Category: Lifestyle

Sep 02
Masculinity Is Not What It Used To Be

The men of today are less limited than previous generations (and do things that their fathers would have baulked at!). This includes spending lots of time and money on ‘grooming’ products and services – moisturiser, body hair removal and yes, even makeup.  At its most basic level, makeup is an art form – much like […]

Sep 01
September: Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems: My partner is a lovely man, but he isn’t affectionate. He never hugs, cuddles, or shows affection because he never received it from his parents, especially his mother. I am warm and affectionate by nature, which is what I think attracted him to […]

Jul 25
Decorating Trends for 2018 and Beyond

We get used to seeing fashion trends come and go with the seasons – it’s fitted jeans this year, and loose the next – but with our homes, the process of change and fashion is a gentler transition. Trends often reflect the times in which we live. When the world seems a mad, bad place […]

Jul 25
Longevity in Interior Design

Trends in design emerge slowly and gradually, insinuating its way into fashion, technology , media, and various other design branches. As slowly as they emerge, they disappear the same way. If contemplating an interior refurbishment, we need to acknowledge the hard question –‘Will the design concept stand the test of time.’ By its definition, trend […]

Jul 24
Investing in Apartments?

If you are thinking of buying an apartment, particularly if you have not owned an apartment before, you need to be cautious. Before you enter into a contract, do your homework (due diligence) very carefully and very thoroughly. And if you are buying an apartment “off the plans”, before the building is finished, or before […]

Jul 22
Green is the New Gold

The Kiwi fascination with property means that many of us have considered an investment property at some time or another. If you’re looking to start or grow your property portfolio, then why not consider making the most out of your existing section. Building new can help you avoid the heat and uncertainty of auctions, LVR […]

Jul 10
An Honest Conversation: Young, Gay, and Illegal

A 78-year-old gay man sits down with young gay boy, 65 years his junior, to talk about being gay in this moving and emotional video. If given the chance, what would you want to ask a gay person 65 years your elder? Someone who grew up in a time when homosexuality was a crime?  78-year-old […]

Jul 06
How To: Hawaii

Sculpted emerald cliffs, rustling palms and sugary beaches – it’s easy to see why Hawaii has become unanimous amongst travellers. International Marketplace Only recently completed, the International Marketplace boasts a factor not typically associated with modern shopping districts -tranquility. Located across from some of Waikiki Beach’s most popular hotels and boutiques, the InternationalMarketplace provides you […]