Why not wallpaper?: Alena Designs
Wallpaper isn’t just about covering walls, it’s about infusing life into spaces. Judy Pyne, at Alena Designs, can help direct your distinct style needs. She advises adding rich textured wallpapers, and bold fabric patterns, to give your spaces a fresh and distinct look. Judy also sells a range of New Zealand-made cushions for […]
100 top home builds
The Top 100 Homes for the 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition include 25 from Canterbury and further south. Representing the top entrants in this year’s regional competitions held throughout July and August, the Top 100 homes will now be re-judged by the national judging panel to find out who […]
Always something different: Estilo Boutique
As the days grow longer and warmer, it’s time to embrace vibrant new spring looks. The philosophy behind Suzanne Raine’s clothing boutique is “Be your own kind of beautiful”, and as new spring collections of premium labels arrive daily, women can feel excited. Estilo Boutique excels in curating something a bit different, with […]
Impressive nip and tuck
For a while, if you wanted the biggest luxury BMW, you bought a 7-series. This all changed when BMW launched the X7. Ben Selby reports. Those after the luxo-express titan of the BMW world have lapped it up in recent years, with the X7 outselling the 7-series considerably. For 2023, the X7 has […]
Stunning build at Okains Bay: J & M Built
“One out of the box” is an apt title for this Master Builders House of the Year silver award-winning bach from J & M Built of Christchurch. A regional finalist and regional silver award winner in the 2023 Canterbury section of the Master Builders House of the Year Competition, the Okains Bay home […]
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