Mudbird Ceramics - Chch

Sometimes a perfect gift is hard to come by and giving someone a different pressie every year can be a task.  We are very lucky in Aotearoa that we are small enough to get gifts from Anywhere within NZ and without great cost ... so let's head down to the beautiful Christchurch and check out Mudbird.

Mudbird Ceramics is the brainchild of Gillian Weavers, a Mum who had an idea and brought it to life - original gifts, hand cut from NZ Clays, decorated with vintage styles.

From small dishes to earrings, to the very appealing bird dishes, the colours and styles are a fresh look to a lot of what we see these days.  Some outstanding work with the detail shows Gillian's love for her designs and her amazing workmanship.

I absolutely love her creations and love having some beautiful ceramic pieces in the house.  Would highly recommend a pressie from Mudbird, you won't be disappointed .. and neither will those you purchase it for (includes yourself). 

w http://www.mudbird.co.nz/

e mudbird@gill.co.nz

m 021368624

Cloud Nine Creative - Rangiora

It's sometimes hard to share things you absolutely love ... but I'm not very good at keeping secrets ... and Cloud Nine Creative is definitely Choice!

Lee Sinclair, director and designer of Cloud Nine Creative, grew up making the odd thing for family and friends, and after her overseas travel, decided to spread her love of design and craft to the rest of the World by creating her own label.

Although a bold decision, it was a fantastic one. From Kiwi themes to delicate floral designs, Lee has a great range of necklaces, earrings, rings, prints and even gift cards.

I have no doubt you will fall in love with something of hers, and as much as I would love to show everything off, I can only show you some of my favs ... enjoy!

http://www.cloudninecreative.co.nz/

891 Two Chain Road

Rangiora

Christchurch 7475

lee@cloudninecreative.co.nz



bolt of cloth - fabrics and furnishings

I love this website!  You can choose a fabric and have anything made from curtains and blinds, to cushions and lampshades.  Loads of fun!!!

All the way from our Christchurch these People have a huge range of fabric for just about anything.  They sell their own hand-made cushions, lampshades, aprons and more, but they also make to order as well.

The fabrics are from a few places around the globe, and are funky, vibrant and very cool!  They also have fabric that has been designed by textile designers from around the world ... Oz, Finland, Japan and NZ (of course!).

From pastel colours to fire engine red, floral to scooter patterns, their range is quite large.  Next time you need some cushions, curtains, blinds, wallpaper, lampshades, or just another apron or bag even, check out the website and see if there is something that tickles your fancy!  Be different.

bolt of cloth workroom

216 Madras Street

Christchurch

http://www.boltofcloth.com/