A lifetime of discovery brings Megan Douglas full circle to a family home filled with meaningful treasures.

Three talented Waiheke artists open the doors of their studios and reveal how their home, workplace and surrounding environment is imperative to their inspiration.

A good cookbook can open up a world of possibilities for a passionate foodie - and can document their culinary history.

Tamarillos can be used for sweet and savoury dishes and add a unique rich flavour to heartier fare.

There is no need to wait until summer to enjoy the barbecue when visiting one of the city's best Korean grill houses.

Makeup artist Francois Nars once again creates fresh looks for women, easily replicated at home, with his latest book.

Pierre Cardin, whose designs changed the face of consumer culture, is selling up. But his brand is immortal.

Her work appears regularly in leading British design magazines such as Elle Decoration, she owns the ultra-hip design store Caravan, in London's Shoreditch, leading interiors stylist Emily Chalmers chats about her love of design.

From deep-fried fiddlehead ferns to sea bream ovaries, Japanese chefs create flavours that leave British food writer Nigel Slater awestruck.

Against all odds, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have managed to make their luxurious label for older women a resounding success.

Dating right back to the Greek and Roman gods, wine has always been part of religious culture.

Designers talk us through their creative process - from the spark of an idea to the final product.

Find the silver lining in those dark, wintry days.

Fashion's all about the new. Viva meets two young designers you may not have heard of yet.

Why makeovers are so good for you - and so bad.

Merediths proves to be the place to go for that wow factor in Auckland.

Two expat Kiwis are helping shape the next generation of young Australian chefs.

Long-held beliefs about wine may not always be true.

A good watering hole is never far away in Sydney. Here we pick some of our favourites.

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

Sydney's multicultural dining scene is the inspiration for these flavourful Asian-influenced dishes.

Sydney is truly an international city when it comes to the beauty industry.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Viva takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.