Hello Spring! Louvre Solutions
Spring is just around the corner – the days are getting longer, the air is fresh and clean, and new beginnings are here for the taking. We welcome its arrival and look forward to comfortably basking in the great outdoors once again. Which means the timing is perfect for expanding your indoor living into the […]
Reasons to head beachside
Psychologists and health researchers are constantly finding more science-backed reasons why we should spend time outside. As the temperatures heat up, we’ve found some of our own. Encourages exercise When you’re hanging out outside, chances are you’re going to be logging some exercise and we all know the benefits we can reap from even […]
Rocking the stone look: Rocktops
Handcrafted stone specialist Rocktops has been delivering Christchurch homeowners their visions in granite, engineered stone and marble since 2001. Through smart design, the talented team can provide benchtops, fireplaces, stone panels, outdoor kitchens, stone hearths or that amazing vanity you’ve always wanted. Photo courtesy of Arvida Group – Living Well Apartments, park Lane Retirement […]
Great gardens: Growing Places for Miriam
For Adam Jaques, Growing Places for Miriam is not just a business, but a labour of love, after being established by his mother, who had a keen interest in gardening. “The business was started by my mother Miriam, who sadly passed away six years ago, after she got leukaemia,” Adam says. “I took it over […]
Powerful protection: UPVC Windows and Doors are keeping homes throughout Central Otago and the Southern Lakes safe from the extremes of climate
Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are known for their extremes of climate – scorching hot 30+ degree days in the summer and temperatures plummeting well below zero in the winter. Such fluctuations call for building materials that perform at the highest level of efficiency, especially with respect to thermal insulation. It is well […]
Running rings around the city: running events to get you lacing up
Running is ever popular, as judged by the streets teeming with partakers at all hours of the day. Aside from the collection of events listed here, there are many weekly run clubs in suburbs all over the city and at Hagley Park every Saturday ‘Parkrun’ is a free 5km event (see parkrun.co.nz). It doesn’t matter […]
A functional extension: adding to your home is one of Stratco’s specialty
Creating a striking addition to enhance your home, a veranda not only adds functional living space and value, but protection from the elements. Whether you are building a new home or making extensions, the team at Stratco has the skills and expertise to assist from design to installation, with its own range of unique Stratco […]
Now’s the design time: making the most of Autumn with Artwork’s Landscape
Luke Robertson, Landscape Designer at Christchurch’s celebrated Artworks Landscape Ltd, offers some advice for the enjoyment of spending Christmas and summer in your fabulous outdoor living space: “Just because it’s autumn, don’t put your plans on the back burner until spring – be smart, think ahead. Now is the perfect time to get your design […]
Contemporary fencing solutions: talk to Rock Solid Fencing for your next project
When it comes to fencing, there are choices about heights, colours and materials. Whether you choose panel, wood, glass or metal, the number of individual looks and styles is huge – and that’s after you consider whether you want a vertical or horizontal look. No two days are the same for Rock Solid Fencing, a […]
Style & protection: women’s clothing should do both says active lifestyle brand Merrell
Embrace nature without sacrificing style in women’s clothing from Merrell. It can be challenging to find women’s clothing with the right balance of comfort, style and protection when facing competing elements outside – and of course style also matters when it comes to women’s lifestyle and active wear. “That’s why we make sure you’ll still […]