Top it off
Canterbury Cup and Show Week is one chance we get to bring our wildest fashion fantasies to life. Voluptuous silhouettes, prints, embellishments, and exciting colours, the Cup Week ‘carpet’ has seen some iconic looks. When we’re up to our ears in fabric and frills, it can be hard to know when to stop, one extra […]
Premier home (re)design: Smith & Sons
When it comes to your home, you definitely want a building company with a reputation built on quality construction, and offering sound advice. Servicing the Port Hills and surrounds including Lyttelton, Sumner, Redcliffs and Taylors Mistake, are local renovation builders Smith & Sons. Their reputation is backed by numerous satisfied customers who have completed major […]
Commercial realty takes off: Athol McCully
After many years of owning a business, life may change and the need to sell becomes a priority. Business broker Athol McCully, of NAI Harcourts, understands what it is like to put your heart and soul into a business, and then go through the tough process of selling it. From buying or selling steady cash-cow […]
Do Christmas right
Christmas is a time of joy, and also of excess. Make your Christmas celebrations more eco-friendly with these suggestions. Quality not quantity Instead of buying boxes and boxes of plastic decorations, opt for top quality classic ones that you will able to use year after year. Sustainable trees If you choose a Christmas tree, consider […]
Outdoor oasis: Allwood Trees & Shrubs
Why do we happily spend massive amounts of money on a house, yet all too often neglect or ignore the garden? The garden is, after all, an essential component in the creation of a beautiful home. Imagine relaxing with a chilled drink beneath the shade of a stunning Mount Fuji flowering cherry, or Gleditsia Sunburst […]
Fruity wee salads
Fruit is a welcome ingredient in many salads, and we’re not just talking desserts. Fresh, frozen, or even tinned, many fruits add extra dimensions to time-honoured savoury vegetable salads. A classic example is a Waldorf salad with apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Variations include using dried fruits, such as raisins and dates. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, […]
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