Take the plunge: NOVAspace
What beats the thrill of a brand new pool? For Chris Thelin, the man behind South Island’s largest merchant of leading pools, the best bit is installing it. Happy family memories are made around a pool,” says Chris Thelin, owner of NOVAspace. “I love this job because I get to bring those moments […]
Outdoor space design
Comfort, style and year-round use of your outdoor space doesn’t just happen by accident. To create a something gorgeous, make a plan. Here are the top tips gleaned from some of Canterbury’s outdoor design experts. Outdoor living is a way of life in New Zealand. From long summer evenings to crisp autumn mornings, […]
Sharp thinking: Total Food Equipment
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Cutting edge technology: Total Food Equipment
There are few things more satisfying than a knife that effortlessly slices what you want to cut, when you want to cut it. Ian Knott tries out the HORL 3 sharpener and finds he can barely put it down. Without naming brands, it’d be fair to say our home knife set is ‘mid-range’. […]
Meet the cushion queen: Becky Lee
March marks a meaningful milestone for Christchurch’s cushion couturier Becky Lee. “It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since I first began my cushion business,” says founder of The Cushion Couturier Becky Lee. “This March is particularly meaningful, it’s been one year since moving solely from an online presence into my beautiful […]
Welcoming whimsy
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ll take any opportunity to celebrate with friends around a beautiful tablescape. Easter is one of my favourite occasions, inviting such nostalgic joy into our interiors. This year, I’m balancing Easter’s cute pastel colours with elegant accents – think cottage garden meets rustic farmhouse. So bake a carrot cake, […]
Need for needlepoint
In need of a low-effort way to add a charming pop of personality to your home? With cheeky messaging and vibrant colours, it’s hard not to fall in love with the small-but-mighty needlepoint cushions when decorating your home. For some, the idea of needlepoint may conjure up images of ancient European, but the […]
How to create a seasonal home
Colour analysis helps people determine whether they’re best suited to warm autumn tones, cool winter hues, or the brightness of spring and summer palettes. When similar thinking sneaks into interiors, how do you discover your personal colour ‘season’? Christchurch colour analyst and stylist Abby Button says the principles behind colour analysis translate surprisingly […]
Electrifying flames
Love a warm and cosy fireplace but don’t want the hassle or emissions of burning wood or gas? Get your glow on with the latest in contemporary electric fireplaces. Almost nothing makes us feel as warm and cosy as curling up by the fire while the cold weather howls and rages outside. It’s […]
Made to measure: Dream Doors
If you are wondering how to add value to your home and enjoy a great kitchen without paying a fortune, here’s your answer. Freshening up your kitchen can be as simple as new cupboard doors and drawer fronts on existing cabinets, and perhaps adding in a bench top, but it can also mean […]
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