Sip away in style
High tea is the perfect way to spend an afternoon, whether it’s a special occasion or a family event. Taking time out to indulge in the timeless art of catching up over tea (or bubbles!) and fancy treats served at your table is an increasingly popular option, despite its ‘old-fashioned’ origins. […]
Creative Culinary Co-working
Tired of sitting in your air-conditioned office on these beautiful, sunny summer days? Then, it’s time to head to New Brighton and try social co-working, where you can enjoy both the ocean breeze and a panoramic sea view. For the past three years, collaborative manager Rebecca Tavete has operated the […]
Out-of-this-world delicious!
For Chantelle Quinn, Director of Twentyfour Catering Co, the course of true love does run smooth. Both New Zealand’s finest produce and the people she cooks it for, occupy equal first place in her heart. “I feel so lucky to do this job,” she says. “The quality of produce, the […]
Get excited about your renovation: Armstrong Interiors
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to wrap your head around renovating. Renovating can be overwhelming, where is the best place to start? When deciding to renovate, start with your wish list, then plan the most essential things to complete, getting professional advice […]
A den for everyone: RESENE
This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape that’s refreshingly gender neutral. Just a quick change of the focus artwork shifts the room subtly from more of a ‘she-den’ to a ‘he-den’. It might seem like an unusual way to think about a space, but […]
Details matter in achieving architectural vision: Allfrey + South
Delivery of concept drawings marks an exciting milestone in any architectural project, yet what follows is critical in determining success. As architect Craig South observes, detailing holds the key to fulfilling the potential of inspiring concept design. In our practice, it is always a great feeling to share concept designs with […]
Framed Treasures
“If you have something you want framed, no matter what it is, bring it to me and I will turn it into a stunning wall feature.” John McCann of Artworks Gallery does mean he can frame literally anything. After all, he has framed items as unusual as a large wedding dress […]
Art-tastic!
Christine Green tells us why she’s been such a fan of Art Metro for nearly a decade. What prompted you to enrol at Art Metro, Christine? As Art Metro wasn’t far from my home, I thought I’d give painting a go. I could hardly draw, let alone paint, but once I […]
Easy summer success with roses
Wanting six months of colour, great picking and good scent? Terra Viva Owner Peter Worsp tells us why you should look no further than roses. Don’t be fooled by the rose ‘experts’ who tell you that roses are ‘needy’ when it comes to care and attention – they’re actually very […]
Exquisite & Enduring
Paramount to Rachel Ferguson, proprietor of clothing, gift and living store Dalethorpe House, is the desire to enrich the lives of her clientele with merchandise that is focused on quality, integrity and craftmanship. Visitors to Darfield will find Dalethorpe House on level one of the former General Store building, built in 1914. […]
