Warm your feet: Carpet Binders
With winter fast approaching, people begin to dread the feeling of walking on cold, hardwood floors. The team at Carpet Binders want you to warm your feet and your heart by enjoying the colder months with a professionally edged carpet square. As a longstanding family business based in Christchurch […]
Second to None: Kevin Burt Ltd
Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. When someone needs servicing and repairs for such a premium brand of vehicle, it’s only smart that they go to the company that has the technology and experience to do the most efficient job possible. Kevin Burt Ltd has that team. […]
Non-surgical facelift: Face Value
The choice of treatments offered for skin aging can be baffling. Dr Philip Frost at Face Value is finding his clients are seeing great results from two specialist treatments in particular. The new kid on the block is the MINT Thread Lift®. Unlike the invasive permanent threads of the past, […]
The Drive for Good: Archibald Motors
Charity initiative Drive for Good ended in style at Archibald Motors, with three local charities taking home a share of $100,000 at a vibrant celebration in the showrooms on Tuam Street. Seven more charities were gifted equal shares in $50,000. Cantabrians clearly relished the chance to show support for their chosen charity, […]
Revitalising Your Most Used Space: M F Turnbull
Thirty-one years and counting – that’s how long M F Turnbull has been finishing furniture and joinery in Canterbury and beyond. With an expanded facility, Kitchen Renewal is a new division of M F Turnbull that specialises in refurbishing kitchens and furniture. No matter what the current finish of your kitchen, […]
Responding Creatively to Design Guidelines: Allfrey South Architects
Meeting design guidelines for particular sites is a must, but architect Craig South argues there is still plenty of room for creative interpretation. When making a big investment in a new home, it can be reassuring knowing there are design rules in place to protect that investment. Yet if these […]
Catering your special day: TwentyFour Catering Co
TwentyFour Catering Co is breaking ground all over the South Island. Although they’re based in Ashburton, the team loves to travel and no distance is too far to be a part of your special day. Owner and Executive Chef Chantelle Quinn is passionate about providing a top quality service to […]
Character and ambience: The Old Stone House
Providing a unique, picturesque setting for your special day, the Old Stone House is a beautiful historic building at the foot of the Cashmere Hills. Perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 100 guests, the venue offers an inimitable character and ambience, as well as the freedom for couples to […]
A Talent for Timber: Artisan Timbers
As the name suggests, Artisan Timbers offers high-quality timber products such as timber flooring, decking and exterior cladding, courtesy of their team of timber artists and craftsmen builders. The installation team were hand-picked to work on some notable projects within the Canterbury region – that’s how good they are. Artisan […]
Give Glamour!: Terra Viva Home & Garden
Forget the toasters and towels; giving glamour is the way to go when it comes to engagement and wedding presents! Even those starting married life on the most stringent of budgets need some sort of glamour in their lives. The bare necessities don’t always cut it when it comes to presents. […]












