Inhale, exhale
The human body is a clever thing. Every day, and every night, our respiratory systems are working hard, keeping the oxygen flowing and quite simply, keeping us alive. In day-to-day life, people most commonly breathe short and shallow. While this is adequate to get the oxygen through us, it is not optimal breathing […]
Imagine your home improvements
Albert Einstein once said: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” Add a bit of inspiration to the mix and that’s exactly what you get when you visit a home show, albeit a preview of a home’s potential attractions. Canterbury is lucky to have two home shows annually, including […]
Spring greens and ricotta quiche: Nicola Galloway
Ingredients: Crust: 3/4 cup (110g) white flour 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats 1/3 cup (50g) pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 75ml extra virgin olive oil 1 small egg Lemon juice if needed Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek (or 4 small), roughly chopped 4-5 large leaves of silverbeet, stalks […]
Say yes to catering: YesChef Events and Catering
Imagine your sparkling event where the flavours of the world arrive, well not exactly in a glass coach with Cinderella ensconced, but in a gorgeous caravan towed by global foodies whose passion for creating taste experiences is only equalled by their willingness to bring them to you, wherever you are. Envisage a Food […]
Celebrate good times: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey from 2019 found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to the belonging they feel in their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays a big role in promoting harmony […]
Fill-up with fuel and food: Flick the Bean
Filling up the car with petrol and grabbing a hot coffee on the run go hand in hand. Opening a coffee shop onsite at Challenge Waimak was a logical step forward for the Kaiapoi service station, owned by Mark Wales for 15 years and managed by Melissa Sayers for six years. Flick the […]
Tempting eats & treats: TwentyFour Catering
Mid-Canterbury is really hitting its straps, from the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD, to initiatives to attract events and conferences to the region. Ashburton-based business TwentyFour Catering is one of those go-ahead mid-Canterbury businesses. They’ve been providing bespoke catering for events in the district for seven years. Chef Chantelle Quinn believes in local businesses […]
An amazing events venue: Milton St Substation
A space for creatives is developing in the suburbs as they seek out new and interesting places for their pursuits. A recent collaboration between live music booking agency Rattle and Strum and Whisko Creative saw them record music videos for 10 local acts. They filmed in what is the best deliberately-kept-secret venue in […]
Heaven scent
Having a signature scent for your home doesn’t need to mean burning candles for hours. Oil diffusers are a popular option for creating a beautiful smelling space, and calming environment. The beauty of oil diffusers is the variety of scents to choose from. For some diffusers, you can take your pick of essential […]
Protection from the elements: Louvres Concepts
Rain, hail or shine, we like our homes to be cosy and dry, and that includes outdoor living environments. Keeping the weather at bay is no problem with today’s sleek, modern louvres. Imagine no more too hot, too cold, too wet or too windy. Imagine banishing these with one touch of a button. […]
