Talking grand designs with Tom Webster
Tom Webster’s fascination with architecture started at a young age, and now he shares it with millions of others, fronting TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand series. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him to see what captures his imagination. Home is where the heart is, so they say, and Tom’s heart is […]
Sensational Tomato, Cucumber, Feta + Smashed Olive Salad
INGREDIENTS Pickled red onion: – 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced – 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar – 1/4 Tsp sea salt For the pickled red onion, add the sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar and salt to a bowl. Toss to combine and allow the onion to pickle for at least 10 […]
Lift your game
Art Deco is all around us. If you have ever wanted to inject some edge, a dash of difference to your home, now is the time to embrace all the quirks in recent homeware collections. With events season just around the corner, it’s the ideal opportunity to truly get your guests talking. CURATED […]
Super salad
Fresh seasonal salad days are here, coinciding with cheese month. To celebrate both, this page, and page 56, have two cheesy salad recipes from Canterbury’s own cookbook queens, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Powers. Enjoy. HERBY QUINOA AND HALLOUMI SALAD Feeds: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water […]
Petiquette in the workplace
If your office has an open-pet policy, it’s best to abide by any rules set up by your team. Keep up with office-dog-friendly habits, or use the below as a guide. DO • Check with your office first, determine if it is appropriate, and what day(s) work best. Always consider any potential allergies […]
That fabric feeling
It’s all in the fabric. You can’t trust the weather. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Gorgeous, versatile fabrics, you can. Silk, tencel, linen, and cotton poplin are utilised for their high-end feel and multifaceted qualities. Dress in the looks that serve both your comfort and agenda—whether that is back-to-back business meetings, cocktail hour, or […]
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 […]
Adventure in Kaikōura
The coastal town of Kaikōura boasts rich wildlife, gorgeous scenery, curious sea creatures, and a bustling retail sector. Explore this small town with Metropol’s itinerary. Friday Begin the weekend with a walk along Kaikōura Beach. Take in the views of picturesque mountains, roaming wildlife, and breathe in the crisp mountain air. Finish the […]
Eggs Royale
A classic breakfast, based on the traditional favourite Eggs Benedict, the key ingredient is hot smoked salmon. This recipe (also known as Eggs Halifax) can be served so many ways, depending what greens are in season, for example asparagus is a go-to from September through to December. Try wilted spinach for Eggs Florentine, […]
Divine design: Georgia Langridge
Award-winning Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge is behind many of the region’s sleek, luxury bathrooms and kitchens. She talks design with Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch. From a young age, Georgia was exposed to the importance of how a home’s interior should feel, fuelling her move into the design field. “My mum, and even […]
