Cue the Curves

While furniture with hard and sleek Scandi-style lines will continue to grace our abodes for some time to come, it appears interior designers are seeking more soft and sculpted curves. Curb your curve curiosity and make a shapely statement in any room with this retro-inspired look.     Lending a new and […]

Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects

Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live.     I was recently invited to contribute […]

Business giving back: Flora Cafe

Owning a café was never the plan for Wil and Kim Sze. Wil was finishing his master’s degree, and Kim was pregnant with their first child and going to be a stay-at-home mum. But in August 2016, at 41 weeks pregnant, they had the worst news possible – ‘there’s no heartbeat’. Their […]

Fresh beginning: Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant

Always a favourite name in Christchurch dining, Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant is revitalised with new chefs, a stunning new menu and Christchurch’s first and only Yakiniku (Japanese barbeque) style cooking. Aiming to bring new and different taste sensations to the city, the Sala Sala team have excelled themselves.     The menu’s […]

Make a spring transformation: Armstrong Interiors

Spring is the season of transformation when it comes to our humble abode. But according to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors, this season is about so much more than the archetypal spring clean.     With spring finally here, what does this mean from an interior design perspective? Consider […]

Forefront of sustainability: The Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof

The Belgian Beer Café Torenhof is one of Christchurch’s best longstanding establishments.     Based in the Sydenham Quarter at The Colombo, which is fast becoming a mecca for Christchurch Hospitality, Torenhof is proud to be at the forefront of the sustainability field. All their menus are focused on this, with a […]