Wave crave
Inviting comfort, fluidity, and softness, curves guide the eye like waves on the ocean. Offsetting sharp lines, this movement balances a space in an organic way. We’ve scoured Canterbury’s latest homewares collections to bring you a curation of curved elements to soften up your home. Pure Foundations centrepiece bowl, West Elm. Pure Foundations […]
10 years for a beloved boutique: Coco Boutique
Becoming a long-standing gift boutique in our local shopping landscape comes down to an eye for beautiful things, sensational service, and optimistic resilience for owner Liz Bloomfield. Every purchase resplendently gift-wrapped from Coco Gifts is more than something that makes you smile – it represents years of devotion from owner Liz Bloomfield. A […]
Wellington’s wildlife
Some of New Zealand’s rarest wildlife are thriving in the world’s first urban ecosanctuary. In 1990, Jim and Eve Lynch devised a crazy dream to build a sanctuary that would preserve and protect the natural elements of Wellington. The proposal was called Natural Wellington: A Plan to Preserve and Enhance the Natural Treasures […]
Sculptural serenity
Curves have appealed to our interior eye for years now – it’s a trend worth committing to for the long-term. Mimicking nature and fluid movement, curvature invites peace and comfort to an interior space, and a breathtaking visual element to exteriors. Connected by shape to organic natural forms, curves offer the same tranquil […]
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