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                   The use of marble as a decorative material dates back many centuries. Think Ancient Greece or India’s Taj Mahal. Today, this enchanting natural stone, particularly in white and grey variants, continues to make an impression. With an air of sophistication, marble has a classic, timeless quality that will stand the test...

                               For couples choosing to wed during the winter months, a world of ambiance and warmth is yours for the styling. Imagine a dark, chilly evening lit with the glow of candles and your guests dressed in sophisticated glamour. Think elegant long-sleeve gowns, blush cheeks and autumnal...

Sunday, May 10th. One date we should all mark in our calendars in order to pull off Mother's Day and be remembered as thoughtful daughters and sons. Because surely the good lady who brought you into this world deserves something more considered than flowers this year. Here are a few inspired gift ideas from the shelves of Mildred&Co: Tile 1...

There's power in light pink, it seems. Just a wisp of the dusty hue can gently lift any interior while being complacent enough not to offend anyone with colour phobia. This colour does all the styling work for you, coaxing out a more considered interior space, while smoothly balancing out shades of black and white without screaming bachelorette pad. There...

Mildred&Co dove into the world of pretty blooms for a second time recently, collaborating with the lovely Lucy Houghton of Lu Diamond Flowers after such a successful first event last year. Saturday, April 11 saw the Mildred&Co showroom filled with beautiful flower varieties, all hand-selected for those attending. Guests were invited to learn Lucy’s trade tricks for floral table styling, all while...

With career highlights that include working with international fashion magazines, and several of the world's best editorial photographers, Auckland-based make up artist Aimie Fiebig is at the top of her beauty game. We get the inside scoop on the life of a beauty expert, and solicit advice on how to achieve makeup that will reveal your most radiant, gorgeous self...

The magnificent welcome billboard at the local airport in Patagonia. Alex and Sofia posing alongside the official wedding mascot, Darth Vader, who happens to be Alex's favourite space character. Day 1 of 3: Arriving on horseback for the gaucho (Argentinian-cowboy) picnic. Wedding guests Constance Jablonski & Iman Izemrane in their gaucho outfits. One of Alex's groomsmen surprised the couple and...

When did hen parties drift into the realm of phallic shaped party favours, strippers who could do better, and awkwardly executed activities? The sexual revolution of the 60s surely has something to do with it, because while the above scenario could be perfect for some (one woman's delight is another woman's nightmare), some of the conversations we've had of late...

Introducing a selection of the most restorative, calming body oils out there. They're primed to hold sway over dry, lacklustre skin that needs some love, and manage to feel infinitely more luxurious than even the best creamy lotions. Body oils are best used post shower when skin is soft, supple and primed to absorb, but if you feel the need...

Some weddings don't need an introduction, nor a discussion of themes; they float perfectly fine on their own. Pigeonholing the day into a type, say 'rustic' or 'modern' seems to fall short of a more wonderful reality. This is especially true of Madeleine and Jonathan's wedding; an honest, elegant affair that marked their beginning as a married couple after seven...

  Essential tips for bridesmaids to ensure smooth runnings from engagement to wedding day.   Your role It's an honour to be asked to be part of someone's inner wedding circle. And much more than just donning a dress and escorting the bride down the aisle. Even the calmest of souls can spin into panic planning a wedding, so it's...

You champion a organic, natural lifestyle right down to your bathroom vanity products, so why should you renege on this during wedding preparation? Brides-to-be who wish for a more luminous, clearer complexion can now do so naturally, with a huge selection of organic-certified or low-chemical products to choose from, including eye serums, body oils, lipsticks and eye liners. You no...