Fuel your day
After hibernating indoors during the colder months, it’s good to get out with friends, and Christchurch Cup Week is a sure-fire signal for many to do just this. Breakfast or brunch is an enjoyable way to start the day, especially if trots or gallops are on the agenda later. Having your event catered will guarantee […]
Fashionable apparel with Jane Coleman
Balancing fashion, international travel, and an active lifestyle are what makes Jane Coleman, General Manager of Apt Collections tick, as Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch discovers. An unfamiliar name to many in Christchurch, the tides are changing with Apt Collections opening its Christchurch store in September this year. Born from Longbeach Apparel, a New Zealand owned […]
Tasteful textiles crucial in home décor
Textiles play a crucial role in interior design. As functional elements and for decorative purposes, textiles are key contributors to the overall aesthetic and comfort of a home. Carpets, upholstery, bedspreads, towels, napery, curtains, cushions, and wall-floor covering are some of the décor items considered textiles that can set a scene or transform a space, […]
In the city
Christchurch truly comes to life as Cup Week nears and the weather warms up, and there’s no better place to be than in the city. A delightful day is never far away, with no shortage of experiences to enjoy. Host a brunch and head to the shops Gather your guest list and put on a […]
A rainbow of choices
October has two spectacular birthstones, opal and pink tourmaline, both of which come in a range of colours. Opal, as an October birthstone, dates to at least the 15th century, while tourmaline was chosen as a modern alternative in the early 1900s. Both are popular with jewellers, featuring in rings, bracelets, necklaces, ear-rings and pendents. […]
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