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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.

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 15 August

Happy Friday everyone! So sorry we've been quiet on the blog lately. With our trip to Melbourne and prepping for the Gift Fair at the end of the month - time just seems to be flying by! We had a fantastic time in Melbourne at the beginning of the month - so many beautiful buildings and delicious food. The city really reminded me of a large Wellington / flat San Francisco - loved it. As mentioned above we are currently busy prepping for the gift fair at the end of the month - what does this mean? This is when we launch our new products and designs for the next 6 months! To see some sneak peeks of what is coming your way, be sure to follow us on Instagram. Hope you all had a great week and exciting weekend plans!

1. Aprons handmade in South Africa.
2. Reclaimed wood art from California.
3. Pennant flag handmade in the USA.
4. Never Give Up wall decal from Australia.
5. Pretty pencil cases from Arizona.
6. Baby honeycomb soaps handmade from Nevada.
7. Felt and wood necklace made in Melbourne.

Weekly Roundup 18 July

  Happy frosty Friday everyone! My goodness that sure was a lot of frost on the lawn this morning, but she's looking like a beautiful (cold) sunny day outside now! This Saturday (tomorrow) we will be at our first Tamahere market! The market is starts at 8:30am and runs until 1pm, located on the grounds of St Stephens Church. For more information on the 110 venders, visit the market's Facebook page. These last couple of weeks we have been busy coming up with new designs for the upcoming NZ Gift Fair and redecorating the studio! To see some images of our studio, follow us on Instagram. This week's round up is full of bold designs using colour brilliantly - enjoy!

1. Crux pillow
2. Sunset Over The Shore print
3. Red Rover apron
4. Animal Print Cheetah notecards
5. C'est la Vie pillow
6. Royal Blue Lattice Dopp kit bag
7. I Got This print

Weekly Roundup 20 June

Happy Friday everyone! It's crazy to think that our last weekly roundup was close to a month a go! Thank you again to everyone who has been patient with us while we went away on holiday to California. This week we've been busy getting back into the swing of things and preparing for the biannual Auckland Art & Craft Fair that is coming up! The fair is a real spectacular day held at the Aotea Centre the 28th of June from 11:00am - 3:00pm. We'll be there with all popular products including some new baby onesies! We hope you've all had a great week and are keeping dry and warm!

1. Modern wall planter with satin nickel address numbers handmade in Texas by Urban Mettle.
2. Shelving made out of reclaimed timber and pipes, hand made in Manchester by Inspiritdeco.
3. Stunning handmade leather shoes made in Israel by Abramey.
4. Modern Rufus pendant by Beam Shop in Israel.
5. Deer skull and antler print made by alphonnsine.
6. Metallic cast iron bottle openers make great gifts by Robs Rustics in Minnesota.
7. Beautiful handmade pottery by Julia Paul Pottery in the USA.

Weekly Roundup 16 May

Happy Friday everyone! Things around here have been chaotic while we prepare for our trip to the US! We're off to California this Sunday for three whole weeks! While away we will be visiting family, spending a day at Disneyland, checking out amazing local shops and catching some sun rays! While we are away we will keep our shops open but will be sending out items a little less frequently. If you're interested in seeing some of our products in person of course you can always pop into one of our stockists or we have some markets coming up. Including the Auckland Art & Craft Fair on 28 June. This week for our roundup we found some super sweet items which are all handmade! We hope you like them as much as we do. Enjoy!

1. Linen dress from Aolo in China.
2. Cross body bag by Muni in Lithuania.
3. Cream and sugar bowl set by Julia Paul Pottery, USA.
4. Pillow cover handmade in Portugal.
5. C'est la vie (such is life) handmade poster by Aspiring Bear in London.
6. Cross desk lamp by Ninoshea Design, California.
7. U R my doll kids t-shirt from New York.
8. Tooth Fairy teepee pillow by Apple White in Arizona.

Weekly Roundup 9 May

  Happy Friday everyone - sorry it's been so long since we had a weekly roundup - not sure how that happened! Our studio has been going nonstop this week with filling out GST return, filling orders before we head overseas and finalising our 2015 calendars! This year we've decided to make some improvements to the calendars and provide some different sizes - we're sure you're going to love it! We sure do hope you all have had a fantastic week and a relaxing weekend ahead. And of course, Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing women out there! x

1. Antique heater
2. Succulent planters
3. Woollen hat
4. Leather messenger bag
5. Linen tea towels
6. Linen apron
7. Pinch bowls
8. Whale canvas

Best Made Company

 

I've died and gone to heaven! I discovered Best Made Company last month and have been obsessed with everything in their shop since.  Their products are practical, perfectly designed, and stylish.

Their History The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Buchanan-Smith who saw a need for a better axe: an evocative tool that played an indispensable role in his life working on cattle farms and paddling and portaging the lakes of Northern Canada. Peter knew that a well made axe — the oldest and most invaluable tool known to mankind — could not only function as a lifeline in the wilderness, but at home it could be a magnificent window into that wilderness and inspire people to reconnect with their hands, craft, and nature.

Beyond The Axe In the Fall of 2010, with the axe as their perch, they embarked on a new line of products, which included wearable goods, bags, a first aid kit, and the popular limited edition map series: the foundations were thus laid to a more ambitious and sustainable mission. Working closely with esteemed designers and manufacturers the world over they continue to expand our catalog with the same care and precision that goes into the making of every new product they offer.

Like what you see (how could you not?!) visit their site to see more and purchase some of this goodness.

 

Weekly Roundup 18 April

Even though I've lived in New Zealand almost seven years, April to me still means spring time. I think of bright colours, flowers blooming, and the warmth returning to the sun. Today we're off to the Little Big Markets in Tauranga where you can find us: Saturday 19th April - 9am until 2pm - Mount Maunganui Sunday 20th April - 12pm until 5pm - Tauranga Waterfront in collaboration with Tauranga National Jazz Festival Along with our regular items for sale we're be having a massive 'all items must go' sale! There will be lots of old cards and gift wrap for just $2 and some other bigger pieces going for $5! You sure won't want to miss that! Hope you all had a fantastic week!

1. Vintage seaweeds canvas poster, from Portugal.
2. Thanks card designed in Nebraska, USA.
3. Rope necklace made in Belgium.
4. Leather wrap watch made in Ukraine.
5. Printable succulent envelope liner.
6. Clay necklace made in Lithuania.
7. Floral high waisted panties designed in Latvia.
8. Leather sunglass case from the USA.