Christchurch

For this Christchurch couple, their passion and knack for DIY helped to transform a forlorn villa and get their foot on the property ladder Snapshot  Who lives here: Emmett Williams, industrial electrician, Hannah Williams, stay-at-home mum and Jed, 2, plus Sadie the Labrador. A major DIY project returns a Christchurch villa to its former glory […]

A former Christchurch pop-up store’s enchanting new permanent space is an oasis of laidback style, bold graphics and tropical plants Former pop-up Copper + Pink now has a permanent home in Merivale Originally opened as a pop-up store, Merivale boutique Copper + Pink moved into a larger, more permanent space in mid-2016. Owner Paula Grant, […]

This home in Rolleston, just outside of Christchurch, has taken a traditional lifestyle block and created a spot perfect for family living in 2017 This modern country home in Christchurch is filled with colourful style Kate McNamara and her husband Mark moved from Sydney to Christchurch in 2009 when Mark was offered a racing commentator’s […]

This Australian couple and their children have created a slice of paradise on a lifestyle block in Christchurch filled with pattern, pops of colour and pets Meet and greet Katie McNamara, stay-at-home mum and founder/designer of online children’s clothing brand LaVieKid, Mark McNamara, New Zealand Racing Board commentator, William, 3, and Bronte, 1, plus spaniels […]

Covenants on new subdivisions can be limiting, but the owners of this Christchurch new-build used clever design to turn the restrictions in their favour Meet and greet Karyn Baylis, teacher, Adam Baylis, builder and director of Baylis Exclusive Homes, Luca, 6, Flynn, 4, and Hudson, 2. This Christchurch family home has major new-build style Timing […]

While expecting baby number three this Christchurch family embarked on an ambitious build and the results are a Scandi-inspired dream  A Christchurch family creates a Scandi-inspired dream home Karyn, do you tend to buy high-end homeware or seek out a bargain? A real mix. I try to save on passing trends, while I’m happy to […]

Not every home purchase is based on a mutual, love-at-first-sight reaction – sometimes it takes a change in circumstances to clinch the deal Who lives here? Steve Galbraith (owner and director of Galbraith Engineering), Shelly Galbraith (homemaker and casual ANZ customer-service representative), Millie, 17, and Gus, 15, plus Archie their ancient dog and Suki the […]

Simply You’s second Colour My Life event was a big hit with Christchurch readers with tickets sold out for the lunch at the city’s popular Chinwag restaurant. Simply You magazine’s Colour My Life Christchurch event Simply You’s editor Naomi Larkin led a panel discussion with special guest speakers including Resene colour consultants Rebecca Long and Brooke […]

An unexpected turn of events saw this Christchurch couple transform a house that didn’t tick all the boxes into their dream family home  Who lives here? Steve Galbraith (owner and director of Galbraith Engineering), Shelly Galbraith (homemaker and casual ANZ customer-service representative), Millie, and Gus, plus Archie their ancient dog and Suki the cat. Their […]

Tired of living in rented apartments, Daisy and Israel Dagg approached a housing company to design and build their first home. The result is a suburban sanctuary far from any cookie-cutter mould There is a misconception that homes designed and built by housing companies are cast from a common mould. The home that Daisy Dagg […]

Moody hues, metallic accents and thoughtful design create an intimate and elegant atmosphere in this brand-new Christchurch family home Meet & greet Who lives here? Alysha Andrew, mum and part-time sales consultant, Duncan Andrew, project manager, Mila-Rose, 3, Nixon, 16 months, and T-Bone and Marni the pugs. Background For Christchurch couple Alysha and Duncan Andrew […]

Moody hues, metallic accents and thoughtful design create an intimate and elegant atmosphere in this brand-new Christchurch family home Meet and greet Who lives here? Alysha Andrew (mum and part-time sales consultant), Duncan Andrew (project manager), Mila-Rose, Nixon, and pugs T Bone and MarniWhere is it? Halswell, Christchurch Alysha and Duncan’s new-build tips Find out their […]

Rusty 12-year-old shipping containers have been cleverly and speedily transformed into temporary accommodation for a family of five Then & Now: A container becomes a home Who lives here? Dion van Kekem, (project manager), Justine van Kekem (part-time barista), Annabelle, 9, Brooklyn, 7, and Scarlett, 5, plus Snowy the lamb, Chloe the dog, and Lucky […]

Busy corporate careers and apartment living in Hong Kong were traded in for this sunny, eclectic and private family homehilltop haven in Sumner A private hilltop haven in Christchurch Who lives here? Larissa and Andrew Hamilton (founders and owners of Corcovado), together with their children Charlie and Wilby. What attracted you to this home? Larissa: […]

Renowned rugby union player Israel Dagg and his wife, The Rugby Pantry co-author Daisy, have settled in Christchurch in a Golden Homes house that’s anything but cookie-cutter Who Lives Here? Daisy Dagg (interior designer, Daisy Chain Interiors, founder and contributor to food blog The Rugby Pantry), Israel Dagg (plays for the Canterbury Crusaders) with Melo, their […]

“When I have my breakfast,” wrote artist Bill Sutton in his journal in 1992, “I cut off a slice of bread for myself and one for the birds. We are all in it together.” It would have been a simple task for Sutton to throw the bread outside to the birds from the house designed […]