A girl’s best friend
A 59.60-carat pink diamond (the Pink Star) last month fetched a world record $71.2 million. Pink may not be your colour choice, but if you’re looking for diamonds there are plenty out there in all sorts of colours. Here are some tips from Metropol. Diamonds are still the first choice […]
Time for bed
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health, yet too often it can be easier said than done. One way to invite a glorious night of shut eye into your life is to create a sleep routine, and, yes, that means new sleepwear. […]
In frame
If glasses are your thing, now is your time to shine, because rather than a few distinct styles emerging as standout trends for 2021 – they’re all in! Retro rounds, classic cat eyes, sporty aviators and sleek rectangles have all had a modern update and are ready to accompany you wherever this […]
Designed with men in mind: Cutler & Co
At the heart of Cutler & Co is a sensitivity to the nuances of living and dressing in Canterbury and, cleverly, they distil that understanding into their men’s clothing designs and range. Store manager Liam Strachan says winter 2021 is all about soft, refined layering. “Corduroy is impossible to ignore […]
The name says it all: Bradley Wood Dentists
In the past, wearing braces on the teeth was a daunting prospect, and achieving the desired outcome could take a long time. Fortunately for us, Bradley Wood Dentists offers patients the Fastbraces system, and true to its name, it’s a gamechanger for those requiring braces. The average treatment with standard […]
Pain being a pain: Freedom Health Pilates
Have you ever suffered an injury or pain that felt like it was never going to get better? Do you remember feeling how hard life became? It wasn’t just the pain. it was the energy it took to move, the loss of self-esteem and the sense of sadness that you could no […]
Fragrance that defines you: Fragranzi
What is life without the heady traces of some indefinable perfume lingering in the air? Those aromatic scents that, for many of us, can conjure memories of people and places from our past. Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio retails not only a unique range of fine fragrances for men and women, but […]
Swimming in success: Apollo Projects
Christchurch’s Apollo Projects have once again proven their expertise when it comes to the design and build of leisure facilities. The team have partnered with the Christchurch City Council to deliver the fantastic Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. The stunning $22million sports and aquatic facility is located adjacent to Linwood Park. […]
Celebrating stirling service: Kendal Vehicle Services
Kendal Vehicle Services; Burnside’s Auto Super Shoppe has been servicing northwest Christchurch now for over 25 years having just celebrated its big 25th plus one birthday in April (delayed due to Covid-19). Business Manager Carol Bradley has been at the helm since 1995, and her tight-knit team lives and breathes […]
Winter hues
Snuggling into soft pillows helps make the time pass more easily during those cold, wet, winter days (and nights). Colour too can add warmth to a room, and blue is a classic hue for doing this. From deep midnight blues to baby hues, it’s always a popular colour choice. As a […]
