Sunshine x3

Hi, I'm Leonie and I blog over at Sunshine x 3.  Mostly you'll find it to be my happy space where I blog about my makings, music, cakes, baking and my 3 girls. I'm an "active relaxer" so there is almost always something on the go.   I've found so much support and inspiration from many a wonderful blogger out there and hope to do the same for others.

I'm loving... holidays with my family, summer!, wine and friends and of course all manner of projects.

I'm making...  currently I am working on a memory quilt, a small embroidery, testing paper pieced patterns and designing crochet patterns... oh and joining in on swaps... Mmmm, just a few things!

I'm seeing...  potential and inspiration everywhere!  

What's hot right now... I think handmade is taking off big-time, and supporting local design and art... I have noticed more of this going around.

What's always hot...  Talent - pure clever jaw-dropping talent... can never get enough.

I love... my family and making things for them and for others.

I've just bought... a whole heap of gifts from local talents - so freaking inspiring!

What inspires my interiors is... colour!  I love colour and although not particularly styly our home is full of happy spaces and children laughing.

My favourite thing to buy is... fabric...and yarn... oh and fabric... mmmm, maybe more fabric?

The hot trend now is... cripes, am not sure!  But I know the colour of the year is Radiant Orchard so we can expect to see alot of it this year!

I adore... blessing others and sharing the love.

Inspiring my creativity is... my kids, my friends, things that I see or hear about... it can come from all kinds of places!

Flutter from.Kat

Hi, I’m Kat of Flutter from.Kat. I sew, I quilt, I paint, I design, I photograph, I renovate and I write it all down and share it all at www.flutterkat.com. I have been blogging my creative journey for the last 3 years and over that time it’s grown from something I dabbled in hesitantly, to blogging with passion the diary of my life. Now it has become my business. I love the relationships blogging has bought me, the knowledge it’s afforded me (I’m completely self taught by reading other people's blogs), and the fact that my blog is a living breathing diary of my life. I blog the personal stuff as well as the “pinterest worthy” stuff and try to keep my space as real as possible. Thank you Hazel for having me over to visit today – it’s lovely to “meet” you all!

I'm loving... The onset of summer; berry season, long sunny days, and being back in NZ. Having just moved back after 5 years away I’m relishing it! Especially all the fresh fruit and vegetables… they just don’t taste the same over in Perth!

I'm making... Today specifically - lots and lots of key fobs. But this week I’ve fluctuated between hats, market totes, pouches, skirt and top sets, dresses and jewellery. It’s been one busy and productive week as I prepare for 2 upcoming double market weekends in a row. Eeek!

I'm seeing... As I sit here now I’m seeing a lot of weeds in my garden and a build up of housework. But who’s looking – I’d rather go back to sewing ;)

What's hot right now... New Zealand. Returning back here I’ve seen New Zealand with new eyes and have been astonished at the creativity here. Loving it! I reckon we are rocking it on the creative scene. And I especially LOVE all the hot NZ music coming out at the moment.

What's always hot... Maybe I should have put my above answer here. Is that cheating? Haha.

I love... Colour, preferably rainbow colours on white. But I’m all about mixing the colour up together and getting scrappy with it.

I've just bought... I just bought four crafty books with some birthday I had including a few written by online friends. Two of which I’ve been lucky enough to meet the writers in person at a retreat I went to in London. It’s been way too long since I’ve purchased books to inspire me and I can’t wait for them to get here to peruse all that eye candy!

What inspires my interiors is... White, and calming colours. My new house has wood panelling throughout so we’ve just renovated it, painting it all various shades of white and neutral. I love mixing the neutrals up with bright pops of colour here and there – particularly from my home made quilts. I love that they now become a main feature of the room.

My favourite thing to buy is... I seem to buy a lot of ebooks at the moment. Those and fabric would be my favourite thing to buy. I’d be scared to add up how much I spend on either of them!

The hot trend now is... I’ve never really been that “trendy” if I’m honest. I have quite a classic style and love things which won’t date but remain timeless. So I’m probably not the best person to ask on that.

I can tell you that chevrons, owls and foxes are the fabric favourites flying about at the moment.

I adore... Rare opportunities to spend time with my girlfriends, giggle, have a wine, eat junk and watch our favourites on tv. Those nights where you go to bed with your sides splitting and an achy jaw from all the hilarity.

Inspiring my creativity is... My online blogging and Instagram friends. Gosh they are a creative bunch! I also love Pinterest, but I tend to lose myself on there so Instagram is my vice of the moment.

