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The Best Jewellers In New Zealand

When it comes to finding beautiful gems, trinkets, and treasures, look no further than New Zealand’s best jewellers. From a little to-me-from-me piece to finding the ring for your loved one, there’s a shiny keepsake waiting to be uncovered. 

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16 Ways To Embrace Mocha Mousse AKA The Pantone Colour Of The Year 2025

Pantone has been selecting its Colour of the Year for more than a decade now and in 2025, that honour goes to Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230). According to the official Pantone website, this is a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
A cute Christmas decoration made from a blue-roofed vintage house.
Fashion

The Best Christmas Decorations In NZ To Deck Your Tree Out In 2024

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and our fave part of the festivities is decorating the tree. That said, we've searched out the very best Christmas decorations money can buy, and we think you'll be impressed. From pop stars and film characters to pretend treats and treats proper (or at least, baubles filled with them), there's a lot to get excited about.
Homewares

Artweek 2021 | Everything You Need To See, Whatever The Alert Level

Artweek is just around the corner and 2020 marks a massive ten years for the week-long festival. Once again, it's time to celebrate all the dynamic, abstract and awe-inspiring pieces right here in the City of Sails. We’ve narrowed down our top picks for some of the best events this year's programme has to offer, so come along to appreciate all the wonderful art that has flourished while the city has been in lockdown. 
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Features

8 Zero Waste Products That Need To Be On Your Radar

With Plastic Free July coming to an end and Conservation Week on the horizon, being mindful of our consuming habits should be our way of life. With the average Kiwi consuming 31kg of plastic per year (yikes), reducing our environmental footprint is something we need to consciously strive for every day.
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How Designer Gerrick Numan of Millé Is Shaping The Spaces We Love To Be In

Gerrick Numan is the director of Millé - a hospitality design studio that’s proving an absolute force to be reckoned with. And while you might have never heard of them before, you’ve almost certainly revelled in their work - the team of hospitality obsessed interior architects and designers are behind the look and feel of some of Aotearoa’s most iconic bars, cafés and restaurants. 
A plush seating area is adorned with velvet pillows and glass serveware.
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6 Interior Design Tips To Transform Your Space Into A Sanctuary

When it comes to creating a sanctuary at home, it really is the small things that make a difference. But, there's much more to it than simply adding a few new decor pieces to your collection. And, while we don't believe there's a strict prescription for designing your perfect space, there are a few universal concepts you can follow to help guide you in the right direction. 
Pot plants sitting in a home
Homewares

Find Your Perfect Plant Baby Whether You’re A Newbie Or A Pro

If you’re a millennial living in New Zealand, chances are you have some indoor greenery. And it’s not just us who are plant-obsessed; the hashtag alone has two million posts on Instagram. These days a trip to Palmers is more common than hitting the shopping mall, and the craze doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. Here are some of our favourites.
Zorin Blitz as a creepy pumpkin
Homewares

This Halloween Make Up Inspo Is The Stuff Of Nightmares

Hubble bubble toil and trouble baby, October 31 is the perfect day to be a little extra and transform yourself into something spooky and we’re here to help you prep for it. We've found the freakiest and most skilful make-up artists on the 'Gram to scare you into shape this Halloween.
Ian Bernhard

How This Auckland Designer Took Over The World Of WearableArt

With The World Of Wearable Art (WOW) exhibition just around the corner, Auckland finalist Ian Bernhard is gearing up to send his daring designs out on the stage. We had a chat with Ian about what inspires him, his design journey, and all things WOW.