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Look, we have to be honest, curtain linings are not the sort of thing that will blow your hair back with sheer delight. It’s sort of hard to get excited about a functional item like this – a bit like getting excited about a new water heater, carpet underlay, or new gutters…! It’s usually … View moreLook, we have to be honest, curtain linings are not the sort of thing that will blow your hair back with sheer delight. It’s sort of hard to get excited about a functional item like this – a bit like getting excited about a new water heater, carpet underlay, or new gutters…! It’s usually the face fabric, the star of the show at the window that brings the pizazz, colour or texture to a space, with lining tucked in behind, performing the admirable duties of light blocking and fabric protecting.
However, these are virtues to be celebrated as they help us make bolder decisions about the drapery fabrics for our spaces. They are also not what linings once were, and many now have the capacity to stand alone as a super practical drapery in their own right, heralding a new era for a previously much maligned fabric category. Prepare to have your hair blown back boys and girls…
Where to Begin: Well, it’s important to establish the purpose of the lining – is this a room you plan on sleeping in till midday? Lucky you! You will need a blackout (sometimes called a blockout), which will completely block light filtration, allowing you to sleep easy in blissful darkness.
These are used in five-star hotels, and in the homes of shift workers or young children who need to be able to sleep at any time of the day without pesky circadian rhythms waking you up from the light. Once upon a time, blackout linings were desperately practical, coming in white or off white (if you were lucky) and with a three-pass coating on the back (three layers of acrylic based flock).
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
… View moreHutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
Cup-goers are urged to think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep themselves and their friends safe.
Attendees are also urged not to drink and drive, as Police will be breath testing drivers leaving from the Cup Day.
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving, so if you drink at all, please don’t drive.
It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui
One of Wellington's new pop-up libraries is safe but “earthquake-prone”, after the council said it was fine, moved in with a Mayoral speech, then slapped stickers on the front doors two days later.
A sign at Te Awe library, on Brandon St, shows the building is at 16 per cent of new … View moreOne of Wellington's new pop-up libraries is safe but “earthquake-prone”, after the council said it was fine, moved in with a Mayoral speech, then slapped stickers on the front doors two days later.
A sign at Te Awe library, on Brandon St, shows the building is at 16 per cent of new building standard, not because it is quake-prone but because it is yet to get the final council tick-off for strengthening work. The Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) has been described by the council as being in the final stages since at-least July.
There are roughly 560 buildings, including 283 seen as high priority, around the city, which must be strengthened or demolished to meet new earthquake regulations brought in after the destruction caused by the Kaikōura earthquake.
Have you been to Baring Head? If not, you can check out the historic lighthouse, in the East Harbour Regional Park, this Saturday at 10am.
Greater Wellington is holding an open day and all are welcome.
A major waste water pipe has burst in central Wellington, closing roads and disrupting morning traffic. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street yesterday afternoon. People in the central city are being asked to only flush the toilet if it is "essential".
… View moreA major waste water pipe has burst in central Wellington, closing roads and disrupting morning traffic. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street yesterday afternoon. People in the central city are being asked to only flush the toilet if it is "essential".
The central Wellington sewerage pipe that broke, closing central city streets, was more than 100 years old.
Sewage flowed out onto the road after a pipe ruptured at the intersection of Victoria and Mercer streets on Monday afternoon.
Wellington Water confirmed the failed pipe was installed around the year 1910.
Repairing it is expected to take two to three days.
This weeks SPCA pet is Jed.
"WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
My ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised. I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and … View moreThis weeks SPCA pet is Jed.
"WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
My ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised. I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and check out this wonderful country we live in. When I have nothing to do I have shown the ability to escape out of medium to high fencing so I need a plan to be contained during the day that doesn't involve being tied or tethered. Going to work with my new human companion would be great for me. I am not suited to a home with/next to cats and other small animals or livestock. If you are looking for a bigger dog that is pretty laid back then make an appointment to come and meet me."
The Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. … View moreThe Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. Cruise Martinborough, the hot rod, classic and muscle car event showcasing vehicles from the 50s, 60,70s folds into the festival with cars onsite at the festival on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while enjoying our afternoon show of the festival . Find out all about the festival here: www.tauherenikau.co.nz...
The Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. … View moreThe Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. Cruise Martinborough, the hot rod, classic and muscle car event showcasing vehicles from the 50s, 60,70s folds into the festival with cars onsite at the festival on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while enjoying our afternoon show of the festival . Find out all about the festival here: www.tauherenikau.co.nz...
WE’RE BACK WITH NEW TASTES THAT INSPIRE, IN A NEW DINING CONCEPT
Join us for a unique dining event where you’ll experience endless bites from our Asado Grill, an open fire cooker originating from Argentina. Enjoy the fire, the smell of the barbecue and the taste of a delicious smoky eats.
… View moreWE’RE BACK WITH NEW TASTES THAT INSPIRE, IN A NEW DINING CONCEPT
Join us for a unique dining event where you’ll experience endless bites from our Asado Grill, an open fire cooker originating from Argentina. Enjoy the fire, the smell of the barbecue and the taste of a delicious smoky eats.
Friday February 5 2021, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$69 per person
Includes a range of BBQ bites, meats, sides, desserts, and a complimentary drink. Must pre-book, no walk-ins. Food will be served between 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Please arrive prior to 6:30pm.
Reserve your seats now.
Sharing some more before and after photos of font and back fabric of a mouldy curtain. These levels of mould are more common than you think. As you can see we sometimes need to take the curtain hem down to get it properly clean, which we sew back up before returning to you.
There's still time to enter The Resene Shed of the Year 2021. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.
Nicky Fairclough from Miramar is very proud of her 20 year-old cockatiel who can talk. This time I have attached the photo. Apologies to Nicky, I hope you all enjoy seeing Baxter.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View moreNicky Fairclough from Miramar is very proud of her 20 year-old cockatiel who can talk. This time I have attached the photo. Apologies to Nicky, I hope you all enjoy seeing Baxter.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.
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