A space for celebrations: Sprig + Fern Merivale
When the holidays near, an after-work drink, or meal out with friends, family, or colleagues no longer needs justification, because it’s Christmas. Sprig + Fern Merivale shows no signs of stopping when it comes to creating exciting, tailored celebrations. A favourite of theirs is Football Shirt Sundays, which can be “exceedingly busy” according to co-owner […]
Homemade chocolate truffles
Making your own creamy chocolate truffles could not be easier. Add a bit of butter to make them extra creamy. Ingredients 225g of 70% dark chocolate 2/3 cup cream 1 Tbsp softened butter 1 Tsp pure vanilla essence Method Warm the cream, and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let the cream and chocolate sit […]
Book ahead: Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps
The days and nights are getting warmer. We can forget about lighting the fire and keeping it clean until next winter right? In fact, postponing your annual chimney sweep means getting in the winter queue. Jonny from Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps says, “before and during winter this year we were booked eight weeks in […]
Scratch builder Ghostcat
Mike Beer, a carpenter from Birmingham, discovered in the rubble of the Christchurch earthquakes, his place among the vibrant collective of urban artists. With a lack of scratch-builders in Canterbury, Mike found a niche he knew he could hack, and Ghostcat was born. Shadow Town, Ghostcat’s first exhibition, was a hit. The “worst toilet in […]
An heirloom to treasure: Nile Rugs
Telling the tribal tales of exotic lands, Persian rugs are a treasure to have underfoot. Hand-knotted in a slow, careful technique, these authentic rugs are crafted with literally no modern technology involved. Iranian women weave into the rugs emotions, stories and history, often embellishing them with names, animals, or birds. Unlike uniform, machine-woven rugs, the […]
Home truths with Kevin McCloud
BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, television host, writer, environmentalist, amateur balloonist, and storyteller, Kevin McCloud will visit Christchurch in February 2024, for an evening of insights, entertainment, and anecdotes. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks at what drives him. Chances are if you enjoy watching home shows, here and abroad, you will have seen British design guru Kevin […]
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