Wrapping up Christmas: Shut The Front Door
While Father Christmas is putting the reindeer through their paces in preparation for the big journey, we mere mortals are pounding the pavements in the search of gifts, decorations, cards, and wrapping paper. At Shut The Front Door, 268 High Street, your search is over and everything and everybody is covered […]
Looking up
The four walls of our home have long provided a place of residence for artwork and accents, a fact that sees them dressed to impress. Now it seems things are looking up, both figuratively and literally, with the concept of the ‘fifth wall’ now hitting consumer consciousness. This isn’t intended […]
Terrazzo Tales
Terrazzo may have finally knocked marble off its perennial popularity perch, as the forgotten flooring of the 1970s has returned to brighten up ceilings, entryways and everything in between. But we’re taking a rather soft approach to this composite material that was created in Italy more than 500 years ago, […]
Timeless Trinkets: Twine Antiques
Situated in an old red brick mill building in Waikuku, Twine Antiques and Collectables has one of Canterbury’s finest selections of antique collectables and rarities. For owner Sandy Williams, Twine Antiques is a labour of love. “My love of antiques was something I always had. When I moved back to […]
An essential item: Allwood
No garden should ever be complete without a shed, and with Allwood Products eco-friendly shed solutions, your shed will stand the test of time. Whether you need a sleepout, studio, home office or even a traditional shed, Allwood Products should be your only choice. Utilising the family-owned service of Gibson […]
Bloomin’ beautiful: Victoria Florist
It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it. For Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full […]
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