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Interior designer Alison Ward's expert tips on how to make your home, office or business space more stylish.
This Kiwi jewellery designer sells to the rich and famous (and royal)
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This Kiwi jewellery designer sells to the rich and famous (and royal)

Jessica McCormack, whose clients include the Duchess of Sussex and Victoria Beckham, is inspired by old-world glamour with a modern woman in mind, writes Philippa Coates.

Front row seat – stylish armchairs and sofas that your back will love
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Front row seat – stylish armchairs and sofas that your back will love

With many of us spending more time at home, we've put together an edit of comfortable and stylish armchairs and sofas, with shopping tips from chiropractors and designers.

Tara Barker 05 Sep 2021
Eyes on the prize - creating a multi-sensory retail experience
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Eyes on the prize - creating a multi-sensory retail experience

Having lived in California, I thought I knew all there was to know about enjoying a complete shopping experience. That was until I moved to London and visited Harrods in the Christmas season. The experience there was magical.  On the lower level, I walked wide-eyed among the four...

Alison Ward 30 Oct 2020
Power dressing -  how to boost the rental potential of an empty retail space
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Power dressing - how to boost the rental potential of an empty retail space

Driving down Auckland’s Parnell Rise one afternoon pre-lockdown, I played my usual game, counting the number of empty stores with multiple “For Lease” signs in their windows. On this particular day, there were 15.High streets and small businesses create a sense of community and b...

Alison Ward 11 Sep 2020