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Best Made Company

 

I've died and gone to heaven! I discovered Best Made Company last month and have been obsessed with everything in their shop since.  Their products are practical, perfectly designed, and stylish.

Their History The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Buchanan-Smith who saw a need for a better axe: an evocative tool that played an indispensable role in his life working on cattle farms and paddling and portaging the lakes of Northern Canada. Peter knew that a well made axe — the oldest and most invaluable tool known to mankind — could not only function as a lifeline in the wilderness, but at home it could be a magnificent window into that wilderness and inspire people to reconnect with their hands, craft, and nature.

Beyond The Axe In the Fall of 2010, with the axe as their perch, they embarked on a new line of products, which included wearable goods, bags, a first aid kit, and the popular limited edition map series: the foundations were thus laid to a more ambitious and sustainable mission. Working closely with esteemed designers and manufacturers the world over they continue to expand our catalog with the same care and precision that goes into the making of every new product they offer.

Like what you see (how could you not?!) visit their site to see more and purchase some of this goodness.

 

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 - 19 July

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you've had a great week, I personally have been struggling come back from holiday and getting into work mode. With the Gift Fair coming up in only six weeks, it's time to stop dilly dallying and really get cracking! There are a few new products and designs in the works and all will be revealed in the weeks to come! In the mean time, stay tuned here and our other social media outlets. This Sunday we'll be at the Matakana Market - a perfect school holidays activity! The market has amazing food, atmosphere, and vendors. If you come on by please do make sure to introduce yourself! Also incase you missed it, earlier in the week we shared a super delicious recipe for some Chocolate Chip Cookie bites! The recipe contains no flour, eggs, sugar, oil or butter - so really they're guilt free cookies! Have a great weekend everyone!

1. Love this scarf handmade by DarkPlum.
2. These unusual vases can be hung or free standing, is ideal for air plants or general decoration.
3. Beautiful handmade pouring bowl made with love in North Carolina.
4. Modern yet classy earrings coming from over the ditch.
5. Super cute kids top - wish it came in my size!
6. I little obsessed with the packaging and product...
7. Fun textiles handcrafted by Belljar in Australia.

Gift Fair - Part 2

Well the Gift Fair has come and gone. It was a great learning experience for our wee company! Three full days of selling your product is hard work - especially when everything you're selling is your own designs. But all the hard work has paid off and we are currently in the process of filling orders from 20 new retailers around New Zealand! We will be updating our retailers section of the website very soon with all our new stockists information but in the mean time are happy to announce that you will now be able to find us in Taupo, Hanmer Springs, Christchurch, Wanganui, Hamilton and many other locations around this beautiful country. Also coming soon to the website will be all the new designs we created in time for the Gift Fair. Including our new range of tote bags, fabric gift wrap, invitations, and some new prints and greeting cards! Thanks everyone for your amazing support along the way, On My Hand for the styling, and stay tuned for some professional photographs by the super talented Coralee and a wonderful blog post by the lovely Made From Scratch coming soon! x

Stay organised this coming year!

The holidays are quickly approaching...which means the New Year is near!  Here is a range of our stationery to help keep you organised and calm in 2013. Help keep your New Years resolutions with our lovely range of calendars, note pads, and cards. These items make lovely gifts as well - remember this is the last week to order to ensure everything arrives in time for Santa!

Weekly roundup 14 December

Well everyone the countdown is really on for Christmas now! Orders have really been flying through the shop and we have our last market of the year! You can find us this Saturday at Britomart's Moad Christmas Market open from 10-2:30. Then on Sunday I'm super excited for the Day on the Green concert at the positively beautiful Villa Maria Estate Winery featuring The Black Seeds and Fly Me Pretties! Do you have some fun weekend plans - we'd love to hear them! Now onto the good stuff - this week's roundup is a gift guide for the cooks in your life!

1. Beautiful mini wood bowls by Wind & Willow Home.
2. A lovely handmade apron by Beth at Chirp will surely do the trick, located locally here in Auckland.
3. OneCanoeTwo make the most beautiful and vibrant letter-pressed stationery including these recipe cards.
4. For the baker - this colourful cookbook is perfect!
5. Have lots of shopping to do - no problem! This notepad will help keep you and your home organised.
6. Time to make those baked goods shine with this handcrafted cake stand.
7. There's nothing like a tidy kitchen, keep your cooking utensils looking fab.

Sure do hope this roundup help bring some inspiration for those cooks and bakers in your life!  See you all next week!