by Gavin Brunton | Aug 29, 2025 | Hand Made, Kawau Island, More, Uncategorized
Breaking free from our consumerist mentality What we desire in our lives—and what we choose to spend our money on—is more important than we often realise. We hear constantly that we are living in a critical time for saving our planet. And while that’s true, it’s not...
by Gavin Brunton | Aug 29, 2025 | Hand Made, More, Uncategorized
NZ Made Mother’s Day Present She Will Love Good food is more than just nourishment — it brings the family together. Taking time to prepare meals that both look and taste wonderful is a way of showing love and care. One way to elevate this experience is by serving...
by Gavin Brunton | Jun 15, 2020 | Hand Made, More, Tools and Techniques
The process of making a wooden bowl Finding the wood… I’m incredibly lucky that I live on an island covered in native trees: with the coastline dotted with Pohutukawa, hidden valleys of Puriri, and Kanuka as far as the eye can see. I find most of the...