Home & Living

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

A unique destination in North Canterbury reopens to the public on 14 October. It’s a green and shady garden with towering trees and splashes of floral colour. A sculpture park with over 80 steel pieces reflecting the artistry of their creator Allan O‘Loughlin. Surprisingly, it’s also a shopping location at Andrea Wadsworth’s home […]

Christmas is fast approaching, so it’s time to start making your shopping list. Industria is the perfect do-it-all-in-one store when it comes to gifts. With a wide range of gifts, furniture and art, there’s something for everyone. Find handmade ceramics for mum, elegant whiskey glasses for dad, and a special piece of art […]

Since 2005 Flaxmere Garden near Hawarden in North Canterbury has been recognised as a six-star “Garden of National significance” by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. A labour of love for one family for more than 50 years, the garden will on display on 20 November as a fundraiser for The Court Theatre. Penny […]

If you’re bored with the endless selection of black gaming and computer accessories, the new G Aurora collection is for you. The wizards at Logitech have recognised that gamers like their individuality – and with 50 percent of the gaming community being female, the need for some colourful accessories has never been so […]

Homewares, accessories, furnishings and fabrics can all be used to add nature to any room in your home. Botanicals, flora and fauna themes are currently on trend, found everywhere from duvet covers and bed linen to wallpapers, cushions and curtains, and furniture. Here are some ideas to bring the jungle into your home.

With summer just around the corner, the thought of beautiful, long warm days is exciting, although, for many, it also comes with the prospect of hot sleepless nights. The good news is you can now say goodbye to waking up all hours in a lather and positioning fans around your bedroom to keep […]

Extending our home’s footprint to create another comfortable space is high on many a wish list. However, outdoor areas are often too hot, too cold or frustratingly windy, but otherwise are the very spaces we want to be in. That’s where the team at Louvre Solutions can help. “We create additional outdoor spaces […]