Winding down after a busy working day used to be hard. Until my brother Ben and his wife Amanda  (of Wilson & Dorset) gave me a sheepskin shaggy bag for my birthday. It’s like a bear hug waiting in the lounge for whenever I need to chill out, fast.  Taking the bean bag idea to a whole new level, the […]

ANNABEL WILSON investigates the social etiquette of ‘ghosting’: leaving an event without telling anyone. My friend is an expert at ghosting. We’ll be at a gig or a party, then all of a sudden she’s not there. She’s masterfully vanished, without causing offence or a scene – just split, unnoticed, with aplomb. Some might reckon this is rude, but I’ve […]

Brainchild of Wanaka dad and businessman Hamish Mcgregor, kin2kin offers a simple, new way for families to connect online. ANNABEL WILSON explores the benefits of using the app that’s shaking up today’s social networking space. 1. kin2kin is child’s play As an introduction to the wonderful world of apps, kin2kin is a great place for rookies of all ages to start exploring. Inviting […]