Sensationally sustainable: fly to The Flock for an ethical shopping experience
The Flock’s new layout at The Tannery reflects its purpose for selling ethical and sustainable items. With mainly Kiwi tunes playing in the background, it’s befitting for browsing among the locally made fashionwear and gifts. Owner Melody Leveridge only sells exquisite clothing made of natural fibres. It’s where she draws the line – no synthetics. […]
Rolleston’s funky new space: Industria branches out
Industria now has its name in bright lights at burgeoning Rolleston Square. The design and gift store specialist with a spacious funky fitout opened a second location last month – the ultimate for practical, well-made and quirky designer items and furniture. Serving the Selwyn region, owner Janine Reese, along with Bronwyn and Mel, are proud […]
Super-sized accessories: making a big statement
Interiors and the trends thereof are tied in with the rag trade. And, as with the clothes on our backs, interior designers play with proportion. It’s an interesting thing to watch. Look at any fashion image which truly works on a model and it’s often because of sizes, lengths and exactly how they’re juxtaposed. Right […]
Time for texture: interior design trends
While hay bales as a decorating tool at parties and events may be pronounced ‘over’, texture is still huge. In fact, you could successfully argue that textural elements in interior design have never been more crucial. Texture is basically where beauty and decadence meet. Maybe it’s the rise and rise of fabulous-looking faux furs. More […]
Celebrating the beauty of winter: The Gift Box of Lincoln is full of warm and fluffy things to brighten up your winter wardrobe
With a wide range of ponchos, capes, little coats, snoods and scarfs at The Gift Box of Lincoln, it is obvious the store is looking forward to all the best parts of the coming season. Also in stock are a range of beautiful throws for beds and chairs and lanterns that create a romantic, cosy […]
A stylish range: The General Store is your central city shopping destination
Christchurch’s go-to place for the coolest, contemporary gifts has re-opened in a handy part of town. The General Store is downstairs from 33 Lichfield Street Carpark – opposite the Justice Precinct – with the first hour of parking free. With dual entrance, it’s part of the new development on the south side of Cashel Mall. […]
Mother’s day magic: French Blue is the perfect place to shop for gifts for Mother’s Day
The romance of winter has arrived at French Blue with stunning scarves, classic raincoats and gifts bearing quintessential European charm – it’s Mother’s Day shopping bliss. Owner Catherine Matthews has sourced gorgeous scarves by Pom. Made in Amsterdam in cotton as silky as English Lawn, they’re adorned with artwork from turtles and tigers to village […]
A beautifully curated collection: Ruby Six is Amberley’s gem of a store
There’s a new catch phrase that has made it into the local lexicon – lifestyle store – and that’s exactly where Ruby Six owner, Jenni Dobbie, believes the beautiful Amberley store sits. “I feel the term ‘lifestyle store’ captures our ethos at Ruby Six,” she says. The carefully curated product ranges include stylish, quality fashion […]
An artistic icon: Windsor Gallery has been of service to art for over a century
A perfectly formed art space with a multi award-winning framing service, Windsor Gallery is a century-long Christchurch icon, echoing its creative vibrancy. Formerly on High Street, the gallery and framing workshop now resides at 386 St Asaph Street, east of Fitzgerald Ave, with easy off-street parking. Owners since 2009, Philip and Tracey Wynands offer every […]
A beautiful collection: all the beautiful things to be found in Sumner village at The Ivy
The Ivy has evolved since it first opened in 2014 stocking a simple collection of beautiful wares from all around the world. Over time it has grown, broadening its ranges, a treat each time you walk through the door to see what new stock has arrived, whether ceramics, books, children’s gifts or new home fragrance […]
