How exciting to have a new artist joining the Creative & Brave whanau! We visited Kairava in studio and had the most heart warming chats about creativity, inspiration and life in the time of Covid. We are stocking her iconic bird jug/vases across all stores and cant wait to delight you with more Kairava works in the future.
Created by beauty and botanical illustrator Kelly Thompson, this Limited Edition BLUNT Metro celebrates new seasons in the garden with a classic Kelly twist.
A space for creativity and construction and where she faces the daily dilemma of balancing the realities of a jewellers studio (a place littered with metals, tiny findings and tools) and her natural sense of orderliness.
New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone) is such an incredibly precious stone and holds a lot of significance for us in Aotearoa. Pounamu is often gifted on special occasions like landmark birthdays, christenings, graduations or when someone important is leaving the country.
This week we celebrated International Women’s Day and it was not lost on us how many incredible women contribute to our Creative & Brave business. From Belinda Fergusson our positive and dedicated owner/operator through to our individually talented team members and lastly but not leastly our stunning artists.
Gift meaningful pieces this Valentines day. We have a small selection for you this year but our focus is simple; to celebrate local artists and to celebrate love with gifts that not only honor partnerships but will actually bring delight to the recipient.
“I believe in the healing power of art- both for the artist and the viewer. It helps restore emotional balance, heal stress and reconnect with nature." Irina Velman
When we first saw Colonial Villa it was captivation at first sight. Four striking birds perch confidently atop a perfectly miniature villa...or are the birds giants? The longer you look the more detail you see and the bigger the story becomes in your head, all the while being drawn in by that dark black pool. We love how your reflection bounces back at you every now an again, breaking the spell!
