Winter Reads
We’ve all certainly had a lot of time to ourselves over these last few months. If you’ve rediscovered reading during lockdown, we’ve got some hot new titles to add to the collection before you hunker down again, this time for the winter months. LOVE HER OR LEAVE HER A juicy rom-com about a […]
Shhh… It’s a secret: Dreamwool Beds
The whole country has just spent more than a month quarantined in their homes. Spending a significant time in one space, you tend to notice a few things. Maybe the fence needs another coat of paint, the garden is looking rather overgrown or the mattress is feeling uncomfortable. Well if it is the […]
Heating Efficiency
It’s getting cold out there, so we’ve put together our hottest tips for heating your home efficiently. Heat pumps are one of the most cost-efficient ways to get the job done, but they do need to be sized, installed and used properly. Getting your heatpump serviced regularly will ensure it’s running efficiently. The […]
Warming up winter: Armstrong Interiors
With temperatures plummeting, we’re craving warmth in the home. So we sought out the inside scoop from award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about focus areas for your home to get you through the chilly season. What are some of the best ways to create the feeling of warmth? We’ve talked […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with blue cheese & thyme: Recipe
Nothing soothes the soul and fills the tummy quite like a soup in winter. Here’s one of our favourites. Ingredients: 6 cups peeled, seeded and diced butternut squash 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbs salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 3 tbs butter 3 cups chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 clove […]
Warm up your winter: soups up at Cafe Vivo
With the ravages of cold and wet winter months well and truly upon us, now is the perfect time to warm up with hot food and coffee at Café Vivo. Located at 333 Harewood Road Bishopdale, it’s a warm and friendly eatery, with plenty of seating inside and out. The brunch menu includes toasted bagels […]
Caped crusader: layer it up with one of the coolest ways to stay warm and get yourself a cape
If fashion is searching for its seasonal superhero, this may just be it. Capes are one of the coolest cover ups on the catwalk and now their cool cred has filtered down to street level. Milan and London offered numerous takes on this sleek silhouette in their autumn/winter 2018 showing, taking the form of jacquard, […]
Magpie Style Fashion Editor Louise Heller’s style notes: for the love of navy – falling for hues from the deep
Softer on the skin than black, navy is a great go-to choice if you are looking to deviate from an all-black or black-heavy wardrobe. Try these tips on how to style, what is fast becoming, a colour staple in women’s wardrobes from north to south. Freshen up: Navy will provide contrast to an […]
Spoilt for choice: Winter events to see you through to August
Winter in Ōtautahi has never looked so exciting, or enticing, as our city plays host to a myriad of events from art and theatre, to wine and babies. Talk about spoilt for choice! A PICASSO 8 – 9 June NO Productions Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s fast-paced psychological thriller at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Described in […]
Win with Metropol: Hellers winter soup packs
Nothing quite encapsulates winter the way hot soup does. Our friends at Hellers have developed a classic range of winter soups containing their renowned smallgoods. Four delicious flavours provide wonderful nourishment on a cold day and an amazing depth of flavour. Pumpkin & Smokey Bacon, Sweetcorn & Bacon Chowder, Spicy Tomato & Chorizo and Roast […]