Mono tones
Contemporary and classic allure combine within monochromatic interiors. By Nina Tucker. Striking yet simple, black and white tones have long been heralded in living room and bathroom colour palettes and labelled a monochrome palette. Although enduring, interior designers are growing increasingly open to stretching their use of such colour families, fusing soft neutrals with sharp […]
Blooming bridal bouquets: Victoria Florists
Flowers add to the magic of weddings in so many ways, making it essential they’re on trend and on theme. From boutonnière or buttonholes to corsages, bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets to headpieces, and table arrangements to venue decorations, beautiful blooms help to set the scene for a magical day. Just as bridal fashion is subject […]
Totally lit: Exquisite Gifts
Looking for wedding gift ideas? The gorgeous new range of New Zealand-made Slice of Heaven candles, diffusers and soaps might be just the thing. Ideal as a smaller gift when bought individually or perfect for an extra special gift occasion when a range of products are packaged together. Available now at Exquisite Gifts by AJ, […]
Embrace coastal Hamptons living: OneWorld
Fans of Hamptons style are in for a treat. Christchurch’s coastal living specialists, Heather and David of home and living haven OneWorld have just received another shipment of their beautiful Hamptons inspired sofas. The foundation of Hamptons style is a soft, neutral colour scheme. Think whites, creams, soft greys and muted blues, all designed to […]
Styling Easter
Transform a simple Easter get-together with a well-decorated and personalised tablescape. Elegant and refined or whimsical and cute, adding themed décor to table settings greatly enhances the dining experience. Festive ambience comes easy and the backdrop to each photo looks beautiful. Be creative, using it as a way to incorporate personal expression and your interior […]
Super space savers
Built-ins, pull-outs, and cleverly concealed storage spaces have become an integral part of contemporary homes during the past decade. BY LYNDA PAPESCH. The popularity of tiny homes has been one area leading the charge for creative storage solutions, yet many of those options also work successfully in larger homes, especially when channelling a minimalist aesthetic. […]
Extraordinary service every time: Raine & Horne
Ensuring clients’ homes look their absolute best before they go on the market is all in a day’s work for one exceptional real estate duo in Canterbury. From organising cleaners, and gardeners, to project managing renovations, they deliver a premium service for all clients. Natarsha Crawford and Susan Mullink (pictured), are Raine & Horne Northwood […]
Everything Easter: Total Food Equipment
A sweet long weekend and all its celebrations are just around the corner. To prepare your home and kitchen, one 15-year-strong store has it all. From seasonal style to each dish you serve, Total Food Equipment on Moorhouse Ave, is the place to prepare for Easter weekend. Delight the little ones with Annabel Trends’ ceramic […]
Get organised
One of life’s luxuries is having a walk-in wardrobe, or as some refer to them, a dressing room. By Lynda Papesch. As the name suggests, this wardrobe is typically large enough to walk into; an entire room dedicated to storing clothes, shoes, and accessories. Often it is also fitted out for dressing in, with proper […]
Entertaining icebreaker
Hosting every weekend and in search of that little something extra to dazzle and delight your guests? Hot across the city’s stores in an array of shapes and sizes, ice trays are an easy answer. Imagine a gorgeous rose-shaped ice cube keeping your pink drink cool, or an icy imitation of a crystal tumbler for […]
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