Fresh and best
Serving a salad with meals is a simple way to pack added nutrients and antioxidants into your diet, and eat to a feeling of satisfaction. Light on the stomach, salads are an easy option for warm evenings when after-dinner exercise remains on the radar – maybe a gentle game of tennis or walk […]
Classy glass
Setting the table for casual dining these days, runs the gamut from traditional to eclectic. Opt for DIY and self-serve plates and cutlery, to a more coordinated approach with a set table. By Lynda Papesch. Long gone are the days of white only plates, formal glass placements, and perfectly aligned cutlery ranks. One […]
Unbeatable: D.O.T.I
Keeping food simple while delivering a delightful experience for your tastebuds is not always easy, but it has been an effective path to success for one North Canterbury-based eatery. That’s the motto for the team behind D.O.T.I. It’s in their name. ‘Don’t Over Think It’ is exactly what they do, producing deliciously unpretentious […]
Let the sun shine in
Canopies, conservatories, sunrooms: call them what you want, they add worthwhile space and monetary value to a home. Open, partially enclosed, or part of a home’s permanent structure, rooms that catch the sun’s rays are usually worth their weight in gold, a versatile addition that can be used all-year-round. If building new, it […]
A great year to build: Lockwood Homes
Increased enquiries and show home visits indicate an upsurge in home building in New Zealand this year, according to a leading national building company. Since October 2024, Lockwood Homes has experienced a rise in enquiries for its homes to be built in Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury, West Coast, Methven, Mackenzie Country, and throughout […]
Bathroom trends
Creative lighting and floating vanities will be key features in 2025 bathroom designs, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA). In recent years, the bathroom has become a statement piece of any home. No longer an afterthought, homeowners across New Zealand are utilising interior designers to create functional and […]
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