Grow again next year
Following the success of the inaugural Grow Ōtautahi, event organisers have announced 2022 dates for the popular Christchurch Garden Festival. Grow will return to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with entry still free to everyone, over three days from March 18 to 20 next year. Festival Director Sandi MacRae says excitement is […]
Setting the bar high: RESENE
An intimate corner with an elegant bar cart and a cosy, layered blue setting makes for the perfect sophisticated spot. What is better than entertaining with a tipple from your own home bar? To make your space elegant and sophisticated, layer tonal blues and incorporate metallic accents. FURNISHINGS: Bar cart […]
Add rustic browns for calming warmth
Tobacco brown is the perfect colour to incorporate into your home all year round. The natural essence of this colour will create a dark Scandi vibe during summer and bring the outdoors inside during autumn and winter. This colour can be calming yet will make a statement in any interior space. Here […]
Award-winning rooftop garden
A Christchurch rooftop garden that is small on size but big on innovation won gold at the Registered Master Landscaper awards recently. Natural Habitats installed the roof using an eco-pillow system. Weight is a natural concern when installing a green roof but the eco pillow system is lightweight, requiring no extra structural […]
Back in business: Mike Pero Real Estate Fendalton
After a brief hiatus, thanks to a certain pandemic, Mike Pero Real Estate Fendalton franchise owners Kelvin and Jacqui are back in business … and it is booming. “It is an extremely exciting time for us. We’re very motivated, stimulated and impelled by the current market,” says Kelvin Howell. The […]
Restoration Men: D J Morrison
One of the most precious family traditions is that of handing down treasured pieces through the generations, and although the odd chip or scar is also part of its history, what a gift it is to receive that heirloom piece in near mint condition. Third generation furniture makers and restorers D […]
A fresh new look: M F Turnbull
When Jackie Hamilton wanted a kitchen refresh, she knew the team to turn to. Our old friend ‘word-of mouth’ only ever has the one name on its lips, and that is Christchurch’s M F Turnbull. Designed by an award-winner, Jackie’s kitchen was still functional and beautiful, but after 16 years […]
Paving the way: Dragon Stone Paving
First impressions count and having the right paving helps enormously in setting the scene, whether it is residential, commercial or civil. More than three decades of combined industry experience means Dragon Stone Paving Ltd adds a wow factor to your property, every time! Its highly qualified tradespeople are experienced in […]
Winter Gardening Projects
As we move into winter and dig out the thermal socks, gardening might be the last thing on your mind. It may be chilly outside, but there is still plenty of work to be done in the garden during the winter months. No reason to hole-up indoors. GET LANDSCAPING Colder […]
Beautiful timber furniture: Gavin Cox Furniture
Bespoke signature pieces make a house a home and, in that arena, Cantabrians are lucky to have ready access to a nationally renowned furniture craftsman, right here in Sydenham. From a new showroom at 19 Elgin Street, Gavin Cox Furniture produces beautifully crafted furniture fit for the best homes. […]
