Nestling with nature: M M Linen

The bedroom is acknowledged as the home’s revered space – a personal, private haven for contemplation, relaxation and slumber. After a hard day’s slog at work, what bliss to know a beautiful room suffused with all that soothes our souls awaits our return home. M.M Linen is a renowned global label, grown right […]

A colourful getaway: Resene

Not everyone has the time or money to undertake a full makeover of their bach, but there are creative ways to freshen up the space. One way is by using colour, repainting, upcycling, or remixing things you already own. A great place to start is by accenting one wall with a contrasting or […]

Reinventing quality furniture: Quality Furniture

When quality is there, a revamp beats a replace any day. “Some years back, my good friend acquired the family’s old lounge suite. It was a solid, robust old Kovacs suite, with big rolled arms, built to last generations,” retells Neke McDonald of McDonald and Hartshorne, quality furniture and reupholster specialists. “She had […]

Expand your outdoors: Lourve Solutions

Summer brings friends and family together with barbecues, enjoying cool beverages outside and finally getting to uncover the patio furniture that has been in hiding for the past several months. The timing is perfect for expanding your indoor living into the warm and sunny outdoors with Canterbury-based Louvre Solutions. They can create a […]

A new year spruce up: Alena Designs

“Small tweaks to your interiors will freshen them for the year ahead.” – Judy Pine, Interior Designer New cushions for your favourite sofa or chair, a new rug, a drapes revamp, or new accent wallpaper can add surprisingly drastic changes to an existing scheme and doesn’t need to be overly expensive. Alena Designs […]

All in the details

Hooks and decorative pots, though small, can add pizazz Styling unique hooks and earthy tone pots can add a touch of personality to your home while keeping it organised. Use hooks for bags or coats and pots for pens, pencils, cooking utensils, or plants. Consider the overall aesthetic you want to achieve and […]

Sort that scratchy dog: Eezapet

When your dog is constantly itching, it can be hard to work out how to help. Common allergens that can affect dogs include grasses, grass seeds, plants such as wandering dew, and some foods. Unfortunately, the list is extensive and can compound to create an uncomfortable situation for your furry friend. The best […]

New year new friend: PD Pet Insurance

Thinking of bringing a new puppy into your home? If you are set on a specific breed of dog and can’t adopt from a shelter, make sure you find ethical breeders and be aware of how puppy scams work. Here’s timely advice from the experts at PD Pet Insurance: BREEDER When researching a […]

Something fishy

Many youngsters start out with a pet goldfish in a bowl, and some progress through to having their own home aquariums. Creating your own aquarium is relatively easy, depending on what type of fish, and how many you want to keep. Guppies, zebrafish, goldfish, loaches, mollies, neon tetras, and suckerfish are some of […]