Beloved boutique’s new location
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to the much-loved local boutique shop, The Gift Box of Lincoln. Helen is retiring after nearly 15 years in Lincoln. “We would like to say thank you to all our loyal customers for their support during this time,” she says. But you can follow […]
Trained eye for faults
Knowledge is power and it’s that kind of power you want in your back pocket when making decisions about houses. The Property Detectives can make that power yours with just a phone call. Matt Clark, Steven Uden, and Phil Uden, (aka The Property Detectives) will pinpoint the current standard of […]
Out with perfection
Have you ever swooped in with a coaster, just in the nick of time before your guest puts a coffee cup down on your – eeeek – shiny new coffee table? Relax, and put your feet up – it doesn’t matter so much anymore. Perfection in the home is out […]
Signature Liveliness
Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing. Named after a mineral of the same brilliant chroma, its hue is reminiscent of Tiffany boxes to some and Caribbean waters to others. Turquoise is often confused with aqua, teal and light […]
For the love of lagom
We’ve mastered how to hygge our home, by creating a serene and clutter-free space, it’s now time to learn to lagom. While the words appear to be a scramble of Scandinavian slang, beneath the surface lies very interesting inspirations for decorating your home. While there is no direct translation from […]
Design defying gravity
One of the coolest bathroom trends of 2020 is floating vanities. Ideal for smaller bathrooms, they can create an illusion of size and space. Double floating vanities are a practical way to free up floor area. Because of their clean, minimalistic look, you can update and transform your space without compromising […]
Fabulous Finishing
Understanding colour, having good taste, and knowing how to select individual elements to create a beautiful and inviting whole is not something that can be taught. It comes from the heart, it is innate and, combined with attention to detail plus a natural empathy with clients, it leads to an interior design […]
Resolve to Read
The latest studies suggest that New Zealand adult and children’s reading levels are lower on an international level than ever before. The solution? Experts say we simply need to read more. The stresses of the holidays have passed and we can celebrate a New Year with the personal resolutions to […]
Book-tacular 2020
With the Christmas hurly-burly done and dusted, Piccadilly Bookshop’s Neville Templeton takes time out to share a bit about what’s up for 2020. What’s your New Year looking like so far, Neville? Both staff and customers are enjoying the oasis of calm post-Christmas, but we’re still busy finding books for our […]
Be the hostess with the mostess: Total Food Equipment
Whether you want to make entertaining effortless or find the best gifts for the foodie of the family, Total Food Equipment has it all. Here are eight of our favourite tools for the job. Everything you need for a traditional Christmas Dinner to […]
