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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home time
Relaxing at home is one of life’s pleasures, especially in today’s busy world. Certain essentials help to make that down time even more of a treat; things such as fine china coffee mugs, soft sofas to sink into, and ambient lighting. Here are some ideas:
A honey of a café: Spring Bank Honey
Like bees to pollen, nectar aficionados are heading to North Canterbury’s specialist honey café. Wanting to share some of its uniquely curated honey, much of it destined for international markets, Springbank Honey established ‘The Hive’ a café and shop for locals. “To enjoy beautiful coffee and food, and have the opportunity to experience […]
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