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The autumn aesthetic: goodbye summer hello luxurious autumn
As our wardrobe waves goodbye to summer, embrace the autumn aesthetic and all of its delicious offerings. It never plays by the rules.
The bold and the beautiful: Kristen Stewart’s tale of two crafts
Kristen Stewart’s two businesses couldn’t be more different – there’s the bold and there’s the beautiful. And now they’ve come together under the one roof. First there’s Kristen Stewart School of Makeup (KSSM) – an innovative training school, which provides a professionally focused Diploma of Make-up Artistry for those passionate about make-up art […]
Over the rainbow: transform your wardrobe with this multi-colour trend
It’s that time of the year when our wardrobes begin the transition from summer’s gloriously bold and beautiful primary colours, to the navys, greys and deep burgundys that make up most of our outfits from March through to May. But if you want to buck this trend, there’s certainly the scope this season […]
Exceptional eye care: why Corneal Lens Corporation is so excited about their newly stocked Evolve range of eye drops (and why you should be too!)
Christchurch’s Corneal Lens Corporation is thrilled to welcome the Evolve range of eye drops for dry eyes. Created and manufactured in London, Evolve Eye Drops quickly became a top seller in the UK, prompting Corneal Lens Corporation to bring the premium products to New Zealand. Whitney Parsons, Marketing and Accounts Manager for Corneal […]
All loved up
What says they’re your one true love? A bottle of pink Veuve Clicquot, a Versace mug, or candy hearts (Simon Lewis Wards style) of course. Look no further than our Valentine’s Day gift guide – we put the thought in so you don’t have to.
Let’s go crazy: Crazy Horse Hammersley
A joyful mix of cuisines and cultures, come for the food and stay for the experience. Craving steak and roast potatoes? Can’t stop thinking about Thai food? Fancy pizza or pasta? Look no further. At Crazy Horse Hammersley in Shirley, owners Jules and Jummi have embraced the spirit of creating a menu that […]
Buckets of beauty
Take your valentine (or ‘galentine’) to one of Canterbury’s best flower farms for a bouquet made much more personal. KATE WILLIAMS, THE AFTER-HOURS STYLIST Beloved Canterbury-based author and floral stylist, book ahead and secure your spot for a 7 or 12 February ‘pick your own’ session at Kate Williams’ flower fields in Prebbleton. […]
Writing’s on the wall: Sea Signals Street Art Festival
A street art festival with an ocean conservation message is set to transform the city’s public spaces. Five storeys above the footpath on Manchester Street, a young woman is pictured wading through rising water. She’s the first sign that something big is happening in Christchurch this summer. The towering artwork finished in December […]
Living systems: PG Gallery192
PG gallery192 showcases leading artists alongside exciting emerging talent. Monthly exhibitions stimulate the mind as well as the eye. Explore the gallery’s extensive website to view exhibitions, artworks and artist profiles. Open by appointment over February. Gallery reopens 3 March. Image: Structures for Living Systems #8, by Philippa Blair, 2018, oil and acrylic […]
Relax, refresh: Dux Dine Bar
Introducing the spot to soak up the last of summer. Eat, drink, socialise – Dux Dine Bar and Restaurant at 28 Riccarton Road blends relaxed garden charm with top-quality food, making it the destination for sunny catch-ups, weekend celebrations, and long lunches that stretch into the evening. This Christchurch favourite offers an inviting […]
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