Organising your house for Christmas
Having a home that is well-prepared for Christmas partying is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Something you have forgotten to do, buy or organise can easily chomp away at your sanity. So we’ve put together some fail-safe tips to get you through the silly season. Prepare the […]
Summer of discovery in Otautahi Christchurch
Our urban city centre is becoming a vibrant, interesting place. As you prepare for the summer break, architect Craig South, of Allfrey + South, recommends including Christchurch in your plans. If you haven’t visited the central city for a while, I’d suggest making some time over summer to go and explore it. […]
Here comes the bride!
Yes, we’re in wedding season again with sunny skies ahead and long balmy evenings just made for celebrating outdoors. We get regular requests from the hassled bride’s mother about having the garden picture-perfect for the big day, or for the next day’s after-match function. So here are a few pointers to […]
A spoonful of colour
If you’re finding yourself twiddling your thumbs this summer and wanting an excuse to start some D.I.Y projects, we have just the one for you. Aside from looking cute and quirky, dipping your wooden spoons in paint can also be very practical. Searching for anything in your utensils draw or pot can […]
Perfect Presents
It’s almost impossible not to discover the perfect present amongst the carefully selected collection of stylish homeware, gifts and jewellery at French Blue. From beautiful Israeli jewellery, stunning handmade Italian scarves and Swedish rugs, to Mexican outdoor pots, French confit pots and European table linen, owner Catherine Matthews always keeps […]
A retail upgrade
Christchurch’s Priority Projects has now completed full earthquake strengthening to the buildings located at Walker Court, with the tenants remaining operational throughout the process. The retail outlet, home to Burnsco and Paramount Pools, is located at 75 Blenheim Road and made up of four units, across single and double levels. The […]
Bespoke Beauty
Providing a personalised service, the small team of talented craftsmen at Oakleigh Fine Furniture can bring your ideas to life by creating bespoke furniture from scratch. Specialising in crafting custom-made solid timber furniture and joinery such as dining tables, entertainment units, floating shelves, bar units and beautiful solid timber benchtops. The […]
Fun with power
THE MITSUBISHI 20MY OUTLANDER HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SURPRISINGLY ENJOYABLE DRIVES I’VE HAD THIS YEAR. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) gave a range of 55km and the average person drive 32kn a day in Christchurch, according to Christchurch Mitsubishi Fleet Sales Manager David Boyce. The sunroof was great […]
A Dynamic Drive
It is really hard not to be at least a little bit impressed with the new Honda Civic RS Sensing. While the last bit of the name does seem a tad strange at first, it becomes clear the tenth generation of one of Honda’s most cherished models, makes more ‘sense’ than ever […]
