Artist Interview: Orange Space Photography

For me photography is all about observing and creating images which reflect a part of how I perceive the world around me and how I  show it back. My photographs are inspired by nature and its elements, colours, forms and light. I also feel inspired by poetry and music and like to  create images which give a visual form to these expressions. Through the medium of photography I like to create fine art images which capture the feel of the place or the subject.
Photography gets me in that zone where there is only me, camera, the thought process going on in the mind for that image and the subject. The rest of the world just dissolves ways...I like to call this as my orange space and hence the name of my business- Orange Space Photography. I believe that if looking at my photographs the viewer can feel that "orange space" that I felt while making the photograph, all the effort that went into it is worth it, and the photograph is fulfilled.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? In the exhibition the viewers will be able to see my photographic work on impressionism, which will be capturing the feel of the subject, rather that document the subject with accuracy. The photographs that will be displayed are inspired by nature and its elements. My attempt has been to create images which can evoke an emotion in the viewer by the sheer play of light, colour and form. The photographs will be available in fine art prints with the option of sizes as per requirement. The photographs will be matted or framed.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I love to listen to music, go for a walk on the beach or in the bush, cook, watch movies and spend time with family and friends. When I have a little more time, I love to travel and explore new places.

Artist Interview: The Stitchsmith

I create contemporary needlepoint and cross stitch kits for the modern stitcher. I am delighted to see the resurgence of interest and craft generally and would like to be part of the movement to make craft, including needlepoint and cross stitch, attractive to a new generation of stitchers. My designs aim to be non-intimidating with bright colours and block shapes so that people wanting to get into stitching and make their own stuff can comfortably complete a kit. I think the designs also appeal to more experienced stitchers looking for something contemporary with an interior design focus. NZ is bursting with inspiration – particularly in the colours and shapes of our natural landscape and Maori heritage.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I will be displaying my cushion kits, both needlepoint and cross stitch. Also smaller kits for pincushions and Christmas decorations.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I am holding some workshops and classes next year which I'm very excited about. It's so rewarding to teach people and see them enjoy stitching as much as I do.

Where are your favourite places on-line? Design Sponge of course!

Flikr - there are several embroidery groups whose members create stunning works

Feeling Stitchy - more amazingly talented stitchers

Pinterest - where you can waste literally hours of time!

needlenthread.com - lots of helpful tutes on various stitching techniques

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I have just taken up golf which I am not sure I can say I actually enjoy - yet! I love to cook and get a bunch of people over to eat. And I love pottering about designing and doodling.

Artist Interview: Belle and Beau

I design and make women's clothing from organic textiles and aim to produce everything sustainably. Styles are inspired by all the things I love to do. Mooching around markets on sunny mornings, pottering around in the garden, music festivals, wandering in foreign places. There is definitely a relaxed silhouette to my designs with all these things on my mind. 

The fabrics I use are spun in New Zealand and coloured using dyes certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard. The details (eyelets, buttons, etc.) are always considered for their purpose and on how they were produced before being used in production.

It's not always easy being green, but it sure is worth it.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? A bunch of new styles with summer in mind. I have just bought a large roll of striped Organic Cotton Jersey, so there will be some tops and dresses made from this for sure.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I have had the range of basics established for a year or so now, but have just begun to introduce some new pieces. I intend to continue to produce new items and build that into seasonal ranges. The dream is to one day have my own store - but for now the markets are a great place to be.

Where are your favourite places on-line? I have a lot of friends travelling all sorts of wonderful places at the moment, so I find myself regularly trawling through their online albums.

Peppermint Magazine is a favourite of mine and their website is pretty good too, www.peppermintmag.com

I love how gardener Lynda Hallinan writes so enjoy checking out her blog http://lyndahallinan.com/

Other than that I am a bit forgetful when it comes to blogs etc and usually tend to stumble across exciting pages when I should really be doing something else.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I love to grow my own veges and berries, and just lately flowers too.  Over labour weekend I planted out six raised beds with pretty much all my favourite crops.
I am also set on learning french - so I can actually converse with people when I go to France next, rather than just blurt out random words accompanied by not so obvious (and not so cool) charades moves.

