When we consider what the digitisation of our world has done to us, we are quick to acknowledge brick and mortar stores disappearing and social contact waning. But when we do make contact, when we do unplug, how do we make our first impression count? Can you truly connect with […]
“How would you describe your art?” “In a literal sense it would come under surreal, minimalistic, pop art. I’ve never really done any study into it. ‘Pretty good’, hopefully.” The first thing you learn from artist Richard Parry is his quick wit. His Instagram stories alone are enough to catch […]
Being a conscious consumer is massively important these days. It’s a trend that’s on the rise, and for good reason. Brands need to grow more transparent surrounding their ingredients, and this transparency will only ever be a good thing for everybody. It builds trust, which builds loyalty. We spoke to Danijela […]
On Thursday 24th I found myself at the opening night of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. The first impression I got when entering the Civic was “Damn, I am way under-dressed for this.” The Bachelor (the cool one that everyone liked) and his girlfriend looked good standing around. A child posed on...
I’m not willing to find out for sure, but I have a bad feeling that in the last week I’ve gone through 3 tubs of sour cream. It’s time to shrug off those bad habits and start living a life we actually want to live. No more waking up with...
Specialising has taken my business to the next level. My goal is to have a small base of exceptional clients. This year I’ve made some significant business decisions to achieve it. The last 10 years I’ve acquired thousands of clients. I can’t provide that many people with a high level...
Last night’s premiere of Atomic Blonde saw the red carpet rolled out at the theater in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. Among the Hollywood stars in attendance was leading actress Charlize Theron, who dazzled in her revealing Dior top and skirt with Messika jewelry. As if her statuesque height wasn’t accentuated enough as it was her outfit was completed by a pair of stilettos....
I’ve recently started diving into WatchMe to see what the local entertainment scene has to offer. I mean, everyone’s got Netflix, but when the boss isn’t looking I’m not going to have enough time to slyly binge watch Sense 8 only to find they’ve canceled it anyway. Sorry, I digress....
Calling all foodies, NZ’s biggest food event is back so get ready to get stocked up at The Food Show! Taking place at ASB Showgrounds from 27 – 30 July 2017, The Food Show Auckland will showcase the freshest, trendiest and most inspiring produce and ingredients around. Whether you’re into craft […]
What inspired you to write Lucky Boy, and what is the significance of its title? I’d heard about immigrant parents stuck in detention centres as their children were being adopted away from them, and I was struck first by the very fact that this was happening – that this could...
We caught up with wine geek and entrepreneur Anong Klinyoo to talk about culture, wine, and how she got started at being a sommelier. Anong Klinyoo founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. When you’re done reading the...
Recently I had the honour of talking to sommelier Anong Klinyoo who founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. There’s a wine for everything, and that includes Asian fusion food. As an aside Klinyoo shared with me 9 dishes and their...
Updating the firmware on your shoes doesn’t sound like the usual sort of pre-hike ritual you might undertake but that’s exactly what I found myself doing in my hotel in National Park the night before me and five mates were to tackle the Tongariro Crossing. We were doing the track...
Meet the new Baileys Almande Almondmilk Liqueur. This naturally light tasting spirit is a dairy-free, gluten-free and certified vegan liqueur that blends the luscious, nutty flavors of real almondmilk with delicious vanilla for an incredibly versatile treat. Last year Baileys hit issues with creating a certified vegan product when it was...
It’s easy to fall into habits that are detrimental to your health. However, it’s equally easy to build healthy habits that can get you back into peak condition. To help kick-start a plan, Muuna has shared with us five tips to eat better and stay healthy during National Nutrition Month. Here are […]
If you’re an environmentally concious shopper you probably already have your canvas bags at the ready. On a light shopping you will turn down the offer of having your three objects put into three separate double bags. Kiwis create 735,000 tons of waste packaging a year, and we only recycle 53% of […]
I’m not sure whether this year is going fast because I’m getting old or because I have my wedding coming up. Best not think about it. This fridays drinks (unless you’re going to do this on a Thursday night) main ingredient will be Fresh As freeze dried powders. This gives you a quick...
This dessert is incredibly simple to make, and can be whipped up well in advance for a stress free evening. Try adding a few drops of rosewater and cutting the strawberries into heart shapes to enhance feelings of love and romance. Coconut Panna Cotta With Mulled Strawberries This simple dessert […]
Last Friday to kick off our weekend, my colleague Sophie and I decided to check out Ebisu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant on Quay st, part of the Britomart block of dining establishments. It was a hot day, but sitting near the windows was still preferable, as getting the most out […]
Summer is the time when the sun is at its most harsh – and when gardens will be at their most green, lively and productive. Founder and director of Landart Landscapes, Matt Leacy, shares his top tips for preparing a garden, so that it will thrive throughout the hot summer […]
It’s not often that nature and the man-made world are able to coexist but in a project that defies the odds, these elements are living and breathing in concert. Trees are often the victims of construction – obstacles to be pulled up and destroyed to make way for a building, […]
Petey Ulatan, a graphic designer and photographer has been blowing minds with his cube-like worlds that he’s been sharing. His images aren’t just static though. On his Instagram he also incorporates video into his cube world style. Ulatan likes to play with cityscapes and make his own world. In fact...
We covered luxury summer holiday locations, but they’re missing one important thing, snow. Christmas songs always harp on about a “white Christmas” but it’s not something we normally get to experience. So why not make 2015 (or even 2016 if you want to have a goal for the end of […]
It was the last show of the Marr Factory series and what better way than to raise our glasses of Bombay Sapphires ‘The Ryder Collins’ cocktails. Inspired by the latest Kate Sylvester collection Chase Bickerton put together his slant on an old classic. Kate’s collection has a feminine yet independent...
It’s one thing to see how beauty standards have changed over 100 years via commercial advertising and newspaper clippings. It’s entirely another to see how visual creative licence has played with the female image over the last 500 years. From the large eyed pale waifs, to buxom maids, all the...
An empty church in Chicago has been given a modern treatment by Linc Thelen Design with a collaboration with Scrafano Architects to create this fantastic family home. It’s a unique space, with stained glass windows of the original building remaining and a huge 25 foot vaulted ceiling to deal with. Other remaining parts of...
Superyachts decked out with bowling alleys, pool tables, and Xboxes hooked up to massive LCD screens are all very well, but they scream boycentric. With that in mind, luxury interior designer Lidia Bersani has lent her skills to designing a yacht with a more feminine spin. This 80 metre floating...
There has never been more interest in visualising our homes as individual expressions of ourselves and striving to create the home we want to invite others into. But not all of us have an intimate knowledge of colour, line, shape, texture, perspective and other elements of design involved with interior […]
If the Greek gods had a home on Earth, it would surely be Santorini. Surrounded by the sapphire blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the island of Santorini consists of a labyrinth of white-washed buildings atop a steep precipice. With panoramic views visible from almost every inch of the island, […]
