We know the beauty industry has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion, too often seeing one “ideal” on the pedestal of what is considered the standard. This month, I asked five different women a question I believe needs to take higher priority when companies consider who it is they are marketing to.
Read MoreAvenues Beauty Ambassador Danni Duncan has curated July’s favourites for Pamper - everything from mascara to mist toner.
Read MoreMany of you will remember the local manufacturing company Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR), which began as a sock knitting business founded by Sarah Rudkin and her husband Alfred well over 100 years ago.
Read MoreIt’s 2001, and we felt Working Style had a firm foothold in the North Island with stores in both Auckland and Wellington, but we didn’t have a presence in the South Island. We had so many clients asking when was Working Style going to open in Christchurch – so we took a leap of faith.
Read MoreTo enter the refined elegance of Filigree’s flagship store on Colombo Street in Sydenham is to discover the essence of Filigree Fine Jewels. The showroom is an extension of owner Vanessa Stowers’ personal design aesthetic, her love of colour, detailed and thoughtful eclectic design, and a sense of timelessness defined by quality and style.
Read MoreHeritage as a word has connotations of history, age, presence, and value. Heritage properties themselves sit easily within this definition, but there’s an additional word that should be added to discussions about heritage – responsibility.
Read MoreGreen is not just for plants and nature – bringing green inside can also create a calm and soothing space for indoor living. Considered the most restful colour to the eye, it brings a sense of freshness and harmony and generally makes you feel emotionally safe – perfect for these short wintery days.
Read MoreAn incredibly significant Clyde Road renovation results in a multi-purpose hub, empowered to carry on education, house history, and to continue to tell the integral story of Kate Sheppard herself.
Read MoreThe strength of Dyrberg/Kern is that their designers understand trends and colours. The use of gold plating, stainless steel, and Swarovski crystals is affordable but looks like a million dollars – for every woman, every day.
Read MoreYou cannot tell the story of Ōtautahi’s rich history without including New Zealand’s most influential suffragist and leader, Kate Sheppard. Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House is, quite simply, where monumental world history was born.
Read MoreWith decades of alterations, not all of them considerate of the building’s heritage, Three Sixty Architecture was tasked with the restoration and rebirth of one of the icons of Oxford Terrace – the Public Trust Building.
Read MoreThis year, the iconic Curator’s House Restaurant celebrates its 21st birthday, as its building of residence turns 101 years old. You may know it as a great place to dine fireside in winter and outdoors in summer, a place to pop in for casual tapas or celebrate in private rooms, but there is a wonderful story behind its heritage, opening to the public, and its longevity.
Read MoreImagine standing on a small platform three storeys high, in a chamber a little wider than your shoulders, waiting for that platform to drop out from underneath you, as the howls of other people ring in your ears. Sound like your idea of fun?
Read More“Frequently our practice is asked to consult and design outdoor spaces for sites of historical significance or heritage buildings. These projects present us with a set of unique challenges, and it’s an incredibly satisfying part of our work as landscape architects.”
Read More“My dad, Sir Palle Petersen, has called Christchurch home since 1988. He moved here from Denmark to work in the wool industry. After beginning to volunteer as the Danish Honorary Consul since 2011, Dad helped a large number of Danish people through challenging times while living and travelling throughout New Zealand.”
Read MoreHead along and support this amazing event consisting of speakers sharing knowledge and experience alongside cultural performances celebrating Ōtautahi's diverse community.
Read MoreComedian and Avenues columnist Chris Parker performed to sold-out Ōtautahi audiences at Little Andromeda on the weekend, with his latest show, How I Felt. Avenues culture editor Liam Stretch shares his thoughts.
Read MoreWith a day job in architecture and a passion for producing ceramics that have a practical application to them, Thomas Strange has crafted a contemporary, considered brand in his passion project, Strange Ceramics, all from his very own home studio.
Read MoreJack Musgrave is an avid traveller and reader. You will often find him near the seaside, in Lyttelton, Sumner, or Diamond Harbour. The closeness of the ocean is one of the things he loves about living in Canterbury. Perhaps much like you, his day starts with a strong coffee and a scan of the local news outlets. That’s probably where the similarities end.
Read MoreOn a night out, and you’re wearing shorts, you should spray the back of your heels. Heat rises, and with it, the scent.” This is the advice that one longs for as a male but often doesn’t get when picking up a generic bottle of cologne.
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