Artist Interview: TOFUTREE Art & Design

TOFUTREE Art & Design is a group of young artists and designers graduated from Elam School of Fine Arts and School of Architecture design, University of Auckland, who have come together to create beautiful and meaningful things that matter to our life.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? We will bring as many products as we can, including our new exciting products such as the artsy bags, tea towels and jewellery.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? Our main source of inspiration is the natural beauty and kiwi lifestyle that can be found only in our precious country. We tend to reflect the uniqueness of true New Zealand identity through every work, whether it is the people, nature, or the environment. We hope to continuously make lovable things and share them with you.

Where are your favourite places on-line? http://www.notcot.org

http://www.designboom.com/

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? Movie marathon!!

Artist Interview: Artisan Jouel

Hello, my name is Anjana Susane and i create a range of jewellery and accessories under the name Artisan Jouel. I enjoy creating items that are wearable, affordable and a little whimsical too.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I'm excited to be unveiling my new pieces for 2012 at the Auckland Art and Craft Fair. I will have plenty of nature inspired pieces such as butterfly jewellery, pretty floral hair wreaths, hair pins, flower rings and earrings. I'll also be bringing along some elegant jewellery created with pearls and crystals. I also enjoy mixing up my designs with some quirky pieces and i'll have some eye-ball rings on the day (you will have to come and see!) as well some funky chalkboard pendants.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I plan on being busy creating and adding to my designs for 2012! Now that i am finalizing my designs for next year the next step is to create all the products. I'm having a lot of fun making my floral hair wreaths and can't wait to introduce them to customers and have them more accessible to everyone in New Zealand.

Where are your favourite places on-line? www.ellinee.com/blog - Absolutely gorgeous blog for wedding and party inspiration as well as freebie downloads.

www.marthastewart.com - For craft ideas and inspiration

www.pixelofink.com - For free ebooks for my kindle (see next question)

I also like looking through eHow for their diy tutorials.

Mostly though my time spent online is catching up on emails, on Felt, Etsy and Facebook

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? 1. Catching up with friends and family
2. I enjoy reading.
3. I also love watching movies especially horrors and thrillers but sigh at the stuff that's being released lately.
4. I also love to travel.  
5. I especially love good food and trying out new places to eat and combined with number 1 that's my perfect day.

Artist Interview: Megan Doran-Read

 

My name is Megan, I am an aspiring young artist based in Auckland, studying design and with a passion for paint! I create abstract large scale works as well as smaller thought-provoking pieces. I am inspired by Modern Art and strive to reflect myself in my work.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? A range of paintings from 2010 - present. Each painting will be individually crafted and thought-out to create an emotive aspect to the work.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? To build up my body of work to have a substantial range of paintings to best showcase my ideas.

Where are your favourite places on-line? Tumblr, Stumbleupon, Youtube and Facebook

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I study a bachelor of Spatial Design ant AUT so most of my time is consumed by research to develop my knowledge of art and design. I also enjoy running, and work as a part-time shop assistant at a retail sports store.

Artist Interview: Mermaid's Purse

Mermaid's Purse grew out of my need to create and discover after completing art school and starting my family.  It is where I get to test out ideas and share things I love with other people.  I develop my own patterns from what inspires me and what I see my children enjoy.  I like to reflect back on the quality of hand made items and strive to make beautiful, practical long lasting products for you too.

I am a mother of two, I live in Auckland, I love vintage fabric and have a large stash of vintage goodies and treats, mostly inherited from my Nana and Mum. I'm a bit obsessed with vintage fabric patterns and some toys from my childhood, I also love Star Trek TOS and other old school sci novels...

What can people expect to see from you on the day? This year I have some new beautiful purses available, made from vintage fabric, lined with cotton prints, and vintage fabric cuffs, with lovely machine embroidered edges. I have more sewing kits too, great for festive decorations and as started sewer projects.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I'm still really keen to get into apparel, I'm beginning to sew garments for myself, I'm very inspired by vintage patterns and plan to try out a number (for me) next year. I'm also starting to put together more sewing kits, simple ones for kids and some more advanced projects.

