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Republic Revolution is the name of the design range new in store at The Warehouse this week. Dubbed Design for Everyone, the affordable range from Peter Reid and Graham Dickie, founders of Republic Home store, is about making style accessible. The pair have scoured the globe looking for cool living, bedroom and bathroom accessories that won't send you broke. Standout pieces include black and white vases for $19.99, metal planter trays ($12.99), frame sets and throws and duvets covers. Available at larger Warehouse stores nationwide. Look out also for Republic Revolution's free design tips booklet.
Eco-dressing
This winter when you're heading out into the snow or the woods, do your bit for the bush by dressing in Kathmandu's environmentally friendly clothing collection. They've included a variety of fabrics, from organic cotton to recycled polyester to hemp, in a range of shirts, pants, skirts and even a couple of shoulder bags. Also available now at the Kathmandu stores are the very cool looking ecoSNEAKS range, developed by designer sneaker company, Simple. Visit www.kathmandu.co.nz or call 0800 001234
Winter skin rescue
If you've been waking up on these chillier mornings with dry lips and cheeks, then organic beauty company Trilogy's special Ultra Hydrating Cream could be just the thing. It's a super concentrated formula that, like all of the Wellington company's products, is based on the very effective rosehip oil and also includes honey, coconut, aloe vera and avocado oils. And if your face is feeling particularly chapped then it can also be used as a moisturising mask. See the website: www.trilogyproducts.com for stockists near you.
