I have a passion for bringing a new life to old things. Many of the things I upcycle are objects that have meaning from past experiences including objects that were common place in my parents and grandparents generations.

The name of my shop, themagpiesaid, is borrowed from an old New Zealand poem 'The Magpies' by Denis Glover - "And Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle the magpies said"

According to popular folklore, the magpie likes to collect trinkets to take back to the nest, just like me!.