Where are your favourite places on-line? I love love love http://wesewretro.com/ and have just started out sewing vintage outfits! This blog has heaps of interesting projects and tutorials and is a bit of a hub for some other inspiring craftsers..  http://www.purlbee.com/

I also enjoy just browsing over at http://blog.craftzine.com/ so much to see!

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I love sewing anyway, and am working on three vintage dress projects, so when I get space I like to shut myself away and sew even more.  Or I'm reading, gardening, spending time with my kids at the beach or museum. I also love getting into some of my mums sewing and fabric stash when I visit, but little people always seem to want to get into it too! And I also love cooking, I'm getting into vegan food these days, so much to learn.

All wrapped up...

We know that Christmas is a busy time for all, and the last thing anyone wants to have to worry about is wrapping all of those lovely presents you've purchased at the Fair. So on the day, you'll be able to get all your goodies gift wrapped for FREE at our fabulous gift wrapping table.


And if you have been reading our Artist Interviews that have been going up on the blog the last couple of weeks, we're sure that you have already started a mental shopping list so why not print out our lovely Christmas shopping list that we have designed! Print it out and take it with you to the Fair to help with your Christmas shopping. It's a simple black & white on A4 design with space to write who you need to buy for, possible gift ideas, check boxes and even an extra bit to jot down things you spy for yourself later!

Artist Interview: Bailey & Bailey

 

I'm Emmaline Bailey, born and raised in Mt Eden, Auckland. I am a full-time painter and jewellery designer who works from home in my converted studio that I share with my equally creative partner. I use new and salvaged materials to make unique and sometimes one off items of jewellery. Leather, charms, crystals and metals are all used to create little treasures. Various members of my family contribute in one way or another but I am the constant Bailey behind the brand Bailey & Bailey, which started off as a sideline to painting and has grown from there.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? Other than buying materials and scouring second hand shops for pieces I could use in my creations, I don't really plan what I create. Its all trial and error for me really. But, I do have plans to make some more hand-cut and hand-painted wooden brooches. Which incorporates my love of painting into my rekindled love for making jewellery.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? Painting, reading and collecting images for my inspiration pinboard.

Artist Interview: Bron Alexander

 

Hi everyone. I'm Bron Alexander! I'm a Waikato born and bred graphic designer, illustrator and wannabe surfer. I fell in love with graphic design in the early 90's while working at the local Whare Taonga. With a young family to take care of I was not in a position to study design full-time so instead I began experimenting with design and taking on freelance work. I've been so lucky that I have been able to build a career out of something I'm so crazy about. Making the decision a few months ago to start creating and selling illustrations has been one of the scariest but most fulfilling decisions of my life. I have so many ideas for illustrations I want to create, and in my wildest dreams illustrating for a living could be a reality. With so many incredibly talented artists in New Zealand, its hard not to be inspired and excited about this industry, I love the fact that New Zealanders are so keen to support local artists. What I wish more than anything is to see many more of our talented Kiwi's becoming successful on a national if not international platform.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I’ve been really busy creating a bunch of new illustrations ready for the Auckland Art and Craft Fair, so I'm really excited to have them printed and ready for people to buy! If you want to be able to take your print home and hang it straight away I will be able to frame them on the spot for a really great price. Along with my prints I will be bringing along my sweet little greeting cards, and my new range of pretty little journals – perfect stocking fillers!

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I’m a real paper-phile, and its not uncommon for me to buy stationery never planning to use it, rather to just collect because I think its really sweet, or the paper is lovely! I’ve just finished creating a range of journals using my own illustrations and I really love them, creating more stationery items is definitely a direction I want to keep moving in. While it’s far more expensive to produce these stationery items in New Zealand I’m really committed to backing local businesses and products. It’s been a dream of mine to create a children’s book also, so I’m hoping that perhaps there will be time in 2012 to make this happen.

