New shop on the block: Carpet Binders
A new outlet store selling only 100% wool carpet area rugs has just hit the city. From Canterbury’s masters of edging carpets into rugs, the outlet store has the same impeccable quality and style in a stand-alone location. Carpet binders’ latest venture, the Rugs For All Outlet Store, at Unit 8, 37 Washbournes […]
Oriental influence
Take inspiration from 2024’s Lunar Year mythical creature, the dragon. A traditional Chinese festival, commonly known as “Guo Nian”, the festival heralds the start of spring in China, and the arrival of the new year. Celebratory customs include sticking Spring Festival couplets, buying New Year’s goods, and family dinners. Here are some ideas […]
Come on in
A home’s front door is often the first thing potential owners and visitors see, setting the scene and the expectation for what is inside. These days, it is easy to brighten up your front entrance with a lick of paint, new handles, or a brand new door. Homes, no matter what their style, […]
Re-assign design fun
As 2024 slowly unravels, numerous design aspirations are being re-ignited giving rise to a renewed determination to decorate anew. Something about entering the vibrancy of a new year begs us to chase the object of our design affections. Often, it’s more than that instinctive and necessary new year spring clear-out. Rather, it is […]
A kitchen’s touch: Dream Doors
Food is where the heart is. In other words, the kitchens in our homes have unintentionally become areas of togetherness and love for those closest to us. Making it a space to love spending time in might mean calling the Dream Doors Christchurch team for a redesign and remodel. Owner Adrian Kay’s list […]
Sink in, and swing
Often, what keeps us from spending long amounts of time outside is comfort. Most of us would prefer to be curled up on a couch instead of a hard deck chair. With a hanging egg chair, you can relax in comfort outside, while enjoying fresh air and a garden view. The allure of […]
New year, new home office
If you’re one of those still working full or part-time from home, you may find yourself thinking about a revamp of your dedicated work space. Setting up your home office correctly from the beginning will help with your productivity. Every home office needs a good computer, potentially an extra monitor, reliable internet connection, […]
Inspired to revamp: Alena Designs
Recent holiday festivities may have you reconsidering the interior design of your home. Whether you are jealous of your sister-in-law’s lounge suite, or are simply not inspired by the look of your home, Alena Designs is ready to help. Judy Pyne, Creative Director, and owner of Alena Designs, finds great joy in reimagining […]
Peachy keen
Interior decorators, fashion, footwear and accessory designers, and jewellers are embracing Pantone’s “Colour of the Year 2024”, known as Peach Fuzz. Described by the Pantone Colour Institute as a comforting hue ‘softly nestled between pink and orange’, the colour was chosen to express a yearning for community and cosiness during uncertain times. As […]
Long lunching
With summer comes endless opportunities to organise and host convivial long lunches. Set the scene with a few, or many places, depending on the size of your party, creating tantalising tablescapes to intrigue and excite your guests. In many instances, it’s easy to begin with a base. A few white candles, polished cutlery, […]
