Wonderful Memories: Memorys Restaurant
If a relaxed and intimate country setting sounds like your special day, Memorys is the perfect place. Sue Giddens has spent several years creating this award-winning boutique establishment in the heart of rural Selwyn. It is an eclectic, rustic collection of country-themed spaces that can be used separately, or together. […]
Creating a fabulous feast: Fiona’s Food
If you are searching for relaxed and affordable catering for your special day, look no further! Perfect for weddings – alongside birthdays, corporate events and other special occasions – boutique catering company Fiona’s Food can work with you to tailor make a menu that suits every possible taste. Fiona and her […]
A Vintage Wedding: Cross Hares
The guests raise their glasses in reply to the toast just given by the best man, “To the bride and groom!” They sip their wine, they become silent, they sip again, they smile. The bride watches her guests chatting across the tables, hears their laughter. She murmurs to the groom, “Look, […]
Street food mecca: Asian Garden Kitchen
Family dining with a distinctive and casual feel is not to be missed at Commi on the corner of Colombo and Somerfield Streets. This little gem is a street food mecca where you can sample dishes from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Malaysia, so you’ll find something to please everyone […]
Musical Mayhem
Two con men, one gorgeous heiress and the French Riviera. What could go wrong? North Canterbury Musical’s production of the Tony Award-winning Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens on Thursday 2 May at the Rangiora Town Hall. “It’s very funny!” says Teresa Dann, the show’s Director. “It doesn’t take itself seriously and pokes […]
Something Blue
We’ve long tokenised ‘something blue’ when it comes to our wedding day, so it’s hardly a ground-breaking colour combination. But it seems that little something blue is now playing more of a starring role when it comes to the big day. Because, not only has this match made in matrimonial […]
Making the Sartorial Cut
As we head into a new season, many of us jump at the opportunity to add to our seasonal clothing collection, but it seems in 2019 we’re increasingly doing the opposite and it may be just the answer to curb spontaneous shopping sprees and put more emphasis on quality not quantity. […]
2019 Bridal Couture
With royal nuptials and celebrities knot-tying galore, some glorious, theatrical and fanciful trends are set to woo. We check out the latest and greatest in bridal couture as the wedding scene romances its way through 2019. The scenes from the bridal couture leaders are bringing us the sleekest of silhouettes. Fairy […]
Tiny house, big impact: George’s Road Winery and Vineyard
Nestled on George’s Road Winery and Vineyard, a purpose-built tiny house provides an intimate retreat with stunning views. Perfect for a romantic getaway in the North Canterbury wine region, guests staying at the stylish studio can enjoy beautiful panoramic views, an outdoor wood-fired hot tub and easy access to the vineyard’s winery […]
Historic heart & soul: Ilam Homestead
“Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments,” said Shakespeare and, while we are there, let’s throw in true heart and soul as well. At Ilam Homestead, once home to the Rector of the University of Canterbury, you will find mind, heart and soul wrapped in with the […]
