A wonderful setting: Broadoak
Bridal couples invariably have a vision of a beautiful location for their weddings – a special place that reflects their personalities, and that will create memories to last a lifetime. It may be a wedding on a beach, in a vineyard or in an historic building. Or it might be a stunning country garden. The […]
Modern Art Deco
As the sun comes out, so does our desire to re-decorate the house and undertake renovations. One fun interior design idea is modern art deco, a wonderful take on the iconic 1920s interior designs. Here is a guide to achieving a modern art deco interior. Use sleek lines and geometric patterns Like its predecessor, modern […]
Your next destination: Up Style Me
The desire for a North Canterbury day trip just got stronger. The destination area’s latest addition combines fashion, beauty and fun to become the next ‘it’ spot. Up-Style Me, located in Swannanoa, offers three enticing shops filled with pre-loved accessories and clothing, pre-loved homewares and silk flowers for your next adventure north. With a focus […]
Taking wool to the world
International demand for New Zealand merino wool is so high that for the last five years it has been supplemented by Australian wool. Sheep numbers in Aotearoa are less than a third of what the figure was 40 years ago, with an estimated twenty million ovines being farmed. While only 10% of New Zealand’s sheep […]
Expand your outdoor living
New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the sun and […]
Breaking tradition
The origin of modern, western wedding traditions dates back to the Victorian era, when women married in their late teens and early 20s. BY DANIELLA JUDGE At that time, marriage was believed to solidify a woman’s role as the homemaker, and property of her husband. Wedding day traditions such as the bride being ‘given away’ […]
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