THE GOOD LIFE

A life well lived is a life worth living

READING NOOK

NEW RURAL Where to Find It and How to Create It

By: Ingrid Weir Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

This stunning photo-filled hardback is an inspiration, and a guide to a simpler, calmer rural life that’s closer to nature. A place that releases creative inspiration. Authored and photographed by interior designer Ingrid Weir, this creative book is much more than a manual or a compilation of pretty interiors, it explores a new rural way of life.

LINE-UP New Zealand surf photography

By: Logan Murray Publisher: Potton & Burton

For more than 50 years, Logan Murray has worked the beaches, capturing images for the world’s most prestigious surf publications. His new book features his best contemporary work and is packed with stunning photos of waves from the east coast of the North Island, as well as the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. LID-FREE LIVING No more searching for lids when packing a snack or drink on the go. Designed with the environment in mind, Zip Top cups, bags and dishes are a space-saving, longer-lasting alternative to plastic containers and bags. These leak-free, air-tight leftover-lovers are BPA, lead, PVC and phthalate-free.

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NATURAL COMFORT Homeware brand Adairs has partnered with iconic Australian furniture designer, Mark Tuckey, who brings his timeless and understated design aesthetic to this stunning natural hemp and organic chambray bedlinen in comforting, earthy hues. Each piece has been mindfully crafted for years of love and everyday living.

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LOOK LOCAL Ushering in warmer temperatures and longer days, spring is a time for fearless fashion, and local label Ketz-ke has laid out the sartorial strategy to beat. Ketz-ke’s new range celebrates the best of decades gone by with bold expressions of prints, colours and silhouettes.

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PEARL POWER Known for premium marine collagen and plant-based supplements, innovative Kiwi company Jeuneora has harnessed the power of pearls with SupearlaNova Hydrating Face Polish. This oil-based gel-to-milk sparkling exfoliator gently purifies and smooths even the most sensitive of skin.

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SUSTAINABLE STEEL This Fluted Cake Pan was designed with sustainability in mind. The Lodge Cast Iron foundry has strong eco-credentials and works to minimise the environmental impacts of production. Each piece of Lodge cookware is crafted for durability and versatility to last for generations.

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FEEL-GOOD FASHION If you’re looking to bring some colour into your wardrobe this season without resorting to “fast-fashion”, then Belleza has a wide range of local, Australian and European labels, including Betty Basics, Nice Things, Noa Noa, and Stella + Gemma. Belleza’s bodypositivity philosophy is about feeling great with a look for any body shape or style.

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SMALL SPACE BIG STORAGE

Not enough space for a separate utility room? No worries. With the pull-out shelf lock you can create a stable surface that can be accessed whenever it’s required and hidden out of the way again when it’s not. Installed quickly and easily on pullout shelves with Blum runners, and releases effortlessly with just one hand.

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CLEVER CREATIVITY The new Alpha ZV-E10 from Sony is the ultimate video camera designed for all content creators looking to step up their game. The perfect companion for the likes of travel vloggers, foodies or fashion and beauty influencers, the upgraded model is packed with new features to help bring creative vision to life.

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