Where are your favourite places on-line? Nearly everyday I seem to find something new and gorgeous online sites like www.pinterest.com, which certainly don’t help when it comes to trying not to procrastinate! I have a totally unmanageable amount of favourite sites saved, mostly made up of foodie and design pages. My most frequently visited sites recently are a couple of great NZ design blogs - www.newzealanddesignblog.com and www.longwhiteclouddesign.com. I always love checking out www.fab.com, so many beautifully designed products I want!!

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I really love street art and have spent a lot of time photographing some amazing works of art in Auckland and Melbourne. A couple of my most prized possessions are two photographs of street art I purchased of Max and some of the creatures from “Where the Wild things are”, I'm gutted I didn't find that gem myself to photograph! There doesn’t seem to be a lot of spare time at the moment in between working full time and illustrating on the side, but I have recently joined a social Lacrosse team with my partner and youngest daughter, I’ve never played a team sport before so it’s a learning curve - its just fun running around and having a bit of a laugh. This summer I really hope to take some real time out and get to the beach as I’ve just started learning to surf and have purchased my very first surfboard – surfing has to be the ultimate way to relax!

Artist Interview: Bonjour Sweetie

Bonjour Sweetie is an escape from the 9 to 5 world and allows me to explore every corner of my creative mind. It's always ineresting to look back on the things I have created; sometimes I have to say to myself 'what were you thinking!' My interests change, sometimes quite rapidly, and this in reflected in the items that I make.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I will have my satin ribbon bobby pins, brooches and hair pins as well a new range of necklaces that embrace miniature items and vintage images.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I have really enjoyed working on my new necklaces and I look forward to creating more of them.

Where are your favourite places on-line? I love looking at food and fashion blogs - I'm not good at either of these things so it gives me a lot of good ideas and inspiration.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I enjoy the ususal suspects - travel, reading and watching movies, but I also like walking and looking at the sky. We always walk around looking at the ground, but I always look up to see the whole picture (plus, if you are looking up it makes the people around you look up, which makes me laugh!).

Artist Interview: minu

 

I am a Wellington based illustrator, toy maker and artist and I am very interested in the idea of non-definitive storytelling. I am - and always was- interested in the things which are left out of a tale, the images and words hidden behind the words. My work evolves around this non textual material as well as archetypal characters and scenes from old European, Scandinavian and Japanese folktales. 

5 years ago, when I moved from Germany to New Zealand, I promised myself to re-discover traditional printmaking techniques. Today my illustrations are all handprinted using screenprint, etching, drypoint and woodcut.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I will bring a selection of drypoint, etching and woodcut prints as well as my little plush creatures.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I am working on my first book and I am considering spending some time in a hut in the middle of nowhere to make some real progress. It's just hard to find a hut or bach with broadband :)

Where are your favourite places on-line? I love Flickr. I am have a selection of my favorite artists from all over the world. They are illustrators, printmakers as well as street artists.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I do contract work as online producer and I actually like it. I love to go for long walks and to sit under a tree.

Artist Interview: bakadesign

I make all sorts of books and stationary based in Auckland: diaries, notebooks, journals, occasional books, wedding guestbooks, albums, pompom pencils and cute crochet monkey. Everything is lovingly handmade by Baka. I started my business last year in December, it's really delightful going to Art and Craft market to celebrate Baka's 1st birthday!!

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I am more focusing on Christmas presents, and 2012 new diaries!!!

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? May be this is my dream, but someday it may happened to me. who knows? ok!! here it is!!! I would like to have a small shop called Bakadesign in Auckland and have variety of papers and books, that customers enjoy to come and find exactly what they need. The book is a tool for communicating with customers. And making them for different customers, the book turned out a unique object perfectly designed for its own customer. Oh!!! I should stop here!! :)

Where are your favourite places on-line? Etsy.com and 10x10.co.kr

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? My boyfriend bought me a little kitten for my birthday and I enjoy spending time with him.

