Enjoy February’s finest: Crowne Plaza
Christchurch is a hub of celebration, love, and indulgence this February. Joining the celebrations is the Crowne Plaza Christchurch, kicking off festivities as a sponsor of the Lexus Urban Polo, with a Champagne Brunch on 10 February. “Enjoy a delightful morning feast and glass of opulence for a luxurious start to the day,” […]
New shop on the block: Carpet Binders
A new outlet store selling only 100% wool carpet area rugs has just hit the city. From Canterbury’s masters of edging carpets into rugs, the outlet store has the same impeccable quality and style in a stand-alone location. Carpet binders’ latest venture, the Rugs For All Outlet Store, at Unit 8, 37 Washbournes […]
Well-rounded driving
With much fanfare, Honda says its new CR-V is all about “dreaming bigger”. Ben Selby reports. From a design point of view, the dream comes true for the sixth generation. It’s 80mm longer, 10mm wider, and sports a 40mm longer wheelbase thanks to all-new underpinnings. It’s a good-looking SUV, with a new honeycomb […]
Habit stacking
If you want to start a new habit and make it stick, stack it on to a regular existing routine so it becomes something you do automatically. New York Times #1 best-selling author James Clear redefined how to build better habits with his 2023 book Atomic Habits. James, with insight from a 2007 […]
Short cut
Denim, linen, and the odd pop of colour work a treat for a day out on a boat or yacht. To keep cool, style your shorts overtop your swimsuit. Layer as you please. Channel the waves with hues of blue, and crisp white or black for elegance. Accessorise with sandals, sunglasses, and gold […]
Oriental influence
Take inspiration from 2024’s Lunar Year mythical creature, the dragon. A traditional Chinese festival, commonly known as “Guo Nian”, the festival heralds the start of spring in China, and the arrival of the new year. Celebratory customs include sticking Spring Festival couplets, buying New Year’s goods, and family dinners. Here are some ideas […]
Come on in
A home’s front door is often the first thing potential owners and visitors see, setting the scene and the expectation for what is inside. These days, it is easy to brighten up your front entrance with a lick of paint, new handles, or a brand new door. Homes, no matter what their style, […]
Science-based skincare
The term ‘skincare’ hit record highs on social media as a trend in 2023, and the popularity encouraged many brands, new and old, to jump on to the bandwagon creating skincare products. Thankfully, science is becoming the number one driver in skincare. Rightfully so, our skin deserves the best possible care, and noticeably […]
Art is a gift: SCAPE
Check out the 2023 season of SCAPE Public Art before it closes on 14 February 2024. This season, SCAPE presents debut public artworks by exciting artists from Aotearoa, responding to the curatorial theme The Gift. “They [the artists] have carefully considered how gifting can be threaded through their work, not necessarily in the […]
