Where The Renewable Energy Wind Blows
As the years continue to tick by, we see a seemingly constant increase in urgency from environmental experts calling on the world to embrace forms of renewable energy. Fortunately, the world is full of innovators constantly looking for new ways to create technology-based solutions that are as effective as they […]
Destination: X-Space
Sanlorenzo, the giant and masterfully skilled forces behind what we know to be some of the world’s best superyachts, finds itself once again in pursuit of discovering unexplored design horizons. X-Space, as introduced to the world by way of the “Walkthrough Live Tour”, which is an immersive digital experience conceived […]
See Inside the $19Million Malibu Mansion
What more is there to say. Scroll down to see all the images of this Mediterranean inspired 3.25-acre, six-bedroom estate with a pool, gym, theater and miscellaneous extravagant rooms. This is Yolanda and David Foster’s mega mansion in Malibu that is featured often in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. […]
Trans-Seasonal Tresses With Tāne Tomoana
7 Tips To Keep Your Hair Healthy This New Season Words by Tāne Tomoana, Creative Lead at Dry & Tea Australasia With a new season, it is paramount we address the damage caused by living life, with added stress from heat styling. Without protecting your hair and scalp, it is […]
Here are 8 reasons why you should add coconut oil to your daily beauty routine
e’ve all heard about the amazing health benefits that coconut oil has in cooking, like improving digestion, energy and balancing blood sugar. This all natural ingredient has been raved about by celebrities, so have you ever thought about adding this to your daily beauty routine? If not, here are the […]
The Ultimate Beauty Hacks For The Lazy Girl
We know it can be tough to find the time for a full-blown skincare regime every morning; we love our beauty sleep too! That’s why we’ve put together this list for all our lazy gals out there that need some quick fix beauty hacks to keep you looking your best […]
Ashia Ismail-Singer: A Touch of Spice
Globalisation has seen the melding of cultures permeate through society; from the way we communicate, to art and fashion, to the food we eat. We are now living in a world where the word ‘fusion’ is so commonly used that it has almost become a culture in itself. And nowhere […]
Right Time And Place – The Making Of An Icon
Terroir is an important factor in the wine world. The concept that the variables from a particular region, the soil conditions, terrain, hydrology, climate and so on help to create a certain regional profile. But there are times when the concept of capturing the essence of a place goes that […]
4 Limited Edition Penfolds Wines To Collect
Whether you are cellaring or celebrating, you can’t go wrong with one of the Penfold’s offerings. But if you are one of those people who like the limited edition version of things, Penfolds has you covered. Penfolds G3 A good wine can be a wonderful homage to a certain time […]
Love Parade: Glitz Glamour & Gucci
In an industry that is known for its fickleness, 100 years in business is definitely something to celebrate. And Gucci really knew how to celebrate during their recent Love Parade show for the brand’s centenary year. Taking over Hollywood Boulevard in LA, Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, put on a visual […]
Simple Yet Sophisticated Choices To Elevate The Everyday
Strike Gold La Prairie has bottled the majestic light effects of the gracious golden hour in their Pure Gold collection. The power of the noble metal is used to impart immediate radiance to the skin and release actives over time in a sustained manner to replenish the skin long term. […]
For That Hard-To-Buy-For Friend, We’ve Found The Perfect Gift
We all have the one friend who’s hard to buy for. Every year when their birthday rolls around, we end up scrambling around trying to find that unique gift because they already have all the latest gadgets or on-trend accessories – and buying them yet another voucher is starting to […]
I Tried A Les Mills Grit Class And This Is What It Was Like
I have been a member of Les Mills since I was in uni, how I afforded this membership as a student is somewhat of a mystery but regardless I Body Pumped and Body Balanced my way through a degree – but I had never tried a Les Mills Grit Class. […]
Here’s Our Top Runner Picks That Look & Feel Good
One thing we’re always looking for here at M2woman are items that perfectly complement our lifestyle with zero compromise. Fitness is one of those cornerstones and this commitment is even more important when picking workout and gym gear. It won’t just be a matter of not looking as good when […]
5 Principles of Personal Discipline
A certain amount of personal discipline and drive is critical for success in both business and life. A couple of years ago, I spent time with Warren Rustand, an exceptional individual, who shared with me how he stayed focused and motivated. His principles of personal discipline have guided me through […]
Homes For Good
For many of us, our earliest childhood memories of home are indelible, beautiful and vivid. Home is where the heart is, after all. Where function, form and feeling collide as our recollections relate the spatial relationship we had with past memories. American architect, Philip Johnson could not have put it […]
15 Small Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly In Your Home Today
While a lot of us can’t afford eco-conscious homes built from the ground up with sustainable, energy-saving materials and amenities such as solar panels and fully integrated smart home systems, there are still a lot of ways in which we can make small, budget-friendly changes to our homes in the […]
Green Dreams: Future-Proofing Your New Build
Green homes and eco-friendly living have made great strides over the last couple of decades in shifting the idea of alternative living to the mainstream and, in turn, the belief that you need to go off the grid to be eco-friendly. As more people do their part to make greener […]
How To Host The Ultimate Dinner Party with Mission Wines
With summer well and truly in the rearview mirror and along with it, socialising with rooftop cocktails on balmy evenings and al fresco dining with friends, the colder months call for an entirely different tack. The cold temperatures make venturing out for friends and family get-togethers distinctly less appealing which […]
On a Sustainable Mission
