about me

instagram

photography

Is collagen the road to younger skin?

Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by collagen, and have done so for years. While no stranger to dermatologists, estheticians and beauty experts worldwide, the recent hype around collagen has truly put it on our radars. In 2023, the global collagen market was estimated to be worth US$5.1 billion. That figure is set […]

From startup to success, Monique Kaminski

Jeuneora skincare and supplement company founder Monique Kaminski navigated her startup to provide solutions and cultivate a community. Looking back on a now multi-million dollar company is nostalgic, the Christchurch businesswoman tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Monique is her own boss. She has the freedom to set her course, driving decisions that […]

Raise a glass: The Elmwood Trading Co

For this Christchurch local and owners Marty and Naomi Fuller, being deeply rooted in the community is their driving force. For over five years, the Fullers have provided “good food at a good value price”, through The Elmwood Trading Co. The diverse menu caters for all, from pub classics like blue cod and […]

Outdoor wellbeing

When it comes to trends, fashion, interior design, cars, Kiwis often look to the United Kingdom and Europe to see what’s trending. One emerging summer trend in the UK is the garden sauna. London-based, award-winning interior design studio Black & Milk last year unveiled the pictured design of an outdoor banya sauna in […]

Towel treats

Trade itchy and irritable for gentle and luxurious. Those moments spent wrapped up in a lush, warm hotel towel don’t just feel great because you’re on holiday. It is because hotel-use towels are made with a higher fibre count, so they absorb water far quicker and are soft on the skin. A quality […]