We’ve all heard the saying, “Beauty is more than skin deep”, referencing a person’s character and personality. But have you ever actually paid attention to and considered what your beauty regime is for the internal?
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The elegant simplicity and sculptural quality of this Merivale renovation by DJ Hewitt Builders with Detail by Davinia Sutton creates a calming, serene space with a subtle wow factor.
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Colour guru and interior stylist Alex Fulton works her magic on the Madras Link Ponte Brass Console table from Ballantynes against a backdrop of Resene Double Kalgoorie Sands and Resene Eighth Kalgoorie Sands
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This thoughtful project brings beauty and interest to the Cashel Mall promenade, and has earned a regional win in the New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards, for Dalman Architects.
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I can’t think of two topics that I enjoy more than those in this month’s theme, eating and exploring. So here is a peek at some of the gastronomic lessons and adventures I’ve enjoyed.
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Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year? Neither. Despite the year progressing at lightspeed, those long days on the horizon bring with them an abundance of August events.
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Since her maiden voyage in 1864, the Glenmark had made eight voyages to Lyttelton, bringing immigrants and returning with the fruits of colonial labour.
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They love outstanding food in Timaru District. They grow it, produce it, and catch it off the coast. There’s plenty of outstanding food to try and adventures to be had.
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Dave Dunlay likes nothing better than to fire up one of his half a dozen BBQs and prepare a meal for his guests at Big Sky at French Farm.
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Our curation of sweet treats for August are moreish morsels from all over the city - handmade treats that are delicious and delectable.
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Alba and Stefano, the dynamic duo behind Feed The Soul Artisan Pasta, are on a mission to bring divine authentic Italian fresh pasta (and more!) to Christchurch.
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Following its opening in 2019, Kin has become popular with CBD dwellers and Ballantynes’ customers alike. Since its last feature in Avenues, it has had success with its bespoke events and dining options.
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The Pink Lady Rooftop sits atop one of the city’s most meticulously reimagined 1960s original buildings. It took 18 months of restoration for that vision to come to light.
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Save water, drink gin! We have a few winter warmers for you to toast the last month of winter- a couple of tasty gins, and two delicious cocktails, thanks to Grater Goods and The Pink Lady. Chin chin!
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You’ve never had more of an excuse to get out and explore your backyard. With the new northern motorway now up and running, it is only a 43-minute drive up to Waipara.
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Stepping off Papanui Road and into Merivale Mall will lead you right to Stirling Women – and this bright, contemporary corner space is a radical, bold new step for local retail.
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A newly commissioned Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) production of The Firebird will soar across the country this month - a new production with fresh ideas for the fantastical fairytale set in a mystical world.
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Nostalgia is a heavy feeling: it lives in innocuous things. I grew up running about in the bones of an old warehouse building from the 1900s, the now called NG Building. When I was young, the NG Building lived sandwiched in a row of Edwardian and Victorian era warehouses
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Box 112’s impact on our city is far-reaching, and the business has taken the lead in the restoration of many of the key buildings in the centre of the city. This slow but steady revival is cheered on by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Dame Anna Crighton, current chair of the Canterbury Heritage Awards.
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In the early years of yachting and sailboat racing, Banks Peninsula Cruising Club yacht Pastime was a top competitor in cup events and regattas on Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō. The swift kauri contender, built in 1886, has been out of the water for several decades but will soon be race-ready again following an extensive restoration.
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