David Reid Homes

JENNY EWEN AND CATHERINE Mc INLAY.

A store which lights up your life

Catherine M cKinlay adm its she is “nuts about Christm as” and Jenny Ew en loves all things beautiful. These interests have resulted in the beautiful store they have created Adelaide Eliza’s in Greytow n’s ‘The Hubb’. The tw o theatre nurses have not only w orked together at W airarapa Hospital but are great friends and together have created the store w hich is a joy to wander into. It helps that one entire w all is glass and opens on to a heritage and protected w alnut tree – glorious in all seasons. Its beauty competes with the array of items in-store. Catherine and Jenny set up as the ‘Night Before Christmas’ store as part of Greytown’s midwinter Christmas festival. A er last Christm as, and loving the space, they never moved out. The name, Adelaide Eliza, is a nod to Catherine’s paternal grandmother. Catherine and Jenny collect their homewares from throughout New Zealand and Australia w ith their point of difference being the fresh flowers they create into either bouquets or in a special black and gold coloured sleeve of cut flowers. Their range of exquisite bed linen is by Bianca Lorenne and there’s a kitchenw are range designed by an engineer w hich is so clever and practical. Check out Dream arm. There’s an indestructible garlic press, a cooking spoon w hich won’t tip over and a whisk which flattens for storage. Shelli illar is a Masterton artist and theatre nurse colleague whom they support. Her work adorns the walls. There’s also a great collection of crystal and silver – timeless beauty. The Night Before Christmas Store has been operating for the past eight years and will do so again this year from Adelaide Eliza’s w hich has becom e the home for the Christmas store. Catherine says that for the past two years, Greytow n’s W inter Christm as estival has attracted thousands and is on track to be even larger in July 2022. Jenny has retired from nursing a er nearly 50 years service to W airarapa DHB. Catherine has been seconded to the role of Cancer and Complex Benign Disease Nurse Co-ordinator.

 Fresh Flowers  Kitchenware  Linen and more

CLAIRE IGGULDEN.

Experience the new in housing

Claire Iggulden loves clever design – even better when it is translated into a beautiful home that reflects the owners living within. With partner Mike, they like nothing better than a drive around different towns checking out developments and new builds, gleaning ideas, and inspiration. “It drives the kids mad.” She laughs. Claire and Mike purchased the Wairarapa franchise for David Reid Homes in July 2021. “We like the high-end homes David Reid is renowned for – the quality and innovative personalisation of its designs” says Claire who has a background in building estimations and operations. They decided to take the exciting opportunity of purchasing the David Reid franchise, bringing it to Wairarapa. David Reid has been a proud New Zealand brand since 1993 and has grown to have franchised branches throughout the country. There are stunning display homes scattered around New Zealand too and several have won Master Builder House of the Year awards. David Reid’s inaugural display home in Wairarapa is due to start construction in Greytown. The four-bedroom home offers the elegant, yet laidback, open plan living which New Zealanders embrace. Claire says it will give people a chance to see first-hand the stunning product that David Reid Homes produce. Claire grew up in South Taranaki. She is familiar with Wairarapa as her parents had purchased land outside Martinborough and she was among the so-called ‘family labour’ who visited and helped develop the block. Later when working with a council planning department, she discovered her interest in building. With David Reid Homes in Wairarapa, she runs the sales and operation side of the business. She enjoys dealing with clients and will dip into project managing when construction is occurring. “We are there from the very first design idea to handing over the keys. It’s such a rewarding role.”