Pimp your bach
Some of our best memories are made at our baches and holiday homes. Together with close friends and family, these spaces bring out the happiest, and least work-crazed, versions of us. So, make it something to be proud of. There are plenty of luxury additions to consider if you want to level up […]
Editor’s note: Buy NZ made
As Christmas draws ever closer, retail therapy often increases, so it is timely to think about what you’re buying, and to support local, and New Zealand-made. Big business may arguably be the backbone of New Zealand retail, yet it is small businesses that are the heart, and there is no doubt many of these […]
Homes you’d love to live in: Brooksfield Townhouses
Christchurch is renowned for its heritage homes. While many of these have been lost in time, new classics are being built by local specialist company, Brooksfield. Classical timeless homes are their forté. Strong foundations Building on Christchurch’s housing heritage, Brooksfield is helping to shape the future of the city for decades ahead with […]
Bee a host
Our precious pollinators are facing a homelessness crisis, having lost much of their natural habitat due to urban development, change of land use, and intensive farming. You can help by putting a bee hotel in your garden. Good bee hotels mimic the natural cavities that solitary bees would use, such as holes in […]
Make it a mocktail
Refreshing, fruity, and sometimes frozen are all words we associate with the drinks we enjoy during the summer months. Virgin cocktails, or mocktails, become a simple alternative when we desire a break from alcohol. Just as easy, just as delicious, but possibly healthier. Plus, almost any mocktail can be made frozen for the […]
Plan for sustainability
When aiming for a sustainable build, planning is essential. Work together with experienced architects and designers who share a passion for sustainability to ensure a smooth process and that no materials are wasted. When designing or renovating, consider adaptive reuse of existing structures. Transforming old buildings into new spaces may be more sustainable […]
Pet prezzies
The festive season is a special time for people and also for their pets. We collectively own 4.6 million pets, which equates to more pets than people. Cats are the most popular pets, with 44% of New Zealand homes having one. Aside from 1.1 million pet cats, just over a quarter of (28%) […]
Shower in style
Summer fun and life in the backyard pool, or at the beach, doesn’t have to result in a trail of wet footprints tracked through the house or bach. Setting up an outdoor shower may be as simple or as stylishly integrated as you choose. From a rainfall shower head mounted in a private […]
Casual chic
Quiet luxury, and the rise of Victoria Beckham’s namely ‘posh’ style have brought a resurgence in comfortable and casual, yet utterly chic dressing. Living a casual chic lifestyle all comes down to styling and a complementary colour scheme. Neutral tones ooze elegance, navy, browns, beige, and creams, splashed with gold to accessorise. Avoid […]
Goodies for little ones: Baby Hub
Find beautiful and functional gifts for a parent to be, or the littlest one in your family at this Rangiora store. At independent specialised baby shop, Baby Hub, you’ll find a plethora of items that’ll make parenting a little easier. Owner Amanda Sansom has amost 20 years of experience in the industry, and […]
