Keep them in or out
A hot topic for debate is what’s best for your feline friends? Keeping them indoors or outdoors? While there’s obvious drawbacks for each, we’ve provided a full rundown on what keeping, or not, your kitty cooped up can do. Arguments for indoor cats suggest longer life expectancy and reduced risk on wildlife, while […]
Tuck in denim blues: Resene
The serene qualities of denim blues, with their subtle grey undertones, create a calming atmosphere. Paint the walls in Resene Rhino, a cosy grey-blue shade, and balance the space with a Resene Iron floor and predominantly white bed linens. Add mid-range tonal hues through furniture and accessories, like a Resene Gull Grey chest […]
Stylish sheepskins: Bowron Sheepskins
A staple in Kiwi homes, home-grown sheepskins offer softness, and versatility. Experience the ultimate comfort as you sink into a luxurious sheepskin beanbag, where the unmatched touch of natural fibres awaits. Add wow-factor to your room with a statement piece such as a multiple-skin rug, or drape a single skin over your sofa […]
Food, fibre & agriculture: ChristchurchNZ
Great ideas are growing on the Canterbury plains, in the Food, Fibre and Agritech sector, that have the potential to solve big problems in Aotearoa and across the globe. This sector is one of the ChristchurchNZ’s focus clusters, identified as driving growth and future innovation. As the largest agricultural region in New Zealand, […]
Flawless fit-outs: Bates Joinery
Whether you’re upgrading, renovating, or taking on a new build, the team you choose to create your dream space is arguably the most important part of the process. B uilding beautiful homes from the ground up, and refreshing well-loved rooms, Bates Joinery has the expertise and skill to do it right. Designer Jaden […]
Art in all forms: Christchurch City Council
This year we’re celebrating the Year of Arts in Christchurch, and it’s set to be a winter full of creativity and culture. Our brilliant local talent is being showcased at every level and the city’s events calendar is particularly full next month. We’ve got KidsFest back for another year for the family, the […]
Showcasing art
Acquiring a gorgeous piece of artwork is one thing, and showcasing it is another. Metropol has some suggestions about how to display them to best advantage. Simple changes can equate to big impact. Place Selecting the right place for your treasured piece to sit or hang makes a huge difference to showcasing it. […]
Underneath the lamplight
Lamps come into their own during the darker months, focusing warm, subtle light where most needed. Curated by Lynda Papesch F or creating a mood and atmosphere, lamps play a more important role than almost any other furnishings. For instance, one of the easiest ways to light a dark corner in your bedroom, […]
Lost and found
We all treat our pets like family, so when the cat doesn’t come home at night or the dog runs out the front door and out of sight, we can be quite distressed. Chances of finding a lost pet significantly increase in you take specific steps. Finding a lost pet requires a combination […]
Chicken and pork terrine
Closer to a meatloaf than a pâté, with chunkier forcemeat, a terrine is a tasty treat as a starter, part of an antipasto platter, or served with a salad for lunch. This is a basic recipe, where chicken can be substituted for turkey, and raisins, pistachios, hard boiled eggs, and even cranberries, can […]
