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 […]
Autumn leaves are falling
As winter creeps closer, those who enjoy gardening settle in to a list of essential tasks. Clearing falling leaves and dead plants are among those, and they are tasks that will help gardens survive during the colder months. Leaves and dead plants can easily be mulched and spread back on to gardens as […]
Find your dream feature: Grow Landscapes
Cloud trees not only have a beautiful romantic-sounding name, but they are just as beautiful and amazing to look at. So what exactly are cloud trees? They are sculpture-like trees pruned and formed using an ancient Japanese art form and these statement trees create maximum impact and focus in any garden. Niwaki is […]
Book club: Steadfast Books
We all have our favourite reading genres and authors, and there’s nowhere better to peruse the shelves than Steadfast Books on Ferry Road in Woolston. Owner Heath Ling (pictured) selectively picks quality second-hand fiction and non-fiction books for your enjoyment. Military collections From the earliest days of warfare to the current Russian/Ukraine conflict, […]
Let it snow
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful… While the days are still warm, but the nights are cooling down, it is an ideal time to “winter-proof” your home. In the country that usually means a full stack of firewood, lots of kindling and maybe a few fire starters. In […]
