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I love: the artisan sustainable brand, Matakana Botanicals
Read more: I love: the artisan sustainable brand, Matakana BotanicalsI love: the artisan sustainable brand, Matakana Botanicals, and most of all the ethos of its owner, Danvers Devereux, who has re-imagined the brand from a much-loved classic that his mother Colyn Devereux began 25 years ago; Les Floralies. Les Floralies is a brand we all grew up with; it was the posh gift to…
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Summer Make-up: How to create a day, night and party look
Read more: Summer Make-up: How to create a day, night and party lookWhen I think of my ideal summer, I think of relaxing, maybe at the beach or at home with friends, children happily occupied, and yum snacks and perhaps a cold drink to hand on a hot day. How nice does that sound? I’m in my happy place now! This summer my drink of choice is…
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Human+kind skincare with a conscience
Read more: Human+kind skincare with a conscienceHuman+kind (www.humanandkind.com) is a skincare brand founded in Ireland that is now available in New Zealand, at Farmers stores. It has a focus on multi-use products that simplify, rather than complicate, your life and that is embodied perfectly in this day and night cream in one which saves on money and storage space. BB Cream…
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From bottom to top: we test Summer skin saviours
Read more: From bottom to top: we test Summer skin savioursWinter is my favourite season. Layers of knitwear, blankets on the couch, those extra foodie indulgences in the name of ‘insulation’ … Happiness. But nothing inspires new beginnings like Spring and its clear, beautiful days dotted amongst the lessening gray, cold, soggy ones promising summer is so, so close. I’ve never kept a New Year…
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Baylis & Harding has arrived in New Zealand
Read more: Baylis & Harding has arrived in New ZealandI have great news if you’re buying gifts and are on a budget but still want really cute and fun presents for the family- the British brand Baylis & Harding that many of you will know from travel to England, is finally available in New Zealand and will be stocked at The Warehouse here. Affordable,…
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The week on Thread: Episode 9
Read more: The week on Thread: Episode 9Here’s some highlights of the week in photos: Episode 9 Monday ROOMS TO LOVE It was a huge honour to have my home included in new local interiors book, ROOMS TO LOVE by LeeAnn Yare and Larnie Nicholson, from the original photos they came and photographed here for Your Home and Garden magazine a couple…
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TREND REPORT: Key looks for this Spring Summer 2014
Read more: TREND REPORT: Key looks for this Spring Summer 2014There are so many great looks coming out this summer season, and really, there’s no one prescribed look – just pick n mix what takes your fancy and grab a couple of new pieces to update your wardrobe either online or instores. I really like a classic white shirt with blue jeans for cool summer…
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Hello, yellow
Read more: Hello, yellowHello, yellow. The new Sodastream Play is out and super cute and colourful to boot. The first thing you notice about the Play is the cool new design. SodaStream has again partnered with Yves Behar, world-renowned designer and social entrepreneur. Behar’s design re-examines the interface, shape and material selection of the SodaStream system, redefining the…
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ON MY DESK What’s new for November 2014
Read more: ON MY DESK What’s new for November 2014Hello again. There’s so much that’s new since we last did this, that this is a biggie. This latest edition of ON MY DESK brings you what’s new for November 2014 in the worlds of skincare, health and beauty – and a fair amount of food – that’s crossed my path. Check it out below……
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The week on Thread – Episode 8
Read more: The week on Thread – Episode 8The highlights of this week on Thread in photos – Episode 8 TRIP TO MELBOURNE Read all about the Gaultier exhibition and see my photos and highlights of Melbourne at the weekend on Thread here. YOGA WITH SOVEREIGN AND FOREVER FIT Wednesday morning saw me rising early and feeling energised after a raw food breakfast…