Planning for Christmas: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays an important role in promoting harmony, and the ‘Christmas do’ is the big […]
Creative cooking: Riverside Kitchen
If you are looking to entertain work colleagues or clients in the lead up to Christmas, why not step away from the usual options and treat them to a fun, interactive and memorable cooking event at Riverside Kitchen. The Riverside team offers great options for large groups that will have everyone cooking and […]
High tea: Penny Black Victorian Tearooms
If there is one way to celebrate in style that suits everyone from age two to 102, it’s a High Tea. Tiers of gorgeous sandwiches, baked treats both savoury and sweet, all beautifully presented and served. To drink is the finest tea, coffee, or a glass of party time prosecco, juice, or soft […]
Contain yourself: Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Cafe
Whether you have a large country garden, or a modest patio, pots and baskets offer you masses of growing prospects. Growing plants in containers is easy, and it creates instant and changeable displays right outside your back door. If there is length and perspective to your garden, one large bright pot placed at […]
Get in the garden
September is a time to spring clean the garden as well as the house. Sunshine and showers bring new life, growth and tasks in flower and vegetable gardens, so break out the tools, the seeds and the secateurs. This month and next are ideal times to start feeding lawns, re-pot container plants, plant […]
Quarter Merino conservatory: RESENE
While conservatories aren’t nearly as commonplace in New Zealand as they are in the United Kingdom, that doesn’t mean you can’t steal some elements of classic English conservatory design to create your own. There’s nothing better than a barbeque with friends on the back lawn or relaxing on the deck in the sunshine […]
Understanding the market: Mike Pero Fendalton
While Covid-19 has undeniably dealt heavy blows to our health and our economy, weirdly, it has also brought about changes in the way we live that might actually be good for us. Zoom became the new meeting format and we grew to love it because it was just so darned convenient. We began […]
Collaborative design reaps awards
The NKBA (National Kitchen Bathroom Association) Awards is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for interior designers. For entrants to the NKBA awards, achieving a win in any of its categories is an accolade to be proud of, but to be a first-time entrant and win four awards is […]
Artistic self-expression: Art Metro
Annika Mäenpää teaches a children’s afterschool painting programme, a drawing class and a Thursday evening adults’ painting class at Art Metro. Annika says being part of her students’ own artistic journey and helping them realise and reach their potential is most fulfilling. “When everything starts to come together, you can see the excitement […]
Precious heritage: Riccarton Bush Trust
We Cantabrians have always loved our heritage, and the historic buildings left post-earthquakes are more precious than ever. The care lavished by the Riccarton Bush Trust ensures this piece of living history is a gift to current and future generations. The House is receiving a spectacular repaint and its gardens are taking on […]
