Spring loaded
Curated by Daniella Judge As the days get brighter and the cherry blossoms down Harper Ave start to bloom, it’s time to match our outfits to our vibrant garden city. Check out my picks, ideal for those who love colour and pattern.
Your summer smile: Dentures Plus
Contrary to what people might assume, dentures require regular check-ups just the same as natural teeth do. Obvious signs that indicate dentures need looking at are mouth ulcers, sore gums, or difficulties when eating. Ryan Carlton of Dentures Plus recommends that patients don’t delay in contacting the clinic should any of these symptoms […]
Your dream kitchen: Dream Doors
Add value, and enjoy a great kitchen without the huge price tag. An aesthetically pleasing kitchen is a joy, but the cost can be prohibitive. Never fear, there is a solution and it is made so easy for you. Award-winning Dream Doors here in Christchurch can give your kitchen the transformation of your […]
Baked rhubarb custard
This is a versatile reinvention of classic rhubarb and custard, a comforting pudding for colder nights. While the recipe includes an almond topping, crumble is a great substitute. Likewise the rhubarb can be swapped for apples, pears, or your favourite summer fruit. Ingredients 6 eggs, beaten Pinch salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 […]
Go to it
Christchurch is full to the brim with exciting events and activities, and with the arrival of spring it’s time to wake up, get out there, and enjoy life. Here are some ideas from Metropol: HAGLEY PARK Full of gorgeous spring blooms, lush green grass, and plenty of walking tracks, the park is great […]
Say it with flowers
Spring is the season for fresh, fragrant flowers such as daffodils, freesias, paeonies, tulips, and roses. Loosely dropped into a glass vase, or more formally arranged, flowers bring colour and infuse life into any room in the house. They make a visual statement, and add charm. Fragrant florals provide a homely and welcoming […]
Mental health awareness
September marks both World Suicide Prevention Day (10th) and Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24th). It’s an appropriate time to check on those around you and seek help if needed. The Mental Health Awareness Week theme of ‘Five Ways, Five Days’ provides proven tools to boost mental health. Here they are: Monday Take Notice […]
Celebrating building excellence: David Reid Homes
An irregular shaped section that presented build challenges is now home to an award-winning home. David Reid Homes Canterbury won the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million gold award for the Canterbury region in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2023 for the Casebrook home, pictured here. Judges […]
Enhancement of cultural understanding: Riccarton House & Bush
The Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project will encourage public interest use and participation and will promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the site. Pūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a place of huge cultural and ecological significance both to Māori and Pakeha, and both locally and nationally. For Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu Pūtaringamotu was […]
