Testing The Whittakers Jelly Tip Chocolate Block May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong When Whittakers Chocolate released their Jelly Tip Block, we had to test it for you to make sure it was up to our high standards. Especially since it is a Limited...
Wild Ferns Bee Venom Skincare May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong Wild Ferns has captured the remarkable benefits of purified Bee Venom from New Zealand, combined with Active Manuka Honey in a range of products that provide a regenerative skin therapy...
Artificial Pohutukawa Flowers May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong Artificial Pohutukawa Flowers give us a way to have these gorgeous crimson blooms in our homes year round. In nature, Pohutukawa trees bloom from November to January, and due to...
Yes You CAN Take Wooden Items Into Australia May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong One of the most common questions we are asked is if we can ship wooden items to Australia, and the answer is yes. Yes that is right, you can bring...
Rubber Duck Collecting May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong Rubber duck collecting - until recently I didn't realise it was a thing. But sure enough, it is. Ever since the first floating rubber duck was created in the 1940s,...
Quick Guide to Meaning of Maori Symbols May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong Maori Symbols seen in jewellery and other crafts all have spiritual meanings. Here are the meanings of the top five.
An Unusual Paua Shell Fact May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong Here's an unusual Paua Shell fact I found out tonight at a local Maori Fashion Parade. Paua shell, or kota as it was called at the time, were used in battle...
What is Kiwiana? May 16, 2021Lesley Armstrong KiwianaWhat is Kiwiana? It's a term that brings a smile to the face of any New Zealander. Kiwiana is a bunch of items and images that are iconic pieces of...
Korowai Feathers May 04, 2021Lesley Armstrong These are the korowai feather colours available. Choose the ones you like, then come back to us with details of where you want them placed on the korowai. A sketch...
Taniko Colours May 04, 2021Lesley Armstrong Choose the taniko colour you would like around the top of your korowai. The design is specially made, and incorporates Manaia and Patiki. When you have chosen your taniko colour,...
What is Lanolin, and why it is better than ever January 25, 2021Lesley Armstrong Lanolin skincare was fashionable many years ago, before modern science created many artificial emollients and creams. When we figured out why sheep shearers had the softest hands, Lanolin products were...
About Stone Arrow Jewellery January 25, 2021Lesley Armstrong About Stone Arrow Jewellery NICK FEINT Here is information supplied by Nick: My name is Nick Feint and I live at an Intentional Community called Tui in Golden Bay with...