It’s all in the detail: Davinia Sutton
Multi award-winning Christchurch designer Davinia Sutton’s stunning kitchen and bathroom projects for two Canterbury homes were recognised at the recent 2019 National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Awards (NKBA) New Zealand, where she was also named 2019 Designer of the Year. Held in Melbourne, Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton […]
Celebrating 30 years in business: First Windows and Doors Christchurch
Longevity and loyalty are two defining qualities of First Windows & Doors Christchurch. The spring party to celebrate 30 years in business brought together Graeme and Jane Carrodus and Clynt Inns who started the company, as well as second-generation owners Simon Carrodus and Lizzie Dryden. The revelry brought together current […]
Crafting Homes: Steve Brown Builders
When it comes to building on the hills, only the very best in experience and expertise will do, and that’s where renowned hill builders, Steve Brown Builders come in. Director Steve Brown has been bringing dreams to life in conjunction with leading architects for 30 years. “We offer our clients […]
Putting the ‘sole’ into music
A 10-year dream to create a dedicated, world-class music hub is about to become a reality for international platinum recording artist Sacha Vee – and it’s all happening right here in Christchurch. In February, SOLE Music Academy will move to its new premises on the ground floor of the […]
From bake-off to take-off
A University of Canterbury (UC) student is preparing for the voyage of a lifetime: a mission to Mars – or at least an experience that comes close. Last year, Larissa Wilson starred in TV contest The Great Kiwi Bake-Off and this month the UC Mechanical Engineering (BE(Hons)) student will […]
Skills on stage
Local Year 13 student Sarah Lawrence will be heading to London to tread the boards at the famous London Globe theatre next year. One of four students from Christchurch (two are from Cashmere High and one from Catholic Cathedral College), she will be joining 24 of the most talented young […]
Desert Diamond
Not too long ago, this gorgeous mellow-toned room would likely have been awash in millennial pinks, but there’s a subtle shift away from that side of the spectrum into the trendy tones of peaches and nudes. Why use just one peach or nude tone when you can use a few […]
The Wheel Magician
You are making that reverse park in a tight space when you hear the nauseating sound of your alloy wheel rims grinding against the curb which was a lot closer than you thought. Your beautiful car now looks a lot less pretty with those all-too-familiar scratches on your precious wheels. You […]
Every step of the way: Jennian Homes
From the moment you walk through the door of Jennian Homes’ Canterbury Studio J Design Centre, or one of their stunning display homes, you can be assured the experienced team will be with you every step of the way as you start creating your dream home. Specialising in design and […]
Creating a garden focal point: Grow Landscape
Known as the father of landscape architecture, Lancelot (Capability) Brown’s signature was to ensure that garden design had a central focal point and, while today’s gardens tend to be smaller than the masterpieces created by Brown, the principal is as relevant as ever. Creating a striking focal point for your […]
