Kit and Caboodle

Exceptional Sydenham Space: Kit and Caboodle

It would be hard not to feel uplifted and inspired when you walk into the store at 7 Elgin Street in Sydenham.     The sights, scents and overall vibe of this central city space are warm and inviting, but then that’s not surprising of the destination store which has, at its […]

ARC Tiles and Interiors

The ‘Wow’ Factor: ARC Tiles and Interiors

A passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering the best service to its customers is the driving force behind the team at ARC Tiles and Interiors.     Here is a business that doesn’t just keep you up with the Joneses; it keeps you streaks ahead of the Joneses! If your […]

Craving Curves

Craving Curves: Curves are in

They say trends are cyclical and this one is just that – both literally and figuratively. Ask anyone in the homewares sphere and they’ll tell you, curves are in.     We’re seeing an increase in curvy furniture throughout the home. The ‘70s and ‘80s-inspired silhouette is a fun new furniture trend […]

Taurus Built Limited

Building Exceptional Spaces: Taurus Built Limited

Taurus Built Limited started in 2017 in Central Otago, with one house, a 170 square meter deck and a single employee. Fast forward to today and this is a company with five employees, operating in Central Otago, Christchurch and surrounding areas. With a hill job in Akaroa to an alteration in Twizel, […]

Spring in your step

Spring in your step: Spring Aesthetic

As we head into September, it’s not surprising that many of us are itching to pack away the winter warmers and introduce a new aesthetic into the home.     When it comes to a new aesthetic, spring certainly brings the goods. We look how to bring a fresh new look to […]

Into the Deep

Into the Deep: Blue is making a splash in the homewares realm

We’ve been singing the blues when it comes to our sartorial selections for the longest of times and now, blue is making a splash in the homewares realm.     And, while this versatile hue comes in all shades and sizes, it’s the deepest and moodiest that are making their impact in […]

Help is at Hand

Help is at Hand: Endometriosis

Endometriosis affects one in ten New Zealand women, many of whom first experience symptoms as teenagers. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Janene Brown from Oxford Women’s Health shares her thoughts on this often debilitating condition and the importance of seeking help early.     At what stage do women typically come to see you […]

Shake it up

Shake it up

Form and function have well and truly collided with the coolest new kids on the culinary block – clever and creative salt and pepper shakers.   Not only do these cool new designs spice up your meals, but they put the finishing touches on your décor and take your dining table to […]

Willow Landscapes

Creating exceptional exteriors: Willow Landscapes

Even on a gloomy, drizzly winter’s day, the view from Carl Gildea’s workplace is spectacular. Carl and his Willow Landscapes team are high on the hills above Halswell laying out a New Zealand-themed garden complete with a koru-shaped feature pathway and rocks of every shape and size. “We were given a basic concept […]

Architect Craig South

Puzzle Turning to Promise in Central City: Architect Craig South

Christchurch has waited six years for the 100 day blueprint to come off the plan and deliver on its promise, but the new CBD revealed in that blueprint is now moving much closer. The plan laid out by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) in 2012 was a bold one, based on a […]