Explore, be inspired

A home show stands out. It’s not a detached online shopping experience, or an afternoon racing around the city looking at multiple stores in search of one product. It’s more than tangible, it’s the ease of having everything you could dream of for your home and garden under one roof, plus all of the experts […]

New location, same great service: Carpet Binders

Getting rug ready is easy in Christchurch, with a spacious all-in-one carpet and rug binding premises, newly open in Sockburn. Once working across three separate buildings, to now in one easily accessible premises. Carpetbinders is highly respected for quality carpet edging and binding services with a personal touch. With five decades of experience behind it, […]

Coffee date with a side of décor: Station Coffee

What started with a retro coffee trailer, became a destination sip and shop location in Methven. The family-run business brings delicious coffee and gorgeous décor together under one roof, with a special play area for children. Station Coffee, having just celebrated its second birthday, and Farmhouse Design & Décor bring two of the best things […]

You customise, we deliver: Ruru Furniture

An indicator of both a well-chosen life and self-care is owning furniture you love, tailored to both your taste and your dimensions. By dimensions we don’t just mean the size of the room you are dressing, but your actual size. That seems impossible right? A cursory Google indicates the era of hand-made furniture is over. […]

Herb heaven

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Growing your own herbs can be one of the most satisfying forms of gardening. You don’t need a large space, and they can be grown indoors or outside. Herbs will add a touch of colour to your décor, and there are the obvious benefits of being able to snip them […]

Your backyard sanctuary: Brustics

With essential privacy, comfort, and serenity in mind, fashion your own natural backyard escape. Creating a private and inviting outdoor space greatly improves your overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, where daily routines can be hectic, having a tranquil area to retreat to can make all the difference. A naturally inspired outdoor space that feels […]

Award-winning bathing beauties

Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge scooped the pool at the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) awards early in September. In addition to winning the Supreme Bathroom Design Award with her Parisian Stay entry, Georgia, of Modi Design, won the DNKBA Silver Kitchen Design Award, DNKBA Silver Bathroom Design Award, and Canterbury Kitchen Design Recognition. […]

A mini market garden at home: Terra Viva

An easy way to take some control over the cost of living and grow your good health at the same time is having your own mini market garden. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp shares his expert advice. Fruit and vegetables are high in Vitamins A, C, antioxidants, minerals, and fibre, for protection against cancer and heart […]

Shade for all seasons: Shade Smart

Buying Kiwi-made is good, Christchurch-made is even better if you live in our region. When it comes to awesome shade solutions, Christchurch-based Shade Smart is happy to oblige, with an extensive range made right here in Hornby, customised for each project. With summer on the way, it’s an ideal time to spruce up those outside […]

Style it: BBQ’s & More

The Big Green Egg is acclaimed as the highest quality, most versatile and simplest-to-use outdoor cooker of all time, offering more cooking options than all other conventional cookers combined.. More than just a smoker, it’s a top-tier, versatile, and easy-to-use outdoor cooker, offering more cooking options than any other BBQ. Its NASA-quality ceramics ensure excellent […]