Happiness habits
Here are some daily habits that may help you achieve more happiness in your life. Breathe deeply You’re tense, your shoulders are tight, and you feel as though you just might “lose it.” We all know that feeling. Instinct may tell you to take a long, deep breath to calm yourself down. Turns […]
Treats not sweets
Heading into Easter, thoughts turn to chocolate, Easter eggs, foil-wrapped bunnies and the like. Most of those have a high processed sugar content, however there are ways and means of having treats without them being too sucrose laden. Try making your own bliss balls, using the recipe below, and swapping in/out your favourite […]
Strawberry tart recipe
Impress your loved ones with a gorgeous strawberry tart, perfect as a centrepiece dessert for home dining. This delectable treat is crafted from a buttery pastry base and topped with luscious crème pâtissière. Ingredients 125g softened unsalted butter 85g icing sugar 1 egg 200g plain flour 100g strawberry jam 500g strawberries 2 Tbsp […]
Enjoy craft cider: 12 Taps Cider House
On a beautiful autumn day, what could be more refreshing than a delicious pint of cider or beer? The popularity of craft beer and the fermented alcoholic beverage made using the unfiltered juice of fruits, cider, is on the rise – and understandably so, they’re light, refreshing and taste great. With a […]
State-of-the-art club: Hornby Club
Members only clubs are enjoying a renaissance in Christchurch. With a contemporary new facility, including an events centre, family-style restaurant, café and sports bar, one club that has attracted hundreds of new members in recent months is the Hornby Club. Officially opened in December, the architecturally designed facility has obviously hit the right […]
Luxurious haven
Your bedroom is a sanctuary for your peace of mind (and sleep). Having a luxurious space to wind down in every night is one way to achieve this. Here are a few ways to turn up the luxury. Linen Beautiful bed linen not only looks great but feels great too. The relaxed, undone […]
Buy vintage
Interior designers are among the first people to suggest buying vintage items to add character to your home. Vintage and antique items add uniqueness to an interior, although it is best to carefully select what you acquire. Usually anything 40 years or older is classed as vintage, while items 100 years or older […]
Extend your space: Loburn Sawmill
You need some extra space, but it’s not a case of extending the house. The extra space has to be portable, and flexible for a range of uses. It could be a guest room, a self-contained flat, a workshop, a studio, an office, or any type of shed you could possibly need, wherever […]
Building relationships: D.G.I Morgan
A golden time existed when life was work, eat, sleep, followed by leisure-filled weekends, on repeat. Suddenly seeming very desirable, this predictable pattern appears to be AWOL at the moment. We’re never quite sure what situation we will wake up to next, meaning vigilance and resilience have become key to our skill set. […]
Celebrating nine decades: Walton Plumbing
Any local company celebrating its 90th birthday is truly iconic. Ninety years ago, New Zealand was still a Dominion, you dialled the operator to telephone between cities, and you could still see a horse and cart on the street. But our longstanding companies don’t reach their venerable age by accident. They are driven […]
