The joy of painting: Art Metro
An art school, gallery and supply store, Art Metro helps make Canterbury the creative place it is. Metropol sits down with Malene Reynolds Laugesen to ask a few questions about her teaching role at the Papanui studio. WHEN DID YOU BEGIN TEACHING AT ART METRO, AND WHAT BRINGS YOU THE […]
Down by the river: Artisan Lab
In the four years Narielle A’Court ran her market stall at Akaroa, too often customers related their experiences of buying so-called New Zealand made from giftshops, only to find when they got home that it wasn’t. Their stories inspired the glass jewellery artist to open The Artisan Lab at Little River. […]
The great outdoors
Just because the cooler days of autumn are closing in, doesn’t mean that you have to. Make the most of your outdoor area this season (and all seasons), whether you’re adding that extra bit of warmth with an added layer or a pop of colour, Metropol has got you covered so you […]
Excessive vanity
Few spaces in the home can induce as strong sense of sanctuary as a well put together bathroom. A space to unwind, wash off the day that’s been or prepare for the one ahead; bathrooms are often where we compose ourselves. So, it’s no wonder then, that what our bathrooms are composed […]
A spectacle of receptacles
One particular interior furnishing is having a moment of late; the vase. These vessels are not only holding floral arrangements, they’re holding their own as sculptural adornments for tables and shelves in any – and every – room. Classic clear and crystal styles will always have their place in the […]
Fine furniture: McDonald and Hartshorne
In 2007 the retail store of McDonald and Hartshorne was in Manchester Street. It mainly stocked Danske Møbler furniture, along with New Zealand made furniture from both local and nationwide suppliers. February 2011 brought serious changes to the business and it returned to doing what it did best when it […]
Bright alright
If you can’t experience the colours of the world at large, paint your house in them. Or so is the thinking behind an emergence of bright, vibrant colours adorning the interior décor of homes around the globe. Colour psychologists and interior experts alike are attributing the rise of abundant colour […]
Space to stash: Resene
Many homes don’t have a dedicated mudroom, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a place to stash your stuff right after you walk in the door. This simple and stylish entryway is designed to keep things tidy and takes up next to no floor space. PAINT: Wall in Resene […]
Artisanal talents ingrained: DJ Morrison
For the true artisan, much of the pleasure is in the crafting itself, and so it is for Dave and Daniel Morrison at D J Morrison Ltd. “We love what we do, every job is different. Whether we are designing one-off pieces, restoring furniture or retro double glazing historic windows, […]
Very vintage: Dusty Old Things
For fans of vintage, Dusty Old Things, at 526 Wairakei Road, celebrates its second anniversary of being in much larger premises with a fantastic sale – spend over $20 on China and Pottery (including Crown Lynn) and receive a 20 percent discount! Here is browsing heaven for all things vintage. […]
