It’s not often that a forester and law graduate get together to make soap. But that’s exactly what Tom Karstensen and Andrew Bell have gone and done. And quite successfully, we might add. Tom and Andrew are the brains behind Man Stuff, a Christchurch-based company specialising in ‘Manly Grooming Products for Manly Men’ including artisan soaps, shaving bowls and Badger hair shaving brushes …
Continuing on from its success with the Fashion Atrium, Ballantynes has re-located its fashion-forward subsidiary, Contemporary Lounge, back to its home on the first floor of the legendary department store (the concept store makes a welcome return to the grandmother of Christchurch shops after a year spent in a container shop in Re:START) …
Once an Anglican church, the wooden floorboards, high ceiling and stained glass window of the Herbal Dispensary building sit surprisingly comfortably alongside the stark white walls and rows of pharmaceutical-looking glass bottles. …
Going to the hairdresser should be an enjoyable experience. However, having your hair done in a modern, inspired space is a rarity. Amala Organic Hair Spa is a central city boutique hair studio with a point of difference. It’s organic and stylish. Enjoy the luxury of having your hair attended to in a modern, serene setting …
Located in the busy Addington Coffee Co-op, The Addington Store welcomes you with big open arms. The sign above the window boasts the store’s main premise: “Locally Made. Ethically Traded. Environmentally Friendly” …
For a unique take on your hairdressing experience, Balayage Hair offers girls (and guys) a very personalised and ultra hip environment to kick back and be pampered …
Bending and stretching for 90 minutes in a 30 degree room may sound like hell to you but Hot Yoga is actually very popular in Christchurch. To some, yoga is considered a luxury, to others it’s a way of life and it’s not until you give it a go that you realise that sweating out all the toxins in your body can make you feel really good …
This dreamy place is composed of an adorable corner cafe that serves mostly vegetarian treats (there’s only one carnivorous option on the menu…) and brews the New Zealand Coffee Awards 2009-10 Gold Award winning, New Brighton-based Switch Espresso. …
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