Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Lovely lemon – it lets the sunshine in. Incorporate this fresh, light, happy hue into the home, as a colour and as in mood. It can be super smart and swish, or funky and kitsch – depending on how you play with it. Lemon is a hard colour not to […]
The Perfect Smile: Dentistry on Merivale
The continually evolving field of cosmetic dentistry has now entered the digital age, with Digital Smile Design (DSD). “This is a process of analysis and planning that allows you to participate in the design of your new smile, and see it before any treatment begins,” says Dr David Walsh of Dentistry on […]
The ultimate vision: Polished Diamonds
Award-winning business Polished Diamonds can turn your ideas into a beautifully handcrafted bespoke ring, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology. “In less than a week we can reproduce a client’s ultimate vision,” says owner Dan Joines, who specialises in engagement rings. Situated on iconic New Regent Street, clients can bring […]
Regain your barefoot freedom: Footprints Podiatry
Footprints Podiatry has just introduced the Lunula Laser, a new technology that helps to eliminate fungal infections. Lunula Laser is the newest standard in treating recalcitrant fungal nail infections and has been used extensively worldwide with impressive results. Totally pain-free, it uses two cold laser beams, which means no heat […]
Colour to the City
North Hagley Park was awash with colour on Saturday 2 February, as more than 12,000 people gathered to celebrate the Christchurch Holi Festival of Colours. A traditional Indian celebration of diversity that is globally recognised, it was especially pertinent in the lead-up to Waitangi Day, according to event co-organiser Hitesh […]
Bespoke Furniture Specialists: Design 5 Upholstery
The small, talented team at Design 5 Upholstery can bring your ideas to life by creating bespoke furniture from scratch. Specialising in crafting custom-made seating for interior designers and high-end retailers across the country, past projects include seating for the Christchurch Town Hall, as well as 200 headboards for the […]
North Canterbury’s hidden gem: Ruby Six
Ruby Six, North Canterbury’s much loved design and gift store, is committed to providing a personal and satisfying shopping experience that is second to none. “Our expertise lies in understanding our customers and our satisfaction comes from their excitement when we help them find the perfect thing!” owner Jenni Dobbie […]
Oral Artistry: Lovebite
The need for new or replacement dentures could bring a range of emotions to the surface, but you wouldn’t necessarily count on ‘joie de vivre’ being one of them. Unless, of course, your dentures are created by Richard Greenlees of Lovebite. Richard is re-established in Christchurch from his Harley Street […]
2019’s Biggest Beauty Trends: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
The start of a New Year isn’t just a good opportunity to reflect on how the previous year went but it’s also a great time to look ahead. What’s in store for 2019? Dr Brigid Lee from the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has a few predictions on what will be big in 2019. […]
Showstopping Style
The next generation of designers will be ruling the runway in March, when the prestigious iD Fashion Show hits Dunedin. Thirty-seven designers, who are in their final year of studying or have graduated in the last 12 months, will be showing their collections at the showstopping event. Entries in the […]












