Totally Fabulous Existence: Total Food Equipment
All that you ever really need and want for your kitchen and cooking is likely to be at Total Food Equipment (TFE). It’s a mouthwatering destination. Sandra McLay of the Moorhouse Avenue store says the shop has long had a reputation for very high quality cookware and tableware, decorative items […]
Taking Priority: Priority Projects
Since 2009, one name has gained a firm foothold in the fiercely competitive world of local design-build, fit-out and construction. Priority Projects, founded by Director Steve Brownie, offers comprehensive solutions for commercial fit-outs, design-build, earthquake repairs, rebuilds and new construction projects from the ground up. With the combination of being Canterbury […]
A positive way forward
Architect Craig South suggests a new campaign promoting Christchurch’s spirit of exploration is a good fit with the city’s past and its current culture of innovation. Christchurch has come a long way since the earthquakes, but we have yet to attract enough people to the city to get it really […]
Colour me Warm
We all know we’re supposed to ‘blank-canvas’ our homes before a ‘For-Sale’ sign gets within reach. So that means many of us will buy a ‘whited-out’ home. Once installed, life ramps up and we can get stuck in this white way of living… which is superb if that’s your chosen aesthetic. […]
Building a Dream: Fleetwood Construction
Fleetwood Construction has just handed over one of the most stunning properties it has ever created, and the client is now enjoying the fruits of this talented team’s labour in the stunning Governors Bay. Working alongside Matt Gutsell, from Sheppard and Rout Architects, owners Sam and Charlotte Fleetwood are thrilled […]
Irrigation for your garden: Oderings Landscaping
Summer and watering go hand in hand and, as temperatures heat up, watering in the right spot at the right time is essential. Here are some simple tips for keeping on top of the watering this summer. When and where: The best practice is to water early in the morning […]
Centre of Attention
The only way to dine this summer is alfresco so why not turn your outdoor area into a vibrant hub for family and friends to gather? Outdoor spaces should really be thought of as an extension of your living room and that definitely applies to entertaining. Furnishings should be as […]
Passionate foodies: Twentyfour Catering
Chantelle Quinn, owner and chef of Ashburton-based Twentyfour Catering Company bubbles with excitement when she talks about events such as the one she and her team catered for on October 13. “We simply love weddings and special events.” “It was a local fundraiser for the Maia Health Foundation – a […]
Back in Business: Universo Brasserie & Bar
Universo Brasserie & Bar’s new owners Madlen and Wayne Shaw are passionate about great food and impeccable service so it’s no wonder they couldn’t stay out of the hospitality industry for long. After a “few months off” in Europe, the couple say they are delighted to have found “the perfect […]
The Freshest Option
While you’re sipping your morning coffee and reading the paper, Christopher and Jenny Gray are probably already out on their property along with pickers, harvesting their asparagus crop – those green spears of deliciousness that we wait all winter for. “Our asparagus season begins on 1 October and goes through […]
