Iconic Kiwi gifts: Simply NZ celebrates kiwiana in their gorgeous gift shops
Reflecting our unique Kiwi culture and heritage, the extensive range at Simply NZ represents everything that is Aotearoa. The New Zealand-owned and operated gift stores are located in the heart of the city at the BNZ Centre and Christchurch Airport. Everything is Kiwi-themed and New Zealand-made where possible – from soft toys, bags […]
A metallic moment: make your home shine with the trend that keeps on giving
Metallics have been having their ‘moment’ in the homewares spotlight for the longest time now, with their prevailing popularity suggesting they won’t be leaving any time soon. Which is rather an exciting prospect, when it comes to our inner-magpies. Long gone are the days when the fixtures in our houses – taps, handles, […]
Your happy place: Barrington Gifts wants to make you smile
Circling Barrington Gifts a few times is essential to see everything – the quirky, cute, surprising, interesting, unique and useful. “I buy in what makes people smile and leave a little happier,” says owner Melissa Holland. “Gifts that’ll be talking points at birthday parties!” She loves watching customers giggle over the locally made […]
Bold & the beautiful: Token’s take on this season’s accessory trends
Autumn brings both sunshine and showers and, to celebrate the season, stunning on-trend jewellery, scarves, gloves and sunnies are all at Token in Avonhead Shopping Centre. Jewellery is going bold, says owner Eliza Rattray. Stella & Gemma earrings stun with feathers or heavy-chorded tassels in soft blush, blues, pinks and greys. It’s a […]
Lovely lavender: colour of the moment
It’s been touted as ‘the new millennial pink’. We’re not sure if it’s going to be able to knock this ruling hue right off its perch, but lavender is certainly not shy about what it has to offer our abodes this season. It may not have been in the running to steal the […]
