Eden starts here: Grow Landscapes

We know spring has sprung in Christchurch when both North and South Hagley Parks are carpeted in spring bulbs and our world-renowned blossom trees on Harper Avenue burst into flower. Gardeners come out of hibernation, excited and eager to implement all those landscape plans their brains have been incubating over winter. First and […]

Your sanctuary: Butterfield Bathrooms

We are familiar with the kitchen being referred to as the ‘heart of the home’, but the bathroom provides an equally vital function. Butterfield Bathrooms have been making this essential room beautiful as well as functional for more than 40 years. Design Specialist Joel Crack says, “If the kitchen is the heart of […]

Scratching that itch: Micro Med

Who doesn’t know someone whose dog is being driven crazy with excessive, and persistent itching and scratching or other skin complaints? One Auckland-based pet business is taking a radically refreshing approach to overcoming a multitude of pet health issues by applying the principles of naturopathy and functional medicine to your pet. As a […]

Red carpet run

Earlier this month, throughout New Zealand, hundreds of retired greyhounds took to the red carpet all around New Zealand. The red-carpet themed fancy dress or Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) took place on 25 September to raise awareness for the breed. From Invercargill to Whangarei, 24 walks took place throughout the country, setting […]

New workspace, new designs: Gavin Cox Furniture

Handcrafted furniture brings luxury and beauty to your lifestyle. Special to use as well as to look at, a hand-made piece is a treasure. Carrying the rare signature of longevity and sustainability, a quality solid wood item is destined to become an heirloom. Gavin Cox Furniture has been creating bespoke crafted furniture for […]

Inspirational home ideas: The Canterbury Home Show

The Canterbury Home Show is the South Island’s longest running and most successful event of its kind. Strategically positioned in October each year, the show connects 150+ quality home building and renovating businesses with over 12,000+ motivated homeowners looking for products, inspiration, ideas and expert advice to complete their home improvement projects over […]