A warm welcome: RESENE

  Stepping into a stunning hallway sets the tone for what’s in store throughout the rest of a house. Make a beautiful first impression with a warm and welcoming wall colour. This hallway has been given a creative touch with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Half Alabaster. Resene FX […]

Art, antiques & collectables

  Those who have missed the antique shops and art galleries that used to populate Merivale many years ago have been delighted to discover The Vintro Room.     Down the arcade at 186 Papanui Road, opposite Merivale Mall, The Vintro Room has a large and eclectic range of desirable art, antiques […]

Create a mini orchard: Terra Viva

Nothing beats the flavour of delicious home-grown fruit; knowing exactly what’s gone into, and onto, that fruit is an extra bonus. Even with minimal space, it’s easy to create a mini home orchard. Plan your varieties carefully, and you can step out of your back door and pick your own fresh fruit […]

The ultimate venue: Boo Radley’s

Open seven days from 4pm until late, Boo Radley’s is the classiest space in town for meeting up with friends, family or work colleagues. Here’s where to access the ultimate in live music and performance, with open mic events, stand-up comedy, burlesque and bands keeping the crowds entertained and the vibe pumping […]

A toast to excellence: The Elmwood

Raise a toast to The Elmwood, a national finalist in the Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence in both ‘Best Local’ and ‘Excellence in Gaming’ categories. As there were a record number of entries, this is in itself a cause for celebration for owners Marty and Naomi Fuller (pictured). What does it take […]

When east meets west: Superhome

Christchurch homeowners Vickie and John took their inspiration from a 1909 Bungalow on Fendalton Road called Los Angeles House and Japanese Minka Houses to create “The Big Cottage.”   The result is a modern reinterpretation of the California bungalow style, with significant Japanese influence. The home incorporates timeless and enduring architecture, with […]