptionist who falls in love with a client while listening to her sessions. When they accidentally meet in real life, an explosive affair ensues. Bold, outlandish, and filled with irresistible characters, Big Swiss is both […]
Bri DiMattina is a second-generation Italian-Kiwi, a home gardener and trained chef who inherited her love of good food from her chef mother and her Italian nonna. After a career in the food industry, Bri moved to Māngere Bridge with her son and partner. There she began growing a […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects over 4,100 New Zealanders and millions worldwide, and each one is a life altered forever by the chronic and unpredictable neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed, and the average age […]
On November 12, 1993, an inaugural eight-person tournament with no weight class, no time limits, no judges and very few rules took place in Denver, Colorado, which would forever change the landscape of the martial arts world. It would determine the superior fighter in any and every fighting style […]
I often reflect on my life and time on this earth. I realise how much I have changed over the last decade—let alone four and a half decades—and how many of life’s lessons I have learnt. You can choose your attitude and how you respond to things. Whilst not […]
Having recently spent ten days in Hawaii I was reminded of the spirit of the Hawaiian people – their warmth, friendliness, their genuine interest in others and the respect for each other and each other’s property. I must say it took me most of my break to accept that […]
Three Kiwi women used investing to help secure a rewarding future and unlock possibilities. Growing an inheritance Hailey* Growing future wealth and learning investing in the process. When Hailey turned 21, she took over an investment portfolio which she had inherited from her grandparents, who had passed away […]
Inflation, a reality affecting all of us to some degree irrespective of our race, gender, age, occupation, economic standing, political philosophies or religious observations. Yes inflation, the culprit of price increases, is alive and kicking after filing a leave of absence in Aotearoa for the past 3 decades. For some, […]
We had a chat with Emily Blunt and Matt Damon to discuss the blockbuster Oppenheimer, and what it was like working with the legendary director Christopher Nolan. We didn’t have time to ask them to ask him to turn the volume up on dialogue, sorry. How was it to […]
Tim Webber welcomes sought-after Vancover-based lighting studio, A-N-D, into it’s already rather impressive stable of brands. A true architectural work of art, the high-quality, luxurious light fixtures of A-N-D studio are conceptualised, designed and assembled in-house. Among its most beloved creations, the Vine series stands out, captivating with its […]
Exclusively available from Ligne Roset showrooms till the end of 2023 The Togo Toile du Peintre is a limited edition celebration of 50 years of artistic reflections of limitless possibilities. Since 1973 the Togo has been a popular piece of home decor appearing in 1,500,000 homes in 72 countries. […]
Everyone knows that sleep is essential but alas, the trials of modern life have seen to it that we are sleeping less and less each night than we were just ten years ago, causing a whole array of sleep issues to emerge and in turn, affect our quality of life. […]
Ah, Springtime… As the chill of winter fades and we start to feel the growing warmth of the sun on our skin, in the words of comedian Robin Williams, it’s “nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” but amidst the resurgence of life outside, a familiar ritual beckons – spring cleaning. […]
At Nine Orchard, history and modernity seem to have intertwined seamlessly, creating an enchanting time warp where the essence of New York’s charm resides within four walls. Here, dreams come alive, and guests find themselves living the quintessential New York experience they’ve always longed for. What was once the […]
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has just opened up a new oasis of luxury at the Piazza Augusto Imperatore in Rome. Surrounded by rich history you have your pick of 114 luxurious rooms and suites designed by the famed Milan-based architectural studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel that brought the last 8 […]
