Magnificent mountain cabin: Johnston Architects
Carefully considered materials and a simple yet elegant design have come together to create a striking mountain cabin siting boldly amongst the native tussock and kanuka on the sunny, north facing lower slopes of Mount Iron. The Wanaka home by Johnston Architects connects occupants to the environment from a calm and comfortable […]
A very hard shell
The fossilised remains of a turtle that lived between 25 and 35 million years ago have been found inside a pillar from an historic Christchurch church. Christchurch sculptor Paul Deans recently discovered the fossil embedded in the limestone core of a pillar from the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, which was built between […]
Accessorise your home
Just like their wearable counterparts, home accessories can pull together the look of a room. Accessories complete a space, adding personality and creating an environment which is unique to the home’s inhabitants. Here’s three easy ways to accessorise your home. BOOKS In bookcases or shelves, piled on coffee tables or […]
Mother’s Day must-haves: Piccadilly Bookshop
From cookbooks to memoirs, this round-up features a bit of everything. All of which can be found at Piccadilly Bookshop in Avonhead. When you can’t find the words to show you care – find a book. The Missing Sister – Lucinda Riley From the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author comes […]
Tru timber never lies: Timber Tru
Not having enough storage space, having the wrong kind of storage space, the wrong shape or size can be one of the most frustrating things in your home or business. Stop pulling your hair out and have a chat to Tony van der Plas at Timber Tru. He says they’ll […]
Out of the box: RESENE
Sometimes thinking outside the box means literally painting a box on your walls. In this case, the large square wall feature spans across a corner of the room and stands out against the walls and floor. PAINT: Wall and floor in Resene Ravine with square in Resene Pumice; cabinets in Resene […]
The next exciting chapter! The Station Cafe
It’s full steam ahead at The Station Café in Rangiora, with proprietors Steve and Vivienne King announcing that opening hours will be extended to include an evening dining service. “It’s the next chapter for The Station. Beginning early May, we will be open for evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays,” says Steve. […]
North Canterbury adventures
Cruising north on a road trip, or just looking for something to do out of the city? Why not visit North Canterbury, home to artisan food and wine producers and spectacular natural attractions – there is everything you desire for a South Island adventure. Here are Metropol’s picks for adventure activities in […]
In your glass: Big Daddy’s liqour
A sophisticated tipple never goes astray. Metropol writer Nicholas Henare discovers the best drops at Big Daddy’s liquor stores this month. The best martini I have ever had was at Seven Steak house in Minneapolis, and it took years to figure out how to replicate this amazing cocktail. I mean how can […]
“Dirty” bulgur with roast chicken (Red bulgur bi jara)
This dish was originally prepared in a clay pot, hence the term “bi jara”, or “from the clay oven” in the recipe’s name. My version differs from the original, not only in that I have used a regular saucepan instead of a clay pot, but also because I have ‘dirtied’ the rice. […]
