In harmony with nature: Common Ltd
Any observer could be forgiven for thinking that this captivating home emerged fully formed from its landscape, so perfectly is it sited on the banks of the Wairarapa stream, cleverly harvesting the natural variations in light and disseminating them throughout all of the internal spaces. In fact, extremely careful placement was required, allowing […]
A marriage of flowers: Victoria Florists
Bridal fashion is as subject to change as any other genre of fashion; what is all the rage one year may be considered completely passé by the following year. Similarly, the bridal bouquet has seen changing trends over the years. Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists says the current trend is for bouquets that […]
Singing the blues
Blue is a much-loved colour, used throughout history by the ancient Chinese, the Egyptians, Greeks, Moors and many other cultures. As a colour it both contrasts and complements most other colours so it is a popular choice, especially for interior design. On the colour spectrum, it runs the gamut from pale icy blues […]
Picture perfect pets: Charlie & Coco
As our much loved pets are embraced into family life it is only natural that they should be included in special family occasions such as weddings. To dress for the event a visit to pet outfitters Charli & Coco is definitely called for. Our collar selection is extensive, from the most fashion-forward styles […]
Belkin’s budding earbuds
A self-confessed Belkin lover, Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott shoves the latest Soundform Rise Earbuds in his lugholes and discovers yet another quality, entry-level product from the brand. The headphone and earbud market is a saturated one, with the big names like Skullcandy, Beats, Sony, Bose and Apple dominating much of the market. […]
Real music on pure hifi: The Real Music Company
Do you enjoy listening to music? Who doesn’t, right? These days the many ways you can access and listen to music can be overwhelming, and that’s where The Real Music Company comes in. Previously called Purehifi, it has connected Christchurch music lovers with their collections for nearly 15 years. A specialist home entertainment […]
A page-turning selection: Piccadilly Books
After some new reading inspiration? Check out the current top picks from Piccadilly Books. The Burgundians Bart Van Loo $64.99 This epic history of the dukedom of Burgundy has the grip of a great historical novel. This is the story of a thousand years, a compulsively readable narrative history of ambitious aristocrats, family […]
Sleep soundly all night: Dreamwool Beds
A good night’s sleep is vital for humans to function properly and given most of us spend one third of our lives in bed, it is essential to invest in a quality mattress. An average person sleeps for eight hours in a day. That means that on average they will sleep for 229,961 […]
It’s not all black and white: RESENE
A common misconception is that neutral colour schemes, especially those comprised of black and white, fall into the category of monochromatic colour schemes. However, it’s the distinct lack of colour that put these spaces into a category all their own. The term ‘achromatic’ literally means ‘without colour’, so an achromatic colour scheme is […]
One of a kind: Gavin Cox Furniture
Supporting local becomes a solid investment when buying a bespoke piece by a Canterbury furniture icon. The perks of dealing face to face in the new Sydenham showroom at Gavin Cox Furniture, and then watching the features and details being crafted, is priceless. Impossible when buying from a far-away factory floor. These solid […]
