Decorative DIY
Looking at your Christmas decorations the day before you have guests over and feel something is missing? Try these last-minute high-impact DIY décor ideas. Ornament-filled vases This simple décor trick adds festive flair without taking up too much space. Fill a vase or jar with Christmas ornaments for a mantel display or centrepiece. […]
Flower power
After two decades in senior corporate and general management roles, author of ‘The After-hours Stylist’ Kate Williams shifted her focus to the creative life she had long been nurturing on the flower farm she shares with husband Phil in Prebbleton. Together, the duo have transformed their lifestyle block into a seasonal sanctuary: a […]
Inside a Christmas house
Christchurch florist Millie MacAlpine found a way to lean into her festive obsession after designing a home with sweeping staircases and eight-metre-high ceilings set on six acres of rustic gardens. A self-proclaimed ‘Chris-a-holic’ (which you will come to endorse), Millie MacAlpine has always adored Christmas time. Designing and building the aforementioned property on […]
Treasure trove: Woolston Emporium
From antiques to eclectic accessories, curiosities and vintage clothing, discover a treasure trove of unique finds from 12 businesses under one roof. By definition, an emporium is a cornucopia of discovery and local shopping gem. The Woolston Emporium, captures this spirit beautifully. “Step inside and you’ll find a carefully curated collection of vintage […]
The magic of Christmas: One World
Create a space with a luxurious festive feel that shines with style and sophistication. Make your Christmas a OneWorld Christmas – find a beautiful collection curated with timeless elegance in mind in stock now. Christchurch’s home of the Hamptons, this gorgeous retail store at 114 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, is full of fabulous pieces […]
Adversity to elegance: Maree Hynes
Now a thriving design destination, Maree Hynes Interiors has come a long way from its beginnings in a mobile curtains van. The woman behind it all looks back on a 30-year South Canterbury legacy. From humble beginnings to building one of the South Island’s most admired interior design brands, Maree Hynes’ story is […]








