Curating calm
Breathe in, exhale. Bring Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer (the soft, airy white you’re seeing everywhere) home to gently ground your living space – a calm from the chaos. Reduce clutter in the kitchen: Strip your kitchen benches back, keeping only the essentials – a few jars or condiments, some fresh […]
Styling bookshelves
Who doesn’t love a cosy reading nook or a wall of well-loved books? Thoughtfully styled shelves add warmth and character, turning everyday storage into a design feature. There’s something instantly comforting about shelves lined with stories, spines softened by time, and objects collected along the way. Books have a quiet magic in the […]
Cushion couture: Designer Becky Lee
Christchurch is home to a kaleidoscope of colour in cushion form. “Without apology I am a self-confessed colour-holic from the tip of my ruby red slippers to the top of my tiara,” interior designer Becky Lee says, better known as The Cushion Couturier. “As far as black goes I own a studded black […]
Landscape to living space
Canterbury’s iconic landscapes inspire the latest in summer colour trends. Light, fresh, and easy to live with – that’s the brief for summer colour according to Dulux colour forecasters. Romantic tones and airy pastels represent a shift from bold statements to softer hues that work with natural light and bring a sense of […]
Keep it in the family: Holliday and Sons
Six generations of knowledge and hands-on experience is an instant tick of approval. Founded in the United Kingdom, Holliday and Sons has been restoring, repairing and selling furniture since 1848. Jason Holliday is the sixth generation to run the workshop, moving the business into a brand new contemporary space. “The workshop is now […]
Fabrics that feel like home: Fabric House
The right fabrics and soft furnishings have the power to transform your space into a sanctuary. There’s a moment when a house stops feeling ordinary and starts feeling like a sanctuary. More often than not, that shift begins with fabric – curtains that warm a room, textured cushions that invite you to sink […]
Decorative DIY
Looking at your Christmas decorations the day before you have guests over and feel something is missing? Try these last-minute high-impact DIY décor ideas. Ornament-filled vases This simple décor trick adds festive flair without taking up too much space. Fill a vase or jar with Christmas ornaments for a mantel display or centrepiece. […]
Flower power
After two decades in senior corporate and general management roles, author of ‘The After-hours Stylist’ Kate Williams shifted her focus to the creative life she had long been nurturing on the flower farm she shares with husband Phil in Prebbleton. Together, the duo have transformed their lifestyle block into a seasonal sanctuary: a […]
Inside a Christmas house
Christchurch florist Millie MacAlpine found a way to lean into her festive obsession after designing a home with sweeping staircases and eight-metre-high ceilings set on six acres of rustic gardens. A self-proclaimed ‘Chris-a-holic’ (which you will come to endorse), Millie MacAlpine has always adored Christmas time. Designing and building the aforementioned property on […]
Treasure trove: Woolston Emporium
From antiques to eclectic accessories, curiosities and vintage clothing, discover a treasure trove of unique finds from 12 businesses under one roof. By definition, an emporium is a cornucopia of discovery and local shopping gem. The Woolston Emporium, captures this spirit beautifully. “Step inside and you’ll find a carefully curated collection of vintage […]
