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Maker Monday #4 - Arielle Mermin
This week we asked the talented Arielle to answer our Maker Monday questions. Read on! YOUR NAME Arielle Mermin BUSINESS NAME Arielle Mermin LTD (really had a hard time with that one!) HOW LONG HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN GOING? 3 years WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Okato, Taranaki Population 641 ARE YOU A LONE WOLF OR HAVE STAFF/HELPERS? Wolf that needs a pack! WHAT MAKES YOUR DESIGNS SPECIAL? I think what makes my brand special is that I am offering NZ women lifestyle clothing from a Californian perspective. The main reason I... Read more...
Maker Monday #3 - Gwyneth Hulse Design
This week we asked the talented Gwyneth to answer our Maker Monday questions. Read on! YOUR NAME Gwyneth and Dave Hulse BUSINESS NAME Gwyneth Hulse Design HOW LONG HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN GOING? Two years ARE YOU A LONE WOLF OR HAVE STAFF/HELPERS? It began as my (Gwyneth’s) hobby and I did everything myself. However, as the business has grown my husband Dave has joined me. Dave now does most of the cutting and prep work, while I do the painting and finishing. WHAT MAKES YOUR DESIGNS SPECIAL? Our designs... Read more...
Maker Monday #2 - Beau Bonnets
Your Name: Alexa WhiteheadBusiness Name: Beau Bonnets How long has your business been going?I launched Beau Bonnets on the 1st day of spring this year!Are you a lone wolf of have staff/helpers?I have been a lone wolf but have just hired a lovely sewer and knitter to join the BB ranks and help me produce all the bonnet-y goodness What makes your designs special?My pattern was drafted by me and I spend hours searching for the perfect materials, my bonnets are only made of natural fabrics as I believe it’s... Read more...
MFP is hiring!
We are looking for a super sparkly someone to join our dainty but busy Cuba Street store as a sales assistant. You will be customer focused, full of energy, take pride in your personal appearance, organised and always willing to go that extra mile. The position is a part time, Full day Tuesday in the store + 3 hours Saturday + extra shifts from November till Christmas eve.  MFP is looking for the following skills and qualities in our new staff member: Reliable and trustworthy. Tech savvy / photoshop skills. Understand MFPs vision and... Read more...
NoCar Cargo Wellington delivery!
At MFP we like to recycle, re-use bubble wrap and boxes from orders, and generally do the best we can to not hurt this environment we live in.  One super way we have found to be awesome humans is by getting this awesome human - RUSS (and his handy dandy mega bike) of NoCar Cargo to deliver all of our CBD deliveries! So, if your next order is addressed within the Wellington CBD, then this feller will be hand delivering your special goodies via his amazing go go gadget legs! (and fancy bike!) Also -... Read more...
Maker Monday #1 - Promisedland
Welcome to our first Maker Monday blog! Each Monday we will be posting up a bunch of questions answered by one of our lovely designers. So you can find out a little bit more about the designer behind the products we sell and you love!  Enjoy! -xclaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o YOUR NAME - Aroha Mckerrow o BUSINESS NAME - Promisedland o HOW LONG HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN... Read more...
Fathers DAY!
Dads are usually THE MOST difficult people to buy for...Here are a few goodies pops might just fancy. Find all these goodies + more here xclaire   Read more...
Free Stay Home Club Badge!
Holy Moly! Get yourself a sweet Stay Home Club badge (worth 8 pingas) when you join the club and invest in your next SHC T-shirt or Sweatshirt! If you are a cat person you are gonna want the SHC logo cat tee, dog person?! then the Gemma Correll dog SHC logo tee is the one for you.  Perhaps you are well in with winter & want to get your recluse on? how to get your badge - Enter the code SHCBADGE in the notes section on check out & let us know... Read more...
New Gear to Stay Home in!
If you’re looking to join the coolest, cosiest club on the planet than the first thing you’re gonna need is a uniform. Luckily, Stay Home Club has got us covered with a brand new order of cheeky, relatable and pro-introvert designs. It’ll be easy to spot your fellow club members in a cat-covered jumper or slouchy tee declaring: ‘Recluse'... if we ever leave the house that is!-Tiana xClockwise from top leftthe worst crew / boring is best tote / recluse tee / stay home club crew Read more...
Cards for the awkwards!
For the straight-shooters and over-thinkers; the lovely Emily McDowell and her team have finally squished our awkward, quirky, but totally honest musings into card form. And thank goodness for that! Not only do they say everything we need them to, but they are beautifully designed and available for every occasion. Learn more about Emily here and check out a few of my personal faves here:-Tiana x Clockwise from top leftawkward birthday / treatment on the internet / ahh! baby / sob at your wedding / not a journey     Read more...
Hug a Porcupine - Critters & Creatures & Objects!
Wahhhoooo! We have a bunch more of these lil Hug A Porcupine cuties in!  There are so many to choose from, I still can't decide if I totally need the Pug or the Unicorn!?  Pop into the store or check them online here! xx     Read more...
Charm & Gumption pre-order 15% off!
We have a bunch more of the super awesome Charm & Gumption prints whizzing their way over from the US of A.  Inspiring words printed in ever gorgeous gold foiling.  Get your order in before the end of Sunday and get a sweet 15% off.  Use the code CHARMING15 on check out to secure your print order at a sweet price! xoxclaire Read more...