The Influencers: Joanna Norris
BLOOM in the city. BLOOM, the city’s spring festival of events, fashion, sport and music will breathe colour and vibrancy into Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our city is at its most beautiful in spring and BLOOM highlights the lively streets, events and hospitality scene to showcase the city, attract visitors and stimulate spending. BLOOM […]
The Influencers: Scott Thelning
Being the best they can. Poise, passion, precision. Lisa Carrington has paddled her way to becoming New Zealand’s most prolific Olympic medalist. After winning her third gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, her parents provided some sage advice to us all. As parents our children are the most precious things in our […]
Time for a spring fling
Traditionally the days leading up to and the start of spring are a time to clean up and clean out, in other words a spring clean. I prefer to think of it as a ‘spring fling’. I fling open curtains to let the light in, fling out clothes unworn for at […]
Personal taste to the fore: Luke Gardner
Outdoor entertaining is something to factor-in during the design process for your new-build home. Luke Gardner shares some ideas for creating your perfect outdoor space. “It’s about your own personal taste and just about anything goes.” When coming up with a plan, think about the situation of your section, your house shape […]
Outdoor furniture care
Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]
Splash out at home: Lagoon Pools
Dad is raising a chilled beer, feet up, a smile of contentment on his face. No, it’s not the rugby score he’s beaming over. He’s just another satisfied new home-pool customer. No more water park or public swimming pool queues, just instant poolside bliss. Lagoon Pools, the South Island dealer for Leisure […]
Creating beautiful bathrooms: Butterfield Bathroom Renovations.
Many people who would have been renovating ahead of selling their house, are now renovating because they’re staying put. Several television home renovation shows are based on the sell versus stay options. The renovations always add value to the homes. More homeowners in Christchurch are coming to this same conclusion, renovating to […]
Shaping our buildings: Morel Construction
When it comes to building, several questions immediately spring to mind. What attributes are you likely to look for when considering a company to build your new architecturally designed home, to renovate your existing home or to work on your commercial development? is one of them. Mostly the answer is proven skill, […]
Perfect gifting awaits: The Ivy
With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a little indulgence. For that special father or father-figure in your life or a little something to enhance your own home, there is nowhere better than The Ivy. Father’s Day ideas include beautiful New Zealand-made possum and merino […]
