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From Ink to Eats: My NZ Musts
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items Christchurch has my heart (and my stomach, and my skin, thanks to the tattoos). These are the spots and makers I keep coming back to, the ones that make me smile, feel at home, or just full of pastry. Sharing the love so you can enjoy them too.
Sections
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For the belly
For the Glow
For the Soul
For the wardrobe
For the Vibe
For the crafty
For the belly
Sweet, savoury, and worth every single bite.
The chocolate eclairs are incredible! Next-level pastries that are pure happiness - but be prepared to be early and wait in line! It’s well worth it!
Butter Patisserie
Get yourself to the welder - the treats here are amazing (and the cakes are fantastic!) it’s a always a struggle to pick my fave so I’m working my way through the menu!!
Dhi Ferrari Cakes
Can you tell I have a sweet tooth? Sweet Soul is one of my favourite places to take my 11 year old for a treat. Beautiful atmosphere and lovely desserts.
Sweet Soul Patisserie
Fluffy Bake Shop is where cream-filled dreams come true. Think donuts stuffed with clouds of Oreo, strawberry, and other drool-worthy flavours, alongside cakes that are just as indulgent. Every bite is soft, sweet, and made to make your tastebuds do ...
Fluffy Bake Shop
For the Glow
Little boosts of beauty and self-care that hit different.
Game-changer for my skin - these oils feel lush, smell amazing, and actually work. A little bottle of self-care that makes me glow without the fuss.
Beautiful packaging and they sell refills!
Conviction Skin Care
Body care that feels like a mini spa day — lush textures, gorgeous scents, and products that actually leave your skin happy.
Malsea Body Co
I’ve been going to Embrace for over two years now - from my regular waxing appointments to facials and massages, the staff are incredible, they make you feel comfortable instantly, and I always walk out feeling like a new woman!
Embrace Skin & Beauty (formerly Embrayce Beauty & Medispa)
I’ve watched Kash take her business from online to stores - absolutely amazing products from an incredible creator of skincare and candles.
Skye Candle And Body Care
For the Soul
Ink, piercings, and all the badass ways to wear your story.
Had a piercing with Pagan and some gorgeous ink from Scarlett - both amazing. Woman-owned, safe, inclusive, and just the best vibes. Piercings, tattoos, permanent jewellery… they’ve got it all. Love this place.
Haven Tattoo Christchurch
She took my vision of a merman and made him seriously awesome - he makes me smile every time I look at him. Super talented, easy to work with, and absolutely nailed the vibe.
🌙bry (@im.a.cat_tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
For the wardrobe
Excellent period underwear for teens and adults. Also have swimwear!
AWWA Period Care
Clothes that actually fit real bodies and look damn good doing it. Ruby & Rain nails size-inclusive style that feels effortless, fun, and totally wearable.
Ruby & Rain
For the Vibe
Candles and homewares that make any space feel like you
Absolutely love a candle that has a good scent throw and these ones do! Also customizable labels for in jokes for friends birthdays? Yes please!
moodbare
For the crafty
Elizabeth is so lovely and helpful and has a wide range of cross stitch supplies! Delivery is super fast and nothing is a problem. Also love their subscription clubs.
StitchNZ
For the Escape
An absolute treasure trove in the heart of the city. From bestsellers to the beautifully obscure, it’s the kind of place you wander into for one book and leave with an armful.
Scorpio Books