Posts by Verdant
Window Insulation: Preparing for Winter
These warm days are a bit of a gift right now, especially given how wet and cold this summer has been here in Wellington. I still remember my very first March here. I’d just moved down from the usually balmy Waikato to study. A little windier, perhaps, but not too cold… yet. We all know…
Read MoreMaking Space: Our Sustainable Sale for Beautiful Home Goods
For 15 years, we mostly avoided a sale at Verdant. We’ve preferred to believe that every piece of fabric, cushion, or lampshade we bring in or make is beautiful and that it will eventually find a home. And, mostly, it does. But over time we’ve realised we need to shift some stock. Sometimes, trying to…
Read MoreManaging the Summer Sun
Practical Ways to reduce glare, heat and early wake ups. It’s already February and it feels like summer has only just begun. Summer brings bright days and early sunrises. While we love the light, too much direct sun indoors can lead to glare, heat build-up, faded furnishings, and disrupted sleep. A few simple changes to…
Read MoreWhy Verdant is part of a collective
When people first step into our shop, they’re often surprised. It’s not filled with fabric swatches but instead brimming with artisan goods and local art, from handcrafted pots to unique pieces by local creatives. Verdant is part of the South Coast Collective, which might seem unexpected for a shop specializing in sustainable interiors. But to…
Read MoreA short intro
Janette our owner and founder has created a short video about why we do what we do! Get in touch with us if you’d like to know more.
Read MoreBlind Details
Choose the right blind for the right space. Here are a few details about our Blinds. Cord & Cleat Style Roman Blinds This style is great for small simple blinds. Its the most economical option for fabric roman blinds. And it is the simplest to fix. The head rail (the thing the fabric is attached…
Read MoreBlack Friday Sale?
Black Friday Sale? Do you get caught up in the frenzy? Here at Verdant we don’t have regular sales, for many reasons. One of them simply because we cannot afford to. Creating local and sustainable products is expensive. But we do it because we are passionate about having better alternatives to dress our homes. And…
Read MoreHow Sustainable are we at Verdant?
Being Sustainable at Verdant. Recently we’ve been looking at certifications around Sustainability & Carbon neutrality. We do the best we can for the planet, however, we can always do more. Janette did a questionnaire recently for a particular certification which showed up areas we need to work on. We don’t want to be greenwashing, but…
Read MoreNew Lightweight Organic Cottons
New in for spring, Lightweight Organic Cottons. Perfect for furoshiki and present wrapping, beeswax wraps, food covers, clothing, lampshades, cushions and patchworking. Any sewing and craft project you can think of! Browse Here
Read MoreWhat is the best insulation for windows?
Even though the sun is still shining, I can feel a definite chill in the air, with the season changing. At this time of year, we always start thinking about how to make our homes warm for the winter. We love Consumer NZ for their testing they do different products, and an article I came…
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