Bathroom design and flair: Butterfield Bathrooms
Renovating a bathroom takes teamwork and know-how. While Kiwis are renowned for their DIY abilities, sometimes it pays to have experts on the job. Bathroom revamping is one area where specialist expertise will save time, money and stress. Leading the field in Christchurch, with more than 40 years’ experience in the business, is […]
Ahead of the curve
Curves bring a fresh and soft wavy feeling into the home, and interior trends are showing more and more use of these rounded features. From curved corners within walls and cabinets to curved backs of couches and chairs, arched cabinets, mirrors, and accessories, it’s all about curves in the interior world right now. […]
A case of canine cough
It’s definitely that time of year when coughs, colds, and flus become common. And unfortunately, for pets too. Canine cough, also known as kennel cough, can describe several bacterial or viral conditions causing a cough in dogs, much like a cold in humans. Usually a loud hacking cough, it can sound like something […]
Custom coats for precious pups: Ruffles Petwear
The winter blues aren’t just for humans. A cosy coat for your dog is the best way to keep them warm all winter. Ruffles Petwear is expert when it comes to premium dog coats, with a range of stylish patterns and colours to suit every personality of pooch. Offering custom, made-to-measure coats means […]
Life-changing pet supplement: Newflands
In May of 2010, qualified veterinary nurse Fiona Robertson’s adored Newfoundland dog, Rosie, was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), a terminal heart condition common in the breed. Determined to not give up on Rosie and wanting to improve her quality of life, if not life expectancy, Fiona’s research into the benefits of fish […]
Keeping your pets calm: Pet Remedy
Cold rainy days, all cooped up together, can stress our pets. Cats especially, love their own territory and can get distressed. When owners are off on holidays and pets are removed from familiar routines with the transport, boarding kennels, catteries or house sitters, anxiety levels can soar. Environmental scents can help anxious, stressed-out […]
Playful polka dots
There’s a playfulness to polka dots that keeps them timeless and often makes them a favourite in the fashion world. And while whimsical, they can also add an air of sophistication to an interior space when used subtly. Here are a few tips for working polka dots into your home. Size and colour […]
Spotless hard floors
Keeping hard floors clean is a breeze with Karcher’s FC7 Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott takes one for a test drive. With many homes, old and new, featuring wood, tiled or polished concrete floors, time spent cleaning them can be doubled with the need to vacuum or sweep before […]
Hang up your heater
Heating comes under the microscope when days get colder, so it’s an ideal time to check on what the best options are. Most people will be familiar with options such as wood burners, radiant heaters and heat pumps. One of the newest trends is infrared heat panels, which can add to a room’s […]
Say it with stripes
Stripes are not everyone’s favourite interior decorating trend yet when used judiciously they can create impact, an illusion of space and add colour to any room in a home. For example vertical stripes make ceilings look higher, while horizontal ones make rooms appear wider. When decorating with stripes, it is all about the […]
