We’re highlighting our favourite mum-made, New Zealand small businesses each month.
We’re all for supporting local mum-made and New Zealand small businesses here at nook, and we’re constantly finding new child-friendly products, people and initiatives that we want to share with our growing community. Read on for our favourite finds for August.
Read more: Made By Mums: 5 of Our Favourite Finds This July
New Zealand small businesses we love this month:
The Spilt Milk Co. Breastmilk Keepsake Jewellery
Raising her three young girls alongside running a business in Pāpāmoa, founder, crafter and designer behind The Spilt Milk Co, Ashley is a Jack of all trades, creating beautiful keepsakes. We love that Ashley can turn almost any precious inclusion (hair, breastmilk, formula, first teeth – you name it) into wearable art, especially the sentiment behind her pieces, celebrating a journey and capturing memories, no matter how long or short the trip.
Find it here.
Use the code NOOK10 for 10% off all custom keepsakes.
Gelli & Co Design Studio’s Offset Name Signs
Combining her interior design background with a passion for graphic design, Gelli & Co’s Mel is mum to two boys and the talent behind the studio’s treasure trove of children’s bedroom and nursery decor. A quick scroll through her website will have you adding everything to cart, including these personalised name signs that are perfect to hang on a little one’s door.
Find it here.
Renata Roaming’s ‘Roam With Kids’ App
Well-known for sharing The City of Sails’ top family-friendly finds and adventures, mum of two gorgeous kiddos, Renata (of @renataroaming), is also the brains behind Auckland’s ultimate app for parents. Loaded with playgrounds, cafes, walks, events and exclusive deals, “Roam With Kids” is there to make a long day that much easier at the drop of pin. Already expanding to cover Hamilton, we may have caught wind of the app being available in Christchurch in the not so distant future, too…
Download it here.
Ruby And Bear Hair Accessories
Christchurch girl mums will be no stranger to Ruby and Bear‘s market stalls that are often brimming with gorgeous handmade hair accessories. Made with the utmost care in her home studio, founder and mum of a beatiful daughter, Fi, has been crafting special pieces since 2017, with no sign of slowing down. We love the variety of patterns and designs, and that custom orders are also welcome to help you find that perfect combo of shape and fabric.
Find it here.
Topsy Turvy Swedish Ladders
Growing up using indoor play gyms overseas, owner and founder of Topsy Turvy, Olya’s collection of high quality, sustainable (not to mention highly aesthetic!) Swedish Wall Ladders are the perfect addition to a play room. Holding up to 100kg, these multifunctional play gems can be configured in so many different ways, and accessories added so that it can continue to grow with your family. We also have our eye on their Multi-Use Arches…
Find it here.
Featured image credited to Topsy Turvy via Facebook, all other images are credited to respective businesses.
