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Kids driving you mad - burn some energy at the great new tramp park - my kids loved it:
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Heaps to do and easy parking - right by Lewis's curtain place at Ngaraunga Gorge.
Creating a gallery wall in your home is a great way to make an impact in any room.
It’s easy to install yourself and perfect for a multitude of rooms, whether it’s your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway.
Have fun and don’t be afraid to mix art with photos and affordable… View moreCreating a gallery wall in your home is a great way to make an impact in any room.
It’s easy to install yourself and perfect for a multitude of rooms, whether it’s your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway.
Have fun and don’t be afraid to mix art with photos and affordable prints. They could be fun and simple or meaningful pieces which add value. Minimalistic or bright and busy, there are clever artists and creatives to suit a range of budgets.
I’m not big on following set ‘rules’ – rather I believe, all you need is a few simple tips to make a gallery wall in your own home that you’ll love.
SELECT YOUR PRINTS AND FRAMES
When choosing what prints to hang on your gallery wall, don’t be afraid to mix-up the colour, style and size. Think about what you love. Hang prints you and your family will enjoy looking at each day, not what you think someone else will like.
It’s also good to consider the room you're creating the gallery wall in – is it your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway? With a specific room in mind, you’re able to tailor the look and feel. In your living room you may choose a more relaxing look and in the office a more inspiring and motivating feel.
When framing your prints, look at incorporating different sizes, colours (white, black and natural timber) and thickness of frames; you may even prefer to leave some unframed. Playing with different proportions will give your wall some texture.
For any art or photographic prints of value, I prefer to have custom frames made to protect the art long term. If you’re hanging cost-effective prints, there are a range of affordable frames you can source through New Zealand department stores.
CONSIDER HOW YOU WILL HANG THEM
If you’re going to use nails or hooks to hang your prints, you’ll need to consider where your wall framing is in order to fix them correctly. Gib walls simply aren’t strong enough on their own to support the weight of framed prints and the last thing you want is your art to fall off the wall and break.
I tend to use 3M hooks (or their equivalent). They're easy to apply, remove cleanly and the best part - they don’t leave holes in the walls if you choose to rearrange or take them down when moving.
Make sure you follow the instructions with products like these. That includes leaving them overnight before hanging prints to ensure they’ve had time to properly adhere to your walls.
DETERMINE YOUR LAYOUT
If you’re anything like me you’ll want to jump straight into hanging your prints. But, if you take a little time beforehand, you’ll save yourself the frustration of having to reposition any.
I start by selecting one large print (your hero piece) that will anchor the gallery, then arrange your remaining prints around it. Placing the hero print off centre will give your gallery wall a more natural feel.
I tend to have an idea in my head of how I’ll want them positioned but always lay the frames out on the floor first, playing with the layout until I’m 100% happy.
Taking a photo on your phone of a few different options can help you narrow down the best layout. It’s also handy to refer to when installing your prints on the wall.
White Ribbon Family Fun Day at Harcourt Park Upper Hutt 26th November 1pm. Lots of free fun for the family, roundabout, bouncy castles, face painting, big bubbles, free food, great music and big bikes.
That's right, at your local New World, you could win a $1000 Gift Card. Every $40 you spend when you scan your Clubcard gives you another entry to unwrap an even merrier Christmas. T&Cs apply.
Gethings Motors has had an Upper Hutt presence in one shape or another for 85 years. What are your memories of the shop and did you ever buy a car from there?
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Hi neighbours - it’s Hayley here from the Featherston Street Pain Clinic in Wellington CBD. We’re offering Neighbourly members a 2 for 1 deal on our Mobiliser which helps relieve back, shoulder and neck pain.
The Mobiliser is a flat bed with rollers that run up your spine and gently push you… View moreHi neighbours - it’s Hayley here from the Featherston Street Pain Clinic in Wellington CBD. We’re offering Neighbourly members a 2 for 1 deal on our Mobiliser which helps relieve back, shoulder and neck pain.
The Mobiliser is a flat bed with rollers that run up your spine and gently push you out of a hunched position; this stretches your spine's connective tissue and relieves pain. The Mobiliser is a treatment that’s been tested and approved by the British Military.
All profits from this promotion will go to the SPCA!
Contact us on info@featherstonpainclinic.co.nz or (04) 385 6446.
Kiwi Plants 2009 Ltd
Saturday 9th December 10am-3pm or by appointment only.
End of season sale.. some stock reduced to clear...Christmas gift ideas & lots more.
75 Raukawa Street in Stokes Valley
See the flyer for more info
I would like to thank all who have responded to my request for comments regarding traffic problems in McLeod Street. I have written a letter to council setting out the major problems as I see it together with some thoughts on remedial action that may be taken. I have written in the first person so … View moreI would like to thank all who have responded to my request for comments regarding traffic problems in McLeod Street. I have written a letter to council setting out the major problems as I see it together with some thoughts on remedial action that may be taken. I have written in the first person so nobody other than myself is implicated at present.
Council has responded 'that the letter has been forwarded to the appropriate department for action'.
I have suggested that residents be notified of any proposals before any action is taken.
Keith Davis
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View moreOver at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.
Hungry, wet, cold … View moreWe are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.
Hungry, wet, cold and stressed is no way to start the school day (if it doesn’t stop them from getting to school) but for over 295,000 Kiwi children living in hardship that is the reality. This can impact their educational growth and lead to a lifelong pattern of underachievement. There is a way to break this cycle; by providing simple things like food, shoes, socks and raincoats, so kids can arrive at school ready and able to learn. KidsCan's aim is to prevent children in hardship from becoming adults in hardship by giving them the start in life they deserve.
4a Elm Street, Saturday 18th November, from 7am. Includes lots of household items, crockery, linen, books, collectables, toys, free stuff etc.
The Petone wharf was set alight twice over the weekend during Guy Fawkes celebrations. Do you think it's time we seriously considered banning fireworks to avoid these sorts of incidents?
The PM is concerned at the number of pop-up fireworks sellers on the streets, but is not considering … View moreThe Petone wharf was set alight twice over the weekend during Guy Fawkes celebrations. Do you think it's time we seriously considered banning fireworks to avoid these sorts of incidents?
The PM is concerned at the number of pop-up fireworks sellers on the streets, but is not considering banning sales.
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When you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.
The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.
But when the market is not so hot, that … View moreWhen you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.
The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.
But when the market is not so hot, that luck can feel harder to find. The latest Real Estate Institute figures show the number of sales in September was down by a quarter, year-on-year.
Market commentators say timing your sale right can help. Kim Sinclair, of Crockers Research Hub, said data showed a connection between migration flows and house price movements.
New Zealand's net migration has been running at a record rate as more people move here and fewer leave. This is one of the factors credited with driving strong house price growth over the past five years. But Sinclair said there was a clear pattern of migration dips between March and May each year, and again in November. That seemed to correlate with dips in sales prices, too.
Sinclair said it made sense that an influx of new arrivals looking for a home would have an effect on the housing market. "This suggests that selling property may not be recommended during those periods as demand may be lower and, conversely, these periods could be good times to buy." Nigel Jeffries, head of Trade Me Property, said winter was the best time of year for sellers who wanted a quick sale. His site's data showed that between June and August, houses spent less time on the market. Last year, properties in Wellington and Christchurch sold faster in winter than in any other season, spending an average of 24 and 38 days on the market, respectively.
On 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us … View moreOn 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us walking past be sure to come out and give us a wave and cheer us on!
Thanks for your support,
Chris Kennedy, Dan Nesbit, Jeremy Dodge, Justin Storey
Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...
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