Weekly Roundup 16 August

Toodles Noodles // Weeky Roundup 16 August   Happy Friday everyone! I would be lying if I said this week hasn't been exhausting. It all started on Sunday with a fun day trip to Hamilton where I spent the day catching up with the awesome Bron Alexander and met a few of my partners friends. Followed by going back to Hamilton on Tuesday to attend SPARK where I had the pleasure of hearing speakers from both Smith Journal and Ice Breaker. Apart from the two big drives there has been filling orders, designing some limited edition items for the holiday season (yay!), getting more items ready for the gift fair, and the list goes on and on. But no need to bore you all with my busy life, as I'm sure yours has been just as chaotic in it's own way. This week's roundup has been inspired by dorm room decor. The school season in the US is starting back up again, and if there was something exciting at the beginning of each year while at University was choosing new items for your dorm room! It was always such a fun challenge to cram in as much as possible into a tiny room. I still have my clock like the one featured at number 7 - let's just say my roommate hated when it would go off in the wee hours of the morning. But I loved my vintage clock, and still do, as it's made its way with me to New Zealand. These days I use my iphone as an alarm clock but love looking at it on my bedside table. Have a fantastic weekend ya'll and stay tuned for some new product sneak peeks!
  1. With communal laundry rooms, having a functional and stylish laundry hamper is essential.
  2. Bedding plays a huge centrepiece in the dorm rooms - so make sure you pick something that will work well with your other decor items and can withstand a lot of use (used as desk, couch, table, etc.).
  3. Just because you're in a dorm room, doesn't mean you can't enjoy some fresh flowers!
  4. Loved having one of these, great for laptops, writing reports, and eating.
  5. Desk lamps are a must.
  6. Study in style - fun pencils help the homework go faster.
  7. Even with cell phones and computers, it's quite handy having that old clock around.
  8. Carry your assignments in style with this bag and matching purse.

Weekly Roundup 2 August

Weekly roundup 2 August Happy Friday everyone! I hope you've all had a good week as we head into the month of August. This week has been a big one for us behind the scenes. We met with some amazing people, had a sample of an exciting new product arrive, had an stellar Once'it sale, and started to plan our stand for the NZ Gift Fair! With so much planning and the to do lists growing, stress levels have gotten a bit high. And when stress rolls around, the comforts come out. This week's round up is influenced by things that represent comfort to me - as you can see, I rely a lot on cooking and wine in times like these! Have a great weekend everyone - I'm personally super excited to attend the Auckland Food Show on Saturday and eat way too many tasters.
  1. Linen Striped Paonia Tablecloth from Portugal.
  2. Beautiful wine packaging designed by Australian company Picturelab.
  3. Comfort and cheese platters go hand and hand.
  4. Fun metric ceramic crocks - currently on sale!
  5. One can never have too many nesting serving bowls.
  6. Roasted beetroot and goat cheese tart - yum!

Weekly Roundup - 26 July

Toodles Noodles // Weekly Roundup 26 July Hello Friday, so we meet again. This week we've kicked it up a gear with the realisation that the NZ Gift Fair is only a little over a month away! What does that mean? It means new designs and new products including 2014 calendars and Christmas designs! It's back to early starts and late nights but it's all worth it as we have some super exciting new stuff headed your way. You may have also noticed that there was a large amount of new designs added to the store this week! With the royal baby being born this week's roundup was inspired by the lucky little fella. Have a fantastic weekend everyone. I know I'm looking forward to some more sleep, a brunch date with my Mr, and hopefully going and having a nosey at Kraft Bomb.
  1. Beautiful nursery art handmade by the talented Amber from Red Tile Studio.
  2. Lovely, peaceful bedding available at The Land of Nod.
  3. If I had a baby they'd be wearing this Halloween outfit at least a few times a year!
  4. Bunny ear beanie for the win.
  5. Handcrafted pyjamas available at Father Rabbit.
  6. NZ focused onesie at Nature Baby - cute!
  7. Adorable handmade wooden push toy from Lithuania.

Weekly Roundup 14 June

Toodles Noodles // Weekly Roundup 14 June Well Friday is here yet again and June is already halfway gone! This week I've unfortunately had the flu and let me tell you, I wish this upon no one. It has zapped all my energy and landed me straight on the couch. On the upside, I've started watching Boston Legal from season 1 and am thoroughly entertained! With spending so much time at home under blankets I have had some big baking cravings. So this week's roundup is inspired by winter afternoons and the comfort they can bring.
  1. Amazing Lemon Blueberry Muffin recipe from Casey Leigh.
  2. Beautiful rustic, full kitchen apron handmade in Minnesota.
  3. Simply stunning Fantail tea towel available at Father Rabbit, designed by Bayley Collins from Birdinabunnysuit.
  4. The new Petite Kitchen Recipe Journal - want.
  5. Oversized mugs are the best in winter - perfect for hot coco, soup and massive amounts of coffee.
  6. Giving away some baking treats to some lucky friends? Get some fun packaging from Little Ink to make them extra special.
Just as a reminder our upcoming markets are: - Tamaki Drive Mid Winter Christmas Evening Market - 21 June at 6pm - Auckland Art & Craft Market - 29 June from 11am - 3pm Have a great weekend everyone!

Weekly Roundup - 19 April

Toodles Noodles // Weekly Roundup 19 AprilHappy Friday everyone! Crazy to believe the week is already over yet so much has happened the last few days. We've been hard at work on a freelance project this last month for a fantastic event taking place here in Auckland and super excited that it all went to print today! Once we have permission from our client we'll be sure to post it up on the blog. We are also happy to announce a new stockist has come on board this week. If you live in the Petone area, you'll now be able to find a range of our gift wrap and cards in Turquoise on Jackson Street - yippee! For those in need of some Mother's Day inspiration - we're put together a special roundup this week. Now personally I don't think my mom would like to receive an animal skull, but that's the great thing about mom's they're all different! Also, if you're looking to purchase any of our products for your mother, auntie, sister - our Etsy shop is currently offering FREE shipping to anywhere in New Zealand. Or you can find us this Sunday at Ponsonby Central from 10-3 Woohoo!
  1. Stunning glass beaded necklace from Anthropologie - just love those colours!
  2. Know someone with a green thumb? These 7 ceramic herb labels will do just the trick.
  3. LET LIV has a fantastic assortment of items on there site for everyone.
  4. Father Rabbit in Auckland now stocks the very beautiful cards by Rifle Paper Co. - yay.
  5. Hand painted dish with 18 karat gold spots...wow
Till next time! x