This is Suzie. She creates unique and original pieces of jewellery from her workshop, based at her home in Titirangi. She is passionate about using sustainab...
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Seasonal & Special Occasions
5 Easy Things to do This Year That Make a Difference
Do you normally think about or make resolutions every time a new year rolls around..?? The dawning of an entirely new year and a clean page in a pristine bla...
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Believe in the Beauty
This is Sonia in her Christchurch workshop where she creates pieces of jewellery made from sustainable materials – think recycled, repurposed, ethically so...
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Easy Peasy Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift
I love to give homemade gifts and I'm always on the hunt for new ideas to try!! I've seen a lot of 'jar-mixes' around this year, and they look fantastic but...
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Snow at Christmas, Sherry Trifle and Dish Soap
Lesley is a busy mum, nurse and small business owner. She cooks a full roast dinner on Christmas Day (at the insistence of her family...!!) and there's alway...
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Annus Horribilis, Balancing the Books and World Peace
What was the most challenging thing you’ve had to manage in 2020?? Making sure we had enough raw materials to make our products!! Jewel is from China so we...
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Tiramisu, Travel and the Importance of Relationships
What was the most challenging thing you’ve had to manage in 2020?? Not being able to visit my mother or my daughter during the lockdown. Talking on the pho...
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New Baby, New House, Being Thankful and Kiwiana for the Win!!
What was the most challenging thing you’ve had to manage in 2020?? Well, we unexpectedly bought a new house just weeks before our fourth baby arrived. Demi...
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Blog Categories
Health & Wellbeing
This is where you’ll find all things ‘Healthy Living’. We're talking about diet, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, relationships and more. We take a holist...
Natural Beauty
We’re here to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of natural beauty. A lot of skincare is full of harmful chemicals but we'll help you understan...
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is all about reducing our impact on the environment whilst still having fun! Here, you’ll find lots of tried and tested hints and tips i...
Your Healthy Home
Creating a healthy home environment can have a positive impact on you and your family. Using non toxic cleaning products and reducing the number of chemicals...