It’s not often that a forester and law graduate get together to make soap. But that’s exactly what Tom Karstensen and Andrew Bell have gone and done. And quite successfully, we might add. Tom and Andrew are the brains behind Man Stuff, a Christchurch-based company specialising in ‘Manly Grooming Products for Manly Men’ including artisan soaps, shaving bowls and Badger hair shaving brushes …
Working on the principle that less is more, Haunt encourages their customers to juxtapose their beautifully crafted antique French furniture against a modern backdrop. A house filled with 18th Century French furniture may be a little over kill, after all …
Once an Anglican church, the wooden floorboards, high ceiling and stained glass window of the Herbal Dispensary building sit surprisingly comfortably alongside the stark white walls and rows of pharmaceutical-looking glass bottles. …
If you’re looking for a surreal camping experience where disco balls and lampshades hang from trees, unmade beds sit by a river and old cabins are decked out in retro finishings, then welcome to the Little River Camping Ground …
As the name suggests, this pleasantly picturesque little shop has its home in the old barn of a North Canterbury farmhouse, and hosts an interesting assortment of both new and vintage items, shabby chic, restored furniture, vintage fabrics, clothing, and bric-a-brac …
Located just outside the central city limits of Christchurch, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is worth the short drive for the kiwi house alone. Although you’re not guaranteed to see any. For the hands-on experience (recommended!), purchase some of the pet, bird or eel food and see what wildlife you attract. The greedy kune kune pigs will be the highlight for many (you’ll see what we mean) …
The emphasis at Twine Antiques and Collectables is very much on beautifully made curiosities and homewares. Indeed you will find that perfect wooden sideboard for your bedroom or that stained glass lamp you’ve been searching an age for … …
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