Embracing Nature
Borrow shades from Mother Earth and embrace the beauty of the natural world. New season collections are showing colour palettes inspired straight from the earth. Shades of khaki, orange, sand, and brown work on all skin tones, making for easy dressing. Soft organic cottons and linen offer comfort and breathability, for breezy summer days. Lean […]
Soaking up the scenery
Opuke is the Maori name for Mt Hutt. This dominant feature of the Canterbury landscape is now the backdrop for Methven Adventures’ Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa due to open this month. Tony Joseph of Joseph & Associates Ltd was involved with this exciting project from concept back in 2009, with the extended Joseph’s Project […]
Ageless makeup for over 50s
Wear the makeup, don’t have it wear you. That’s the advice from many beauticians, who are full of great, subtle tips for natural-looking makeup for women aged over 50. Instead of trying to hide flaws, enhance what you’ve got. Here are some tips from Metropol. Create a glowing base Following a dedicated skin-care routine—cleansing, moisturising, […]
White chocolate and cherry cheesecake: Keepers
Ingredients Cheesecake 400g vanilla wine biscuits 200g butter, melted 500g cream cheese 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 3 eggs 1 Tbsp cornflour 250g sour cream 200g white chocolate, melted Cherry compote 500g frozen pitted cherries ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp Bakers Blend, OR 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp […]
A delicious tradition
December is a few days away, and so too is the season of holly, tinsel, and carols. As we begin to prepare for all of the merry festivities, we are taking a look at one of the most loved, and most delicious Christmas traditions. Christmas lunch or dinner is often the main event of the […]
The scrunchie gains a hold
Style tends to be a bit of history repeating itself and that aptly applies to hair styles as well. The ‘scrunchie’ is most definitely back and it has a hold on all of us again. Hailing from circa 1980, you can now (once again) find them at shops all over town. That essential elastic band […]
Cocktail DIY
Throwing a cocktail party at home is easier than you can imagine. Sort out a few recipes, a few key tools and ingredients, plus a group of friends and you’re set to go. Stock up on ice, fruit for garnishes, fruit juices to add and a few spices also. Here is Metropol’s guide to successful […]
Mixing politics with family and fun
One of Christchurch’s youngest city councillors, James Gough knew from an early age he wanted to help facilitate change for the better. He talks to Lynda Papesch about his path so far. The city has always been home to James and he’s as passionate about it now as he was growing up. He remembers fondly […]
Work it at the office party
Getting to the end of every year is a call for celebration, especially at work. The festive season is a time to look back on all the accomplishments, the challenges, the highs, and the lows, and say cheers with the people who were there along the way. Some spend more time at work than anywhere […]
Dreamy summer dining: gin gin
Christchurch city is coming alive with summer days nearing, and so too is local restaurant, gin gin. At their special location on electric New Regent Street, gin gin are preparing for long summer days and nights ahead, with an unmatched alfresco dining experience coming soon. Whether it’s long lunching with friends, a relaxed get-together or […]
