You can make the most of a small space without sacrificing character, colour and comfort.

Not a minimalist? Shabbism celebrates the more chaotic and cluttered way most of us live.

Is minimalism here to stay, or is downsizing just another fad?

Kiwi designer Peter Haythornthwaite on beauty, bravery and big-picture thinking.

I am hungry for change, writes Megan Nicol Reed.

Hand yourself over to the maestro and trust his mother's recipes.

Is he just polite or flirting? This expert says these are the six signs to look out for.

Family and friends on the real Jane.

How to navigate your relationship when it hits a midlife rough patch.

To survive the war, Lale Sokolov became a tattooist at Auschwitz.

Get down with the cool kids at this house of spicy delights.

No animals were harmed in the making of this meal.

If you thought they were merely a myth, think again.

Win a weekend for two at Kauri Cliffs or The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.

Megan Nicol Reed on the allure of working from home

Portions are in the customers' favour at this revamped cafe.

Prepare to not be disappointed.

Marlon Williams, 27, on a year of forging strong friendships in a strange new world.

A new book examines what to do when our loved ones are in a critical condition.

Megan Nicol Reed on coming together.

The food of love: Five romantic dining options from the Canvas restaurant review archives.

Canvas reviewer Kim Knight reveals her top picks for 2017.

Robots and "magick" are just the beginning.

Valentine's Day is perfect for brunch — even before work.

Lucy Corry on when — and how — to talk to your children about the birds and the bees.

Is your social media behaviour damaging your relationship, asks Wil Crisp.

Campbell Smith, 52, on the year he left corporate law to follow his heart.

And then there were three …

You don't have to be a sexpot to have great sex, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Life has a tendency of coming between you and your good intentions.