Distinctive Luxury: Trenzseater
Trenzseater’s vision is built on the foundation of custom-made luxury design which is authentic, personalised, distinctive and instantly recognisable. Directors Ben and Hamish Lewis offer a full interior design service with a deserved reputation for detailing some of New Zealand’s finest residences. Their interior design service has gained international recognition […]
Learn to upcycle!: Make Me Pretty Upcycling
Turning an item of furniture with history into an updated statement piece for the future is always a rewarding challenge for ‘furniture whisperer’, Karen Petrie. With the correct type of paint and on-trend colour, the founder of Make Me Pretty Upcycling says almost any home interior item can be given […]
Kick off the Cup action: Savoire Cafe
If you’re planning a day of glamour and horse racing action this Cup Day, why not kick it all off in style with Savoire Café of Merivale’s popular Breakfast, Bubbles & Bus experience. The occasion has become an important event on the calendar for the local eatery, situated on the […]
Lunchbox legend: The Brothers Green
Brought to us from Christchurch-based hemp food company The Brothers Green, the Hempy Bar was designed to improve the health of Kiwi kids, while at the same time delivering a plant-based snack that looks great and tastes pretty darn awesome. Hemp is one of the few plant-based proteins that contain […]
Breakfast of kings: Universo
Breakfast is of course the most important meal of the day on Canterbury’s most highly anticipated race day of the year, and beautiful Universo will set you up in style. Tuesday 12 November launches the Christmas and summer social season and we must start as we mean to go on! […]
Treasure trove of beauty: Dalethorpe House
Dalethorpe House is a must-see for anyone who enjoys a short drive to the country. Located in Darfield’s oldest historic building, Dalethorpe House, formerly known as Darfield Gift Gallery, is a treasure trove of quality clothing, homeware and gifts. For those who never forsake quality over quantity, Dalethorpe House […]
Ever Green
The colour green has long had a transformative effect on our internal spaces. We look at how to incorporate the natural beauty of lush green into the home. Green returns inside and flourishes in all directions for 2019. The trend has been growing steadily since leafy indoor plants have also […]
Fostering culinary innovation
Kiwis are well known for their ingenuity, but even with all the imagination in the world, it can be hard for entrepreneurs to kick-start their great ideas without the right support. Access to expertise, research and development and the ability to get their product in front of people can be the biggest […]
Home of fine wine: Clark Estate
Clark Estate needs no introduction for budding wine connoisseurs. The family owned 36-acre vineyard in the Upper Awatere Valley in Marlborough is home to some of the most delectable vintages in the South Island. One could describe the wines of Clark Estate in three words – powerful, vibrant and authentic. […]
