Bloomin’ beautiful: Victoria Florist
It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it. For Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full […]
Fully Functional
If there are current trends, they’re about ease, streamlining, quality and recess-enabled concealment. We want visual quiet. We’re rejecting clutter. Function is key, designers remind us. Here are some current ideas for these hard-working rooms: Give kitchens and bathrooms optimal space. Consider their natural connection to greenery and the outdoors. […]
Lemon Heaven: Ali’s Lemons
Christchurch based Ali’s Lemons has won a loyal and growing following for her range of lemon produce that is fresh, traditional and distinctive. Producer Ali McGregor believes lemons are our hero fruit and her considerable variety of lemon fare more than proves the point. Ali produces Limoncello and Lemon Fresh; […]
Salmon Supreme: Sovereign Salmon
We are all aware of the importance of fish in our diet, but salmon, super-endowed with Omega-3 benefits, reigns supreme in joint, muscle and cardiovascular support, and also cognitive function and mood enhancement. Fortunately for Cantabrians, nearly 25 years ago Henry Studholme, director of Sovereign Salmon, purchased land in Hororata […]
Treat yourself: Route 72 Café Bar Emporium
Raise your brunching and lunching game with a delightful visit to Route 72 Café Bar Emporium. Not just dining, this is destination dining, with a captivating shopping experience in the mix. Located 40 minutes from Christchurch in picturesque Cust Village, an easy drive along Tram Road brings you to […]
A Kiwi-as Café: Purple Weka Café
Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches. Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, the café has plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking. It offers […]
Ingredients for Success: Continental Catering
The best ingredient for a successful party or event is a trusted catering partner – remove the stress and hassle of your next function by using Continental Catering. With years of experience and expertise in the South Island, Continental Catering has helped deliver some of the most remembered occasions on […]
Options galore: The Rowdy Kitchen
Since its opening in May, The Rowdy Kitchen has established itself as a quality dining destination in the northern suburb of Prestons, Christchurch. Owners Blair and Gabe McIntyre have brought a wealth of hospitality experience and created a relaxed environment providing a multitude of different dining spaces for customers. Whether […]
Flavours & fun
Liesl Johnstone gets us up to the play on what’s hot in culinary circles for the upcoming year. It’s usually something bigger than hunger that drives us to eat out. Yes, there are different world cuisines that we individually gravitate toward, but eating out is all about the vibe. The […]
Luscious smooth locks: V for Hair and Beauty
Salon staff at V for Hair and Beauty, Merivale, are adept at administering increasingly popular keratin smoothing treatments. Some clients find these keratin interventions life-changing. Owner, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee describes her keratin smoothing treatment as distinguishable from a chemical straightening process that’s found in some countries, in that the former doesn’t […]
