CHIT CHAT

LACOSTE NEVER LEFT

Some say Lacoste is back, but the reality is, it never left! The iconic brand’s latest drop of t-shirts has a heritage look that we love. Crafted in premium organic cotton jersey and available in three iconic colours, you can make a move for the planet without sacrificing style when you choose this eco-responsible essential. lacoste.co.nz

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Spend your poolside weekends in style with one of Baina’s 100 per cent organic cotton terry pool towels. It features a reversible chequered print (pictured here, in sage) and is made in Portugal, with GOTS certified organic cotton and produced at one of Europe’s most established mills. As an antipodean brand of curated towelling founded by Bailey Meredith and Anna Fahey, these contemporary, organic cotton towels celebrate the daily bathing ritual, softening into the moments that begin and end the day. A Baina pool towel is a considered offering that experiments with texture and colour to create form, taking a modern approach to traditional towelling. infinitedefinite.co.nz

SHADE IN STYLE

The Premium Umbrella from Business & Pleasure Co. will add some charm to your garden or your next day at the beach. It is topped with canvas with vintage fringed edging. Stored in a handy carry bag, it is perfectly portable, and can be set up in less than a minute. amara.com/nz

EASY TEE, EASY CHOICE

Did you know Untouched World is the first fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability? An impressive feat for this Christchurch-based company! We love its Easy Knit Tee, pictured here – it perfectly balances sleek design with a relaxed fit. As the name suggests, it’s easy to style and dress up or down. Made from Total Easy Care Merino, it’s a beautiful fine gauge knit with mid-length sleeves, rib cuffs, and a comfortable boat neck. As a big plus, the Easy Knit tee is also machine washable. A small change to your wardrobe could make a big difference to the world. untouchedworld.com

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Fabulous-ness!

OCTOBER SPECIAL ENDYMED

3DEEPRF R $350

USUALLY $450

TICKLED LINK

David Shaw’s sublime Link Chair brings all of our mid-century Mad Men fantasies to life! This armchair is a contemporary David Shaw design with a classic twist; supremely comfortable with a feather wrap seat cushion, and graced with its own uniquely-designed steel leg, with a powder-coated finish available in three colours. There are also multiple fabric choices, and there are timber leg options, too. Make the Link work for you! Chill out on the Link Chair at McKenzie and Willis on your next visit. Show them your best Don Draper impression, perhaps? Or not. mckenzieandwillis.co.nz

SMART SMALL STORAGE

You can rest assured Blum will have your small space ideas sorted, with its strong history in the field – from Julius Blum’s first product in the early ’50s to its presence today as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings. Why not create valuable storage with Blum’s fantastic laundry ideas? If you don’t have enough space for a separate utility room, never fear; you can use Blum’s clever hardware solutions and fit everything you need into your home efficiently. For more inspiration, visit Blum’s stunning new showroom right here in Christchurch. You’ll find them at 16 Avenger Crescent in Wigram. @blumnewzealand

YOUR WEEKEND OFF

Home Kitchen is Ballantynes’ new weekly meal delivery service. These comforting, freshly-made meals are delivered straight to your doorstep, ready to re-heat and eat when you are. The chefs create seasonal meals from locally sourced ingredients, priced at $35 per person. ballantynes.co.nz

DEDICATED TO SUMMER

With lively, aromatic notes to infuse the air and evoking your summers gone by, this candle will have you seductively enveloped in summery citrus and floral notes. Both perfuming and mosquito-repelling, this candle is dedicated to long summer evenings and calls on notes of luminous lemongrass as well as verbena, neroli, and orange blossom: a classic combination and the perfect accompaniment to any soirée. Artist Luke Edward Hall has illustrated the iconic oval of this limited edition candle. The whopping 1.5kg candle size is perfect for both indoors and outdoors and will definitely outlast the summer. meccabeauty.co.nz

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