Milly Nolan

  150ML JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY ¼ CUP (60ML) LIGHT AGAVE SYRUP 3 CUPS (750ML) CHILLED CRANBERRY JUICE 1 CUP (250ML) CHILLED ORANGE JUICE 1½ CUPS (375ML) CHILLED SODA WATER 1 CUP (150G) FROZEN CRANBERRIES Mix to combine the whisky, agave, cranberry juice, orange juice and soda in a 2-litre-capacity jug. Add the cranberries and pour […]

You can’t beat the good old classic glaze for the Christmas Ham. This recipe from Donna Hay is a family favourite. 1 CUP (340G) ORANGE MARMALADE ¼ CUP (90G) HONEY ½ CUP (125ML) ORANGE JUICE 5–6KG HAM LEG, SKIN REMOVED AND TRIMMED+ CLOVES, FOR STUDDING Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the marmalade, honey and orange […]

We’ve rounded up ten of our most sought-after kitchen accessories that will enhance your culinary experiences. Coffee Machine When you need a decent cup of coffee to start your day with, you need a great coffee machine to make it. We’re purists here and love the traditional style machine using ground coffee, the same way your […]

It’s not the most popular season to tie the knot but winter weddings can be incredibly romantic and charming. Use the season to your advantage and choose a dramatic location with towering mountain peaks, waterfalls and snowy landscapes. There are advantages for this season – without the blazing sun light can be better for photos, […]

Regardless of how extravagant or low key your wedding plans might be, the lead up to one of the biggest days in your life can be incredibly stressful. With a steady stream of things that need to be taken care of, it’s often easier to reach for that quick sugar fix! But the truth is, […]

Artfully decorating a coffee table elevates the style and feel of a living space. It adds layers and textures to a room on a small scale and really makes a room look finished and intentional. It takes practice but with these basic tips you can create a beautiful and practical vignette on your coffee table. […]

This delicious snack is gluten and dairy free. Simple to make we love using our KitchenAid Artisan Food Chopper, it wizzes the ingredients into the perfect texture and the bowl is just the right size. We also use our Food Chopper to cut up onion and garlic to avoid tears! Lemon & Cashew Bliss Balls […]

With a less-is-more design approach wedding designer Alice Hayes has grown in popularity with her striking, yet simple gowns and separates. She had been working in fashion for a few years and always loved the art of patternmaking and sewing. “When my older sister asked me to do her wedding dress it was such a […]

It’s citrus season in New Zealand, which always seems like a shame to have lemons so readily available when it’s getting too chilly for a gin & tonic. A citrus themed dinner party or wedding reception can make for a colourful way to decorate and when paired with blue gives a nod to the Italian […]

There are many factors that can cause dull, dehydrated skin – age, diet, medicine, health and stress to name just a few. If this concerns you and you’ve got a big event coming up like a wedding, birthday or other special occasion consider a series of Prohfilo treatments. Prohfilo is a bio-remodelling hyaluronic acid that […]

Baina is a beautiful toweling brand that has taken a fresh approach to an otherwise traditional category. Using organic cotton, contemporary styles and colours their ethos of celebrating the daily bathing ritual that softens the moments at the beginning and end of each day has become incredibly popular. Founded by Bailey Meredith and Anna Fahey […]

  With wedding season in full swing we thought we’d catch up with those in the thick of it. Waiheke Island has many vineyards, restaurants and beautiful venues and is just a short ferry ride from Auckland City, it is a hugely popular wedding destination. Making planning that much easier is the The Island Collection. […]