Newsletter | June 2026
Latest newsletter where I share new work, including my latest pohutukawa design on linen, a collab with Hamilton Gardens and a new product category - knitwear. I also share some...
Stories
Occasional stories from the studio - moments of making, material, and what unfolds along the way.
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Meaningful Gifts for Weddings, Anniversaries and Milestone Moments
The best gifts for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone moments have one thing in common — they carry a story before you even write the card. This guide is for anyone...
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Hamilton Gardens Tea Towel
A first-of-its-kind keepsake for Hamilton Gardens — a place that captures hearts across generations.
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Ōmaha Shorebird tea towel collaboration
I think at times we take nature for granted. We must not; we will suffer if we don’t exercise our ability to protect, and I believe it plays a major...
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Colour & Song - Salon Series
In a world of speed, screens, and constant distraction, we’ve been experimenting with a different kind of gathering — one rooted in attention, slowness, and shared creativity. Colour & Song...
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New Zealand Landscape Series
Ali Davies' most recent collection of linen tea towels, "Landscapes of New Zealand," captures intimate moments of contemplation and admiration for Aotearoa's dramatic and beautiful whenua.
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Patterns of New Zealand – Tea Towel Collection
Introducing the Patterns of New Zealand Collection of Ali Davies' iconic design tea towels.
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Hemp: The Sustainable fabric choice.
Hemp is a sustainable and easily renewable source of food, clothing, industrial textiles, and shelter. But that's not the only reason why it's the fabric of choice for my tablecloths. Let me...
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Thirty years in fabric
This is a story of a New Zealand textile designer. “There is no job like this in New Zealand. One has to create it and decide what to sacrifice. I...
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Christmas Cake Recipe
I found this recipe in an old magazine at a place I was staying at in Whitianga 20 years ago so I have made a lot of cakes since then and they are always...
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Painting the table by hand
At some point in the day — whether it’s breakfast, a quiet lunch, or a gathering with friends — we all find ourselves at the table. I’ve always thought the...
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Colour essay - Green
Certain shades of green feel inherently calming — a gentle backdrop that allows other colours and textures to come alive.
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Dinner parties
The secret to a great dinner party isn't the food. It's the table. Here's everything I've worked out over years of hosting.
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