There are some books where everything comes together in a gorgeous package that you just want to hold and touch and look at before you’ve even turned the first page. A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies and other such collective nouns by New Zealand artist Kate Hursthouse …
Looking for something totally fabulous to spoil Mum with or (even better!) to pop on your own Mother’s Day wish list? This toothbrush is IT. It’s hard to believe that I’m writing with such affection about a toothbrush, but hey, weird things happen when you’re …
Summer school holidays are almost upon us here in New Zealand and, as far as I can tell, there are two distinct methodologies parents use to tackle the school holidays; The Organized Planner: Days, playdates, excursions, picnics are all planned with military precision – only to …
The Herb Farm NEW Enhanced Formula Facial Serums If you love beautifully natural, New Zealand made skin care, you absolutely MUST visit The Herb Farm’s website if you’re not already familiar with their skincare and healing and therapeutic ranges. All products are produced on the …
This post was made possible by the world’s number #1 selling mattress protector, Protect-A-Bed, who know a thing or two about helping us get a good night’s sleep! How many times have you caught yourself complaining about how tired you are, how you could sleep for …
A couple of weeks ago I attended an event that was a little bit different from those I normally go to each week. It wasn’t a cosmetic/foodie/makeup event, it wasn’t a glamorous, heels and frock, dress-to-the-nines occasion (thank god!). It was a book launch. A beautiful …
I’m seeing a lot of awesome new products each week so thought it was about time I curated these new releases into a regular ‘Hot List’ that’s short and snappy, giving you guys the lowdown on the latest and greatest from brands we love. I …
My favourite household chore (if I’m going to say that I actually have a favourite chore!) is definitely laundry. I really don’t mind rinsing out muddy rugby gear, sorting washing, hanging it out, getting it in. In fact, the only step in the process that I don’t …
Need-to-know news / Beauty Reviews from New Zealand’s most loved Health & Beauty Brands Beat the Microbead Trilogy put their money where their mouth is this month as they launched limited edition packaging to support the global Beat the Microbead campaign. Celebrating World Oceans Day …
We had just landed in Melbourne last week and loaded into our taxi when I realised it was my phone that was ringing – a different kind of ring I didn’t immediately identify. My brain fog cleared, I remembered my new Ring Video Doorbell app and opened …