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Fun Finds - 9 February

It's Tuesday today in NZ but feels like a nice fresh Monday after the long weekend! We decided to put together a fun little roundup of some finds that have caught our attention this past week.

We have been a bit quiet on the blog preparing to launch our new Autumn/Winter 2016 collection to retailers all around Australia & New Zealand. We have a few new products and designs that we know you are just going to love - to see what's new pop on over to our shop! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for some sneak peeks.

Have a great week and enjoy this summer weather!

1. Necklace 
2. Jason Plan x Soludos Wink Shoes
3. Enamel Cookware
4. Dog Leash 
5. Bedding
6. Leather Tote
7. Ceramic Planters

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Etsy Finds - 29 January

Happy Friday everyone! Today we inspired by Etsy makers around the world and looking forward to some cooler weather.

We have been a bit quiet on the blog preparing to launch our new Autumn/Winter 2016 collection to retailers all around Australia & New Zealand. We have a few new products and designs that we know you are just going to love - to see what's new pop on over to our shop! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for some sneak peeks.

Have a great weekend and enjoy this summer weather!

1. Oak Bench from California
2. Rope Baskets from South Africa
3. Cushions from Virginia
4. Light Pendant from North Carolina 
5. Sea Grass Baskets from Greece
6. Kitchen Utensils from the Washington, D.C.

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Etsy Finds 18 August

Happy Friday everyone! Today we have some fun, colourful finds from Etsy makers around the world.

We have been a bit quiet on the blog getting ready to release our new Spring/Summer 2015 collection. We have a few new products and designs that we know you are just going to love! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for some sneak peeks.

This Saturday we have the Tamahere Market from 8:30am - 1:00pm outside Cambridge, fingers crossed for good weather! 

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

1. Cactus Cushion from Oklahoma
2. Linen Apron from Montreal
3. Pennants from Georgia
4. Cha Ching Mug from California 
5. Watercolour Lobster from Texas
6. Pear Print from the United Kingdom
7. Watercolour Palm Leaf from Vancouver

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Etsy Finds 17 July

Happy Friday everyone! Welcome to our second edition of the new 'Etsy Finds'. We want to showcase more handmade work and promote small artists around the world so we've started a new section on the blog!

We are trying to shake this horrible head cold / flu and are hoping to be at the Tamahere Market this Saturday from 8:30am - 1:00pm outside Cambridge. Our next Auckland market is the General Collective Market on 1 August in Ellerslie.

We also have a special sale currently happening over on the site so make sure to check it out as stock levels are starting to run low!

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

1. Watermelon cutting board from New York
2. Linen Apron from Lithuania
3. Moscow Mule copper mug from Turkey
4. Bear brooch from Colchester, UK 
5. Handpainted horse shoes from Texas

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Etsy Finds - 19 June

Happy Friday everyone! As you may have noticed we've renamed our 'Weekly Roundup' to 'Etsy Finds'. We want to showcase more handmade work and promote small artists around the world.

This past Sunday we attended our sixth Auckland Fair. The day was a great success and really enjoyed seeing all those lovely faces. This coming Saturday we will be at the Tamahere Market from 8:30am - 1:00pm outside Cambridge. Our next Auckland market is the General Collective Market on 1 August in Ellerslie.

We also have a special announcement and deal coming up this week in our newsletter. If you haven't signed up you can do so at the bottom of our website.

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

1. Ceramic Juicer from Spain
2. Pillow cases from New York
3. Steel planters from Arizona
4. Reclaimed dinning table rom Massachusetts 
5. Dog bed from Utah
6. Ceramic espresso cups from Israel

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Weekly Roundup 15 May

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you're all safe and dry and that crazy storm yesterday. Sorry we didn't end up having a roundup last week. We had some unexpected power outages in the studio with cabling work and had to take an unplanned day away from the computer.

This Saturday we will be at the Tamahere Country Market - just on the main path when you enter - from 8:30 am - 1:00pm. And next weekend we will be at the new Hatch'd Boutique Fair in Auckland which runs from all day Saturday through Sunday. Tickets can be purchased through their website and is located in Ponsonby Central, upstairs in the Sapphire Room.

This weeks roundup is dedicated to, you guessed it, ceramics. As you may have heard me mention before, I have a big soft spot in my heart for handmade ceramics. As a kid I dabbled with the material but never did anything with it. So this winter I thought it was time I found myself a new hobby and signed up to an 8 week course that meets one night a week for 3 hours. I'm three weeks in and completely addicted. Thus far I've created 3 bowls, 1 jug, and 2 beakers. Here are some people who have inspired me along the way.

