Flavours & fun
Liesl Johnstone gets us up to the play on what’s hot in culinary circles for the upcoming year. It’s usually something bigger than hunger that drives us to eat out. Yes, there are different world cuisines that we individually gravitate toward, but eating out is all about the vibe. The […]
Luscious smooth locks: V for Hair and Beauty
Salon staff at V for Hair and Beauty, Merivale, are adept at administering increasingly popular keratin smoothing treatments. Some clients find these keratin interventions life-changing. Owner, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee describes her keratin smoothing treatment as distinguishable from a chemical straightening process that’s found in some countries, in that the former doesn’t […]
Crafting memories: Via Sollertia
Custom-creation jewellers, Via Sollertia of New Regent Street, can help take the pressure out of marriage proposals with a new bespoke ring making service, the Nu Proposal. The family run boutique business takes pride on offering both bride and groom an experienced professional design and creation experience. Clients can visit […]
Dream Dresses
Subtle colours and versatile designs, which are playful yet romantic, will appeal to brides this wedding season. Brides of Merivale owner Lisa Dermott says this season’s wedding dresses will again be subtle in colour with metallic golds, silver and platinum featuring. Brides are also opting for adaptable dresses with detachable […]
I do (still!): wedding vow renewal ceremony
For some married couples saying “I do” once is enough, but more and more people are choosing to celebrate their love with a wedding vow renewal ceremony. Over the years the vow renewal ceremony has grown in popularity, with couples opting to cement their bond and recommit to their partner. […]
A Taste of Thailand: Lemongrass
Here is what you must do if you are after the most intimate Thai dining experience in a beautiful and idyllic setting. You head out to 56 Fletchers Road, Loburn, and call in on Lemongrass Authentic Thai Cuisine Lemongrass is the result of an 11 year-dream for manager and chef […]









