Rallying for Retro
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then consider the retro aesthetic to be positively blushing. Because, from crushed velvet and psychedelic florals, to pretty pastels and paisley prints, we’re seeing a strong rise in the popularity of a 20th century aesthetic that combines the old with the new and it’s not […]
Southern Success: Master Painters
The Master Painters New Zealand Association and its members have been painting the South Island red – both in the literal and metaphorical sense of the expression, with South Island businesses achieving notable success in the recently completed New Zealand Master Painter of the Year Awards in Queenstown. While members from Christchurch, Nelson […]
Dark Details: Decorating Tips
They say everything in moderation, right? Well that’s certainly an apt expression when it comes to the home. After all, while we’re all for dipping your toes in the colour pool when it comes to decorating, we’re equally invested in dark details. After singing the sartorial praises of black as a wardrobe staple […]
Loving second home Guaranteed: Nurse Maude
The Nurse Maude Hospice Shops are a well-known feature in Christchurch since the first hospice shop opened in Merivale ten years ago. No quite so well-known however, is Maudes on Trade Me. While the hospice shops sell clothing, Maudes on Trade Me sells everything from antiques to sporting and household items. “If it’s […]
Design JE NE SAIS QUOI: JD&A Design Furniture
JD&A Design Furniture is a vibrant young bespoke furniture design and build company creating furniture concepts you won’t find anywhere else. The style could be broadly classed as industrial/contemporary, but the pieces come with such inherent elegance they harmonise with any setting. How is that possible? Well mes amis, it all becomes clear […]
Creating Serene Spaces: Tips to create a home that is both serene and beautiful
The busier our lives get, the more important it is to make your home a place of retreat, somewhere you can recharge at the end of a long day. Here are our top tips to create a home that is both serene and beautiful. Colour me calm: Little has such a dramatic effect […]
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