Outdoor furniture care
Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]
Splash out at home: Lagoon Pools
Dad is raising a chilled beer, feet up, a smile of contentment on his face. No, it’s not the rugby score he’s beaming over. He’s just another satisfied new home-pool customer. No more water park or public swimming pool queues, just instant poolside bliss. Lagoon Pools, the South Island dealer for Leisure […]
Creating beautiful bathrooms: Butterfield Bathroom Renovations.
Many people who would have been renovating ahead of selling their house, are now renovating because they’re staying put. Several television home renovation shows are based on the sell versus stay options. The renovations always add value to the homes. More homeowners in Christchurch are coming to this same conclusion, renovating to […]
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 […]
Hamptons style in Christchurch: OneWorld
London, Sydney, Chicago… Christchurch. OneWorld has been available at leading furniture retailers in New Zealand for over a decade and now the label has opened its first retail showroom in the country – in Christchurch.
Flying high in Wigram: Harcourts Grenadier Halswell
A new Harcourts franchise will be opening in Wigram later this year, a first in the history of the brand. At the helm will be Sarah and Hamish McLeod, who already operate Harcourts Grenadier Halswell. “This area of Christchurch is becoming very popular. There are newer properties and a growing infrastructure. […]
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 […]
A warm welcome: RESENE
Stepping into a stunning hallway sets the tone for what’s in store throughout the rest of a house. Make a beautiful first impression with a warm and welcoming wall colour. This hallway has been given a creative touch with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Half Alabaster. Resene FX […]
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 […]
Read the latest issue
