Flatpack furniture offers us the dream that you really can receive an entire desk or set of drawers that has slightly more structural integrity than the box it came packed in. Why buy something second hand when you can make something that looks secondhand once you’re done making it? The […]
Bridgerton is a lesson in excess. Season 1 alone had 7,500 clothing items custom made for its eight episodes. All of these created a colour harmony that made every frame a painting. Individual families and homes also carried a colour motif that not only told the viewer subconsciously which house […]
Stepping away from my career to become a full-time mum seemed like a great idea. The thought of not needing our nanny from 7 am to 7 pm and being there for my young kids felt like a dream opportunity, and I was lucky to be able to do this. […]
Having recently gone through the admissions process for our daughter, I have a newfound appreciation of the myriad of information, details and questions that parents have to navigate when setting the path for their child’s education. It’s almost like you need a degree in education admissions to do it properly. […]
1. Custom Made The ultimate on-the-go hydrator, dermaviduals Individual Lotion, $69, is fortified with actives to create a custom skin solution, no matter your needs. 2. Feeling 22 Oil soluble Vitamin C is housed in Tronque Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil, $120, to restore radiance and balance the lipid […]
Lara Henderson clearly remembers the moment she realised she probably wouldn’t be going back to corporate life after having her first child. “I had just emerged from the blur of the first four months of having a newborn, and I went out to meet with a mentor of mine.” “I […]
Rochelle Moffit, owner of Tickled Pink personal branding agency talks about the importance of living life on your own terms, and how it’s helped her find genuine happiness in business, and everything she does. After 20 years in business and with two divorces behind me, I’ve learned a few lessons […]
Just what is your worth in gold? Figuratively speaking that is. What value do you bring to what you do? Have you intentionally considered this – do you know? I had cause recently to further reflect on this question myself, having been approached to run a four hour conference master […]
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. […]
It wouldn’t be right to ignore all the hype around AI, ChatGPT, and other AI engines and not write about them in the context of architecture. I asked ChatGPT to write it ‘in a conversational tone’, but it still didn’t sound like me, and I largely disagreed with it. So, […]
The stories we’ve brought you so far have all been forward looking, this one is no exception as BMW looks ahead at the features their future cars will be packed with at the latest CES 2023. The vehicle of change as it were is the BMW I Vision DEE which […]
It’s time to iron the wrinkles out of your life. That’s right, say goodbye to those toxic relationships you’ve been stuck in for far too long, and while you’re at it, throw out that old school iron and steamer cluttering up your home and replace it with the Tefal IXEO […]
Home renovating can be a pricey and time-consuming affair. There are, however, a number of cost-effective ways in which to get creative and give your home that much-needed refresh without the costs associated with a major renovation. From updating your kitchen to upgrading your light fixtures, read on for some […]
Superyachts? In this economy? While not all of us have the spare couple mil in the back pocket for our own Superyacht along with crew salaries, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get the chance to enjoy the lifestyle anyway. Imagine it, the Sea Breeze III, a beautifully sophisticated boutique superyacht […]
Crafters Union are putting out a call to action to inspire women to express and celebrate our individuality no matter what phase of life we are entering. Huh, I scoffed, I don’t need a brand to tell me how to live. But then I realised that I haven’t exactly been […]
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 […]
The topic of women and money is one that’s been long overdue for some more in-depth scrutiny on the back of the fact that there’s a robust and growing body of evidence that shows an undeniable link between women’s financial confidence and financial wellbeing, in being able to meet current […]
With so many of us remaining ensconced for the most part in our homes these past couple of years, taking a forced hiatus from travel, it’s likely for more Kiwis than ever, visions of balmy sun-kissed island getaways have never felt more visceral. But with restrictions easing and borders around […]
How does that title make you feel? Excited in acknowledging your strengths, experience and achievements or does it bring with it a level of uncomfortableness? “Who am I to suggest I am brilliant’ says the voice in your head. What I can tell you is, it is absolutely time to […]
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 […]
Santa’s been and gone, Christmas dinners have been eaten and a brand-new year has arrived. Synonymous with popping champagne corks ushering in the New Year, is the making of resolutions. If one of your New Year resolutions is to be more successful with money, keep reading as these 5 pointers […]
