Growing a passion
It’s obvious he is a consummate plantsman down to the very tips of his fingers. Managing Director of Kiwiflora Nurseries, near Templeton, Nalin Gooneratne grew up in Sri Lanka on his grandparents’ tea, coffee and pepper plantation. That heritage and link to the earth and the environment led Nalin to his career […]
Get your gardening on
What’s flourishing in the gardening world in 2020? From supersized houseplants to 80s flower inspiration, we give you the rundown on some of the coolest gardening developments expected to blossom over the coming year. Super-sized species 2020 – the year of the houseplant? It’s no surprise that these indoor beauties are top […]
Beautifully Bespoke
Rob Carter of Furniture Dimensions knows all about furniture. He has been in the business for more than 40 years. From his workshop in Sydenham, Rob creates unique pieces of furniture for homes across Canterbury. Each piece at Furniture Dimensions is custom-made to the client’s specific design requirements, whether that is […]
Home sweet home: Tempting trends for 2020
Contrary to popular belief, sometimes being left Home Alone isn’t all that scary. Especially when you’ve put time and effort into making your humble abode a chic place of comfort. How to achieve this you might ask? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Old school: Whoever said out with the old […]
Get excited about your renovation: Armstrong Interiors
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to wrap your head around renovating. Renovating can be overwhelming, where is the best place to start? When deciding to renovate, start with your wish list, then plan the most essential things to complete, getting professional advice […]
Chill Factor
Relax, it’s the 2020s and this decade’s décor retreats into a comfort zone that simply says ‘chill’. Home is a sanctuary where we recharge our batteries. We look at ways to do them up, so we can wind down. A softer palette Muted, serene shades make a peaceful haven. Warmer neutrals […]
A den for everyone: RESENE
This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape that’s refreshingly gender neutral. Just a quick change of the focus artwork shifts the room subtly from more of a ‘she-den’ to a ‘he-den’. It might seem like an unusual way to think about a space, but […]
Framed Treasures
“If you have something you want framed, no matter what it is, bring it to me and I will turn it into a stunning wall feature.” John McCann of Artworks Gallery does mean he can frame literally anything. After all, he has framed items as unusual as a large wedding dress […]
Art-tastic!
Christine Green tells us why she’s been such a fan of Art Metro for nearly a decade. What prompted you to enrol at Art Metro, Christine? As Art Metro wasn’t far from my home, I thought I’d give painting a go. I could hardly draw, let alone paint, but once I […]
Up your gardening game
As summer fades, garden sheds resound with activity as tools are sharpened, wheelbarrow tyres are pumped, yard carts are laden with gardening implements, seed packets are sorted and gardening gloves are inspected for holes. The dewy mornings and sunny days of autumn make for idyllic weather to connect with the soil and […]
