Wicked range of wicker: Woven Veranda
Indonesia has some of the finest textile weavers in the world and the villages of West Java are renowned for their centuries-old artisanal traditions. It was during a backpacking trip around Indonesia in the 1980s that a young New Zealand designer, Neil Briden, first came across hand-woven rattan furniture. This is where the […]
Calls for celebration: Melton Estate
Heading into the warmer months is the perfect time to get together and celebrate. For a special day out, Melton Estate is the place to visit. The boutique winery is just a short, scenic drive from Christchurch, and a true escape from the city. The family winery is set amongst lush rows of […]
Boogie into Christmas: Boo Radley’s
The countdown to Christmas is on and besides the shopping and myriad Yuletide preparations, there’s the office Christmas function to arrange. It’s important to get this right. A cluster of colleagues glued to their devices during a work do then making excuses to leave early is no way to end the year. At […]
Dreaming of a great kitchen: Dream Doors
Almost 10 years ago, Adrian Kay started his own Dream Doors Kitchens franchise in 2012. Since then, Adrian and his tightly knit team of skilled tradesmen have earned a sterling reputation for bringing a new lease of life to one of the most lived-in areas of your house. That reputation has earned him […]
Make an entrance
The first aspect of a home many people notice is the front door. In real estate terms it is called kerb appeal, and there is nothing easier if you want to make a statement than to freshen a front door with a new coat of paint, or by installing a custom wood or […]
How great thou art: Windsor Gallery
Art aficionados have much to look forward to when Windsor Gallery launches its Open Weekend on November 6 and 7, from 10am to 4pm. Renowned for exhibiting the cream of artists, both national and international, the gallery has a strong focus on contemporary works that transform vast wall spaces into something magnificent. The […]
Robotic home help
Robot vacuums have become so popular that one of the world’s suppliers, Ecovacs Robotics, is celebrating the sale of its 20 millionth robot vacuum globally alongside an expanded retail presence across New Zealand. Robot vacuums have improved in leaps and bounds in just a few short years, making Ecovacs the number one robotic […]
Christmas bells
Christmas is a joyous time. Possibly many of us need a bit of that joy right now. Well, you can certainly have a little taste of it at the Cosi Fan Tutte Christmas shop in The Tannery. Looking for something a bit different? The unique baubles, metal tealight houses, wreaths, and garlands by […]
Contemporary design at its best: MC Architecture Studio
The building makes a bold statement on its Sumner Esplanade site. Not only that, but its size and design definitely attract glances and comments from people walking by. There are in fact two dwellings here. That was part of the brief for the architects of MC Architecture Studio – a main house of […]
Time to drive
The Little Car Company, Aston Martin and EON Productions have collaborated to create a No Time To Die special edition of the Aston Martin DB5 Junior. The car is an electric two-thirds scale version of the iconic Aston Martin DB5 complete with gadgets, and is priced at £90,000, plus local taxes. Only 125 […]