Wellness news is here to ensure you’re healthy, well and good from head to toe, and inside out. Silky Slumber Getting enough sleep is an essential part of our physical and mental health. Assisting with cognitive ability, alertness and helping to starve off diseases, the benefits of getting our regular […]
One of the most interesting new interior trends of the moment has to do with the temporal lobe of the brain, which is tasked with organising sensory input. More specifically, it has to do with the olfactory cortex, which is crucial for the processing and perception of scent. This portion […]
The couple of years have been tough for those who love to watch their movies on the big screen. With theatres closed for large periods due to lockdowns, many of us have been forced against our will to watch the latest blockbusters and old classics on our modestly sized home […]
When starting a business, or anything new really, our instincts first tell us to iron out the tangible details; What are we doing? Where are we going to set it up? When will we be able to get it off the ground? These questions are often the easiest, because the answers are black-and-white, easy to […]
Not to sound dramatic, but organisation is the key to preventing our lives from falling into chaos. OK, that was a bit dramatic, but the reality is, people might think they’re organised because they have their socks paired and know what bus they need to catch in the morning for […]
Pantone, the company with the most trusted voice when it comes to colour, has released its colour trends report for Spring/Summer 2022, and you best believe we are about to be inundated with bright, happy, and pop-y hues! While these colour trends are more evidently seen in the world of […]
If there’s any time to focus on your health, especially in giving a boost to your immune system, it would be NOW. The pandemic is far from being behind us and we must have louder conversations around bettering and boosting our first line of defense. No, it is not the […]
If I walked in a room full of people and asked the question, ‘who here misses travelling?’ I could only imagine hands flailing up from all directions. As much as we love NZ, and how grateful we may be for how well our nation’s handled the pandemic, it’s okay to […]
Now that Winter has well and truly set in, we’ve all layered up and switched up our wardrobe appropriately. However the attire change shouldn’t be just reserved to your outfits, your interior decor deserves an update too. One simple way of doing this, is by adding a new rug to […]
Coach M2woman: What advice would you give your younger self? I was recently asked to give a presentation to a bunch of entrepreneurs detailing the successes and failures of growing my business over the past 11 years. In today’s world, the impetus to stop and really reflect about the journey […]
Kept awake all night by the blood curdling wails of the tourism sector Saint Jacinda and Skomo have finally decided to extend the Australian bubble to more than just deportations Australia doesn’t want to deal with. M2’s travel articles dried up quicker than the movie section during our many lockdowns, […]
This year has been a great example of the sort of shifts that markets can go through; changes and buy habits, sentiments and so on. Market research is just one of those vital partnerships to any relevant business, but it’s always seemed a little bit old school until Yabble came […]
When it comes to home design, hero rooms, such as the kitchen or outdoor entertainment area, tend to steal the limelight. But we think the quiet achievers deserve some acknowledgement too. Your average wardrobe is, well, not so average. Dig a little deeper and you’ll quickly realise that, when it […]
As we step into another season of renewal and enjoy the plentiful dose of Vitamin D that daylight savings provides, choosing the right sunscreen that is safe for both you and our environment has never been more important. Most sun protection products house a myriad of harmful chemicals that affect […]
Often at the first sign of any economic headwind, advertising budgets can be the first things slashed. But as any smart marketer and business owner knows, marketing is intrinsically connected to sales, to awareness, to creating brand margin… you know, all the stuff that goes into actually running a business. […]
The term ‘form follows function’ is used so frequently in architectural discourse that it has become as clichéd as ‘indoor/outdoor flow’. So what does it actually mean? When architect Louis Sullivan (a pioneer of the American skyscraper) coined the phrase in 1896, he originally used the words “form ever follows […]
On July 24, 2019, over 300 engaged attendees invested a whole day to be at the M2 Success Summit. The Summit featured 14 speakers from a range of industries, including blockchain, gig economy, tech, human performance, AI, wellness and much more. The following is a talk by news reporter and […]
Just Dew It The delicious and dewy dumpling effect requires a few bits of TLC that works from the inside out. Firstly, it’s important to include the holy combo of collagen and vitamin C into your diet. They don’t work without each other and so must always be consumed together. […]
Like anything in life, the key to success is having the right preparation in place. The same is true when considering the planning and research of building your future home. When it comes to preparation it really helps to learn from the experts in the industry. With 20+ years of […]
