Elegance at its finest: Mona Vale

Create unforgettable memories in the heart of the historic Mona Vale Homestead. The Homestead embodies sophisticated elegance and provides a breath-taking background for any wedding style. With its pristine white Hampton chairs and lawn games, it is no wonder that this venue is highly sought after by many brides and grooms. The Homestead boasts a […]

Buzzing over mead: The Buzz Club

Mead is an alcoholic honey drink that’s recently gained huge popularity – understandably so, it’s delicious. While it’s come a long way over the years, the ethos of mead production has remained relatively unchanged since medieval times; that is, using fermented honey as the base. As you can imagine, mead can be delightfully sweet, but it […]

Put the fun in events: The Elmwood Trading Company

As we settle back into another year, it is time to finally organise all of those catch-ups, both business and leisure, that were put off during the silly season. The Elmwood Trading Co continues to grow, a popular local escape for food and warm fuzzies. Proud owners, Marty and Naomi Fuller provide Christchurch with the […]

Embrace your space

Designating a safe space in your home to evoke serenity and calm can help turn a bad day into a good one. Sometimes, the inevitability of life’s troubles can win, and the day’s stresses can catch up with us before we’ve run a bath or changed into activewear. A small area in your home, set […]

Latest bathroom trends

Designers from all around the world will converge on Frankfurt, Germany, next month for ISH, the biggest bathroom showroom on the planet. German Bathroom Sector Association managing director Jens J. Wischmann says the show will shine a spotlight on the trends that are boosting a huge growth market with innovations, emotion and bathroom narratives. “In […]

Exceptional craftmanship can be yours: John Creighton Builders

This new townhouse combines a stunning Wilson & Hill Architects design with the expert craftsmanship of award-winning John Creighton Builders to create a truly remarkable home. Set back on Kilmarnock Street, in a boutique development of four stand-alone residences, it enjoys a sunny, north-facing aspect and private garden, while a short distance from Hagley Park, […]