Revitalising Your Most Used Space: M F Turnbull
Thirty-one years and counting – that’s how long M F Turnbull has been finishing furniture and joinery in Canterbury and beyond. With an expanded facility, Kitchen Renewal is a new division of M F Turnbull that specialises in refurbishing kitchens and furniture. No matter what the current finish of your kitchen, […]
Responding Creatively to Design Guidelines: Allfrey South Architects
Meeting design guidelines for particular sites is a must, but architect Craig South argues there is still plenty of room for creative interpretation. When making a big investment in a new home, it can be reassuring knowing there are design rules in place to protect that investment. Yet if these […]
A Talent for Timber: Artisan Timbers
As the name suggests, Artisan Timbers offers high-quality timber products such as timber flooring, decking and exterior cladding, courtesy of their team of timber artists and craftsmen builders. The installation team were hand-picked to work on some notable projects within the Canterbury region – that’s how good they are. Artisan […]
Give Glamour!: Terra Viva Home & Garden
Forget the toasters and towels; giving glamour is the way to go when it comes to engagement and wedding presents! Even those starting married life on the most stringent of budgets need some sort of glamour in their lives. The bare necessities don’t always cut it when it comes to presents. […]
Joining the dots: Murray Hewitt Joinery
Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd has celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Even after two decades of providing Cantabrians with the absolute best in joinery for a wide range of building projects, the company shows little signs of slowing down. Formed in 1999, Murray Hewitt Joinery’s team of highly skilled […]
Growing Team & Service Range: Oderings Landscaping
As Oderings Landscaping moves into its fourth year of providing landscaping services to the greater Christchurch region, it’s exciting to see how much it has grown. From a small team of three staff, it has grown to a busy team of eight. With this growth the team can now offer even more […]
Beddy Buys: Armstrong Interiors
Armstrong Interiors is now working alongside Seneca Manchester and is excited to be stocking a small range of their favourite Seneca bed linens and sheets. Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong is researching and getting to understand more about Egyptian cotton sheeting and bed linens. Words like long and fine silky fibres, […]
Autumnal Auburn
Dug deep from within the earth, natural pigments like ochre and terracotta, sourced from clays and volcanic rocks, have been used by artists all over the world for generations. This year we’re expecting to see a rich, authentic colour palette of terracotta, umber and spiced reds coming through in homewares, […]
Embrace Autumn in Merivale
At the heart of the desirable Merivale shopping precinct, you will find the iconic destination store Corso Merivale. The exquisite boutique is characterised by notable brands not found elsewhere in Christchurch and it is their goal to ensure that Corso Merivale sets itself apart in quality, selection and service. As we […]
Mid-century Magic
Mid-century décor is attractive, versatile and has staying power, with a classic shape and style that is timeless in its appeal. When it came to deciding on designs for my recent flat renovation, I found myself overwhelmed with modern concepts and styles that didn’t truly reflect who I was. With […]











