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Weekly Roundup 28 February

Happy Friday everyone! This week has gone by so quickly and yet so slowly at the same time! This weekend we are in full prep mode for the Autumn Gift Fair. It's extremely thrilling to do these big trade shows - debut new products, meet so many amazing people, see what's coming up for the next season from different sellers. It's a sensory overload at it's best! With all the hustle and bustle that the gift fair can bring - I decided to put together a weekly roundup focused on simplicity and comfort. Happy weekend everyone!

1. Cozy bedroom.
2. Steel cut oatmeal with yogurt, peaches and chia seeds.
3. A great reminder.
4. Horseshoe ring for a bit of luck.
5. Cotton string and brass necklace.
6. Time to sit back and relax.
7. Anytime is coffee time.

What we've been up to

If there are two things I truly love about New Zealand is the food and sense of style! This month I've been extremely lucky and have been going on lots of delicious coffee dates and discovering some beautiful restaurants all around the country. Here are a few snaps from this month's explorations - to see more follow us here. Do you have any favourites near you? We'd love to find out! (starting top left to bottom right) Mojo Coffee  |  Ponsonby Central  |  Lucian Espresso Bar  |   Ponsonby Central  |  Mojo Coffee  |  Best Ugly  |  Allpress Coffee  |  Atomic Coffee  |  Good George  |  TN HQ  |  Miss Clawdy  |  Punnet

Weekly Roundup - 13 September

It's no secret to anyone who follows my instagram feed - I love coffee. I love the warmth and comfort drinking coffee in the morning brings everyday. Great stories are told over a cup of coffee. Business deals, plots and plans - all get done over a cup of coffee. This weekend Cafe L'affare is teaming up with the City Mission. Locals is a pop-up espresso bar supported by Caffe L'affare, where your love for coffee can be "paid" for with a can of food. Just trade a can for a coffee and they’ll donate all cans to the Auckland City Mission. WHEN: 9am to 11am this Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of September WHERE: 13 Rose Road, Ponsonby (just off Williamson Ave) Have a great weekend everyone and to those fellow coffee lovers out there, cheers!

1. I would be lying if I said I didn't like a little danish with my coffee.
2. Ice cold coffee by Eighthirty is delicious on a hot day.
3. One can never have too many coffee mugs.
4. A relaxing coffee in a quiet spot can be a perfect mini mental vacation.
5. Need to take that coffee on the go? How about in a trendy Mason Jar!
6. I am seriously contemplating purchasing this sign. Love it!

Weekly Roundup 23 August

Happy Friday everyone!  This particular Friday is quite special as it's my Mr.'s birthday! He isn't really into birthdays (like this girl) so we plan on having a very low key day, traditional burger night, and some Veuve to celebrate. A lot has being happening this week here at TN HQ.

• Our 2014 calendars have arrived from the printers and are looking FAB! This year we'll be offering our traditional desk calendars and also introducing some new wall calendars (different format from last year) and a daily planner!
• The 2013 Spring catalogue for our wholesalers has been finalised and going out to in the post (just in time for the Gift Fair!)
• New holiday limited edition tea towels are with the printer
• We've added 3 new stockists to our amazing list of supporters (otherwise known as the fantastic shops that stock our products)
• and to top it all off we've been contacted to be featured in 100 client gifts by a local business!

So all in all, it's been a very busy, exciting, and encouraging week for this wee business! This week's weekly roundup is a bit of a hello to Spring which is just around the corner. I hope you all had a fantastic week and a fun weekend ahead. We'll be post some great photos of the new products, so make sure to follow the fun!

1. I can never have too many purses, and for me, the bigger the better.
2. Love this handmade lamp, crafted in Barcelona.
3. How great would it be to have your summer herbs in hanging planters right on your kitchen wall?
4. Cranberry-Almond cookie, get in my belly!
5. Another fantastic new design by Quill and Fox.
6. Adorable hand illustrated bookplates.
7. Love how this necklace reminds me of childhood macaroni necklaces but with endless class.
8. Warm weather means iced coffees, yum!

