Shakespeare wrote, "If music be the food of love, play on," and for most of Chris Priestly's working life, a passion for live music has been entwined with his love of Auckland's cafe and food scene.

Take a look at the new campaign from Servilles, featuring the work of artist Judy Millar.

Our favourite fashion, food and design books right now.

Paul Serville shares what he likes to do on his weekend.

The Bloomsbury Group were the foodies of their day, their enthusiasm for the heady flavours of southern French cuisine in tune with their love of French Post-Impressionist art. John Walsh discovers a new book, offering a glimpse of life at their tables.

The latest draw-on liner formulas want to make you wide-eyed in wonder. Janetta Mackay casts her critical eye over them.

The fashion designer on her literary inspirations.

Nici Wickes returns to an old favourite in the Waitakeres to find it still delivers on every aspect of a great dining experience

Today marks the start of the Auckland Writers Festival - with 103 events to choose from, we've narrowed down our picks.

Author Deborah Shepard's love of words and literature.

Herald arts and books editor Linda Herrick shares her passion for the written word.

All-American girl next door Katie Holmes shares her beauty secrets.

In the midst of a Friends to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, Noelle McCarthy looks back at its style legacy: the Rachel.

The Beat poets left behind more than just a literary legacy, as designers continue to channel the spirit of rebellion through their style, says Rebecca Gonsalves.

Our round-up of shows, music and movies to book in this month.

Mother's Day beauty deals are worth checking out, with many spas offering extras to entice you to book a treatment. Here are a few that caught our eye.

What does the trend for "clean eating" mean for those of us who haven't scrubbed up?

Our first baking experiences usually come at the apron strings of that most wonderful person — our mother, writes Angela Casley.

Illustrator Clare Grove has painted her favourite things for Viva - and shoes are just one of them.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich shares her recipes for wholesome and delicious children's party food

Ghana cocoa farmer and teacher Rose Boatemaa Mensah talks about how the chocolate you choose to eat affects her community.

Jo Crabb compares two foodie destinations.

Talking to Lance Herbst, of the award-winning Herbst Architects.

Food inspiration for Mother's Day and more.

Match your present to her personality, says Janetta Mackay, and ensure a treasured treat.

Flowers and food are combined to brilliant effect in The Botanist, a new cafe, bar and florist.

Christina and Toni Sills reflect on their tremendous influence that their mother, Caroline Sills, had on their personal and professional lives.

Ilona is 94, Jacquie is 83, Lynn Dell is 81 . . . These women are the stars of Advanced Style, the sensationally successful fashion blog. Now, their colourful stories are being told in a new documentary.