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CRAVEHOME
Our beautiful new season ceramics collection has been replenished - these thoughtful pieces make for stunning home accessories and cherished gifts. See our full range in-store or on-line.
COSI FAN TUTTE
Cosy up this winter with the fabulous Eribe range of knitwear. Made in Scotland, Eribe champions quality craftmanship, natural fibres and sustainability. Their pieces offer a diverse colour palette from soft neutrals through to bold statement colours, whilst combining the warmth of warm and the softness of Angora. Check out the range of knitwear and accessories in store now. Cosi Fan Tutte, 73 Victoria Road, Devonport 021 247 2469, www.cosifantutte.co.nz
WALLACE COTTON
Warm up with our winter sale. Inspired by nature, shop our bed linen, homeware and sleepwear at reduced prices for a limited time. Create a cosy home with beautiful bedding, snuggly sheets, warm PJs and soft knitted throws with 10-30% off storewide *in stores and online.
THE FAIRY LIGHT SHOP
Our team at The Fairy Light Shop think this is a perfect combination…..Fairy Lights - Plants - Books View our full range on our website Visit our showroom at 32D Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna 09 486 1586, thefairylightshop.com
SPECSAVERS – GLENFIELD MALL
Opt for effortless sophistication wearing these feminine, upswept glasses from MARC JACOBS. Crafted from acetate plastic in versatile navy blue with contrasting, mirror-like gold sides that add a touch of luxe to this refined style. Finished with simple etched brand detail at the temple as a mark of quality. Get two pairs from $459. Conditions apply. Glenfield Mall, 09 441 7936
SPERO CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
OTAMA DRESS - NIGHTFLOWER By Wilson Trollope Inspired by the beautiful white sands of the Coromandel. Spero - Clothing & Footwear 13a Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead 09 4199781 www.mode.co.nz/spero
THE SHEEPSKIN FACTORY
Lounge in warmth and style.
5pm Mon - Sat and 10-5pm Sunday 34 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna Ph 09 486 2679 www.thesheepskinfactory.co.nz
TANGO'S SHOES
RESENE COLORSHOP
Dress up your walls with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection and bring the beauty of nature indoors to enjoy all year round. View the full wallpaper range at your local Resene ColorShop.
1 Auburn St, Takapuna, 09 489 1540 2 Tawa Drive, Albany, 09 414 6500 8 Croftfield Lane, Wairau Park, 09 444 4387
New season in store now. Sign up to our newsletter and receive 10% off your 1st purchase.
164 Kitchener Rd, Milford • 09 488 0495
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FLORIENNE
Beautiful flowers to warm a winter day.
OFF AND ON
Hair removal specialists and Takapuna locals,
OFF & ON are back with their McDaddy laser promotion.
Fur free bodies are made in winter - now is the best time to start the journey to dolphin smoothness, and OFF & ON’s dedicated laser experts pride themselves on being best in the business. Choose from five McDaddy combinations with free inclusions in each
combo. Promotion ending 31st July. Conditions apply.
0800 633 066 99 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna
Making decisions saves money
One of the biggest challenges clients face when doing any kind of new build or renovation are the sheer number of decisions. A new home will involve a thousand decisions and making them as soon as possible (and Michelle and Adam, then not changing your mind), is one of the biggest money savers for any building work.
How does making decisions impact price?
Homes are built of many elements and systems which are all interlinked. For example, bathrooms or kitchens requiring specific pipe layout, need particular space within walls or floors to encompass these services. Moving or changing your bathroom fittings means your plumber and your carpenter need to know. This change might require re-work to refit pipes, or reconstruct walls or floors.
The cost of materials and freight are always changing, and supply can be an issue. The sooner we can confirm materials and order them, the more efficient the build and more accurate your price.
The cost of pricing the elements of your project such as cladding, bathroom fixtures or underfloor heating correctly takes a significant amount of co-ordination and time for both your designer, builder and their subtrades and suppliers. When any of these elements are changed, someone or multiple subtrades has to spend additional time and energy re-pricing your work, which, if significant, can and may incur a fee for that additional time involved.
How can I make better decisions?
Many of the decisions around your build, materials and finishes are a matter of compliance. Your project needs to meet a number of codes and standards to be compliant. This is something neither clients, nor builders can influence or change.
Rather than focus on these items, you are better to let them go and focus on the other areas of work which do require your input.
Time is not infinite – some items aren’t off the shelf, they are manufactured to order, or imported, and require decisions long before the items are on site. If you change your mind on these items, the clock is re-set on supply, which can lead to delays and additional cost. There are also restocking fees for some items and suppliers too, which aren’t where you want to spend your budget
Trust yourself and the decisions you have made. There is always the latest trend and magazine which will distract you and make you second guess.
How do we help?
We work with our clients on a full specification schedule before we start on site. This ensures we capture each decision made and that it is cohesive and curated, allowing for your own style to ensure the finished home matches your vision.
Top tips from Amanda Graham, Newhaven Gardens. North Shore Hedge Trimming, Garden Tidy Ups, Planting, Pruning and Garden Maintenance.
Time to Prune
Amanda Graham.
July is a great time to prune roses, hydrangeas, deciduous fruittrees such as apples, peaches, pears and plums; and many summer flowering tree and shrubs.
Although pruning can also be undertaken for aesthetics, the main aim of pruning is to remove dead, diseased, weak or crossing branches or stems to maintain a healthy plant, or to ‘open up’ a tree so pollinators, light and air all have more space to move around the buds.
Safety first:
• Always wear the correct protective equipment – gloves and safety glasses at a minimum, and rose pruning gauntlets are recommended if pruning roses or other thorny shrubs. • Leave large or tricky jobs to the professionals; always put your own safety first. • Keep all equipment sharp and in good repair. • Use equipment only for the job it was designed to do. • Keep your fingers clear when using secateurs and saws. The three main types of pruning are pinching the tips, ‘thinning’ limbs by taking them back to a main branch or trunk, and ‘heading back’, which involves shortening branches back to a good bud or lateral branch.
Once you’re ready to start, take a moment to study the shrub or tree you are pruning and think about the shape you are trying to achieve.
Start by removing any dead, broken, or diseased branches. When removing diseased wood, clean your tools after each cut by immersing cutting blades in rubbing alcohol or diluted hydrogen peroxide or household bleach.
Pile your cuttings on the ground near to you so you can keep track of how much you have removed.
Next, prune out undesirable branches such as crossing or weak branches, suckers, sprouts, or those branches which are too long or too low.
Make proper cuts without leaving stubs, but don’t cut into the collar, cut just above so it can heal the cut. When cutting large or heavy branches, it pays to make a cut further out first as there is a good chance the bark will rip under the weight of the branch coming off, then make a second, tidy cut close to the collar.
Amanda Graham Newhaven Gardens Ltd Ph: 021 378969 amanda@newhavengardens.co.nz www.newhavengardens.co.nz
