In tune with its setting: Boutique Architecture

Located close to the Rakaia River, this new build stands proudly on the highest point on the site, meaning it will weather any storm. The latest build for Christchurch-based Boutique Architecture, the house has been designed to be bright and airy where it matters, and rugged enough to withstand the elements. Behind its […]

New bedroom elegance: OneWorld Store

Transform your space into a chic bedroom, with the stylish Santorini and Ibiza bedroom ranges. Newly arrived in at Christchurch’s OneWorld Store, either will add a new dimension to your bedroom. The Santorini bedhead features a classic, luxurious design. Crafted from top quality wood materials, its highlight is the tactile woven rattan panels […]

Make a move to kwila: Kenneally Timber

The benefits of kwila outdoor furniture are many. Aside from the beautiful colour it comes in, kwila is known for its durability, minimal shrinkage, resistance to splitting and being able to withstand harsh saltwater environments. All of these make it ideal for outdoor furniture and that’s why a visit to Kenneally Timber Products […]

Alfresco living: The Crowded House Furniture Company

It may be winter, but it only takes a few warm nor’westers and a couple of 20 degree days for us to start planning for sunny days and al fresco entertainment. So, it’s no surprise September is one of the busiest months for The Crowded House Furniture Company, purveyors of stylish and competitively […]

Toxic plants to avoid

With the welcomed warmer weather around the corner, your pets will be spending more time outside in the coming weeks. As an owner of a cat or dog, it is important to understand what plants can be toxic to your animal, as they can often get sick from contact with one of these […]

Share the pet love

It’s no surprise that we Kiwis love our pets. Our four-legged friends really do become a part of the family. An idea growing in popularity in the pet community is pet sharing. It allows pet owners and those without pets to connect in a safe and mutually beneficial way. The leading platform in […]

Flaxseed for fur babies: Waihi Bush Organic Farm

Our pets benefit greatly from wholesome, natural, unprocessed food which is easily digested and has high amounts of important vitamins, antioxidants as well as essential fatty acids. With degenerative diseases, such as allergies, arthritis, heart disease, cancers and auto-immune disease unfortunately on the rise in animals, what we feed them is vital to […]

Itchy solution: Eezapet Petcare Ltd

The promise of warmer days always puts a ‘spring’ in the step of not just us, but our four-legged friends too. However, for those that struggle with allergies, spring also can mean irritation and discomfort. And unfortunately, it isn’t just humans that have to deal with the effects of pollen-filled air. Animals also […]

Give your home heart: Blum

A kitchen is the heart of a home, which is why it is important if building or renovating, that you get it right. Now you can have peace of mind, before you commit to an expensive undertaking, by talking to the expert team at Blum.  Founded more than 70 years ago in Austria, […]

The Influencers: Leeann Watson

Make your voice heard It’s that time again when election hoardings appear on our streets and leaflets appear in our mailboxes. Every three years, we have the opportunity to re-elect and refresh our local representatives. It is important that voters have sufficient information to make well-informed decisions, because local government affects all of […]