Plastic free July!
We’re all aware of the problems associated with single-use plastics, and here’s a great way to make a change…
shopping
Tui towel? Tui tote? Absolutui!
Gorgeous native bird print tea towels and totes from NineteenA Design…
Conscious consuming
Cut down your plastic bag use with these colourful, reusable, washable produce bags from The Rubbish Whisperer…
One for the op-shoppers
Love spending your weekend hunting out vintage finds? Here’s the reusable loot bag for you!
Don’t miss The Little Big Markets, 9 till 2 this Saturday in Mount Maunganui!
It’s the first Saturday of the month this weekend, so here’s a crafty shout-out to the BOP – because the first Saturday of the month means it’s Little Big Market time in Mt Maunganui!
Love your mum? Six ways to ace Mother’s Day
It’s nearly here, so get your skates on! Order a gorgeous gift now to arrive in perfect time for Mother’s Day. To make it super easy, here’s six great ways to make your mum’s day on 11 May.
Christmas… in the Halloween Zone?
Every year the Christmas paraphenalia seems to arrive earlier and earlier in the shops – and I, like many, am by no means reticent about having an annual moan on the subject. It’s the music more than anything, I think, and the oh-so frenetic version of Christmas to be found in so many retail quarters.
Which is why I’m finding my Felt-flavoured lead up to Christmas this year so much more enjoyable than past experiences.
Best of British
Gosh, I seem to have come over all British. With all the late nights watching the London Olympics, I’m dreaming of bunting, tea and summer days (preferably with Chariots of Fire playing on my imaginary gramophone).
Happy birthday Craft 2.0! Saturday 23 April
Craft 2.0, 10am–3pm, Saturday 23 April, Wellington
The queen of all craft fairs returns to the Dowse Art Museum from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23 April and this time, Craft 2.0 is celebrating its 5th birthday! That’s five whole years of fabulous fairs featuring the work of incredibly talented local crafters and designers.