Nothing beige about neutrals
Amidst the ever-changing trends of vibrant colours, pretty pastels and bright shades of the rainbow, neutral tones are a strong and steady constant in the fashion world. In the latest spring lookbooks, earthy neutrals are everywhere, and it is no surprise these warm, subdued tones are shining. Shades of chocolate, cinnamon, rust, and camel are […]
School’s out
More school holidays have arrived and so has the time to get thinking about all the ways to keep your young ones busy and entertained. As we welcome the warmer weather, Christchurch has plenty to offer in the form of child-friendly fun. Here are a few of Metropol’s suggestions: Laser Strike Christchurch Fun for kids […]
Get your spring on
Along with new wardrobe pieces, warmer weather also means new accessories to add to your daily ensembles New season slides and open toe shoes are coming out, as well as bright and playful handbags, sunglasses, wallets and jewellery. Here are some of our favourite little touches for spring outfitting.
Gut friend or foe?
The health and balance of gut microbiomes (bacteria) has been linked to many conditions, ranging from cancer and auto-immunity to diabetes and depression. Most of the 100 trillion bacteria living in each of our digestive systems support our bodies to absorb nutrients and clean up toxins, and play an important role in many other aspects […]
Inhale, exhale
The human body is a clever thing. Every day, and every night, our respiratory systems are working hard, keeping the oxygen flowing and quite simply, keeping us alive. In day-to-day life, people most commonly breathe short and shallow. While this is adequate to get the oxygen through us, it is not optimal breathing and can […]
Welcome home: A&C Homestore
A homeware haven has hit the Christchurch streets and is here to stay. Focusing on locally accessible furniture and homewares, A&C Homestore features a range of loved Kiwi brands, as well as their own beautiful A&C Linen. The store is carefully curated to help customers find inspiration when wandering through and develop their own sense […]
Curl up, outside
The season of lounging and entertaining outdoors is upon us, and so might be the time for a new and updated seating set-up for your outside area. Having a space to relax and enjoy outdoors means comfortable furniture that fits into your area nicely and looks the part too. Depending on the size of your […]
Capturing rugged beauty: Village Art
Resident artist at Village Art, Struan Macdonald uses oils as his medium of choice. Specialising in landscapes, his work captures the ruggedness and drama of New Zealand’s wilderness. In a new painting, Struan captures the beauty of Mt Sefton. “Of particular interest to me here was the softened sunlight reflecting off the snow-covered mountainside, as […]
Treasure hunting for charity
Christchurch radio DJ Lana Searle is one of 21 Kiwi personalities battling it out for $100,000 for their chosen charity in Celebrity Treasure Island. Other contestants include All Black legend Buck Shelford, Shorty Street icon Angela Bloomfield, actor Chris Parker, comedian Joe Daymond, and reporter Jess Tyson. Filmed in the Far North earlier this year […]
In all green glory
The colour that connects us to nature and all its beauty, green is dominating spring fashion this year. The lively, bright colour goes hand in hand with warmer weather and the season of refreshing new beginnings. Alongside the beautiful palettes of spring flowers, green shines through as its own hero, and that is exactly what […]
