Instagram Inspiration

Instagram is a fantastic platform to discover how design is changing and trending around the world. My Instagram feed is full of a combination of fellow artists here in New Zealand and around the world. Seeing their work is great motivation and inspiration — the modern design book. Here are three stationers from the US that I follow.

1Canoe2 – based out of a fantastic barn in Missouri the company has a wholesome American vibe with their combination of letterpress and painted designs.

Lucy Mail is my latest find on Instagram – based out of Brooklyn, New York. Who wouldn’t love receiving a letter like this in the post amongst a pile of bills.

The Paper Cub is a studio that focuses on design, in-house screen-printing and paper goods. They are located in sunny Winter Park, Florida. The idea came for this new brand came when they wanted to expand their sister brand Sass&Peril.

To find out what we’re up to in our design studio and some behind the scenes shots (warning may contain cute kitty photos) — click here.

January Instagram

This month has made for some great memories! There have been trips to the Coromandel, Auckland and the Mount, BBQ's surrounded by new friends, lots of designing and relaxing in the sun. To see some behind the scenes and sneak peeks of new products make sure to follow us on Instagram!

January in review

2014 is off to a roaring start! Anyone else out there blown away with how fast January went by?

This month has been full of firsts for us! New house, new studio, 2 new kitties, planting fruit trees and a veggie garden...so much to learn and love!

Here are some of the highlights from this month.

New Years in Wanaka Opening up the shop for the first time in our new location The view outside the new studio Meetings in Auckland for some new products Beautiful house warming gift from Little White Box Trying out juicing at home... ...enjoying a refreshing drink in the sun Exploring town in this gem Setting up the new studio

Hope you've all had a great start to the new year!

Weekly Roundup - 13 September

It's no secret to anyone who follows my instagram feed - I love coffee. I love the warmth and comfort drinking coffee in the morning brings everyday. Great stories are told over a cup of coffee. Business deals, plots and plans - all get done over a cup of coffee. This weekend Cafe L'affare is teaming up with the City Mission. Locals is a pop-up espresso bar supported by Caffe L'affare, where your love for coffee can be "paid" for with a can of food. Just trade a can for a coffee and they’ll donate all cans to the Auckland City Mission. WHEN: 9am to 11am this Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of September WHERE: 13 Rose Road, Ponsonby (just off Williamson Ave) Have a great weekend everyone and to those fellow coffee lovers out there, cheers!

1. I would be lying if I said I didn't like a little danish with my coffee.
2. Ice cold coffee by Eighthirty is delicious on a hot day.
3. One can never have too many coffee mugs.
4. A relaxing coffee in a quiet spot can be a perfect mini mental vacation.
5. Need to take that coffee on the go? How about in a trendy Mason Jar!
6. I am seriously contemplating purchasing this sign. Love it!

October

October has turned out to be a crazy busy month for me. Lots going on with work and life.. new products arriving for the holidays, mini holiday down to Wanaka, a wee cold (made better with Wellington's own Bees Blessing), and a special photo shoot to be revealed later this week! Here’s a little snapshot of what I’ve been up to! You can follow me on instagram at @tootsnoots Can't wait to see what November has in store! x