Art & Design

Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.

Whether you'd love to spend your weekend gazing at art-adorned walls with a quizzical look on your face thinking ‘what the heck is that!?’ or simply elevate your mind by marvelling at stunning artwork then we have found the best places for you.

From statement earrings and sleep-supporting tea to illuminating skincare and cosy knitwear, shop our thoughtfully curated list of Mother's Day gifts.

Receiving gifts never gets old, but when you're the one trying to come up with something new and exciting to give—it kinda can. Enter the following companies, who together offer a slew of unique and thoughtful goodies to show that someone spesh that you care.

Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re just starting to get stir-crazy, we’ve put together some affordable additions to make life stuck at home more bearable.

The team behind the talented design and construction team Babylon Gardens—who have been creating beautiful landscapes in Auckland for over 10 years—have just opened the Babylon Store to help all plant-lover wannabes.

We hate to break it to you, but summer is well and truly over—cue the ugly crying GIF. But in good news, the season for snuggling by the fire—hot chocolate in hand—is upon us and frankly, we couldn’t be more ready. 

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. 

If one thing’s for sure, indoor plants sit in a very special place in our hearts these days. You know, those cute, spiky little cacti sitting on the windowsill, or those stunning, draping string of pearls hanging on the wall. Many of you will agree that having plants around the house just makes life better.

Load Up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening on March 21 at Smales Farm. Expect botanical art, live music, cute planters, colorful pots, jewelry, and skincare so whether you’re looking for adorable little succulents or kokedamas, you can find it all here.

If you would love to spend your weekend gazing at art-adored walls with a quizzical look on your face thinking ‘what the heck is that!?’ or ‘I could do a better job than that’ then we have found the best places for you.

While the regular influencer might be grounded by influenza, it’s our DIY YouTubers that are coming to the rescue. While the makeover majority are typically LA-based, twenty-something and of the bougie variety, New Zealand still has its own corner of content creators that are showing us the way of the craft, laser-cutter, and cosy living. 

Here’s a list of awesome things to do in New Zealand this weekend.

Not to toot our own horns or anything, but us Aucklanders are a talented bunch. There’s a variety of shakers and makers right here in our city that we’re proud as punch to have around. From a perfect addition to your home to gifts worth giving, you’re bound to find art, design and fashion that’s nothing short of perfect created right in our shores. It’s time to discover what our wonderful talent has to offer—here are the perfect places to find local artists and designers so you can shop ‘til you drop!

My house, as they say, my castle. Dressing up your home is something we take very seriously and get super excited about. It is, after all, a reflection of who you are. The word ‘homeware’ itself has us squealing with joy. There’s little we enjoy more than navigating our way through stores, falling in love with half the display items, picking out dream pieces for the home none of us can afford.

There’s nothing quite like a fabulously fabulous couch or sofa to make a bold statement in your home.

When you think about how much time we spend inside our homes it doesn’t make sense to be haphazard with the décor. It doesn’t need to look like the Guggenheim but acknowledging the power of a well-placed cushion to transform a room is the first step to becoming an interiors god… The second step is having a creative breakdown when the internet yields an utter lack of interior inspiration.

Us Jafa’s just can’t get enough of the hoppy, malty, tangy, carbonated creations these breweries have been creating.

The days of murdering countless innocent indoor plants are over, thanks to this nifty little app.

We like to think stationery improves efficiency in the workplace, ya know, the whole look good feel good mindset?

New year, new excuse to give your home a little TLC. Whether you’ve managed to jump on the A-town property ladder (congrats!), scored a sweet rental, or have finally realised that your circa 2001-style room needs a makeover, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mi