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Your paradise patio: Kolorful Kanvas

Spring is only weeks away and the thought of longer daylight hours and accessing our outdoor spaces once again is a delightful prospect. Gazing out the window, tidied garden beds and clipped hedges make for a pleasing view; however, the one jarring note is the patio furniture. The deck chairs are sagging, faded and worn, […]

Putting the spotlight on social burnout

There is constant pressure to be busy. Sometimes keeping up with every social event, scheduling consistent time with friends and family, answering each message, and being the ultimate parent or grandparent leads to exhaustion. Call it social burnout, social fatigue, introvert burnout or introvert hangover. According to an international study, social and extroverted behaviour often […]

More than just a meeting place: Hornby Club

A venue for every occasion is sometimes hard to find, yet one Christchurch club stands out among the others. Catering for four to 400, and in good proximity to the city and the airport, makes the Hornby Club a popular choice for meetings, celebratory events, and also conferences. General manager Tim Mathews says the club […]

Styling by size

For those genetically blessed humans, garments are made and fit beautifully. Then, there are those of us who must trip to the tailor with each new piece we buy, or track down a store that caters to added fabric on pants and sleeves. Proportions are a critical aspect of shopping and styling. It can be […]

Rug up in style: Carpet Binders

Wool comes into its own in winter, so if you are looking to heat things up a bit, check out this Christchurch outlet store that only sells 100% wool carpet area rugs. The Rugs For All Outlet Store, from Carpet Binders, can be found at Unit 8, 37 Washbournes Road, Sockburn, Christchurch. Michelle MacWilliam, says […]