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Garden Tales with Lucy Donaldson

Raglan local Lucy Donaldson is well-known for her self-sufficient garden @gardentalesnz and is now synonymous with gluten-free goodness via her brand of loaves.

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Discover the story behind Ima Cuisine

Israeli-born founder Yael Shochat started the Middle Eastern restaurant 17 years ago and never intended it to be a bakery, but come Easter each year, Yael and her team work day and night to make thousands of hot cross buns. It’s only fitting that after weeks of 20-hour days, Yael now gets to enjoy a quiet Passover with family and friends.

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Beyond the pages, meet Mandy of Bookety Book Books

As book lovers ourselves, we were excited to speak with Mandy and hear about her favourite reads, where she looks for her next book and how the Bookety Book Books community has grown over the past three years. Our to-read list just got a whole lot bigger…

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This International Women's Day, meet Camille & Leda.

We love women. That’s obvious. We also adore dogs. So to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 who better to talk to than Leda Taylor and her wife Camille, the terrific twosome behind Follow The Leda.

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Resetting the clock: engaging the senses and slowing down in nature.

As part of our Out & About series, this week we catch up with Jackie Houghton from Fleetwood on Waiheke Island.

Fleetwood offers a perfect place to slow down, unwind and reconnect in the peaceful location of Awaawaroa Valley.

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Food

Perfect for festive sharing, try Gretchen’s delicious Herby Feta and Pistachio Dip.

Gretchen Lowe is a self-taught cook, food stylist and photographer. As a busy mother and wife her approach to food is all about deliciousness without the fuss.

Loaded with flavour, her recipes are designed for easy and fun fare, ideally shared with family and friends. As we approach the festive season, what could be better than this delicious dip paired perfectly with some seeded crackers?

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Make the most of Easter break. Gather and share together.

Easter is a great opportunity to take the time to unwind with friends and family. If the weather co-operates,

sharing a bite together outside is always a pleasure. If you’re at home or away for the holidays, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you, designed for sharing and sure to please.

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Make the most of Easter break. Gather and share together.

Easter is a great opportunity to take the time to unwind with friends and family. If the weather co-operates,

sharing a bite together outside is always a pleasure. If you’re at home or away for the holidays, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you, designed for sharing and sure to please.

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Photo journal

Make the most of Easter break. Gather and share together.

Easter is a great opportunity to take the time to unwind with friends and family. If the weather co-operates,

sharing a bite together outside is always a pleasure. If you’re at home or away for the holidays, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you, designed for sharing and sure to please.

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Time for sharing. Recipes for a great Easter.

Easter is a great opportunity to take the time to unwind with friends and family. If the weather co-operates,

sharing a bite together outside is always a pleasure. If you’re at home or away for the holidays, we’ve got two delicious recipes, one savory, one sweet. Both are designed for sharing and are sure to please.

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Wellness

Tune in: A guided meditation just for you.

Take the time to tune into the good.
We’re excited to be able to share an amazing resource. Our friend Sarah Lindsay from SALA has developed a short, guided sensory meditation just for our community.

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Interview

At Home with Annika Rowson copy

Annika is a talented kitchen and interior designer based in New Plymouth where she lives with her husband Brad and two boys, as well as Rocco, the family pooch.

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Rachel Carter Ceramics

Rachel Carter Ceramics exists under the treetops of Rachel’s Titirangi Studio, where she creates her signature stoneware: throwing, turning, glazing and firing daily, resulting in functional, considered pieces with well-balanced forms and muted tones.

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Kate Brouwer of Asobimasu

Kate Brouwer is the creative craftswoman behind Melbourne-based Asobimasu Clay, a creative studio where a range of playful vessels, tableware and often sculptural ceramics take shape.

A core focus of Asobimasu Clay is sustainability and durability. A real reflection of Australia, Kate uses only local materials, including regionally sourced clay. All waste materials are recovered, recycled and then created into new works.

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At Home with Heidi Rawstorn

We’re excited to bring you another of our At Home With…series. This is when we give you a little insight into some of our community; how they live their lives, their stylish homes and, of course, their top Ashley & Co. picks.

This week, we’re At Home With Heidi Rawstorn.

A busy Mum of three, Heidi lives in a beautifully minimalistic beachside home in sunny Papamoa. Active and down to earth, Heidi’s refreshingly open about the reality of Mum life, yet she always manages to looks chic while she’s doing it!

Beyond her devoted love of her coffee machine, Heidi is a dedicated Ashley & Co. fan. Here she reveals her favourite scents, how she incorporates fragrance into her busy family life and where you might find her in a moment of calm…

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Stories

Summer Picnic Inspiration

Enjoy some picnic picks from some of our favourite partners

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At Home With Jess Britten

Jess gives us some insights into some of her favourite things, her home’s charm and how she uses scent to fill its lofty spaces.

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Stories

Handmade Treats | Giving with love this Christmas

Make Christmas more meaningful with something handmade.

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Photo journal

A chance find leads us to our inspiration

A chance find leads us to our inspiration.

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Interview

Dan Paine

Come with us on an international adventure through song. We can’t travel overseas this year (unless you count the Cook Strait), but we can let music take us to distant lands.

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