When you enjoy a Mission wine, it is more than just a stellar flavour profile on your palate; you are also becoming a part of an extraordinary journey, which started over 170 years ago. Inspired by their progressive forebears who carved out Mission’s foundation, to this day, not one iota […]
KITA: Songs That Speak
There’s definitely something unique about home-grown music that has been created unapologetically from the heart. Songs that are nice and comforting, like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, or a billion songbirds harmonising together. Songs that speak from the ‘outside-looking-in’, or narrate on global issues, and have […]
Sleep Like An Astronaut With This NASA-Invented Tech
Artificial limbs; invisible braces; space blankets; freeze drying; water filters; solar cells; we have access to so many modern technologies developed for NASA’s various space programs that we really should have a NASA Day public holiday to give thanks. Maybe it could replace Queen’s Birthday – as what have the […]
Why the Right Pillow is Vital to Discovering Better Sleep
Most of us know that getting a good night’s sleep is just as important to our overall health and wellbeing as a well-balanced diet and a regular fitness routine. We all know that a lack of quality shut-eye on a regular basis spells trouble for our quality of life, affecting […]
A Nation-By-Nation Guide To How The World Dreams
Dreams. They’re weird, right? When we put our heads down at night, our minds crank out some often absolutely bizarre made up yarn to act as our ‘overnight entertainment’, leaving us confused, scared and often fascinated when we snap back to Earth. While even the smartest and most well read […]
A Home (Not So Far) Away From Home
The hotel world is abuzz with a whole swathe of mini-chains championing boutique comfort. The brainchild of historic legacy brands, these carefully curated offshoots are designed to appeal to new generation travellers who covet upscale warm and attentive service, state-of-the-art tech amenities, and gram-worthy surroundings. In recent months, Auckland has […]
The Art of the Staycation à la DoubleTree by Hilton
The art of the staycation is something that many of us will no doubt have become more familiar with, especially of late. Taking a much-needed hiatus from the fatigue of working from home or simply the stress and hustle of the city to focus on some relaxation and respite without […]
Your Next Foodie Vacation Awaits with DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka
We don’t know about you but when travelling, the one thing we will always look forward to the most is the food. Taste and smell, after all, are so inextricably connected with our memories. Which is why, when a new staycation destination emerges with the promise of heroing top-notch food […]
How to Turn Stress into Constructive Action
Many people see stress as an unalloyed negative but in fact, stress serves a natural physiological purpose. It can help us solve problems and learn and grow from our experiences. Instead of trying to eliminate stress, we should try to understand it, optimise it, and capture the upsides. It’s true […]
The Busy Person’s Guide To Preserving
In the farmhouse where I grew up, my mother had a pantry filled with a jumble of odd jars she’d collect for bottling our fruit. In summer, she would send my brother and I out to the abundant blackberry bushes that ravaged the paddocks, with a bucket each to harvest […]
The Missing Health Metric For Women
As women, we are often led to focus on appearance-based health metrics such as weight, BMI, caloric intake and calories burned, but these aren’t necessarily the metrics that are going to leave us feeling like healthier, more vibrant versions of ourselves. Instead, we should pay more attention to ovulation and […]
A Touch of Spice: Kitchen Design
Designing your new kitchen is an exciting time. With so much to choose from, its hard to know what to do so we asked the team at GJ’s for their tips and tricks. Once you’ve decided on the layout and function of the kitchen, it’s time to add all the […]
Making Your Home Design Unique To You
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense, making your home […]
Unlocking the Value of Your Land – Chris & Andreas Experience
Unlocking the value of your land could be easier than you think. When Chris and Andrea’s children left home, they discovered subdividing their section and building a second home was an ideal way to unlock the value of their land and get what they wanted in a new home. “When […]
Whisky 101 – A Beginner’s Guide
The world of whisky is truly vast and diverse with countless different brands and expressions let alone blends, age statements, flavour profiles and finishes. While this might be an enticing prospect for the initiated, it can be daunting for those who are new to the formidable amber nectar. Though if […]
Debunking Whisky Myths
Like with any popular drink, whisky comes with some common-believed myths that end up shaping some unfortunate misconceptions. We feel the need to do due diligence and inform our readers of the misleading falsehoods that surround discourse on the famous Scottish liquor that we enjoy so much. Here are some […]
The Five Best Gifts For The Whisky Lover In Your Life
Now, if you really, really like whisky and want someone to give you a bottle or two, then; ‘don’t be afraid to be understood’. You must forget about so-called subtlety and offer your loved ones the opportunity to appreciate your true feelings toward whisky without clouding them by using any […]
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I Don’t Understand Sport & My Daughter Is Playing Soccer
My six-year-old daughter tells me she wants to play summer soccer. We visit a shop called “Rebel Sport”. It is brightly lit, full of strange clothes made of mesh or elastic, and morose teenage shop assistants with their noses sitting over the tops of their masks. My daughter looks great...
Interior Design Inspo: Brown Eyed Girl
Perfectly timed for cooler days, a rich and luxurious palette of warm browns is set to take Autumn by storm. With decadent shades of bitter chocolate, caramel and nutmeg, transform any stark space into a cosy haven. Style Tip: Leave the 90’s stigma behind and embrace an all-brown aesthetic for...
The Revived Orient Express Set To Roll Through Italy In 2023
Oh man, what a lot of us would get right now for a luxury trip around the most beautiful cities in Europe. A lot of people have already started eyeing 2023 as the year they restart their love affairs with travel (pending the situation at the border) and for those...
