Sweet side of life: Sweet Societe
Life just couldn’t be sweeter at French-inspired destination bakery and café Sweet Société. Everything is baked fresh, and this gorgeous spot at The Colombo that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds is renowned for its gluten-free goods. Owner Janette says people come back for their favourites time […]
A spot of sushi
There’s some hot sushi spots dotted around the city – we’ve picked out our favourites. Mugen Sushi Christchurch’s premium pick-your-own sushi, with more than 30 varieties to choose from! www.mugensushi.co.nz Sushi Sushi The ultimate go-to for sushi packs, platters, bento boxes and hot Japanese dishes. www.thesushisushi.co.nz Zen Sushi & […]
Good hair season: Kudos Hairdressing
All year we look forward to spring events and Christmas party time, so a good hair day simply isn’t enough – a good hair season is a must! Kudos Hairdressers, on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Ave at 204 Papanui Road, offer the colour services, styling and […]
Losing the house – are there alternatives?
If you were to go into long-term residential care, do you fear that all your hard-earned assets will be used to pay for that care? Kannangara Thomson Partner Brent Selwyn fills us in on the alternatives. Let’s get one thing clear. Senior care is expensive and it is asset […]
Growing families: Genea Oxford Fertility
One of the founders of fertility services in Canterbury is returning from Australia to become Genea Oxford Fertility’s Medical Director. Fertility specialist Dr Pete Benny, who is currently the Medical Director of Monash IVF NSW and an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, will return to Christchurch to […]
Playing dress up dolls
Who would have thought a love of dressing old-school paper dolls in the early ’50s would transform into an award-winning design at the World of Wearable Arts Awards. Placing second for her Dress-up Dolls entry in the Transform section of this year’s competition, Meg Latham coincidently grew up where WOW […]
Rent a wardrobe!
Designer Wardrobe has opened its second rental store right here in Christchurch, giving ladies access to more than 1600 designer pieces from Trelise Cooper and Ruby to Zimmermann and many more. There are outfits for every occasion, from race day and weddings to school formals or corporate balls. Designer […]
Shaking prompts garden festival
An opportunity to see the world-renowned ‘Wall of Waiau’ and ‘Lake Rebekah’, the lake created when the 2016 Waiau-Kaikoura earthquake triggered a massive landslide that dammed the Leader River, is an attraction of this year’s Hurunui Garden Festival, being held from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November 2019. The Woodchester […]
Engagement perfection: Polished Diamonds
While a proposal has the ability to incite indescribable elation, it is the engagement ring itself that embodies the sentiment behind the decision. Although engagements and the rings that signify them may be common, with the revolutionary technology utilised by Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – you can get […]
Summer Skincare
Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer. A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum […]
