Editor’s Perspective: On the people who make Christchurch a city to be proud of
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” Albert Einstein At face value, an urban space is classified a city once its inhabitants reach 50,000. The fact that this means that people are what make a city – both in the literal and figurative sense – isn’t lost on our team here at […]
Riverside reinvention: Oxford Terrace comes alive again
Few developments signify the greater rebuild in the way the bars opening up along the Avon River in the central city do. Although the post-quake incarnation of ‘The Strip’ was conceptualised by Antony Gough, it was the building alongside on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Hereford Street purchased and developed by Richard Peebles and […]
Earn your stripes: exploring a fashion staple
The concept of ‘earning your stripes’ has its foundations in the military chain of command and, although it refers to hard work and accumulated experience, we wholeheartedly believe you can earn your stripes by adopting a stylish striped selection. A staple of both wardrobes and fashion collections the world over, stripes seem to sidle their […]
Editor’s Perspective: on being a mum and Mother’s Day
“Children are not a distraction from the most important work, they are the most important work,” CS Lewis. There’s unpaid overtime – with back to back early and late shifts a given – unexpected expenses come with no reimbursement, public holidays aren’t recognised and, for that matter, neither are weekends. There’s no performance reviews, no […]
An automotive overview: change and challengers in the modern motoring world
When it comes to the automobile, the road to success has been paved with innovation and, although one could argue the automotive vehicle’s modern incarnation works in much the same way as its early predecessors, there’s no denying that it is an industry which continues to push the bounds of technology. At its heart, the […]
Knotty & nice: why you need these super on-trend cushions
These clever cushions are the latest trend to take over our inspiration boards and our living rooms. With their unique look and endless colour choices, knot pillows are the creatively cosy additions you never knew your couch needed. Playing both knotty and nice when it comes to your styling selections, they can add a playful […]
Autumnal edge: diving into the deep red tones of fashion
Though it’s more commonly known as autumn on this side of the world, the fact this season’s moniker is known to some as fall is a fashionable little irony, as we’re falling for this shade in all its seasonal glory. Whether you think of it as plum, burgundy, deep red, maroon, wine or even oxblood […]
Sneak’er peek: exploring the fashion trend that’s easy on the eyes and the feet
For the longest of times, the handbag was the essential status symbol, but it looks as though the new ‘it’ accessory has shifted the focus to our feet. Encapsulating street style – both in the literal and figurative sense of the expression – sneakers are trending in a very big way. We’re seeing updated retro […]
Winter eats: get inspired to eat healthy this winter
Conventional wisdom has it that in lieu of thermals and scarves, the cooler temperatures trigger a biological change that make animals inclined to eat higher quantities of energy-dense food to keep warm. And, although we humans may not put on our own winter coats in this evolutionary sense, fact is cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours […]
Throw caution to the wind: snuggling up with a luxe blanket
Though hibernation is strictly associated with the wild of both house and heart, it’s not far removed from the human instinct to hunker down at home in the cooler months. Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic to the home and, with the cold weather encroaching, it’s time […]
