Woohoo wedding cakes: The Sugar Room
Professional baker Sam Stakenburg believes a wedding cake should be a lot more than just a cake plonked in the corner of a room. The greatest asset, Sam says she brings to her business, The Sugar Room, is her eye for detail – that and her passion for baking, which started in her […]
Still out there: The Lung Mechanic
While most New Zealanders feel the worst of Covid-19 is behind us, unfortunately, the opposite is true, and it’s called Long Covid. Current statistics show that 1 in 10 people who get Covid-19 will still have symptoms 12 weeks after infection. Catherine George of The Lung Mechanic says that with up to 200 […]
A glamour wedding: My Glam Booth
What is any event without those magical moments caught on camera? A daughter’s 21st, a best friend’s engagement party, a family wedding – all are celebratory milestones that need capturing for future generations. My Glam Booth is a Christchurch-based photo booth hire company, and owner/operator, Annabelle Hill, says the open-air booth is the […]
A touch of the Hamptons: OneWorld
OneWorld’s Hamptons-inspired West Beach range has arrived. With its classic and timeless style, the West Beach range is the ideal choice for those seeking a sophisticated coastal or Hamptons aesthetic. Add a stylish storage solution to your home in the form of the West Beach chest of drawers. Whether you’re revamping your bedroom, […]
Eco-conscious pet toys: FunDiggityDog
Tired of having tacky plastic scattered around your home after your dog’s playtime? Luxurious, sustainable, and biodegradable describe locally crafted pet toy brand, FunDiggityDog. Made from possum pelts, wool, flax, and hemp; FunDiggityDog’s plush toys are of the highest quality. Founder Louise Mackenzie says, “Cross-bred (strong) wool is an amazing natural fibre that […]
Beautiful lake-side nuptials: Lake Hood
Located on the edge of beautiful and serene Lake Hood is a stunning and romantic lake-side wedding venue. With stunning sunsets, a backdrop of soft light and tranquil waters, this is the ideal starting point for your lakeside wedding ceremony or reception. Guests enter The Lake House through a stylish foyer. This opens […]
An incomparable cooker: La Maison France
Kiwis have grown up with traditional brands around our homes for generations, but that does not mean we cannot introduce new ones. Lacanche, a small village in rural France, has produced a unique range cooker for over 250 years. The Lacanche cooker upholds the essential values paramount to its legacy – a love […]
Spring into spuds
Christmas in New Zealand isn’t the same without a feed of baby new potatoes, and they taste even better if you’ve grown them yourself. By Lynda Papesch The middle of September is the best possible time to plant your crop if you fancy enjoying them on Christmas Day, although any time from now […]
The new standard in sustainable building: Health Based Building
The homes in which we live have a direct impact on our health and the environment, so the way we build matters. Health Based Building developed Foreverbreathe Specification in response to demand for affordable, high performance, sustainable homes. Foreverbreathe Specification delivers exceptional air quality and energy efficiency through a sophisticated combination of high-performance […]
