Susan Elijas shows how to cosy up with radically revamped curtains that’ll keep heat in, chill out – and add a dramatic dash of style to any room Susan Elijas shows how to cosy up with radically revamped curtains that’ll keep heat in, chill out –
We headed across the bay to Oakland to eat some 'real food' at the Real Food Festival the other week. It got us thinking—what is real food? In San Francisco the mantra of 'eat organic' is a good one, but since you never really know
In the wake of two serious cycling-related accidents in the space of a week, the New Zealand Herald decided to ask the public, “What can be done to make cycling in NZ safer?" Su Yin Khoo looks at the statistics. Why isn't the Government doing anything
Do you consider yourself eco-conscious? I do. But despite my awareness of the environment and my passion for doing my bit, I still find it easy to slip into the same old habits, or rely on the safety nets we as a society have put
I love beekeeping—it is the only time in my life I have been a size 6! Being new to beekeeping I have gone for the full zipped-hood bee suit. Some may think it is overkill, but I really don't like stings. What's a calming colour for
With winter on its way, it's time to reach for our cosiest fibre Whether it’s knickers made from ultra-fine merino, high-tech garments for elite athletes or Julia Roberts admitting she’s caught the knitting bug, wool’s cooler than it’s ever been before. And with good reason –
A bright and cheery Christchurch renovation proves you don’t have to leave the suburbs to go green. Primary colours and bold stripes are only part of the reason this suburban Christchurch home is happy. Renovated to take full advantage of the sun—and rain—this eco-retrofit has cut
It’s the classic public loo dilemma. Air-dryers are slow, noisy and seem to burn through electricity. But that bin overflowing with damp paper towels is going straight to landfill. What’s a soul with wet hands and good intentions to do? It’s the classic public loo dilemma.
