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 vision of […]
They’ve got you covered: Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery
One of Queenstown’s most successful upholsterers, Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery [RDU Ltd] has expanded its operation to open an additional branch in Christchurch as RDU [CHC] Ltd at 11a Sheffield Crescent, Burnside. Ronnie started his long career in upholstery with a four-year apprenticeship at the respected furniture store Anderson & England in Elgin, Scotland. […]
Sayonara to plastic
Now that an increasing number of bars, restaurants and grocery stores are ditching single-use plastic items such as grocery bags and straws, why not think of other ways to decrease your carbon footprint and help Papatuanuku – Mother Earth? The easiest place to start is in your home. 1.Use reusable bags when shopping for groceries […]
Colour me Clever
Pantone announced Ultra Violet as the colour of the year for 2018 and it’s continuing to play a starring role in every aspect of home design. But if you’re already looking ahead to 2019, the word on the homewares street is that ‘Cravings’ and ‘Classico’ colours will be the lay of the decorating land. […]
Beddy Buys: Quality slumber spaces
When it comes to our slumber spaces, quality counts. After all, if the average night’s sleep is eight hours, then one sleeps for a third of one’s life. Granted, for many of us, eight hours of sleep is but a distant dream, which makes it even more important to favour quality over quantity in […]
Creative Kitchens: Vision Kitchens
These days, a kitchen is no longer just for cooking. While it’s one of the most functional rooms in a house, it can also be a very pleasant space to relax in. The expert team at Vision Kitchens believes a superior kitchen shares the personality of its owners and its aim is to help clients […]
Bright Bathrooms
Colour is a complex phenomenon and theories about its effect on our minds and emotions range across the scientific and artistic realms. All it takes is a paintbrush and a pot of fresh paint to demonstrate the power of colour to dramatically alter a space. The transformative capabilities of colour go above and beyond the […]
A site for SLUMBER: Dreamwool Beds
“Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care,” wrote Shakespeare. He was right. Sleep is a physical necessity allowing both the body and the mind a chance to recover and repair themselves after the stresses of the day so you wake refreshed and recharged. Adequate sleep is just as important for your health as […]
Shelf Life: No longer are shelves just shelves
No longer are shelves just shelves, today they are architectural objects in themselves. They’re no longer just the fixed bracket storage they once were, as form meets function and drives the access to almost limitless possibilities. When it comes to storage, taking into account storage space such as cupboards and shelving is integral to harmonious […]
A bookworm bonanza: Piccadilly Bookshop
There is nothing more satisfying than having your feet up while turning the pages of a spellbinding book. Piccadilly Bookshop Owner fweqNeville Templeton gets that. With links to the major publishing houses and distributors, he and Manager Robyn Joplin ensure customers always have access to the cream-of-the-crop in titles and authors. Situated at the […]
