Cocoon room
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; 2021 is the year to embrace curves in your living spaces. Specifically, cosy, cocoon-like seating. From jellybean sofas and jubey ottomans, to cloudy, boucle-clad occasional chairs – cushioned perches are everywhere. These plush seating options are an instant way to up the comfort-factor of […]
Something new…
Choosing a wedding gift can be a daunting task; you want to purchase something special which will be well used and loved by the loved-up couple, but there is so much to choose from! So, here are Metropol’s tips for picking a winning wedding gift. TASTE OF LUXURY As the happy couple have likely […]
The greatest outdoors
A wedding reception usually makes up bulk of the big day, so it is no wonder the care and consideration which goes into planning this part of the celebrations. If your reception is going to be outdoors, here are some ideas to help set the scene. MARQUEE-ING THE OCCASION No matter how outdoors […]
Long-lasting flower power
Bridal bouquets and floral arrangements are often a crucial element of the big day as modern couples pay homage to traditional wedding day accoutrements. Canterbury is home to many talented florists who can make your floral fantasies come to life, but you can also take the reigns to make the blooms last, long after the […]
Giving the gift of art and framing: Windsor Gallery
So, you’re getting married – congratulations! If you’re like many other couples who already have a home and its contents, why not consider something extra special, like your own piece of art or beautiful framing for all your wedding photos? At Windsor Gallery, couples can start a wedding registry for artwork, framing for […]
Natural attraction: Resene
Encourage sweet soothing sleep with a bedroom painted in soft character neutrals, filled with natural texture and a warming palette of colours. Bohemian-style has really enjoyed its time in the sun. Traditional boho style is a delightful mix of pattern and bright colour to create perfectly undone – but totally done – spaces. PAINT: […]
Complex repair, made easy: Jim the Builder
Apartment blocks and townhouse complexes have proved a tangled skein for many a frustrated and exhausted owner working through the repair process under the auspices of a body corporate management structure. A welcome ray of light comes in the form of local construction experts Jim The Builder. Through word-of-mouth referrals and from lawyers […]
In good Gracefield: Jim the Builder
We are accustomed to seeing the perfection of the hill and architectural builds for which award-winning construction company Jim The Builder is renowned. A lesser-known string to their bow, however, is their expertise in earthquake repairs to existing homes. A picturesque and historic bungalow in the central city was lucky enough to come […]
Wedding gifts to love: French Blue
For something exquisite from a faraway shore, find cherished wedding gifts at French Blue. Treasures made to last arrive regularly on the eclectic shelves. Pouches, market bags, cushions and table runners made from vintage French grain sacks will be here soon. Each has a unique colour-band representing its regional farm. Other new pieces […]
Tree-mendous mill: Loburn Sawmill
Timber; its versatility is unsurpassed and it is tasked with everything from keeping us warm in winter to forming the very framework from which we build our homes. But our love of timber is based on so much more than its aesthetic value. Of course, it looks good, but it’s also strong, long-lasting, durable […]