Paving the Future: Dragon Stone Paving
The team at Dragon Stone Paving has completed prestigious projects all over North Canterbury, including the paving along the Avon River Precinct. Owner Lee Squires gave Metropol 10 good reasons to consider paving: Paving looks amazing and you can make patterns with colour and texture. It is more durable – paving slabs are […]
Warmer, drier, quieter: Comfortglaze
What is retrofit double glazing? Quite simply, it is new insulated double-glazed units installed into your existing frames. It really is that easy. At ComfortGlaze, they’re proud of being Canterbury-owned and operated, with a dedicated team having a combined 180 years of glazing experience, in both timber and aluminium frames. There are many […]
Say it with flowers: Victoria Florists
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” Okakura Kakuzo. For special occasions, a little “thank you”, and setting a scene, there’s nothing like saying it with flowers. The team at Victoria Florists helps say what you can’t with personalised gift and goodie baskets and bouquets to show that someone – family, […]
Release your inner artist
Original art and hand-crafted items can make all the difference in adding a wow factor and comfort to your home. The “artisan home” is a concept that whole-heartedly embraces this ethos, with soft linens, textured walls and unusual accessories. From wall art to one-of-a-kind furniture, it’s about originality, quality and artistic expression. Investing […]
Light up your life: Love Light Soy Candles
It only takes the gentle flicker of a sweetly scented candle in a dimmed room to restore serenity to a tired body and mind. Love Light Soy Candles literally lights the way in sustainability with luxury candles that come in exquisite recycled and reused glass holders that can be refilled. Co-owner and candle-maker, […]
Squiggle minimalist lounge: RESENE
The Memphis Movement is back and better than ever. Known for its use of bright primary colours, geometric shapes and dynamic patterns, the Memphis style was developed by the founder of the Memphis Group, designer Ettore Sottsass in 1981, Milan. The group of designers and architects blended Pop Art with Art Deco to […]
Something special: Interior Warehouse
For today’s savvy shopper, the word “convenience” rules; an exciting interiors shop that provides easy parking and a leisurely experience can’t be underestimated in these time-poor days. Right up there with the convenience factor is reward incentive – the certain knowledge that the shopping experience guarantees access to merchandise of a highly distinctive […]
Fit and healthy felines
Cats may seem lazy with all of the lounging around in the sun they do. But keeping your cat active and healthy is important, as overweight cats are more likely to suffer from health conditions such as osteoarthritis and diabetes. Here are a few tips to keep your favourite feline fit and healthy. […]
Preparing your property: Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Our homes are individual, an expression of who we are and how we love to live. They’re a genuine manifestation of our lives, our families, our friends and our lifestyles. Our homes are a place for us to cocoon, feel safe and a place to articulate our personalities. The memorable homes aren’t cookie […]
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