Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Lifestyle

Interiors.etc – for ‘in’ things

Located just 5km from the Drury off-ramp, the historic Old Karaka Church is home to Interiors.etc, an extraordinary fashion, gift and homeware store. Owner, Rachael...

A charm-ing story

Her designs have been worn by Prime Ministers, heads of industry and overseas celebrities but now Kim Jobson is just as happy working on the...

Noshing on the Nashi

Asian in origin, nashi may have come from east of Eden, but they’re little sweeties which are surely heaven sent. In fact, the big...

Should I sell in Winter?

THE standard response when you’re thinking about selling your home but are not sure when, is “sell in spring”. And there’s plenty of truth...

Milan expo – Setting trends

The Salone del Mobile Milan at the Rho Fiera Milano exhibition centre, is the trade fair every design enthusiast should visit. The scale of the...

Trust – so important

Have you heard the saying, “If people like you, they will listen to you. But if they trust you, they’ll do business with you,”? We whole-heartedly...

Love is spelt T.I.M.E

Parents often confide in teachers about problems they are having with their children at home. A common theme is parents seeking solutions for their children’s...

Transformed in every way

With two degrees in hand – law and business management – Melanie O’Halloran’s interest in interior design was tugging her in a new direction....

Ginger a winner

Nuts though the concept may be, this spice is rather nice (and good for us) despite its awkward looks. The root of the ginger...

Trend alert: It’s all about automation

Kiwi homeowners love automation and many have taken to motorised window treatments, recognising they are sophisticated, convenient and functional. Alisha Butts from Kevens Curtains says...