Gifts handmade with love: Exquisite Gifts by AJ
In need of a special and unique gift for that special someone? Look no further than Merivale’s Exquisite Gifts by AJ. The gift shop, which is owned and operated by Amanda Ward and her husband Dave, is popular among locals with its range of products for everyone. From unique homeware and custom refurbished […]
A bold backsplash
A backsplash is an important addition to your kitchen. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring and uninspiring. Adding something bold to your kitchen is easy using a backsplash. It adds contrasting texture or distinctive character while retaining its functional purpose. Essential to the inner workings of your kitchen, a backsplash is […]
Know your glassware
A glass might feel no different to the next one. However, there’s a whole world of meaning behind the glassware we use for each drink. I had never paid much thought to the effectiveness of elegant, quality glasses until I inherited crystal glassware from my late grandmother. Besides the sentiment, they’re refined, sophisticated, […]
IoT on a Budget: Your Guide to a Smarter and Cosier Home
The ability to automate our homes through the Internet of Things (IoT) has made the idea of a smart home increasingly appealing. IoT setups improve and automate various aspects of our living spaces, from enhancing security to streamlining daily tasks. However, one deterrent to investing in IoT solutions is the cost. You have […]
Expressive Flooring
BY ALICIA CARR In interior design, flooring has long been overlooked and delegated to the bottom of the pecking order. Recently, it is is making a comeback, as many interior designers opt for bold flooring choices to make a statement and bring personality to a home. A significant part of any home, it […]
The Natural Choice: NZ Wool
Wool is the epitome of style and desirability. With a premium placed on health and our environment, it is astonishing to think that we ever abandoned this natural, sustainable fibre in favour of synthetic alternatives. In the words of interior designer Robert Macfarlane, “We are missing out if we don’t bring home-grown wool […]
Add an Arch
BY ALICIA CARR Arches, in their many forms, are both an aesthetic and functional aspect of home design. Arches are known for being more structurally sound, yet also provide an element of softness and a point of interest that many are drawn to. However, they are not a new trend. Curved architecture has […]
A Dreamy Sleep: Dreamwool Beds
The recipe for a good night’s sleep is looking forward to sleeping on a premium mattress. A good mattress offers relaxation and rejuvenation, which positively impacts our mental and physical wellbeing,” David Henderson of Dreamwool Beds says. “It’s the most important piece of furniture in the house.” If getting to sleep is hard, […]
The Future of Wool
BY ALICIA CARR Wool is one of the world’s oldest and most sustainable, versatile fibres. Sourced from animals including sheep, alpacas and goats, wool production is a notable part of the New Zealand economy, an unsurprising fact considering the sheep population here is roughly five times that of humans at 25.07 million. New Zealand […]
Showing the way with wool
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has joined the Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) as an ambassador, lending his name and profile to educate and advocate for New Zealand strong wool. Sam, a fourth generation New Zealander, is one of our country’s most highly regarded actors, having worked across the globe in film […]
