Unforgettable in every way: Route 72
Half-way between Oxford and Rangiora, on the Inland Scenic Route 72, is the picturesque North Canterbury village of Cust, a bustling, vibrant community that beckons a closer inspection. Stunning views across the rural landscape to the dramatic surrounds of rolling hills and the majestic Mounts Thomas, Richardson and Oxford, makes any visit to […]
Summery, festive flair
One of the joys of Christmas in New Zealand is the warm weather, and time spent outside soaking it up. Unlike most of the world who rug up inside and indulge in warming dishes, a Kiwi Christmas lunch or dinner is often a muddle of traditional dishes, barbeque, vibrant salads, fresh crayfish and […]
RESENE: Your outdoor sanctuary
Kiwis love the outdoors, especially during the warmer months when the sun is out, the barbeques are sizzling and we can sit back with family and friends to enjoy a cool, refreshing drink. If you’re fortunate to have your own outdoor area, treat it as an extension of your internal living space. Big […]
Simply reMarkable
If your desk is anything like many of the team at Metropol, there are bits of paper and sticky notes everywhere. Tech guru Ian Knott discovers that the reMarkable 2 paper tablet lives up to its name. Nothing is quite like the tactile feel of pen and paper when it comes to taking […]
Making an entrance
Creating a brilliant first impression in your home often starts with your entrance hall or passage. One of the smallest rooms (maybe) in many homes, it is key to setting the tone for the rest of the home. How you decide on a theme is individual. It may centre around a favourite painting, […]
Beautiful bathrooms to enjoy: Butterfield Bathroom Renovations
Decisions, decisions. There are five well-known steps to making a decision. 1. Identify your goal, 2. Gather the information, 3. Consider the consequences, 4. Make the decision, 5. Evaluate your decision. These simple steps can be applied to practically anything. From what you’re going to wear today, to what you want in a […]
Seasonal scents: Love Light Soy Candles
Many of us will be having a holiday at home this year and what better way to set the tone than with traditional scents of the season. Gingerbread and fresh pine (which smells just like the real thing!) are a few of the limited edition scents now available at Love Light Soy Candles. […]
Future-proof your landscaping: Luke Gardner
Versatility and creativity are two words landscaper Luke Gardner lives by. All kinds of projects have benefited from his mix of innovation, experience, skill and knowledge. “The other week we were working on a classic courtyard garden with raised beds and irrigation, pavers and intensive massed planting. Today our focus is a pre-school […]
Enjoy a good soak: Reece Plumbing and Bathrooms
The bathroom has been a focal point for famous moments in history. Cleopatra was said to bathe in sour milk, Winston Churchill worked from his bath and Hollywood star Grace Kelly bathed in baked beans for charity. Reece Plumbing and Bathrooms will help you choose the right bath – for water, as baked […]
A date with destiny: Sally Pomeroy
An obsession with buying a home since the age of 14, realising that dream at 24, marrying a builder and sharing a love of architecture and design, trips overseas to study the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and building a home. It is obvious Sally Pomeroy had a date with destiny when she […]
