Benchmark
A three-step guide to styling one of the most used and most visible features of the kitchen – the humble bench. Don’t throw everything and the kitchen sink at making your bench look pretty. Start with the type of stone and adjoining cabinetry. Ideally, you want contrasting yet complementary hues – a dark […]
Modern makeover: Fendalton Dental
Servicing the teeth and smiles of Canterbury for more than 15 years, this Fendalton-based dental practice finally got its own makeover. Reopening with an intimate celebration in early October, Fendalton Dental welcomed its loyal community to their newly-renovated premises. Same location, same expert dentistry, but a cutting-edge upgrade to match. A third-generation dentist […]
Kitchen class: Kitchen Studio
The future of kitchen renovation lies in creating a personalised journey from imagining your new kitchen to enjoying it. Renovating a kitchen is more than a project; it’s an investment of time, energy, and emotion, and the process should honour that, says Jo Tozer, owner of Kitchen Studio in Merivale. “Exceptional service goes […]
Why we need to talk about death
The struggles with terminal illness of beloved New Zealanders like Nigel Latta and Dai Henwood have highlighted the need for better conversations about grief, death and dying. For Western cultures, the concept of death is uncomfortable. Unlike other cultures, which have woven the honouring of death and dying into every day custom and […]
Cottage cheese & spinach bake
From her third cookbook Seasoned, foodie and chef Cherie Metcalfe’s cottage cheese and spinach bake has a high level of protein and an equally high level of yum – a staple when on an end-of-year health kick between events. INGREDIENTS 600g frozen spinach 6 eggs 500g cottage cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 […]
Light fantastic: Body and Soul
A relaxing beauty clinic at the forefront of technology for skin health. Inspired by light and proven by science is the mantra behind the latest cutting-edge light therapy device by Celluma. Designed to address a range of specific age-related challenges, including wrinkles, arthritic pain, muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm and poor blood […]
Week long party: Riccarton Park & Addington Raceway
Riccarton Park kicks things off with The Grand Tour and celebrated music duo SACHI on Saturday 8 November, Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas Day. Then, there’s just two days to recharge before Addington Raceway’s IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday 11 November – the jewel in the crown of Addington Cup […]
SPRING STYLE
Meet your sartorial colour crush. Spring style in Christchurch extends to the summer season with light, floating fabrics and sweet hues inspired by the garden of colour outside. Lean into elegant shapes and silhouettes, and introduce accessories with texture and pattern for events.
Cosmetic tattoos: KM Surgical
From defining eyebrows and lips to eyeliner and hiding scars, cosmetic tattooing can be a game-changer. For many people, the daily ritual of applying makeup, along with the cost of buying products, can add unnecessary stress to an already busy life. Cosmetic tattooing offers a long-lasting solution. It’s also a game-changer for those […]
Luxury in bloom: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
Treat yourself to a renewing and luxurious weekend away in the gorgeous Hanmer Springs village. Whether you enjoy spring through picnics and boutique shopping, or nature walks and cycle trails, Village Lake Luxury Apartments is the ideal place for your weekend away. Perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the best of spring, Village […]
