Take the plunge: NOVAspace
What beats the thrill of a brand new pool? For Chris Thelin, the man behind South Island’s largest merchant of leading pools, the best bit is installing it. Happy family memories are made around a pool,” says Chris Thelin, owner of NOVAspace. “I love this job because I get to bring those moments […]
Eat & meet: Urban Revival Silverstream
Where alfresco dining and local food combine. Bring your bridal party and wedding plans to this urban Kaiapoi café – discuss, debate, and make those all-important decisions over custom-blend coffee, local wine and divine eats. Urban Revival is home to functions and day-to-day dining, where the spacious setting welcomes everything from intimate get-togethers […]
Move 8 in style: Christchurch European
A large family equals more seats, but that doesn’t mean your car should be any less chic. “If you don’t want to sacrifice the look by adopting a ‘people-mover’, Land Rover has created an extra long Defender, the 130,” says Christchurch European managing director Niki Mills. “With eight seats, three each in the […]
You’ve got the look
From Crocs to cigars, Canterbury couples are world-class when it comes to wedding fashion, putting their own personal spin on both trends and traditions on everything from shoes to flowers and bow ties. Enjoy this curation of fashionable moments from recent Canterbury weddings.
Classy & cosy: The Rabbit
Café by day and cocktail bar by night, Ashburton is the place for delicious eats and magical nights. As the cooler climes of autumn turn temperatures down, Ashburton’s dining hotspot The Rabbit is turning up the heat. In its accessible midtown location, the cocktail and dessert bar’s warmth and comfort will be a […]
That takes the cake
Wedding cakes in Canterbury are no longer just dessert; they’re edible personality statements, with couples choosing designs and flavours that reflect their history, quirks, and shared obsessions. Here are some of the main trends this year on the wedding cake scene… A walk in the garden: Nature-inspired cakes are everywhere, decorated with wildflowers, […]
Outdoor space design
Comfort, style and year-round use of your outdoor space doesn’t just happen by accident. To create a something gorgeous, make a plan. Here are the top tips gleaned from some of Canterbury’s outdoor design experts. Outdoor living is a way of life in New Zealand. From long summer evenings to crisp autumn mornings, […]
The Bellbird journey: Bellbird Bakery
From baking sourdough bread in a backyard oven to operating three stores across Christchurch, one local baker has transformed Canterbury’s sourdough scene. Bellbird Bakery started in 2010, when owner Jeremy MacCormack baked sourdough bread and French viennoiserie in his homemade backyard oven, first bartering loaves with neighbours, then setting up a stall at […]
In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and a beautiful circular stained glass window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings […]
