The Great Escape
The newest incarnation of the ever-evolving Ford Escape Titanium is out now. Metropol writer Ben Selby spent a week with the latest from the Ford family. For the Ford Escape, one thing has remained constant through its many iterations: its ability to shake up and surprise one of the most competitive new car […]
4 ways to maximalise
Maximalism is your gateway to ‘more is more’. Entirely expressive and impossible to replicate, this interior design practice is a unique way to inject your home with personality and amplify its intrigue. If you’re formally rejecting and renouncing the minimalist’s subdued aesthetic, here are four ways to make maximalism work. LAYER Embrace the […]
Latte to love: Café Comma
A delicious new chapter in Christchurch dining. Since opening its doors in September 2024, Café Comma has quickly become one of Christchurch’s must-visit destinations. Located at 287 Durham Street North, this vibrant café impresses with a seamless blend of stunning design, culinary flair, and warm hospitality. Open early six days a week, it’s […]
Bespoke & beautiful:
Dandelion and Clover
A thriving café at its core, this West Melton venue has evolved to host the milestones and memorable moments of its community thanks to an owner with a particularly big heart. Heralding from South Africa, Dandelion and Clover’s Jenny Swift feels at home during celebrations of all kinds. “I’m no stranger to that […]
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