Endemic World Giveaway

Beautiful art adds interest and colour to any room, it can bring a space to life and help complete it. What better place to source all your art needs than Endemic World. Elliot, Sam and Jenna are all passionate about their work and are continuously curating a wide selection of art from a diverse and talented range of artists.

From illustration to photography, screen prints to letterpress, everything is available unframed or as a framed print.

We are very happy to offer one of our readers their choice of print(s) to the value of $200. It could be a set of four unframed prints for your baby's nursery, or maybe a single large framed art print for your entranceway - the choice will be yours if you're the lucky winner.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Jessica Sweden

Thanks to everyone who entered. Competition now closed.

Gifted | Gifts for Smart Cookies

The other day the courier delivered the most intriguing package. I wasn't expecting anything, what could it be?..

I followed the instructions to tear the tab and all four sides dropped down to reveal a little message. Beneath the card was a selection of individually wrapped, delicious looking cookies from Gifted - gifts for smart cookies!

Made in New Zealand using only the finest quality ingredients, they're the ultimate treat. Baked fresh the day they are sent, these generously proportioned cookies just melt in your mouth - yummo!

The flavours are "to-die-for"! White chocolate & orange, dark chocolate mint, choc-a-block, anzac, hot chilli choc, and my personal fave - salted caramel & peanuts. If you can't decide you can choose one of three mixed selections.

What a fabulous gift to send and to receive. You can order and send a box from anywhere in the world to anywhere in New Zealand. Choose from one of the "ready to go" boxes for special gift days such as Valentines Day, or design your own gift box. You choose your box, your cookies, and your card from a fabulous range. These smart cookies are also perfect as corporate gifts.

With Mothers Day approaching I suggest you get ordering and indulge Mum with her very own box of heavenly cookies. I guarantee she'll love them. These were, quite simply, the most divine cookies I've ever tasted!

Fotographie by Florence Charvin | Weddings

Dael & I count ourselves lucky to have the amazing Florence Charvin as a friend and colleague. Not only is she a brilliant photographer (she's photographed work for us including Meadowood Home), but she's also a genuinely lovely person - just the sort you want to have around on your most special day. Florence specialises in weddings, and loves the fact that they encapsulate so many areas that she's passionate about - people, fashion, lifestyle, interiors, food... She also finds it a privilege to be around happy people and to be a part of their big day.

Before your wedding day Florence will talk to you about all aspects of the day, and everything is really well organised so there's no need for stress on the day. You can tell her if there are any special shots you want - anything or anyone in particular you want photographed.

Make sure you check out Florence's blog as this is filled with plenty of handy tips and inspiration. You may want to read about how to master the perfect pose, or think about including some beautiful props in your photographs.

After seeing Florence's portfolio and talking to her about how she works, it makes me want to get married all over again. If you're looking for the perfect wedding photographer look no further, I highly recommend Florence Charvin. If you live outside of Hawke's Bay get in touch to see if Florence is available. The beautiful wedding of Rebecca and Craig featured in this post was photographed in Auckland.

Florence is also available for commercial and lifestyle photography, as well as portraits. See more of her work on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.