A ‘high’ honour: treat mum this mother’s day to a High Tea at The Crowne Plaza Christchurch
You know your mum is a queen – so make sure you treat her like royalty this Mother’s Day with an indulgent high tea in Market Place Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Christchurch! This Mother’s Day, the cosmopolitan Market Place Restaurant will be looking especially stylish, dressed with white tablecloths and filled with beautiful blooms from […]
The finer details: Canterbury Jewellers on choosing the perfect wedding ring
Women of style pay attention to every detail and there are two significant details that will be part of each look you sport, every day of your married life. Reflecting the harmonious union that you and your loved one seal at the altar, your engagement ring and your wedding ring should complement one another, each […]
An arty restoration: Photographer Johannes van Kan captures The Arts Centre coming back to life
Home to one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand, The Arts Centre is a must visit for fans of beautiful architecture – particularly those with an interest in the distinctive Gothic Revival style. Photographer Johannes van Kan had front row seats to the buildings’ extensive restoration after they suffered extensive […]
Nothing less than perfection: Polished Diamonds wedding rings are planned down to every last loving detail
Perfection – in a wedding ring, you want nothing less. Polished Diamonds on New Regent Street delivers that perfection. The award-winning, manufacturing jeweller uses architectural CAD to model your ring so you can see how it will actually look. The boutique design studio can create his and hers rings, with diamonds, gemstones or simple gold […]
In the spotlight: the restoration of Victoria Square
There would be few developments in the emerging city, in which the goal is to change as little as possible. But that was the brief for Ōtākaro Limited, when it came to the restoration of Victoria Square. In fact, when it comes to projects, this is one in the developmental spotlight – both in the […]
Your perfect match: Via Sollertia Jewellery
Whether it’s an engagement ring or wedding bands, creating a symbol of everlasting love is a special responsibility. Via Sollertia Jewellery also treats it as an incredible privilege. Designing and making beautiful handcrafted creations, as unique as the couple that buys them, Clare and the team approach each and every ring with impeccable attention to […]
High Street’s dining destination: The Monday Room is the perfect pre or post wedding venue
Down at 161 High Street there is something very special. The Monday Room is a destination for any food and beverage lover already, but if you’re looking for the perfect venue for your pre or post wedding event, then look no further. For fancy home cooked sharing plates, ‘Trust the Chef’ is an amazing concept, […]
Creating places with punch: meet the imaginationologists at Dream It who are designing clever new spaces in our city
As our new city starts to develop and people slowly make their way back into the central city, it will be interesting to see where the winners and the losers of the social scene will be. A bar that just pours beer will simply not make it any more. There need to be other reasons […]
That something special : Weddings at The George are like a fairytale
Heading our way is the chance to view, meet, plan and book everything The George has to offer on Sunday, 29 April from 11am until 4pm. With a glass of champagne on arrival, you will be immersed in some of the finest suppliers in the wedding industry, from dresses, suits and jewellery, to flowers, cakes, […]
Old meets new: Q&A with O.G.B. owner Nick Inkster
The central city is becoming a hotspot for local talent to realise their creative dreams, with historic buildings providing the inspirational canvas. Such dreams have been realised in the CBD’s grand Old Government Building, which opened in 1913 and now O.G.B is a perfect way to get a taste of old Christchurch, with staff in […]
