Pioneering new therapies: The Beauty Parlour
An innovative and pioneering approach to business goes a long way in paving the path to success. For the business owner who shuns complacency, is always open to new ideas, and strives to keep ahead of the game, the only way is up. Angela McCarthy-Coffin of The Beauty Parlour was the first to […]
CONTEMPLATING SAND AND SHORE: PG gallery192
Set out to explore the ebbs and flows of an iconic part of our geography in Aotearoa, COAST is the new exhibition running this month at PG gallery192. The exhibition features thoughtful works across a variety of media by Josh Bashford, Jacqui Colley, Maurice Lye, Jenna Packer, and more. Immersing yourself in this […]
Kaikoura: more than just whales
See From hundreds of seals residing on the rocky shores of Ohau Point and Point Kean, to the unique encounter of llama trekking. Visit the many interesting sights around Kaikōura as led by a tour guide, with your very own llama in tow. If you are keen on something a bit tamer, brush […]
Exceptional experience in Kirwee: Thirsty Acres
On Christchurch’s doorstep lies a new destination venue, bar and restaurant in the historic town of Kirwee, the heart of Selwyn District. Just 45 minutes from central Christchurch, Thirsty Acres’ name is a nod to the once dry Canterbury plains. The perfect stop for day-trippers exploring Canterbury’s natural attractions like Castle Hill, Washpen […]
Expressive Flooring
BY ALICIA CARR In interior design, flooring has long been overlooked and delegated to the bottom of the pecking order. Recently, it is is making a comeback, as many interior designers opt for bold flooring choices to make a statement and bring personality to a home. A significant part of any home, it […]
Beneath the wool
Save something else for special occasions and make lamb a more common meal in your rotation. Lamb has a unique flavour compared to other meats. When cooked right, it offers a distinctive taste, rich, gamey, and succulent. While deceivingly, it’s not the most affordable meat on the market despite our lamb population, it […]
Eats by the sea: Fisherman’s Wharf
If there’s one thing we love in Aotearoa, it is great seafood. From warming seafood chowder and fisherman’s pie in the winter to surf ‘n turf on a sunny day, you can’t go wrong. Fisherman’s Wharf is perfectly positioned on Norwich Quay and overlooks the beautiful Lyttelton Harbour. The team there serves fresh seafood, […]
Setting the Mood
Lift the spirits of your home, by crafting a mood that suits you. Bright and busy, calm and intimate, make it your own. Think of the senses. Through things that you can see, hear, touch, and smell, build a mood that makes you happy, which bounces back onto those around you. Construct a […]
The Natural Choice: NZ Wool
Wool is the epitome of style and desirability. With a premium placed on health and our environment, it is astonishing to think that we ever abandoned this natural, sustainable fibre in favour of synthetic alternatives. In the words of interior designer Robert Macfarlane, “We are missing out if we don’t bring home-grown wool […]
Add an Arch
BY ALICIA CARR Arches, in their many forms, are both an aesthetic and functional aspect of home design. Arches are known for being more structurally sound, yet also provide an element of softness and a point of interest that many are drawn to. However, they are not a new trend. Curved architecture has […]
