Landscapes of distinction
A Christchurch company behind a beautiful and sustainable Lake Wakatipu landscape project won the Supreme Landscaper of the Year award, and several others also won accolades in the recent 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards. Held by Registered Master Landscapers, the awards attracted 132 project entries from around the country, representing the top echelon […]
Keeping it natural: Natural Habitats
With a history spanning 45 years, Natural Habitats has carved out a reputation for creating and maintaining award winning landscapes, green walls and green roofs from Whangarei all the way down to Invercargill. At last month’s Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2022, the company received the most awards (21) across all categories, including construction, […]
People’s choice winner
The Landscapes of Distinction ‘People’s Choice’ Award for 2022 went to Christchurch company Onlandscapes, for its work on an incredible residential project on Rugby Street in the Garden City. More than 5000 people voted for the People’s Choice Awards, which were open nationwide to the public to vote. Designed for empty nesters, Rugby […]
Digging it
Spring and summer are boom times in the garden, for blooms, berries and beets. Many people find digging, planting, and even weeding a relaxing hobby, and the good news is that it can also put food on the table. Nothing beats wandering the vegetable patch and creating a fresh salad from what’s on […]
Spring refresh
A good refresh of your space is all that’s needed to fall back in love with your home after a winter cooped up inside. Here are a few simple ideas on how to refresh your home, and let spring in. De-clutter and organise Have a good look at each room in the house […]
Brightening up your garden
Hot colours, such as bold reds, yellows, oranges and bright pinks, grab the eye and make a garden pop. Designers often use masses of hot colours to make a big garden feel more intimate, although many gardeners plant them simply for their stand-out hues. During the spring months, red, orange and yellow flowers […]
Forecast Hamptons Living Room: RESENE
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that is effortless and calming. Hamptons style interiors are an Americanised version of French interior design styles such as Baroque, Rococo and Empire. The look is inspired by the architecture and decorating of holiday homes in the luxury seaside communities that hug the […]
Realising the dream: DGI Morgan
You love your neighbourhood, and the children are settled and happy in their local schools. The only catch in the whole setup is that the house just isn’t quite right. You really don’t want to move away but could definitely do with more living space, skylights to brighten the bedrooms, a second bathroom, […]
Think summer, think salad: Terra Viva
We love the comfort of winter veggies like baked leeks and cauliflower cheese, but right now we’re looking forward to summer salad days. Freshness is the key and that’s easy when you have everything growing a few steps from the kitchen. Current vegetable prices are high on the ‘scary scale’ so growing means […]
Quality kitchen knives: Total Food Equipment
Good quality knives are essential to any home cooks tool kit. Total Food Equipment has you covered in the knife department. Owner Sandra McLay shares her current in-store favourites. Total Food Equipment is celebrating their 13th Birthday soon, so head into store on the 14th, 15th and 16th of October to check out […]
