Foodie down under: Nigella Lawson
She’s one of our most beloved foodies, having sold more than ten million cookbooks worldwide, now Christchurch has the chance to meet the woman behind the cookbooks. Direct from London’s West End, Nigella Lawson is heading a brand-new show, An Evening with Nigella Lawson, where she tells her own remarkable […]
Paint the town green: New Zealand Irish Festival
Christchurch will turn green for four massive days as it sets to host the first ever New Zealand Irish Festival, with events taking place all over the city from 15 to 18 November. Three celebrated songwriters will travel from Ireland to play at various establishments around Christchurch alongside Irish comedians […]
Local designer hit offshore: Shannon Thompson
Local designer Shannon Thompson has been making sartorial waves across the globe, after representing Aotearoa at Vancouver Fashion Week last month introducing her fashion label, Out Of Comfort, to the world stage. Having worked globally as a stylist and menswear designer, she launched her first collection in October last year. […]
Motorcycling in his blood: First European
First European owner Andy Burchall built his first motorcycle when he was 15 years old, using a box of old parts he bought. “Mum and dad were pretty convinced I would never get it going, but I put it together and it worked,” he says. “And then I used to […]
Garden Goals
The second half of the year is ramping up and it’s the time of the year where we start to appreciate our exterior spaces so much more. Creating the perfect area outside can make this experience all the more palatable. In the spirit of spring’s new beginnings, we have put […]
The essence of elegance: Ellen Estate
For the best advice in home décor, look no further than Michelle Laming of Ellen Estate Interior Design. Whether a new build, a renovation, a one room makeover, or a complete house overhaul, Michelle offers not only her extensive consultancy expertise, but also provides clients the opportunity to explore the […]
A gallery so grand: Windsor Gallery
For one hundred years plus, Windsor Gallery, 386 St Asaph Street, has transformed our art through its exquisite framing and has supported emerging and established artists through exhibitions in its contemporary gallery. Owners Tracey and Philip Wynands are proud to present exhibition Kiss Gustav by New York photographic artist Lisa […]
Say Hello to Yellow
It’s the divisive hue of the colour wheel; in nature, when paired with black, yellow means danger; in Japan it represents courage; in Russia, a psychiatric hospital is known as a ‘yellow house’; it is also the colour of sunshine, happiness and sunflowers. Yet it seems this happy hue has […]
Sweet Seats
Few design trends are as useful as they are beautiful, but seats are increasingly blurring the lines between form and function, with our living spaces reaping the beautiful rewards. With their purposeful role in our homes, they are in the prime position to make a design statement. So whether you’re […]
Architectural Mystery: Murray Hewitt Joinery
There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door leading to a hidden room. If you’ve ever wanted a private hideaway, extra secure storage for valuables, or an almost magical escape to another world, a hidden room is sure […]
