Summoning Spring
All gardens beckon to be beautified in spring. Thankfully, the professionals can do those hard chores, making life so much easier. Pruning may seem simple, but there’s a science to it. A great gardener will have the knack. A professional prune up is a sensible spring start, to help produce […]
A luxurious lair: The Fox’s Lair
The Fox’s Lair is a fantastic little gift boutique with artistic, vintage and quirky finds, tucked around the corner from Café Metro at 121 Papanui Road. Owners Selma and Marie are all about supporting small NZ businesses and upcoming local artists as well as ethically importing select wares. The result […]
Looking Sharp
While we’ve long been suckers for succulents, it seems the cactus has knocked these popular perennials off their perch. Because, although the cactus has long been dominating the wardrobes of the most fashion-forward, it’s quickly making its way through the homewares sphere, where you’ll find it in prints on […]
The artist within: Kat’s Art Studio
Whether you are four or ninety-four, it’s never too late to discover the artist within yourself – all it needs is the desire, a dedicated teacher and an art studio. Katrina McGettigan is an established artist and tutor who offers art tuition to both adults and children from two studios […]
Creating an ‘extraordinary’ city: Jason Whitelaw
“There has to be a point of difference,” says Jason Whitelaw, hospitality specialist, developer, builder, foodie and regular globetrotter. Jason practices what he preaches; even back in in his living in London days, he ran an upmarket Mayfair pub – so far, very Kiwi, but Jason’s pub became renowned for […]
Spring in your step: Spring Aesthetic
As we head into September, it’s not surprising that many of us are itching to pack away the winter warmers and introduce a new aesthetic into the home. When it comes to a new aesthetic, spring certainly brings the goods. We look how to bring a fresh new look to […]
To market to market: Markets around you
When the weekend hits and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more fun than taking a stroll and browsing the stalls at your nearest market. Luckily for you, North Canterbury is the home to a wide range of tasty and tempting options, from farmers’ markets to local arts and crafts […]
Checking the giftware boxes: Barrington Gifts
Is it difficult finding a gift that is unique, locally crafted or designed and has some personality? Your troubles are over because Barrington Gifts is stocked with products that check all of those boxes. The quaint and homey Barrington Shopping Centre store sells quirky and humorous home décor, artwork, apparel such as […]
Shake it up
Form and function have well and truly collided with the coolest new kids on the culinary block – clever and creative salt and pepper shakers. Not only do these cool new designs spice up your meals, but they put the finishing touches on your décor and take your dining table to […]
Going Dotty
Décor has us going dotty, as the spotted look steals the show in contemporary abodes. A seasonal throw-back, polka dots have come full circle, after all, they say trends are cyclical and, in this instance, they most certainly are – both in the figurative and literal sense of the expression. But this modern […]
