Snow White snow Bright: Brightening up your homeware.
Move over moody grey, bright white has entered the room. Who would have thought this colour would be capable of packing so much punch and giving our homewares a much-needed revamp? White light is made up of all the colours of the rainbow – no wonder we are drawn to […]
Creating space: The Outside Room
Whether you need an office for working from home, an extra bedroom for guests or just require extra space, The Outside Room can provide an affordable and stylish solution. Ken Clement has been crafting and delivering portable, custom-made rooms in Canterbury and across the South Island for the past two […]
Colour of the Year
Coral has long symbolised a range of uplifting emotions from health to happiness, with amulets of the aragonite mineral used to drive away misfortune and illness in Ancient Greece. Whether recognising the talismanic qualities of nature’s bounty or simply a happy coincidence, Pantone has revealed that its official colour of […]
Wonderful Walls: Angelique Armstrong
Whether you want an understated design for subtle interest or a bold statement pattern to give a room that wow factor, it seems the writing is on the wall for 2019 interior trends. Yes, wallpaper is making its beautiful mark and our homes are all the better for it. Metropol […]
Natural Instinct: Home & Living
Natural fibres are bringing authentic warmth to our decor. We look at how to introduce this knotty and nice aesthetic to refresh and lighten the home. Easy on the eye, to the touch, and for the planet, natural fibres appeal to our instincts in woven, knitted or knotted renditions. Natural […]
All About Aotearoa: Simply New Zealand
The name says it all. Simply New Zealand is simply that – a 100 percent Kiwi-owned, nationwide retailer of the largest selection of New Zealand giftware. With stores at the BNZ Shopping Centre, the Canterbury Museum and two at Christchurch Airport, tourists and locals are well provided for. Browse the genuine, […]
Contemporary Cool: Majuba Gallery
If you find yourself at the picturesque locale of Hanmer Springs this summer, a visit to contemporary art space Majuba Gallery, 5 Conical Hill Road, should be top of your list. Currently their featured artist is South Westland born and raised Kelvin McMillan, whose simple architectural subjects – be it […]
Bring your vision to reality: Vision Kitchens
Whether you are building a new home, your current kitchen layout needs renovating or you are tired of the old design and want to refresh your kitchen, you should visit Vision Kitchens, where you will realise that building a new kitchen can be very enjoyable. Vision Kitchens is the Christchurch-based […]
One-Stop Christmas Shop: Coco Gifts
It’s the last day of the working year, the office closed at lunchtime and Phillippa was due in town for a Christmas party at 4pm. But first, she needed gifts! Finally leaving her desk at 2:30pm, she still had to do the shopping, change into her party clothes, and be […]