Weekly Roundup – 11 November

Oh my goodness!  Where has this week gone - preparing this week's weekly roundup I just couldn't believe Friday has come again so quickly!  It feels like we were just down in Wellington meeting some very lovely people at Craft2.o and the Wellington City Market.  I hope you all have had a fantastic week filled with sunshine!  Mine's been busy with filling orders, creating our new notepad (sneak peek here!) design and printing our first wedding invitation request! Now without further ado here's this weeks roundup:

1. Now I'm not one to condone drinking but the packaging of Death's Door Spirits by Grip Design Inc would look quite splendid on a home bar.
2. Alyssa Nassner is an illustrator based in Minneapolis, who uses beautiful colours and strokes in her work. This illustration is part of her "life advice" series.
3. These pillows are made with metalic paint, handprinted and on hemp pillow covers - perfect! Found on {me}longings studio Etsy's store along with more beautiful products.
4. This cute tank comes in multiple styles and colours - what a great gift idea by designer MNKR.
5. These little cuties are handmade in the USA...am I the only one wishing they came in adult size?
6. As a big fan of coffee and of design this product is a winner in my eyes! Designed by Boheem in Sydney for One Tree Coffee Co, a boutique Espresso Bar in Newcastle NSW who sell their freshly made ice coffee on their premises.
7. Last but not least a sweet treat!

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend wherever you are! And just think we're just about 6 weeks away from the holiday season kicking off - wowie! x

Weekly Roundup – 26 October

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you all had a lovely short week with Summer finally giving us a sneak peek.  Hopefully the nice weather continues for the weekend - we'll be over at the We Can Create markets on Saturday from 12-5 if you want to pop by and say hello! 1. This amazing logo is home to Spruce Collective - started up by five like-minded girls who share a love for vintage treasures and are inspired by all things creative.  I could spend hours looking at their site…. 2. Father Rabbit just opened their store in Auckland. Everything on their website is to die for, including these stunning bath towels. 3. How sweet is this canvas pouch by Paloma's Nest found on Etsy based in Austin, Texas. 4. This beautiful coffee packaging  is from Coffee Balzac's Roasters, a company based in Ontario  Canada - if the love of caffeine doesn't get you going in the morning looking at this stunning illustration might help get those creative juices going! 5. These finger licking looking donuts are by a Spanish blog named "La receta de felicidad" which translates to the recipe of happiness.  With beautiful recipes, food styling snaps and website design this one is an overall winner! 6. Don't these measuring cups by West Elm just sing Julia Child? Hope you've enjoyed this week's roundup - have a great weekend everyone! x

Dear Coffee, I love you

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may have noticed that I have a slight addiction to coffee.  Not necessarily the caffein associated with coffee, just the smooth taste and comfort of a nice warm cup.  It’s a treat that I “allow” myself at the start of the day.  Here is a list of places I’ve tried thus far in Auckland and why I like them: 1. Shakey Isles (pictured up top and with sketch book) always have the most welcoming staff, creative environment and no matter how busy they may be will never make you feel rushed.  It’s a great place to go for brunch, an afternoon working session, or a quick stop for a well made coffee. 2. Allpress Espresso at the Browns Mill Building (pictured top left) now if you’re in a hurry in the mornings this may not be the best stop for you. But if you love cinnamon brioches then this is the place!  The coffee here isn’t the speediest or even that consistent, but the staff and the finger-licking treats will keep you coming back again and again. 3. Atomic Coffee (pictured lefthand side) now these guys know strong coffee. As someone who usually orders a flat white with an extra shot…well no extra shot needed here.  The coffee never tastes burned just fully flavoured and packed with a punch.  Their new brunch menu is also a winner (try the Spanish eggs!). 4. My daily spot Columbus Coffee, located just by my work these guys now know my order when they see me walk through the door.  Greeted with a smile and the barista reciting my daily order back to me always puts me in a great mood to know my coffee will be done right. Have a favourite coffee spot around where you live or work? Would love to hear about new spots and why you love them! x