Discover local treasures
With the festive season nearing, thoughts of chaotic Christmas shopping begin to loom. While bustling malls aren’t most people’s idea of fun, there is another way. Farmers’ markets are traditionally thought of as a place to get fresh produce, but as well as that, they are the perfect spot to find special gifts. […]
Strong and stylish: Woven Veranda
Designed to stand the test of time, woven furniture is beautiful, while offering comfort and durability. One gorgeous store specialises in ergonomically designed pieces, with clever features that make each item extremely functional. WovenVeranda curates premium rattan furniture, with a selection of beautiful woven furniture for your indoor and outdoor space. They sell […]
Leading the way
Five emerging directors from the Canterbury region have been recognised for 2022. The Emerging Director Award was established by the Institute of Directors (IoD) to foster the development of upcoming talent in governance and leadership across business and the community sectors. The award recognises executives, managers, directors and individuals who are at the early stages of their governance […]
Invaluable financial advice: Alistair Bean & Associates
You’ve made a decision to use the services of a financial adviser and invest wisely. With the guidance of your financial adviser, you’ve completed a fact find, a risk assessment and decided what your goals and aims are for the short, medium and longer-term. However, you then have to continue to make regular […]
Upskilling for spring: Hair Art & Beauty
Team members (pictured) are armed with the best tools and techniques to get your hair and skin ready for spring, at Hair Art & Beauty. With restrictions having eased, the salon’s team members have been able to attend education workshops in Auckland and, finally, internationally, too. Colour experts Megan and Carla recently headed […]
Purple haze
From royalty to rock stars, purple has long been a favourite fashion hue. Also associated with wealth and power, purple represents high fashion, gothic styles, and also a floaty, feminine vibe. As a colour, it is associated with a variety of meanings, including wisdom, creativity, royalty, power, ambition, and luxury. It can also […]
Colourful fashion
Jump into an ocean of hues this summer season as colour has hustled its way back into fashion designer, beating minimalist and neutral looks to the punch. Saturated Shirts Go bold with solid shirts this coming season. Think fuchsia, tangerine, teal and azure. A staple in your closet to spice up your work […]
Magic millinery: Green Stripes
We all know that an exquisite hat, hatinator or fascinator adds the finishing touch to any outfit – a beautiful headpiece is never forgotten. For clients wishing to have a headpiece exclusively made to complement a particular outfit, Green Stripes offers a bespoke millinery service, from design conception through to completion. Green Stripes […]
A thing for rings: Sophie Divett Jewellery
Name a better feeling than owning a bespoke piece that has been handmade just for you: personalised and precious, custom-made rings capture an occasion for a lifetime. Sophie Divett Jewellery’s new ‘Build Your Own Ring’ collection allows you to design your own ring, based on her nature-inspired styles, which is then crafted by […]
Races ready: Face Haven
Christchurch is getting ready, and so should you. As Cup Week nears, the best place to be is sitting in Jo Mars’ chair at Face Haven getting back that youthful, glowing look. A registered nurse for more than 30 years, specialising in appearance cosmetic medicine for nine years, the founder of Face Haven […]
