The perfect match
Seafood is one of the great delicacies in the cuisine world and a special occasion meal is not complete without the perfect glass of wine to go with it. Here are some match-made-in-heaven wine and seafood pairings to try. Mussels —CHARDONNAY The flavour of mussels changes a lot depending on the cooking method. […]
Make it a date
Now that we can come and go as we please, it’s nice to mix things up when it comes to date night, and sometimes a night in is just what we need to connect with our loved one. Spring is in the air and with love following suit, there’s a chance to eat […]
Christmas at the Crowne: Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch is hosting their Christmas Day Buffet at Market Place Restaurant. All the joy of Christmas feasting but without the preparation – what could be better? Promising a day of decadence and relaxation, this December 25th Market Place Restaurant will once again be wrapped in seasonal decorations, full of holiday ambience […]
Huge oaty chocolate chunk style cookies: Everyday Favourites
Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ready in 50 minutes Makes 24 large cookies Ingredients: 300g softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup milk 1 cup rolled oats 200g chocolate, coarsely chopped […]
City haven: Wyndham Garden
The festive season is starting, with Cup Week, and Christchurch on Show, then heading into Labour Weekend, Christmas and New Year, and it isn’t too soon to plan where to stay during your celebrations. One attractive option is the stylish Wyndham Garden Hotel in Kilmore Street, Christchurch, conveniently located just a short stroll […]
Flora and fauna
Homewares, accessories, furnishings and fabrics can all be used to add nature to any room in your home. Botanicals, flora and fauna themes are currently on trend, found everywhere from duvet covers and bed linen to wallpapers, cushions and curtains, and furniture. Here are some ideas to bring the jungle into your home.
New Zealand’s most luxurious sleep: Dreamwool Beds
With summer just around the corner, the thought of beautiful, long warm days is exciting, although, for many, it also comes with the prospect of hot sleepless nights. The good news is you can now say goodbye to waking up all hours in a lather and positioning fans around your bedroom to keep […]
Expand your space: Louvre Solutions
Extending our home’s footprint to create another comfortable space is high on many a wish list. However, outdoor areas are often too hot, too cold or frustratingly windy, but otherwise are the very spaces we want to be in. That’s where the team at Louvre Solutions can help. “We create additional outdoor spaces […]
Eden starts here: Grow Landscapes
We know spring has sprung in Christchurch when both North and South Hagley Parks are carpeted in spring bulbs and our world-renowned blossom trees on Harper Avenue burst into flower. Gardeners come out of hibernation, excited and eager to implement all those landscape plans their brains have been incubating over winter. First and […]
