Hydroponic house plants
Several times a week I visit a Mandeville Street café, memorable for great coffee, fab food, and a biophilic wall of house plant cuttings growing in test tubes. By Lynda Papesch. While travelling overseas recently, I also noticed a similar trend, with cafés, restaurants, and large multi-national hotels all growing house plants in […]
Christchurch choir boy takes on the opera
Cathedral choir director Nicholas Forbes has a lifetime dedication to choir. He tells Metropol writer Daniella Judge about his involvement in the upcoming New Zealand Opera show Le comte Ory. Nicholas’ exuberant personality and excitement over Le comte Ory are infectious. It’s easy to imagine him happily leading a team of opera singers, […]
Matte black details
Labelled as the “hottest home design trend for 2024”, by Forbes, matte black is the design finish making its way into all the home spaces lately. Experts say its versatility is why it has remained such a popular finish in bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Other interior designers add it has been a favourite […]
From classics to culinary creations: The Pedal Pusher Rolleston
Onward and upward for Rolleston’s culinary scene with an inviting restaurant under new ownership. Just a short drive from Christchurch city, it offers a revamped menu and hosts a variety of events. Located in Faringdon, Rolleston, The Pedal Pusher is now guided by Renee Norrell, who purchased it last year. The restaurant’s name […]
A grand transformation: Jim The Builder
What would you add to the home that has everything? One Christchurch house already possessed a premium address, an important historical pedigree, and a fabulous modernisation and refurbishment process that enhanced both its form and function. The only thing left was to recreate the outdoor living with a home gymnasium, a pavilion space […]
Metropol Inspire: Embrace wellbeing
Welcome to the first of our fortnightly Metropol Inspire pages. Our aim is to bring you inspirational stories, and advice to help you discover the magic of expectation, learn how to ground yourself, and more. Each fortnight, Metropol Inspire will help you nourish your mind, body, and soul, passing on advice from experts […]
Dream dresses
Dresses are a staple year-round. Switching up the style can refresh your look for the season, adding invigoration and becoming the change you might need. In winter, I love dresses with some sort of sleeve, for added warmth and elegance. Often, these colourways suit the season impeccably, while also offering great versatility for […]
Affordably built to last: Durasteel
If build price is an issue, and let’s face it, build price is always an issue, chances are there is a fabulous option you haven’t considered. It is suitable for first-homers, families, retirees, and investors. It could be a home, a bach, a studio, or a workshop. Designed and built in Canterbury, Durasteel […]
Combatting stretch marks
Developing when the skin stretches or shrinks abruptly, stretch marks are a type of scar so common that most people will have them. Such a quick change causes the collagen and elastin within the skin to rupture, causing stretch marks to appear when the skin starts to heal. According to multiple studies, around […]
Belt up
Not just a tool for holding pants up, a belt combines practicality with sophistication and accentuation. For definition through oversized or baggy clothing, to cinch a waist and create an hourglass effect, or to add another dimension or colour to a monochrome look, a belt is your best friend. To create the illusion […]