Artist Interview: Hush Baby

Hush Baby is the creative child of designer Anneke Higgins.  Anneke has carefully and thoughtfully designed a stunning range of Boutique Blankets & accessories that ooze style and scream cool! Every item of the Hush Baby collection is proudly 100% New Zealand made from Anneke’s Home Studio in Hamilton, while raising one crazy cool kid named Ryder, who is the inspiration behind Hush Baby. 

Hush Baby's original and best selling product the "Biggie Blanket" was developed in 2009, due to the frustration of not being able to find a funky, cool, yet stylish Blanket for her soon-to-born Son.  Taking matters into her own hands she whipped up the very first "Biggie Blanket". Hush Baby snowballed from that very design and the rest is history! That design was fine tuned into what it is today, a 'Stylishly Cool' Blanket that Parents would be proud to show off or Friends would be excited to gift, while providing children with hours of entertainment and interactive fun.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? Hush Baby will be bringing along their most popular products, the famous Biggie Blankets and the highly sort after Mini Blankets along with some brand spanking new products that have not yet been released, the very cute Crinkle Mini Blankets & Hush Bot Toys and many exclusive items that will only be available on the day. Hush Baby will also be debuting their 'Party' range.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? Hush Baby is brimming with future plans. Without giving away too much Hush Baby will be launching their very own website in early 2012. The rest is tight lipped.

Where are your favourite places on-line? Etsy.com is definitely a heavily visited site along with Pinterest.com two very inspiring websites! At Hush Baby we like to keep it local and shop New Zealand made as often as possible felt.co.nz is a favourite along with toggle.co.nz we heart all thing NZ!

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? Quality time with Family & Friends is on top of the spare time list! But an all time favorite is going on adventures with my Son we always come back with new inspiration for Hush Baby.

Artist Interview: Coco and Co Ltd

 

Jo Pearson, co founder of Coco and Co Ltd and shameless promoter of the handmade. Born in the Hawkes Bay, I left school and studied textile and fashion design and then misspent a few years in London and abroad. Made Sydney my home for 12 years and then returned to gods own with a shipping container filled with treasure and a couple of degrees. Bought a house, dug a garden and grew up and became a teacher.

I design a range of homewares made almost entirely from re-purposed domestic paraphernalia. Next venture - the Coco and Co workroom and store in heart of the Fruit Bowl of NZ. Coco and Co. has grown out of our passion for hand-made, design led, found, up-cycled and recycled objects.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I really have to curb my enthusiasm here, or I'll end up with an infringement notice for overloading on State Highway 1. I'll definitely be bringing the summer and winter Fatty range, the Avian cushies and Random Jambs. Maybe I'll try and squeeze in a lamp or two and some placemats.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? My future plans are very much about collaborating and working with other crafters and artisans.  I have too many ideas, not enough time and lack the skills I need to execute many of these ideas. I am lucky, as over the past few months Coco and Co has formed a network of makers, who all have a great attitude about sharing skills and ideas. I'm thinking ahead to a 2012 range of lampshades and larger wall pieces. I'm keen to also get back into my collage and print works...the list is endless.

Where are your favourite places on-line? www.cocoandco.co.nz

www.trishhunterfinds.com.au

Advancedstyle.blogspot.com

http://beciorpin.com/

http://www.newzealandhandmade.co.nz/

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I have a full time teaching job at a local girls school which I love. The days go quick. When I'm not walking the dog, cooking, drinking tea with my business partner or taking a sojourn through the thrift shops, I'm gardening.  A new found passion since I bought my little home. I read, watch people, travel and talk alot, the house is rarely quiet or empty. I sometimes sleep....

Artist Interview: Smash Palace Jewellery

We are both artists who both think people are the most important thing. We have known each other for at least ten years and have gone beyond friendship to family.We have worked together, made art together and are now smashing plates together. Does it get any better than that?
Our business has evolved over the last 18months and has moved from a hobby into a full time business. We love making and creating, talking and most of all we love meeting new people and turning their gorgeous broken china into something beautiful and functional.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? A fabulous range of gorgeous jewellery all made from broken china. We make an extensive range including brooches, pendants, cufflinks earrings and hair clips. Made from a range of vintage, retro and modern china everything is a unique one of a kind creation.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? We are in the process of developing a range of heirloom wall hangings from gorgeous antique china as a tribute to Christchurch and the devastation reeked upon the people of Christchurch's china cabinets. We are also planning to return to Christchurch to continue our commission work.

