In The Spotlight

Waiheke Island's boutique family business Gill Stotter Catering, is undoubtedly the go-to choice when it comes to selecting your all important catering vendor if you're lucky enough to get married on the Island. With a history of close family ties to Waiheke (including many memories of good food and wine!), it was inevitable that Emma Stotter of Gill Stotter Catering would be drawn back...

With a background in commercial styling and prop making in the photography and film industry, a move into wedding styling was an obvious transition for Holly Buckley (nee Otene), and she considers working alongside couples to help create and style their wedding day as a real privilege. Holly's Auckland based business H.Otene is a high end, organic inspired event styling company...

Jess and Jared - the force behind Two Foxes Styling and Prop hire, are not only business partners, but husband and wife. Wanting to bring something a bit different, more authentic and downright rad to the NZ wedding scene, Two Foxes was born in 2014 and helps couples with styling their big day as well as offering full wedding planning...

Bursting onto the scene in 2013, Lu Diamond’s sought after floral creations are no stranger to featuring in fashion shoots, editorials and events. At the helm of the business is the lovely Lucy Houghton, who is literally a floral genius able to turn the most simple flowers into an insane creation. Lucy specializes in events, weddings and luxe gift bouquets with...

Sophisticated, bold and striking – Meadowlark jewels are for free spirits who appreciate unique design. Meadowlark's latest offering, Meadowlark FINE, is a capsule collection of ultra luxe ceremonial rings, bracelets and earrings handcrafted in 14kt and 18k gold and platinum, and adorned with precious stones. Sharp angles, diamonds in moody hues, and stacking shapes set these engagement rings apart from...

When we stumbled upon the work of French born, San Fransisco based artist Chloé Fleury, we were immediately captivated by the charming, colourful and unique paper creations she brings to life. Chloé transforms flat sheets of paper into unique and beautiful three-dimensional objects to adorn your walls with. Her paper animal kits are not only vivid and playful but immaculately...

Ever struggled to buy a perfect, timeless gift for your husband, son, father or groomsmen? We have you covered with all new Izola. Based in New York City and inspired by the old utilitarian principal, Izola blends functionality and design to create everyday objects and tools that will last the test of time. With a sense of whimsical and masculine...

  Meet New Zealand design duo Loren Marks and Sarah Carson, friends and founders of Penney + Bennett. Devoted to creating contemporary textiles with simplicity and materiality, while questioning the conventional, the designers’ have drawn on their fine arts backgrounds to produce an exquisite collection of bedlinen, cushions and blankets. We speak to the pair to delve further in to...

Meet Bliss and Bonnie Adams, a sister design duo hailing from Melbourne. A shared love of marble lead them to create Marble Basics, the popular homewares brand which specialises in 'marbelising' everyday, functional objects. We speak to the pair to find out more about working together, the current popularity of their favourite natural material, and glean some special marble care...

Featuring strong graphics, quirky phrases and refreshingly devoid of pretension, Sydney-based boutique homewares brand Pony Rider was founded by New Zealander Kelly Searle. The designer, having previously worked at fashion houses designing fabrics, wished to put her energy into a venture she could call her own. Here we speak with Kelly about her label, and the design ethos that backs...