In The Week On Thread Episode 114, the thirteenth column of 2018, I showcase some pics of highlights in photos of what I’ve been doing in July 2018. It’s the highlights from my Instagram, which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new.
The Week On Thread Episode 114
Intro image above: with Aki Ang of thesleekavenue at MASU for Air New Zealand Fine Wines of New Zealand tasting and degustation by Chef Nic Watt.
Pictured above, at MASU for the wine tasting.
Bit punk but all monochrome tonight out at the gorgeous Crave cafe Kingsland for Saint Augustine’s quiz night. Incredibly didn’t win despite a killa team (not enough fashion questions too many rugby ones) but Anya got most of the pop culture ones! Wearing top by Didier Parakian, layered mesh skirt by Issey Miyake, shoes Converse.
New Zealand brands Pics Peanut Butter and Lewis Road Creamery have made peanut butter jelly icecream for Fourth of July and showed up on my doorstep this morning with some to try; can verify that it is delicious.
Just back from opening night of Royal NZ Ballet show Dancing With Mozart, which had four separate dances, from three choreographers. My favourite was the contemporary style second dance, Petit Mort, all styled in white and very chic. A live orchestra plays Mozart throughout the show. Definitely soul food. Dancing with Mozart will travel New Zealand centres. Follow them on Instagram at @nzballet
Sunday morning tea! A bit French, to celebrate Bastille Day weekend. Chocolate macarons made by my very clever sister in law Tomoko. Oishii! Weasel candle by Quail ceramics, cup by Acme, linen apron by Deadly Ponies, chocolate block by TradeAid from Ohnaturalnz.
I think this is fabulous: when you buy a Grin natural toothbrush or toothpaste at New World, Grin will donate a biodegradable toothbrush to a Kiwi kid in need. Nice work, Grin!
The biggest chocolate dipped fortune cookie I’ve seen in my life, celebrating 20 years of AMP Scholarships – which have helped so many Kiwis.
Cool idea: making tassel keyrings with the daughter for school holidays on a rainy day, using Kiwi Mum Lisa Evans’ Make Kit Craft kits from www.MakeKit.co.nz
Theatre is so great for kids! Today the children loved The Owl and the Pussycat live show, at Auckland Civic Wintergarden with Auckand Live.
Been at the Whitney doco tonight – I learned so much about the woman behind the most incredible voice ever. Take tissues – it is very moving.
Tonight: an invite to the New Zealand premiere of Mamma Mia Here We Go Again. Who’s excited to see Mamma Mia? Did you love the Meryl Streep one from ten years ago?
Statement heels- I love them! The Royal Ankle Boot by Mi Piaci comes in black too, but I thought navy was just a bit more interesting. They have this cool shaped metal heel and no zipper, just a comfortable pull-on with elasticated sides. I’m going to make navy my new black. Necklace by Karen Walker, navy lipstick by MAC cosmetics, gold rings by Zoe and Morgan, nail polish by Essie.
Salted caramel choc chip ice creams at Takapuna Beach Cafe today for school holiday family fun after we saw Big Bad Wolf at Bruce Mason Centre- a fabulously-performed tale about a kind wolf who loves poetry, and the value of friendship.
See you next week!
Megan Robinson
18th July 2018