Festive fun for all: Pedal Pusher
After a disrupted year, group cohesion needs a bit of a boost and the perfect time to re-establish those bonds is at the Christmas do. “Everyone needs a place to escape. Somewhere to pull up, unwind and let the world roll on by” is the mantra of the Pedal Pusher. This is truer […]
Culinary serenity: The Lake House
We can’t travel to the Pacific Islands right now to watch the sun setting over the water. But, what if there was somewhere closer to home to catch that glorious sight? There is. Right on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury sits The Lake House. Its stunning new […]
Taking high tea Victorian style: Penny Black Tearooms
Light, fluffy scones with dollops of jam and cream, Battenberg cake, lemon posset, and other delicacies, beautifully arrayed on fine porcelain, with a refreshing ‘cuppa’ were all the rage in the late 1890s. High tea, as it is known, was a favourite of the late Queen Victoria and her court, and it can […]
Comfty corners
The living room is often the comfort room of the house. Specifically designed for lounging, relaxing, recharging and doing not a lot, this space must be as inviting as possible. Whether you’re watching your favourite series or curled up with a book and cuppa, the perfect lounge suite or armchair is essential. Here […]
The little robot that could
Celebrating sales of 20 million robot vacuums globally, ECOVACS are the leaders in their field. With a healthy amount of cynicism, Metropol tech guru Ian Knott put their flagship model, the Deebot T9+ to the test. When the Deebot’s heavy box arrived at my desk, I said to the team at Metropol, “Five […]
Tempting and stylish: French Blue
Our passports are burning holes in our pockets and a cure for the stay-at-home blues must be found. A little imagination is your ticket for a tour du monde, starting at French Blue. The trip begins with table linen, vintage French cushions and bags. Next stop, Amsterdam for silk and cotton scarves; head […]
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