Romance revisited: the wonderfully whimsical story of Rebecca and the RLS Redesigned Boutique
Once upon a time, Rebecca Swindell was in her local St Vincent de Paul shop when she spied a shelf of vintage lace and fabric remnants. “The needlework, the hours of love that had gone into creating these beautiful pieces… imagine if they ended up in landfill!” Rebecca returned home with her tablecloths, […]
A functional extension: adding to your home is one of Stratco’s specialty
Creating a striking addition to enhance your home, a veranda not only adds functional living space and value, but protection from the elements. Whether you are building a new home or making extensions, the team at Stratco has the skills and expertise to assist from design to installation, with its own range of […]
Harcourts Cancer Society: a big hearted ball
Kicking up your heels takes on a very special meaning at the annual Harcourts Cancer Society Ball. One of the most exciting and prestigious events on the city’s social calendar, it has consecutively broken fundraising records for the past three years, with $208,000 raised last year to support the charity which supports Cantabrians […]
Future-proofed kitchen nirvana: a visit to Misco Joinery’s Kaiapoi showroom
It was 30 years ago that Misco Joinery first opened its doors. And now, nearly a year on from its move to a purpose-built factory, the company’s full potential is being realised – a result of family values, consistent workmanship and solid experience. Director Michael Chernishoff first launched Misco from the farm shed […]
All about knitwear: loving the winter fashions at Made in the Shade
Made in the Shade is a boutique filled with fabulous New Zealand and European labels that make dressing up in winter a pleasure. From jazzy detailed cardigans and colourful capes, to slinky jerseys in possum and merino, it’s all about knitwear this season. Optimum Knitwear is what Made in the Shade is famous […]
Transforming smiles: Merivale Denture Clinic aims to take the hassle our of denture wearing
For more than 40 years, the team at Merivale Denture Clinic has been transforming the smiles of thousands of denture wearers. Situated on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Avenue, and with a branch in Nelson, patients come from far and wide based on the clinic’s reputation for making superior dentures. Whether […]









