Blooming colour
Architecturally designed to embrace the rhythms and colours of nature, this stunning Heathcote Valley house is a finalist in the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards. Heathcote Valley House is the only Christchurch home to become a finalist in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards, which aim to “celebrate the most innovative and inspiring uses […]
Wool underfoot: The Flooring Warehouse
As winter approaches, selecting the right flooring becomes essential for a warm and comfortable home. Wool carpet, particularly when crafted from 100% New Zealand wool, offers unparalleled benefits during the colder months. “Natural thermal properties effectively trap warm air, creating an insulating barrier that enhances indoor comfort,” Lily Lloyd of The Flooring Warehouse […]
Keeping interiors on trend: Anna Margaret Interiors
Lasting style or passing fad? How to keep your home on trend without regretting it in five years. Like them or not, trends are a way of life. In architecture and interiors, trends help keep design aesthetic fresh and interesting but trends change, some faster than others. New Zealand trends are influenced by […]
Gifts fabuleux: French Blue
A unique suburban boutique gift store and café that exudes style and atmosphere. Now in its 24th year, French Blue is a Christchurch icon of style that has continued to showcase carefully selected giftware from Europe and beyond. From exquisite tableware, linen, cushions, hand-milled soaps and candles, wool rugs and throws, ceramics, bags, […]
Firing up for winter
As winter moves inexorably closer, thoughts turn to warming up rooms, homes, and bodies, and it is hard to go past the ambience of a roaring fire. By Lynda Papesch. That said, not all fireplaces are created equal. The hardest decision may be which type of burner to opt for, or do you […]
Comfort for life on the go: Kakapo Linen
For many, exploring New Zealand’s stunning scenery means hitting the road in a caravan, motorhome or boat. The joy of adventure can sometimes be dampened by ill-fitting bedding. With no standard sizing for caravan mattresses – some being wider, shorter, or oddly shaped – traditional linen often leaves excess fabric, wasting valuable space. […]
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