Where are your favourite places on-line? We love reading crafty blogs and searching the internet for other artists who work with china. However most of the time our computers are dominated by small boys obsession with Lego universe.

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? Oh we do love a good cup of Wellington's finest coffee and a good old catch up

Artist Interview: LUU

Hola! I'm Luzette, a Mexican girl who likes to work with natural materials like driftwood, feathers, leather and crystals to create unique pieces, each one with their own history. My work is inspire in tribes, Mother Earth, sacred geometry, energy, music and consciousness awakening. I create objects that harmonize everything around connecting us with the mystical world we live in. 

Terrariums are miniature, modern living sculptures, and are the perfect solution to bring nature to your home or office, these tiny ecosystems are drawn to scale and they are creative for those seeking an indoor garden.
Mobiles and Dreamcatchers are hand painted and crafted, they are one of the kind pieces. The uniqueness of every Mobile and Dreamcatcher relies in the fact that every wooden piece on them is collected from Mother Natures "wastes"  that are no longer used.
So this is my way to honor Nature and instead of leaving it in the ground as trash, convert it into beautiful art objects, and make conscious that these pieces can help us to be in direct contact with nature. Combining as well patterns and colors that are intended for have us remember all the ancient cultures throughout the world.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? Lots of surprises and new goodies, I've been working in new ideas... hope that you like my new stuff!

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? hmmm... I want to try lots of things like print tshirts, accessories and stationary .. also I have some new and fun ideas for Valentines day.. coming soon, wait for it!! hehe

Where are your favourite places on-line? ●   www.blogolpeavisa.com   ●   www.luxirare.com   ●   www.ffffound.com  ●   www.deardeer.com.mx   ●

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? I'm always looking for interesting recipes, cooking and eating yummy food, going on adventures and road trips. I looove Watching movies, being in nature & practice yoga.

Artist Interview: Note To Self

My name is Sam Thom and I am the creator of Note To Self. I love stationery. Nothing quite compares to the feeling of putting pen to a fresh page. In an age where we are spending most of our time in front of a screen, there is something timeless and sacred about the act of putting pen to paper which will never be replaced or go out of fashion. 

It has always been a dream of mine to start and run my own business. In June of 2010 at the age of 22 I decided in good kiwi fashion that it was time to give an idea I had a go! Creating my own brand of stationery was exactly what I wanted to do and I pursued this desire with all the youthful passion and energy I had in me! Less than nine months since coming up with first designs I found myself launching Note To Self which is a journal range. It is proudly made in New Zealand using environmentally friendly materials.
It is my hope that Note To Self will bring to life the writer, artist, designer and poet within.

What can people expect to see from you on the day? I will be showcasing the full range of Note To Self journals. Note To Self is simple in design and full of joy. This was just the feel that we were after. The burst of colour on the inside covers give the range a sense of personality and fun. Arriving in various sizes, there is always the perfect journal that will let you capture every idea, thought, word and design.

Do you have any future plans for your work, could you describe them? I want to take Note To Self overseas next year and begin selling the product in other countries. Also I am currently working on extending the Note To Self range and am designing and developing news products which I hope to release early next year.

Where are your favourite places on-line? I spend time everyday on Facebook looking after my Note To Self page. It is www.facebook.com/notetoselfTM ,I like to post something daily to keep our fans connected and up to date with our brand.

I enjoy discovering blogs and websites which show the latest and greatest things from around the globe such as The Cool Hunter. TED.com is also a personal favourite. I enjoy listening to brilliant and inspiring people share their ideas.

  

What do you enjoy doing when you aren't busy making your wares? When I am not spending time running Note To Self I am studying at Auckland University where I am finishing a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce.
My passions in life is the sea and almost everyday I like to get on the water either kiteboarding, sailing or going for a fish!