Caring for your pets: Estuary Vet
Finding the right care for your pet can be challenging. They deserve a high level of care and compassionate individuals looking after them. E nter locally owned and operated, Estuary Vet Clinic, down on the waterfront in Ferrymead. Home to a friendly and knowledgeable team of vets and vet nurses, you can trust […]
Woohoo wedding cakes: The Sugar Room
Professional baker Sam Stakenburg believes a wedding cake should be a lot more than just a cake plonked in the corner of a room. The greatest asset, Sam says she brings to her business, The Sugar Room, is her eye for detail – that and her passion for baking, which started in her […]
Bob, Pixie, and Bixie
Hair styles come and go, often a re-invention of a previous fashionable cut. Take “Bob” and “Pixie” cuts, for example. This spring and summer, along with short crops and bobs, we have the “Bixie”, a combination of both. Bobs are shorter, with a square length, cropped fringes, internal layers and wispy face framing […]
Elegant events: The China Cabinet
Celebrating a special occasion? Elegant china can transform any milestone into a truly memorable event. Maureen, owner of The China Cabinet, takes delight in witnessing the diverse array of events that have hired her exquisite vintage tableware. With more than 16 years’ experience, Maureen’s expertise and attention to detail extends to offering guidance […]
Eco-conscious pet toys: FunDiggityDog
Tired of having tacky plastic scattered around your home after your dog’s playtime? Luxurious, sustainable, and biodegradable describe locally crafted pet toy brand, FunDiggityDog. Made from possum pelts, wool, flax, and hemp; FunDiggityDog’s plush toys are of the highest quality. Founder Louise Mackenzie says, “Cross-bred (strong) wool is an amazing natural fibre that […]
A touch of the Hamptons: OneWorld
OneWorld’s Hamptons-inspired West Beach range has arrived. With its classic and timeless style, the West Beach range is the ideal choice for those seeking a sophisticated coastal or Hamptons aesthetic. Add a stylish storage solution to your home in the form of the West Beach chest of drawers. Whether you’re revamping your bedroom, […]
Still out there: The Lung Mechanic
While most New Zealanders feel the worst of Covid-19 is behind us, unfortunately, the opposite is true, and it’s called Long Covid. Current statistics show that 1 in 10 people who get Covid-19 will still have symptoms 12 weeks after infection. Catherine George of The Lung Mechanic says that with up to 200 […]
A glamour wedding: My Glam Booth
What is any event without those magical moments caught on camera? A daughter’s 21st, a best friend’s engagement party, a family wedding – all are celebratory milestones that need capturing for future generations. My Glam Booth is a Christchurch-based photo booth hire company, and owner/operator, Annabelle Hill, says the open-air booth is the […]
Spring into spuds
Christmas in New Zealand isn’t the same without a feed of baby new potatoes, and they taste even better if you’ve grown them yourself. By Lynda Papesch The middle of September is the best possible time to plant your crop if you fancy enjoying them on Christmas Day, although any time from now […]
An incomparable cooker: La Maison France
Kiwis have grown up with traditional brands around our homes for generations, but that does not mean we cannot introduce new ones. Lacanche, a small village in rural France, has produced a unique range cooker for over 250 years. The Lacanche cooker upholds the essential values paramount to its legacy – a love […]
