Spring refresh
A good refresh of your space is all that’s needed to fall back in love with your home after a winter cooped up inside. Here are a few simple ideas on how to refresh your home, and let spring in. De-clutter and organise Have a good look at each room in the house […]
Brightening up your garden
Hot colours, such as bold reds, yellows, oranges and bright pinks, grab the eye and make a garden pop. Designers often use masses of hot colours to make a big garden feel more intimate, although many gardeners plant them simply for their stand-out hues. During the spring months, red, orange and yellow flowers […]
Forecast Hamptons Living Room: RESENE
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that is effortless and calming. Hamptons style interiors are an Americanised version of French interior design styles such as Baroque, Rococo and Empire. The look is inspired by the architecture and decorating of holiday homes in the luxury seaside communities that hug the […]
Realising the dream: DGI Morgan
You love your neighbourhood, and the children are settled and happy in their local schools. The only catch in the whole setup is that the house just isn’t quite right. You really don’t want to move away but could definitely do with more living space, skylights to brighten the bedrooms, a second bathroom, […]
Think summer, think salad: Terra Viva
We love the comfort of winter veggies like baked leeks and cauliflower cheese, but right now we’re looking forward to summer salad days. Freshness is the key and that’s easy when you have everything growing a few steps from the kitchen. Current vegetable prices are high on the ‘scary scale’ so growing means […]
Quality kitchen knives: Total Food Equipment
Good quality knives are essential to any home cooks tool kit. Total Food Equipment has you covered in the knife department. Owner Sandra McLay shares her current in-store favourites. Total Food Equipment is celebrating their 13th Birthday soon, so head into store on the 14th, 15th and 16th of October to check out […]
Art park: The Rusty Acre
A unique destination in North Canterbury reopens to the public on 14 October. It’s a green and shady garden with towering trees and splashes of floral colour. A sculpture park with over 80 steel pieces reflecting the artistry of their creator Allan O‘Loughlin. Surprisingly, it’s also a shopping location at Andrea Wadsworth’s home […]
Gorgeous gifts: Industria
Christmas is fast approaching, so it’s time to start making your shopping list. Industria is the perfect do-it-all-in-one store when it comes to gifts. With a wide range of gifts, furniture and art, there’s something for everyone. Find handmade ceramics for mum, elegant whiskey glasses for dad, and a special piece of art […]
Tour Flaxmere Garden
Since 2005 Flaxmere Garden near Hawarden in North Canterbury has been recognised as a six-star “Garden of National significance” by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. A labour of love for one family for more than 50 years, the garden will on display on 20 November as a fundraiser for The Court Theatre. Penny […]
Play your way
If you’re bored with the endless selection of black gaming and computer accessories, the new G Aurora collection is for you. The wizards at Logitech have recognised that gamers like their individuality – and with 50 percent of the gaming community being female, the need for some colourful accessories has never been so […]
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