Perfect & Accurate Jewellery: Polished Diamonds
Just as each and every engagement and marriage is unique and special, so too are the symbolic, custom-made rings that pre-eminent jewellery designer Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – creates to signify the commitment. Characterised by unparalleled quality, imagination and craftsmanship thanks to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D prototyping […]
Winter skin
You know how your grandma said to take care of your possessions so they last a lifetime? Well your skin is no different. For all of winter’s seasonal highlights – hitting the slopes, snuggling by the fire, chunky knit throws and spiced mulled wine – the downside is the drying effect it […]
Get the boot: Merrell
Many mothers know how bone chilling it can be standing on a sports ground sideline with dampness working its way through the soles of their footwear. They crave warm feet instead. Welcome to the world of Merrell’s winter boot range for women. These are boots especially designed for chilly weather so […]
Family Friendly Line-Up
It’s all well and good lusting after the latest and greatest supercar line-ups, but when you’re in the family way, sometimes all you need is space. Honda New Zealand has added a new seven-seat model to its popular CR-V line-up, with all the space to boot. Priced from just $39,990+ORC, […]
The total kitchen collection: Total Food Equipment
The joy of the four seasons is celebrated at Total Food Equipment where Owner Sandra McLay has ensured the store is bright, warm and welcoming on chilly mornings, making it a brilliant place for an extended browse. The winter season calls for slow cooking and you won’t do it better […]
Small rooms with big impact: Armstrong Interiors
It may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but this tiny room can have a big impact on your overall interior design scheme. Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to maximise your bathroom’s potential, with or without costing a fortune. […]
Lovingly Restored: McDonald & Hartshorne
How do you say thank you to the sweetest, most supportive people you have ever known? This was the dilemma Cassy was facing about what to give her grandparents as a gift for all the years of being there for her. Cassy, an airline hostess, got in touch with McDonald […]
Designing for Community: Allfrey + South
City housing initiatives that promote a sense of community are sparking growing interest. As architect Craig South explains, such housing developments can take many different forms. Earlier this year, we launched our ArchiChat Group to provide an informal way for people to meet us and share our love of architecture. […]
Time-telling tipple
When is the best time to drink wine? Day time? Night time? The correct answer is when the wine has reached optimum temperature. If wine is not served at an ideal temperature, the flavour profile can change dramatically. That is why family-owned winery Taylors Wines is featuring Optimum Drinking Temperature […]
Winter’s Hottest Ashburton Events
As winter begins to make its chilly presence felt, there’s still plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family busy, active and entertained in Ashburton over the next few months. Here’s our list of top events coming up to get you through those colder days and nights. 1. Room […]
