Extraordinary but liveable: Jennian Homes Canterbury
The team at Jennian Homes Canterbury is thrilled to present their latest show home at Ravenswood. “We are really proud of this beautiful home,” says Sue Prendergast, who is co-owner at Jennian with husband Dwayne, and Paul and Waireti Jenkins. Situated at 2 John Raven Lane in Ravenswood, Woodend, this modernist house […]
In safe hands: Combined Security Solutions
If we’ve learnt anything during the past two months, it’s that security is everything! Security is at the very heart of locally owned and operated firm Combined Security Solutions, which started its commercial life on the very basis of protecting you, your loved ones and your hard earned assets. After 35 years […]
Sisterhood of Sustainability
Sustainability; everyone’s talking about it, but few are doing something about it. Metropol caught up with fashion designer Maggie Marilyn and head of sustainable beauty brand Ethique, Brianne West about paying much more than lip service to the most pressing conversation of the century. The subject of sustainability has been […]
Find your sole mate…: Shoe Therapy
We believe everyone deserves to find their soul mate… even your feet! Debbie from Shoe Therapy Kaiapoi has some eligible candidates to create the perfect pairing. Because she believes that a woman can do anything in the right pair of shoes and we tend to agree! We caught up with her to […]
Banish winter worries
We’re heading into winter, which means dry, lifeless skin, right? It doesn’t have to be this way! We’ve got our top tips for maintaining your skin throughout the cool months. SOMETHING IN THE AIR… and hopefully that’s moisture to keep your skin hydrated! The warm, dry air pumping out of […]
Benefits of pilates
It’s one of the hottest ways to exercise and for good reason. Check out how pilates benefits your body like no other workout. 1. Build strength Pilates focuses on strengthening and toning the body from the core out – long, lean muscles are the name of the game here. Completely […]
Botanical beauty
Last year green came in pistachio and lime green hues. This year, it’s all about a cool and refreshing aqua shade – Biscay Green. Wear it with any shade of pink for the prettiest springtime look. But if you’re wanting to liven up the application process of the vibrant hue, we’ve got […]
Distance therapy for headaches: Gill Redden
Gill Redden is now offering distance CranioSacral therapy treatments to help her clients during times of high stress and uncertainty. The principal CranioSacral therapist began trialling the new model during level 4 and says it will now become part of her ongoing business development strategy. The treatments focus on those […]
Silver Linings: V for Hair
You’ve just come out several weeks of isolation; you’re feeling recharged and relaxed, but let’s face it, your hair needs some love! You’ve got two inches of regrowth and the greys are showing through! But why not use it to your advantage? Now’s the time to embrace the grey and banish the […]
2020 Vision
It’s time to get 20/20 vision, both in form and function, with a pair of stylish frames. Step out in style with some of our favourite new decade trends. See through you: Clear frame glasses are everywhere this season. Why? Simple, they match every outfit – there’ll be no colour […]
