Enhancing spaces: Armstrong Interiors

With our busy schedules, it is often difficult to find the time and energy to put towards our living spaces.     Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors says there are several simple yet effective ways to enhance your existing space and it’s not as hard as you may think. […]

How to bring a vision to life: Fleetwood Construction

Building a dream home should always be a great adventure that comes with an extremely satisfying and happy ending. There are things you can do to ensure that your vision for your home is brought to reality in every detail.     Sam Fleetwood of Fleetwood Construction talked to us about the […]

The great divide

Room dividers have long been the coolest way to divide and conquer.     While they are simply folding screen panels that are used to create separation between zones in the home, there are so many other quirky ways to utilise this transformative homeware and we thought it would be rude not […]

A dream retirement: Merivale Retirement Village

Nestled in the heart of the genteel locale of Merivale is one of our city’s most forward-thinking retirement complexes that ticks all the boxes when it comes to providing superior quality care for retirees looking to kick back and enjoy the good life in luxurious comfort and style.     Merivale Retirement […]

Whitewashed Wonder: Resene

This fresh, cool room manages to take the essence of trendy Scandi cool and blend it with a distinctly local, natural style.     The walls retain a modern minimalist look with the use of Resene Colorwood Whitewash, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show through and add visual texture. […]

High-end design inspiration: Bates Joinery

“You may have the universe if I may have Italy,” said Verdi and having Milan, that city of style and culture to host EuroCucina, the largest kitchen trade fair in Europe, is non-negotiable.     Mark and Jaden Allworthy, Owner and Showroom Manager of Bates Joinery, attended EuroCucina where high-end kitchens, design […]

‘Tree-mendous’ team: Kiwiflora Nurseries

Although their customer base is Canterbury, Kiwiflora Nurseries enjoys such a good reputation for growing superior quality trees and shrubs, that the business is projected to expand to Central Otago, Nelson/Marlborough, Southland, West Coast and the North Island.     Nestled just off the new Southern Motorway, with easy access from State […]

Transform your kitchen: Aspiring Kitchens

Like most great ideas, Aspiring Kitchens & More grew through hands-on experience and creative thinking.     Managing Director John Harris ran a successful building and property maintenance company for 10 years, installing kitchens and bathrooms across the UK. John is a qualified electrician, plumber and construction project manager; all important skills […]

Say it with flowers: Alpine Florist and Gifts

Alpine Florist and Gifts is a boutique floral studio located in the heart of Methven township with a reputation for beautiful, long-lasting, fresh flower bouquets and arrangements.     Owner and florist Dale Tapp is excited to announce the recent move to an online shop via her website www.alpineflorist.co.nz. “Just like our […]

Savvy storage: here’s how

Stuff; we all have it and it’s great – until it gets in your way and becomes unwieldy, annoying clutter.     We need clear space to think; to feel; to be; a space that allows us to gather ourselves while we rest from the stimulation of the outside world. With smaller […]