Live, shop, love local: Coco Gifts
‘Support local’ are the current buzzwords right now and we are betting that they’ll stick around for a while. We caught up with Liz Bloomfield from Coco Gifts who is arguably the queen of supporting local. She employs locally, with both of her teammates (Andrea and Blossom) living in St Albans. […]
City’s hottest opening
It was one of the city’s most hotly anticipated openings expected for April, before the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown put the He Puna Taimoana, New Brighton hot pools on hold. However, there was no dampening down the excitement for the opening on Queen’s Birthday weekend, which was a sell-out for […]
Make a booking! – The Clocks Bookshop
“Oooh, It’s lovely to be in a real bookshop,” customers often say as they wander around The Clocks Bookshop. “No toys, games and stationery, just wonderful books.” The Clocks Bookshop, Christchurch’s newest bookstore, opened in December 2019. The Clocks specialises in children’s books, cookbooks and crime and mystery books, but has a […]
Find your focal point: RESENE
Rooms decked out in dramatic shades from top to bottom are everywhere right now. But while you might be in love with the look of these schemes, implementing them can be intimidating for many. If you’d like to dabble in a bold or moody look, bathrooms and ensuites are the ideal […]
Armstrong Interiors – Looking ahead
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about supporting local and plans for Armstrong Interiors moving forward. The vibe in the studio is buoyant and positive. “I get so much joy from being surrounded by our inspiring Work Room environment; the colours and textures, my staff and wonderful […]
Time for a change: Dream Doors
We’ve all had more than enough time on our hands to nit-pick things around the home. You might have noticed things that you want to throw out, change or improve. Adrian Kay from Dream Doors Kitchens knows the feeling all too well, agreeing that, “People have been staring at their kitchens during […]
Burst of blue
If there was one defining design trend of the 2010s, it was the all-white kitchen. But in 2020, designers predict there’ll be a shift toward spaces that go beyond just white. For a kitchen with a pop of colour, why not go for a burst of blue? It is after all, Pantone’s […]
Married to architecture
Ever wondered what life is like for architects’ families? Anna South, who is married to Craig South of South Architects Ltd in Christchurch, shares her perspective. When someone gets the chance to put their mark on the world in a unique and personal way, as architects do, it is only natural […]
Extraordinary but liveable: Jennian Homes Canterbury
The team at Jennian Homes Canterbury is thrilled to present their latest show home at Ravenswood. “We are really proud of this beautiful home,” says Sue Prendergast, who is co-owner at Jennian with husband Dwayne, and Paul and Waireti Jenkins. Situated at 2 John Raven Lane in Ravenswood, Woodend, this modernist house […]
Highlights
Floor lamps are coming out from dark dusty corners as proud pieces, to create or change the theme. We’ve got all the highlights for you. Energy efficient in design, floor lamps often have dimmer switches to transform ambient lighting to bright beams to work, read or dine by. The secret […]
