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  Can't decide where to go for your honeymoon? Bali could be the perfect location for your honeymoon getaway. The region, now teeming with gorgeous boutique hotels, affordable spas and villas, has become a mecca for trendy cafes and cool beach clubs. It's the perfect place to get-away and relax, but also to experience rich culture and history among breathtaking...

We just can’t get enough of straw accessories at the moment. Seemingly the hottest trend of Summer 17/18 so far, a straw hat and/or bag will give any outfit that effortless beach chic look. Paired with a fresh linen shirt and some cute sandals, channel your inner Italian babe relaxing by the pool on the Amalfi Coast. This trend is a...

So I am getting married in March this year and my fiance and I have only just started planning the wedding. Yes, that's right...we only have two months to somehow pull off an entire wedding. That's 58 days to be exact. This ridiculously short time frame is ironic, firstly because we have been engaged for nearly a year and a...

Inseparable since university, Hannah and Troy wanted a weekend getaway destination wedding and with many a fond memory of summers together in the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula, they settled on a rustic and romantic vacant section in Pauanui. Pitching a giant stretch tent across the barely touched section was the starting point for the relaxed wedding weekend. Vintage and collected décor...

Kristina Ercolano has been lighting up special events for almost 10 years. Starting out as an art director in the film industry, Kristina nurtured her creative side by perfecting set designs. With a meticulous eye for detail and a love of bringing a space to life, Kristina started up lighting design and hire company La Lumiere. From simple festoon and...

The day of love is almost upon us. Choose the perfect gift for the one you love this Valentines Day from our hand picked selection of gifts for Him & Her. From unique art prints and lust-worthy linen for her to outdoor summer games and bar essentials for him – spread the love this Valentines Day with Mildred&Co. Products clockwise...

After 10 years together and living in both the UK and America, Grace Barclay & Andy Havill's Bay of Plenty nuptials signaled a new beginning home in NZ. With many summers and long weekends spent at family beach houses in the Bay of Plenty region, the picturesque Ataahua, Tauranga was an easy choice and one that came with feelings of...

Make sure you enjoy summer in style and are well prepared to make the most of the sun when it's shining. Spend your days lazily swinging in a moroccan inspired hammock or scatter the lawn with oversized outdoor beanbags. Pack your beach tote with a stylish thermos bottle, beach games and plastic festival glasses for long days by the water...

  Summer is all about eating, drinking and being with the people you love. The more afternoon BBQs and late morning brunches the better! When planning your own summer get-together, the key is to keep things easy, casual and fun yet being organized enough so that things run smoothly. A good phrase to have in mind is ‘keep it simple’...

TREND 1. BARELY THERE TREND 2. MINI BRAIDS   TREND 3. ROSY CHEEKS   TREND 4. MESSY TEXTURE   TREND 5. BOLD LIPS   Trying to decide on a beauty look for your big day? From messy hair to bright lips, we have picked out five of our favourite current hair and make-up trends perfect for brides. Trend 1. Barely...

From the wide open space of a rustic farm to an intimate little spot under the vines, the options are both spectacular and endless when planning an outdoor wedding. Weather you settle on a view of the mountains, water or hills – the key to a beautiful outdoor wedding is seamlessly complimenting your surroundings. Think raw materials such as burlap...

For those leaning towards a minimalist aesthetic for your wedding day, allow the beauty to be in the simplicity when it comes to wedding decor. Keep the details uncomplicated, the colours soft and muted and the materials natural. Sometimes less really is more and keeping it simple can be effortlessly beautiful. A touch of greenery will bring out the subtlety...