Perfect gifting awaits: The Ivy

With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a little indulgence. For that special father or father-figure in your life or a little something to enhance your own home, there is nowhere better than The Ivy. Father’s Day ideas include beautiful New Zealand-made possum and merino […]

Something special

For your hard to buy, ‘has everything already’ friend; look no further.   Practical and useful gifts with a splash of fun colour make for perfect birthday or congratulatory presents for those impossible to buy for friends and family. Functional accessories made from good quality materials mean your loved ones will get […]

Show them you care: Victoria Florists

We all need to be cared for and sometimes don’t know how to say it with words.   The team at Victoria Florists helps say what you can’t with personalised gift and goodie baskets and bouquets to show that family, friends, and loved ones do care. The talented florists create customised baskets […]

Art, antiques & collectables

  Those who have missed the antique shops and art galleries that used to populate Merivale many years ago have been delighted to discover The Vintro Room.     Down the arcade at 186 Papanui Road, opposite Merivale Mall, The Vintro Room has a large and eclectic range of desirable art, antiques […]

The Clocks Bookshop

Not long ago many predicted the end of books. But during the 18 months that The Clocks Bookshop has been open, book sales have boomed and at least three other independent booksellers have opened their doors in the South Island. The Clocks has more than doubled the number of books it was […]

A treasure trove: Dusty Old Things

Dusty Old Things is a treasure hunters’ delight where almost all of the stock is pre-loved.     Curated to complement the vintage are new items such as the realistic artificial flowers to brighten your home on wintry days. “These are on special,” says store owner Glenis Parker, “spend $20 on flowers […]