Outdoor space design
Comfort, style and year-round use of your outdoor space doesn’t just happen by accident. To create a something gorgeous, make a plan. Here are the top tips gleaned from some of Canterbury’s outdoor design experts. Outdoor living is a way of life in New Zealand. From long summer evenings to crisp autumn mornings, […]
The Bellbird journey: Bellbird Bakery
From baking sourdough bread in a backyard oven to operating three stores across Christchurch, one local baker has transformed Canterbury’s sourdough scene. Bellbird Bakery started in 2010, when owner Jeremy MacCormack baked sourdough bread and French viennoiserie in his homemade backyard oven, first bartering loaves with neighbours, then setting up a stall at […]
In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and a beautiful circular stained glass window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings […]
From stuck to starting again: I Get It
Work or study no longer feels fulfilling? Relationships feel strained, or there’s a sense that something needs to change but the next step isn’t clear? That’s where life coaching can make a difference. For life coach Dianne Heslop, her website messaging is ‘I get it’ because she does. She understands what it’s like […]
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