Great DIY coffee: Coffee Worx
During the past two years, Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in many people working and socialising from home, and not being able to just pop out for morning coffee. This has taught coffee lovers that having a good supply of quality coffee at hand is essential. Kiwis love their coffee and the restrictions have […]
Chocolate sour cream cake: Riverstone Kitchen
Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 3 cups caster sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 3 free-range eggs, at room temperature 250ml lukewarm water 250g sour cream, warmed slightly 125g unsalted butter Method Preheat oven to 160°C. Sift dry ingredients into the bowl of […]
Treat yourself
Often synonymous with romance and indulgence, chocolate is a delicacy enjoyed around the world. Chocolate has a rich history, one that goes back some 4000 years, originating in Mexico where the first cacao plants were found. Early civilisations would use the cacao plant as a medicine during rituals. Throughout history, it was also […]
The smart home rise
The smart home market is booming, with more and more people introducing tech into their homes in 2022. The convenience of products like voice-assisted technology, such as Alexa and Google Home, is driving huge amounts of growth in this market. As well as this is popularity in tech that assists with home security, […]
Pattern play: RESENE
Is there any colour combination more classic than black and white? A duo like no other, designers and decorators are often drawn to what’s known as an achromatic colour scheme for its simplicity, minimalism and timelessness. Achromatic and monochromatic are terms often confused. An achromatic colour scheme is one that possesses no hue, […]
Bespoke, sustainable treasures: Pure by the Barrel Man
Creativity and sustainability have come together, organic reaction-style, to produce exceptionally made products for your home. From recycled oak wine barrels comes art, furniture, homewares, and garden ornaments. Chairs to gumboot racks, platters to plant stands, the Pure by The Barrel Man range is as extensive as it is thoughtfully presented. The team […]
Mirror mirror on the wall: One World
Since the German Scientist, Justus von Liebig added a thin layer of silver to glass in 1835, we have had the modern mirror. Now we have a simple way to add space, light, and sophistication to our homes. Heather Fine from OneWorld reflects on ways to get the most out of using a […]
Go to the YMCA
Work started this month on construction of stage two of the YMCA Christchurch’s redevelopment. Stage Two is a new building housing a licensed preschool, a 200-seat black-box community theatre, health and wellbeing spaces, education facilities for young people, dance and movement studios, office space for other youth organisations, and a range of support […]
Working with pride and passion: Luke Gardner
Even a keen easterly wind can’t detract from Luke Gardner’s pleasure in his al fresco “office”. Upon a ridge overlooking the glorious lakes at Clearwater, Luke is found laying pavers for a large-scale remodelling of a property’s garden. “It’s a complete makeover involving everything from paving and hedging to decking and a BBQ […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Manufacturing new talent It’s no coincidence that the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre (Metro Sports Facility) and Te Papa Hauora (Health Precinct) are co-located and positioned close to the hospital. The Blueprint developed after the 2010/2011 Earthquakes saw merit in having a health precinct and a wellness/sports facility next to each other and […]
