Supporting local: The Flock
From her boutique store The Flock, in Christchurch’s The Tannery, Melody Leveridge is helping change the way we shop for the better. By sourcing natural, organic and environmentally sourced materials, while supporting New Zealand industry and craft-makers, shoppers are discovering they can find beautiful, unique products, and still contribute towards creating a better […]
Get it white
The days might be getting darker as we make the seasonal shift to the cooler months, but that doesn’t mean our homes need to follow suit. In fact a clean, serene white interior might just be the antidote to the winter blues. White may seem to be a safe choice in comparison to […]
Blue Beauty
It’s the colour of a summer ocean and an expansive sky. The art world’s love of this inky, energetic cobalt blue is well-documented. And they’re not alone! Rich, deep and inviting, cobalt blue is the new power player of the homewares sphere. With its electric charge and ability to instantaneously uplift, the right hue of […]
Cue the curves
Anyone can appreciate the aesthetic beauty of rounded corners. Curves are said to be easier on the eye and take less cognitive effort to visually process. When American architect Philip Johnson first visited the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, it is said that he described it as “the greatest building of our time” and started to […]
Making: sweet dreams
Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic to the bedroom. When it comes to the cooler months on their way, it’s all about hunkering down. So how do you create a homely haven in time for winter? We’ve got our top tips right here along with […]
Bedrooms with flair: Station Road
“Your bedroom is a very personal space,” says Gavin How, Manager at Station Road Home. With winter on the horizon, many people consider a change to their bedrooms, creating a new look and feel with either the introduction of a statement piece, or a complete reinvention of the whole room. When it comes […]
One of a kind collection: Dusty Old Things
Immerse yourself in a 20th century haven at Dusty Old Things which has recently taken up residence in Burnside. Browse the store’s one of a kind collection of items from every decade of the 1900s, which are sourced from both New Zealand and abroad. Owner Glenis Parker, who completes all furniture painting and […]
Give Glamour!: Terra Viva Home & Garden
Forget the toasters and towels; giving glamour is the way to go when it comes to engagement and wedding presents! Even those starting married life on the most stringent of budgets need some sort of glamour in their lives. The bare necessities don’t always cut it when it comes to presents. The renaissance […]
Beddy Buys: Armstrong Interiors
Armstrong Interiors is now working alongside Seneca Manchester and is excited to be stocking a small range of their favourite Seneca bed linens and sheets. Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong is researching and getting to understand more about Egyptian cotton sheeting and bed linens. Words like long and fine silky fibres, pima cottons, ginning, […]
Autumnal Auburn
Dug deep from within the earth, natural pigments like ochre and terracotta, sourced from clays and volcanic rocks, have been used by artists all over the world for generations. This year we’re expecting to see a rich, authentic colour palette of terracotta, umber and spiced reds coming through in homewares, creating warm and […]
