Upstyle your space with framed imagery
In today’s digital age, the essence of printing and displaying images in our homes holds high value, writes Metropol’s Zoe Fenton. Not only do framed images add style to your home, they are also a continual reminder of memories. Framed photos, artworks, and momentos can transform a space. The style, placement, and tone […]
Style it: Any Excuse
These beautiful Japanese mugs make the perfect gift for any foodie. Ideal for enjoying hot herbal tea, coffee, or even mulled wine, these mugs are versatile and stylish. Each set includes five cups, each featuring unique brushstroke patterns, adding a touch of elegance to your drinkware collection. Crafted from high-quality Mino-yaki porcelain, these […]
Furniture with flair: Stephen Mark Furniture
Endless advantages come with living in our Antipodean paradise, tucked away on the 42nd parallel, but proximity to all the finest internationally-influenced craftsmanship isn’t always one of them. Fortunately, the finest of furniture craftsmanship has come to us. Working for 40 years in upholstery, Stephen Mark, co-owner of Stephen Mark Furniture, with wife […]
Kitchen couture
It’s like haute couture for your kitchen. Think of it by comparing ready-to-wear and haute couture. Then, apply that to your kitchen. You could have a mug and saucer, or that mug could sit on a cloud. It’s going from an ordinary casserole dish to one in the shape of a tomato or […]
From fit-out to workout: Jim The Builder
Over recent years, we hear the word “pivot” used more and more in a business context. To pivot, is a strategic move a business can take to ensure it remains viable and profitable. In rather tight economic times, such moves are crucial and Jim the Builder is one construction company that has taken […]
Finding the difference: The Lyttel Kiwi
In a mass market world, finding creativity and individuality in a product is a delight. For those seeking some design quality and heart, welcome to that place in Lyttelton, The Lyttel Kiwi. Celebrating its 7th birthday, this treasure trove offers the creations of 40 New Zealand small businesses. “We are passionate about the […]
Celebrating Father’s Day
Sunday 1 September is Father’s Day, a day to recognise all that dads do for their families. Celebrations and dates differ from culture to culture, however no matter the country it is all about dads, and father figures. In America, the tradition dates back to 1910 founded there by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose […]
Well, shiver me timbers: Loburn Sawmill
From years of watching architect George Clarke’s TV programme Amazing Spaces we have seen how versatile and beautiful small built spaces can be. They can be used for accommodation, as workshops, hobby rooms, art studios, offices, or playrooms. The uses can be as varied as their owners’ imaginations or requirements. Loburn Sawmill recognised […]
Give your kitchen a makeover: MF Turnbull
A new finish or colour change may be exactly what your kitchen needs to give it a fresh look, and your home a new feel. Experts at doing just that are Monique and Murray Turnbull, who are celebrating 35 years injecting new life into furniture, fittings, and homes. Initially servicing the furniture and […]
3 ways to refresh your home for spring
Set aside a spare afternoon to reset your home or room this season. Declutter Spring is fresh and carefree, and the idea of living a life like that is just as appealing. Start by decluttering your home spaces. Give yourself a short timeframe and walk around your house, thinking about items you no […]
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