Spoilt for choice

Judges had a tough time deciding on a supreme winner at the recent 2023 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, announcing joint title holders.   The award for Joint Supreme Winner and National Award for Commercial Architecture went to designer Darryl Church, of DCA Architects of Transformation, for the Heretaunga Intermediate School in […]

Dress it up

Just as accessories make an outfit, dressings are the finishing touches to salads. Supermarket shelves are full of options, yet with a few basic ingredients and five to 10 minutes in your kitchen, it’s easy to create your own. Vinegar and olive oil-based vinaigrettes are light, healthy, and great on greens, vegetables, and […]

See you at the show: ChristchurchNZ

It’s springtime. It’s family time. It’s as true to Canterbury as it gets. You guessed it… The New Zealand Agricultural Show is back for another year. Celebrating its 160th anniversary, the countdown is on for a few days of fabulous fun at The Show. Whether you’re a seasoned show veteran or a first […]

Facial cleansing tool

When it comes to exfoliating, using just your hands to cleanse your face doesn’t always cut the mustard. That’s where a cleansing brush comes in handy. Cleansing brushes, including electric or battery operated vibrating options, are ideal for delicately exfoliating facial areas, and may also be used on arms and legs. You can […]

Dr Libby says….

Have you fallen into the trap of believing that happiness can only be found in the future? As human beings, we tend to believe that happiness lies just beyond the horizon of our current circumstances. The pursuit of contentment becomes a distant journey, overshadowed by the illusion that we will be happy when […]

November art show open weekend: Windsor Gallery

If you’ve recently re-decorated or want to change up the atmosphere of your home, invest in new local art. O n the first weekend of November, Windsor Gallery’s Art Show Open Weekend will be full of outstanding artworks available for purchase. There will be over 300 artworks for sale, 45 artists of which […]