Liked. By Becky

Hello I am Rebecca (or Becky) and I have loved starting my blog this year, Liked. by Becky.  I am excited to be sharing some of NZ's amazing small businesses and I really enjoy promoting and sharing their gorgeous products.  I am totally into encouraging and supporting business ideas.

I'm loving... the start of Summer and holidays just around the corner!

I'm making... a very cool distressed look wooden sign (for a Christmas pressie).

I'm seeing... so many gorgeous small NZ businesses!

What's hot right now... handmade products.

What's always hot... I LOVE anything patchwork....a mix of patterns and designs.

I love... my very supportive husband ;)

I adore... my 3 boys!!! 

I've just bought... a pretty cool stunt scooter for my wee man's 5th birthday!

What inspires my interiors is... really enjoying designing some of our own distressed furniture using pallets (go my hubby!)

My favourite thing to buy is... oooo anything crafty!

The hot trend now is... making your own trend, setting your own style, upcycling things into your own designs, going with your creative side.

Inspiring my creativity is... the washi tape I have on the way, can't wait to have a play and make some things.

You can find Becky on both Facebook and her blog

NZ Green Buttons

Hi I'm Louana and for the last four years I've been sharing my crafty endeavours and snippets from my life as a mama on my blog NZ Green Buttons.

I'm loving...  The warmer weather! It means I'm wearing more skirts and dresses.

I'm making... Christmas decorations! Where has this year gone?

I'm seeing... Lovely blooms, Roses everywhere.

What's hot right now... Handmade! 

What's always hot... Handmade, pieces with a bit of history about them, you can't go wrong.

I love... Vintage Kokeshi dolls there is something about their peaceful faces I can't resist.

I've just bought... Some Stollen a German type of Christmas cake, I wait all year for it to arrive in the shops.

What inspires my interiors is... I love white walls with bold and bright accessories.

My favourite thing to buy is... Wool, I love the squishy stuff, also vintage linens.

The hot trend now is.. I'm probably the last person to know what is "on trend" but I am still loving Ombre, especially in clothing.

I adore... My Saltwater sandals, I have a few pairs, ahem.

Inspiring my creativity is... Would you believe me if I said Hama beads? The kids and I have been making Christmas decorations with them. 

PAPER MOON

You may recall that I recently did a shout out looking for Friends to come on board as part of our new blogging partnership, today I'd like to introduce you to the Oh. So. Fabulous Leanne of Paper Moon, not only do I love her blog ethos, I also love her writing style and flair. I just know we will be fantastic friends! 

My children's kindy paintings I cut up to make some wall art for our home.

A little glimpse of our kitchen with generational wedding photos
and possibly the teeniest tiniest tin collection ever going on.

My space is called Paper Moon, taken from Ella Fitzgerald's song of the same name, because I liked the idea that while blogging can be quite a vulnerable exercise at times, the blogging community is also where I have found great support with like-minded people. Increasingly, we are exposed to a world that can seem quite contrived so I like to keep things real and document both the successes and failures that go along with my creative pursuits and interests. It is a place where I share my home, my hobbies and my heart and snapshots of our life here in Wellington. I love to sew and crochet and take on DIY projects that are quite often beyond my capabilities. We live in a new home that my architect husband designed on a very small budget and we've been slowly adding our own style to it over the years. Needless to say, it is still very much a work in progress!

My children's kindy paintings I cut up to make some wall art for our home.

I'm loving recent Kiwi global successes in music and literature.

I'm making a colourful mess in my dining area sewing for summer markets.

I'm seeing more overseas travel in my future. Or, it could just be wishful thinking.

What's hot right now: Neon. Channing Tatum. Channing Tatum in neon.

What's always hot: Interiors that reflect the true personality of the people who live there.

I love fabric, trims, peonies, vintage china, expansive flat lawns, being in the company of creative people.

I've just bought: More fabric. It's my not-so-secret addiction.

What inspires my interiors is clean lines, a touch of industrial, a mixture of vintage finds, modern furniture and pops of colour.

My favourite thing to buy is books. I can't see myself ever falling in love with the idea of snuggling up in bed with an Ipad.

The hot trend right now: Coloured lighting cables and copper light fittings with exposed oversized bulbs.

I adore chalkboard art and anyone who can draw freehand.

Inspiring my creativity is my children. Always my children. I have their art on my walls and love to sew for them.

A Mundus chair I painted paired with some cushions I made
and some of my night-time reading material.

A selection of Santa sacks I am currently making for my friend to sell
at the upcoming summer markets here in Wellington.