1. Karolina Grudniewska of KaroArt in Dublin
2. Lisa Jones of Pigeon Toe in Portland
3. Renee Boyd Ceramics in New Zealand
4. Sam Nichols Pottery in New York
5. Katia Carletti in Adelaide
6. Georgia Leiby of Center Ceramics in New York
7. Robert Gordon Ceramics in Australia

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Weekly Roundup 17 April

Happy Friday everyone! Sorry we didn't have a weekly roundup last week, we were off in Wellington for a long weekend. It had a been a few years since our last trip down there - man what a great city. We had a blast catching up with old friends, eating way too much food, heading out to Martinborough for some wine tasting and doing lots of walking and exploring.

We regret to say that with travel usually comes tummy bugs and we seem to have caught one on the way home and won't be able to attend this Saturday's Tamahere Market. If you were hoping to pick up some Mother's Day gifts from us this weekend we are sorry for the inconvenience but of course our online shop is open 24/7. Or pop into one of our lovely stockists near you to see our products in person.

This weekly roundup is for those fab men - buying gifts for men is never easy so here are some good finds.

Enjoy!

1. Leather pack handmade in Ecuador
2. Copper finish side table handmade in California
3. Reclaimed wood breakfast tray from Kansas City
4. Rabbit the Jack Knife illustration from Vermont
5. Waxed canvas bag handmade in Milan
6. Moscow Mule recipe downloadable poster
7. Leather bracelet handmade Turkey

These posts are not promoted, in any way, shape or form. They are simply items we find and like off Etsy and artists we think should receive recognition for their amazing work. Thank you.

Weekly Roundup 23 January

Happy Friday everyone - my goodness where has January gone!? This month has truly flown by - we have been busy designing new products, designs, meeting some amazing manufactures around New Zealand and of course making time for those BBQ's and soaking up some sun! We are also super excited to report that all our felt flags are now back in stock - woohoo! So get on ordering! We will also be bringing stock along with us to our upcoming markets - so be sure to constantly check our schedule. We hope you all have a lovely (long for some) weekend!

1. Keepsake / wedding ring box
2. Hex wooden base and ceramic planter
3. Cactus leather pouch
4. Fox wallet
5. Wooden mini bowls
6. Waxed canvas bag
7. Geometric planter

Weekly Roundup 9 January

Happy Friday y'all! Not everyone is back in the office yet but those of us who are - congratulations to making through the first week back after the holidays! We took a lovely break and went down to Wanaka to spend time with family and enjoy the lovely South Island scenery. So refreshing. This Saturday we will be attending the Tairua Food & Wine festival! It looks like a fantastic day out and are very excited to be exhibiting. We also will be at the Tamahere Market on the 17th for all you local Hamiltonians. This week's roundup has organisational theme.  A new year brings new beginnings, goals and a clean slate. Here are some great finds to help those looking to be a bit more organised for 2015.

1. Pegboard
2. Wall storage
3. First Aid bag
4. Linen storage bag
5. Desk organiser tray
6. Entry way hooks
7. Wire baskets

#EtsyResolution

A new year means new beginnings! Over the years I've had a lot of people approach me asking about my Etsy store: how I started it, do I find it hard, do I like selling on Etsy. Well the great people over at Etsy have heard you and are here to help! They have a new program starting at the end of this month to help people wanting to start a new Etsy store or improve existing ones. The program is called #EtsyResolution and it looks amazing. They've teamed up with Clare Bowditch singer, actor and (more importantly, in this case) founder of Big Hearted Business. Clare will be lending us her business coaching smarts and helping work through the blockers that often hold creative folks back. Along Clare is Jess Van Den, a successful Australian Etsy seller and founder of Create & Thrive whose tagline is “Learn how to turn your handmade hobby into a successful business from those who already have”. Here’s a quick overview of what #EtsyResolution is all about: January 27 – Telling Your Brand Story January 29 – Find Your Target Market February 2 – Photography: Telling Your Shop’s Visual Story February 5 – Shipping Tips & Tricks February 9 – Search Engine Optimisation: Getting Found Online February 12 – Get to Know (and love!) Your ‘Shop Stats’ February 16 – Marketing 101 (for creative types!) February 19 – Creating Happy Customers (and nailing the art of repeat business) February 25 – Live online Q&A with Clare and Jess To join #EtsyResolution sign up here before January 25 to secure your spot! This post is not sponsored by Etsy - I am just a strong supporter, fan, enthusiast and am excited to participate in this program to see how it can help improve my online store.