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Heavenly aromas – Café Elia

Heaven smells like hot coffee and fresh baking. Coffee makes Monday good – and Tuesday, and the rest of the week too. There’s something irresistible about the aroma of freshly roasted beans that makes every day feel a little brighter. Tucked away on Ilam Road near Fendalton Village Mall, Café Elia is fast […]

Bakeware essentials

Baking is good for the soul – even if not always for our waistline. Oh, and the result? Undeniably delicious and indulgent. Try this issue’s three baking-based recipes with these elegant essentials.

Booked & busy – Haar Design

Christchurch stylist Caro Haar reflects on the year that was – one of growth, expansion, and a community of people with beautiful hair. She rounds out the year by welcoming a new senior stylist to the team, a reflection of her own fully-booked diary until 2026. Lisa Jayne Tissiman joins the team at […]