Country’s hottest garden inspo
A former Timaru local, Dan Mackay, is featuring in the Auckland Garden DesignFest for the first time this November, however you may recognise him from TVNZ’s HOMEmade. A true creative, Dan is exploding with innovative ideas and the skills to see them through to completion. What attracted you to […]
Geometric Glow
Circles, squares, hexagons, triangles, pentagons, diamonds – even shapes without a name; when it comes to geometric design, the options are endless. A fun and funky way to add visual interest to your abode, geometric lighting is all about striking patterns and dramatic shapes. But it’s not all just squares […]
Growing vegetables = Growing health: Terra Viva Home and Garden
Growing your own vegetables is a win-win all round. High in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, minerals and fibre, vegetables protect against heart disease and cancer. The mental health benefits too have been well documented. By Terra Viva Owner Peter Worsp The 1959 rehab programme for war veterans included […]
Cue the Curves
While furniture with hard and sleek Scandi-style lines will continue to grace our abodes for some time to come, it appears interior designers are seeking more soft and sculpted curves. Curb your curve curiosity and make a shapely statement in any room with this retro-inspired look. Lending a new and […]
Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects
Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live. I was recently invited to contribute […]
Business giving back: Flora Cafe
Owning a café was never the plan for Wil and Kim Sze. Wil was finishing his master’s degree, and Kim was pregnant with their first child and going to be a stay-at-home mum. But in August 2016, at 41 weeks pregnant, they had the worst news possible – ‘there’s no heartbeat’. Their […]
Fresh beginning: Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant
Always a favourite name in Christchurch dining, Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant is revitalised with new chefs, a stunning new menu and Christchurch’s first and only Yakiniku (Japanese barbeque) style cooking. Aiming to bring new and different taste sensations to the city, the Sala Sala team have excelled themselves. The menu’s […]
Make a spring transformation: Armstrong Interiors
Spring is the season of transformation when it comes to our humble abode. But according to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors, this season is about so much more than the archetypal spring clean. With spring finally here, what does this mean from an interior design perspective? Consider […]
Forefront of sustainability: The Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof
The Belgian Beer Café Torenhof is one of Christchurch’s best longstanding establishments. Based in the Sydenham Quarter at The Colombo, which is fast becoming a mecca for Christchurch Hospitality, Torenhof is proud to be at the forefront of the sustainability field. All their menus are focused on this, with a […]
