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If you’ve ever watched the TV show The O.C, you’d be forgiven for thinking this beautiful stretch of coastline was filled with wealthy teenagers with too much time on their hands. The popular drama may have catapulted the O.C onto the world stage, but the reality is much better than the small screen. Yes there… Continue reading Huntington Beach and the Orange County
Although I’ve lived in Sydney for seven years, I always enjoy a trip home to the UK and can’t resist the magic and inspiration of shopping in London. Expedia’s Kiwi travellers love spending a few days in the city too – 3 days is plenty of time to explore. Few cities have more design and interiors hotspots… Continue reading London Design Guide
Walk down any street in Paris and you’ll notice that the women all have a similar, effortlessly chic wardrobe. Navy and white striped tops, black blazers, ballet flats, skinny jeans, ankle boots, a slick of red lipstick – there’s an unspoken uniform that forms the basis of true French style. The key to copying the look is… Continue reading Shop like a local in Paris
When it comes to fashion, Honolulu has really lifted its game. Yes, you can still buy a Hawaiian shirt and tikki necklaces on every street corner, but the kitsch is slowly being run out of town by the chic. From Gucci, Chanel, Hermes and Saint Laurent flagships to vast designer outlets and malls, Oahu has become one of the… Continue reading The Fashion Guide to Hawaii
I LOVE NEW YORK Now I understand the T-shirts and mugs. My first visit to the Big Apple was one of the best holidays ever – this city opened my eyes to the bigger picture. Springtime in New York is a feast for the eyes, with flowers everywhere and blossom trees on just about every corner. It’s… Continue reading Stylist in New York City
New York, Paris, London…Vancouver? Let’s be honest, this Canadian city doesn’t spring to mind when you think of the world’s best places to go furniture and homewares shopping. But I’m here to reveal the truth – Vancouver is indeed a little slice of homewares heaven, it’s a beautiful place to visit to boot. Even better,… Continue reading The Interiors Addict’s Vancouver homewares shopping guide
When travelling to Tahiti from New Zealand, Kiwis are lucky there are direct flights, but sometimes the flight schedule makes a layover in Papeete a good idea. The mainland is vast – it takes a day to travel around the island – so here’s the top 5 mainland must-do’s on your Papeete pit stop. 1. Marché de Pape’ete The public… Continue reading Tahiti’s top 5 mainland must-do’s
Oh New York, New York, you did it again! I loved my first visit to the Big Apple ten years ago and have been dying to get back ever since. This time, having become a full-time interior design fiend, I approached it rather differently. I’m going to share my favourite experiences with you: what I did,… Continue reading The Interiors Addict’s Guide to New York
This was my very first visit to LA, so it was all about sightseeing, shopping, eating and drinking. And of course, plenty of design research! Tourist Stuff LA is the perfect city to play tourist. There’s the Hollywood Walk of fame and The Hollywood Sign – of course, remember to keep your eyes peeled for celebrities.… Continue reading Jason Grant’s Los Angeles