Dress to impress
Special occasions usually call for extra effort when dressing up. Engagements, weddings, parties, a romantic dinner out, women in particular don’t really need an excuse to dress to the nines, and increasingly neither do many men. The days of men wearing formal suits to weddings are long gone, unless it is the dress […]
Step it up salad
Lifting the elements of a basic salad is simple, using nature’s offerings. Lots of vegetables excite in uniqueness, whether through size or colour. Vegetables that range in shape and shade, like cherry tomatoes and radishes, are the answer. These ‘designer’ vegetables bring the brilliance so you don’t have to spend hours in the […]
Steak to share: Fiddlesticks
It’s pretty rare to find a steak that isn’t photogenic. No matter the cut or style of cooking, they’re almost always pleasing. Not only to the eye, but to the taste buds as well. Making sure their patrons enjoy life’s sweet moments is the goal of the team at central Christchurch restaurant Fiddlesticks. […]
Healthy hair transitions: Haar Design
In savouring the last of summer, you may have noticed a buildup of chlorine, salt, and damage to your hair. The colder months can be deceiving for sun exposure, and chances are you’ll still be outside enjoying the sun through sport and leisure in the coming months. Haircare is just as important as […]
A layer of chic
When the weather cools, we look to overshirts and blazers for a layer of warmth. While it’s not quite cold enough yet to reinstate the trench or wool coat, suit jackets become a go-to, adding a tailored, chic element to your everyday wear. With a higher price point, it’s sometimes easier to opt […]
Courting the theatre
Channeling “Kiwi-Scandi chic”, Christchurch’s new Court Theatre is already drawing an appreciative audience without having opened its doors yet. On the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, the exposed timber beams set the scene for a state-of-the-art theatre, due for completion in late 2024. The concept, for the $56 million build, a collaboration […]
Creating classic masterpieces: Seaton’s French Polishing & Furniture Repair
Whether it’s a passed down heirloom, or an amazing thrift find, Seaton’s French Polishing & Furniture Repair can turn your treasured pieces into a modern masterpiece. Owner Mike Fullen and his team are experts at taking a weathered piece of furniture and restoring its former glory, or giving it a modern twist. “It’s […]
Supreme skincare service: Transform Clinic Merivale
Our skin is our largest body organ and is exposed to various external and internal factors that can affect its health and appearance. Fortunately, there are many quality skin treatments available to help rejuvenate and restore skin to a smoother and healthier appearance. Transform Clinic Merivale specialises in advanced aesthetic treatments to help […]
Gentle pet goodbyes: Our Pet’s Goodbye
Discovering that your beloved family pet has a terminal illness, or finding yourself in any situation where you may need to consider euthanasia for your pet, is devastating. Emotions run high during this stressful and confusing time. One final humane act offering your pet peace is compassionate euthanasia. What if there was a […]
Ballet flats are back
For a few years, platforms have ruled the runways. Recently, the flat and dainty ballerina shoe is having a moment in the spotlight. Arguably revived by Miu Miu’s fall 2022 show, but always in fashion thanks to Chanel’s famous two-toned flats, the ballet flat is only just reaching its potential in the New […]
