Bling it On
It’s not hard to be seduced by the latest and greatest when it comes to bling, and the winter season is the perfect time to update your jewellery collection. We look at the hottest trends and how to wear them. 1. Shell yeah! Unleash your inner beach babe this cold […]
A place to call home: Merivale Retirement Village
“This is a marvelous place to call home – a place we are really proud of.” That’s the feeling of the residents of Merivale Retirement’s striking new facility on Somme Street. Designed by Marc Barron of Jerram Tocker Barron Architects and built by Jones and Wyatt Construction, the building exudes […]
Salted Butterscotch and Jazz Apple Crumble Recipe
I’ve partnered with the team at JAZZ Apples to create an incredibly simple oaty butterscotch and apple crumble. New season JAZZ Apples are grown in sun-drenched Nelson and Hawkes Bay orchards creating a tangy-sweet flavour that cuts through the caramel for a not-too-sweet (but rich) dessert. I’ve cheated and used […]
Getting winter ready
We’re all familiar with the importance of getting your vehicle ready for winter – checking your battery, antifreeze levels, wiper blades and tread – but did you know there are some pretty integral steps that can be done to winterise your humble abode too? Better yet, get in the pros […]
Home Hygge
Do you remember that scene from The Sound of Music when Maria calms the von Trapp children on a stormy night by singing those immortal words ‘Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens’…? The sentiments behind ‘My Favourite Things’ may well be universal, […]
Raising the bar
The word is out and you’d better believe it – bar carts are back! From bespoke French cabinetry models through to art-deco Hollywood-glam and retro stainless-steel models, the bar cart is your mobile, multi-tasking must-have – something your grandmother could have told you years ago! So, wheel on in the […]
Chinese dining hotspot: Taichi Restaurant
Using the same techniques and recipes perfected by their Cantonese ancestors, Christchurch restaurant, Taichi, has developed a popular and loyal following. The chefs at the Chinese dining hotspot, conveniently located at Spitfire Square, prepare only the freshest herbs and vegetables, many of which are grown locally at the family farm. […]
Scarborough’s hidden gem: Ocean Café and Bar
At the end of the Christchurch coastal pathway, Ocean Café and Bar is a true hidden gem. Park your car in Ferrymead, Redcliffs or Sumner Village, stroll along the esplanade towards Scarborough Hill, and there it is. Don’t let the weather deter you from discovering Ocean’s delicious food, service and […]
Exclusive design range hits Christchurch: TRENZSEATER
Leading furniture and interior design company, TRENZSEATER, has announced it is now the exclusive New Zealand distributor for one of Europe’s largest luxury brands for home furnishings, Eichholtz. Eichholtz is renowned for its opulent scale and grand statement pieces through its collection of designer furniture, lighting and accessories. It has […]
