Sept/Oct 2018 Issue

When making up the pullout sofa just won’t do anymore, consider a luxuriously outfitted guest room that will rival any boutique hotel…

For a relaxed yet elegant take on a country abode, classic furnishings and prints are given a modern spin. Soft, homey shades of safe green, apricot and dove grey are smartened up by tones of chestnut and creamy white…

Just when you thought the tribal thing was done to death, a wave of fresh interpretations make the case for a nod to tribal style. 

Let the good vibes take precedent in your home. Declutter and re-imagine key spaces such as the living room and study as warm, airy and inviting…

Add a touch of whimsy into the home with an array of sugary pastels. Both charming and chic, tones of bubblegum, powder blue, lemon curd and lilac make a bland interior come alive… 1. Cabinet by Giorgetti POA from ECC. 2. Daybed $2,519 from BoConcept. 3. Chair $599 from Nood. […]

New Zealanders love a good DIY project. Whether it be renovating a single room or an entire house, our #8 gauge wire mentality sees us jump at the chance to roll up our sleeves and get hands-on. In recent years, this passion for DIY has combined with the trend of […]

As though decorated on a canvas by a master Argentinian painter, the Cerro de los Siete Colores is truly a beautiful sight to behold. Translated into English as ‘The Hill of Seven Colours’, the Argentinian landmark is an enchanting array of layers that stretch over the idyllic countryside. Formed 75 […]

Sick of the the disposable culture of social media? Or are you looking for some stylish new luggage for your next getaway? Our Travel News will sort you out. BON VOYAGE BOREDOM In-flight entertainment often leaves a lot to be desired. After binging on a couple of episodes of some […]

What? A heavenly bread that is carb and gluten free? It seems a bit too good to be true. All you need is four ingredients: eggs, cream cheese, baking powder or cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon of Honey or some natural sweetener, salt, garlic powder, rosemary. According to She […]

With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to start freshening up your wardrobe. Clean out all those old jumpers and make way for some new dresses or strappy sandals in anticipation of the upcoming summer months. But don’t forget it’s not about what you wear on the outside that counts the most, it’s […]

If there’s one thing we all love it’s pink drinks. There’s something exciting about sipping on a drink in a vibrant shade. Now pink gin is gaining traction and we’re totally here for it. The UK alcohol brand Gordon’s released this new gin and it’s been going viral over in […]

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, […]

Hungarian TV journalist, Petra Laszlo has been caught on film tripping up a refugee holding a child and also kicking two fleeing children. She has since been fired after the incident for “unacceptable behaviour”. The New York Times reported that the refugees were trying to flee from police at a […]

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 […]