Beyond Compare: French Blue
A visit to French Blue in Normans Road feels like a little sojourn through some of the loveliest spots of Europe. Here is a gift boutique where rarity and quality are paramount to owner Catherine Matthews. With Christmas but days away, French Blue offers the opportunity to gift loved ones […]
Gorgeous Gifting: The Gift Box
Christmas shopping lists are easily ticked off at The Gift Box in Lincoln. From homeware and décor items, jewellery and stocking stuffers, to innovative toys and games for the kids, the store’s extensive range of unique gift ideas caters to all ages. “Some of our exciting new stock includes light-up […]
Ethics Exquisite: The Flock
Paramount to Melody Leveridge, owner of The Flock (shop 7, The Tannery) is that her organic, primarily New Zealand made merchandise has origins of traceability, sustainability, purity and fair-trade certification. “Ethics is our core philosophy, but we pride ourselves on our service, which includes premium giftware, laybys and exchanges.” With […]
Wrapping up Christmas: Shut The Front Door
While Father Christmas is putting the reindeer through their paces in preparation for the big journey, we mere mortals are pounding the pavements in the search of gifts, decorations, cards, and wrapping paper. At Shut The Front Door, 268 High Street, your search is over and everything and everybody is covered […]
Looking up
The four walls of our home have long provided a place of residence for artwork and accents, a fact that sees them dressed to impress. Now it seems things are looking up, both figuratively and literally, with the concept of the ‘fifth wall’ now hitting consumer consciousness. This isn’t intended […]
Terrazzo Tales
Terrazzo may have finally knocked marble off its perennial popularity perch, as the forgotten flooring of the 1970s has returned to brighten up ceilings, entryways and everything in between. But we’re taking a rather soft approach to this composite material that was created in Italy more than 500 years ago, […]
Timeless Trinkets: Twine Antiques
Situated in an old red brick mill building in Waikuku, Twine Antiques and Collectables has one of Canterbury’s finest selections of antique collectables and rarities. For owner Sandy Williams, Twine Antiques is a labour of love. “My love of antiques was something I always had. When I moved back to […]
An essential item: Allwood
No garden should ever be complete without a shed, and with Allwood Products eco-friendly shed solutions, your shed will stand the test of time. Whether you need a sleepout, studio, home office or even a traditional shed, Allwood Products should be your only choice. Utilising the family-owned service of Gibson […]
Bloomin’ beautiful: Victoria Florist
It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it. For Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full […]
The essence of elegance: Ellen Estate
For the best advice in home décor, look no further than Michelle Laming of Ellen Estate Interior Design. Whether a new build, a renovation, a one room makeover, or a complete house overhaul, Michelle offers not only her extensive consultancy expertise, but also provides clients the opportunity to explore the […]
