We met almost 10 years ago during our first year at Waikato University, through living in the same student hostel. Michael would sit outside playing guitar and I’d go and sit with him and sing.
Juliette Hogan No. 01 candle—the first candle fragrance from the celebrated New Zealand fashion designer, a light, fresh scent sitting equally at home in both feminine and masculine spaces, with top notes of citrus and geranium, mid notes of lavender, musk and cardamom and base notes of tonka bean, leather, sandalwood and amber. juliettehogan.com Illustration … Read more
Tell us a little about yourself and about your business… I’ve been passionate about shoes since my teenage years. I launched the Kathryn Wilson brand in 2003, at 23. We now supply to over 100 boutiques throughout New Zealand and have three flagship stores in Auckland along with our online store.
Gracie & Cameron’s wedding flower palette was gorgeous! As well as the plums, blush and soft pink we had the beautiful red charm peony which took the palette to the next level.
Dirk and I had known each other for a number of years before we started dating. We met through our local church and had many mutual friends, and one day those mutual friends decided to set us up on a date… and the rest is history. Being a part of the wedding industry myself, as … Read more
Chanel Boy eau de toilette – The 17th Les Exclusifs perfume from the celebrated French fashion house, Boy is named for Coco Chanel’s lover Arthur Capel, whose nickname was ‘Boy’. This unisex scent blends lavender, rose geranium, lemon and grapefruit zest, orange blossom, sandalwood and a masculine touch of musk for a fresh yet enveloping … Read more
Beauty—For a flawless base, buff Bobbi Brown Skin Nourishing Glow Foundation into skin using the Full Coverage Face Brush. For a modern approach to a bold lip look, press Luxe Lip Colour in Parisian Red onto lips using fingers. Douglas & Bec chair. Zambesi robe and playsuit, Meadowlark Sacred Engagement ring, Metropolis bands, Bolt Large … Read more
Frank and I were high school sweethearts. We met through a friend of mine at the time who was dating Frank’s cousin. We were all hanging out and from there Frank started texting me. Everything on our wedding day went to plan! It’s hard to believe how well it went – there were no glitches … Read more
D.L & Co Le Pomme D’Or candle at Mildred & Co — Set in a gleaming gold apple casing, this striking signature piece from the cult candle brand releases a scent of crisp Fuji apples, vetiver, verdant oak moss and a hint of antique patchouli. Mildred & Co
Tell us about your background and how you got started? I’ve always loved art & design, and have been making and collecting since I was little. When I went to university I started out studying Art History but switched to Graphic Design when I realised I wanted to be on the ‘hands on’ side of … Read more
We married in a studio just around the corner from our house, covered in gorgeous vines that claimed their territory along the interior roof too. We styled the space minimally but beautifully, with one of my bridesmaids making a huge, gorgeous wreath. We played music from our gramophone and important people read special passages. Afterwards … Read more
Peonies are Beyond!! They are actually mental – once they are fully blown with all their ruffled pillow like petals I am reminded why I love them so much.
