Mother's Day

To all the mums out there, this Sunday is much anticipated and much deserved. Being a mum is the most rewarding, but also the most difficult job in the Universe! As they grow my three girls (currently 11 years and 9 years - twins) are getting a much better appreciation for me and all the things I do for them, so I'm really looking forward to this year's Mother's Day. 

All I ask for is no fighting from the kids, and no cooking from me (the kitchen is not my favourite place!). But if you think your Mum deserves a little something extra this year I have put together a selection of some of my faves from the Cush & Nooks shop. If there's anything on there you like, why not leave this page open on your home laptop (hint, hint).

blue blue ikat cushion cover | my blue suede cushion cover | you wonderful thing card gold key tassel | teal key tassel | love you card | shibori baskets | just one thing print royal blue key tassel | boho tassel necklace | lotus hanging pod chair | thank you muchly card

Favourite Finds

I don't intend for my 'favourite finds' to have any sort of theme, but there are times when it just seems to naturally happen. These recent discoveries all exhibit a simple and striking graphic nature.

Real Living style editor, Sarah Ellison, has added wallpaper designer to her list of talents. Her debut collection features six designs in various colourways - Cheetah, Leopard, Geometric, Triangles, Zigzag, and Splatter. My faves are blue splatter and black and white leopard - now, where to put them?!

Canvas bags have become a very popular storage choice. They make a fantastic toy bin, or plant holder, really you're only limited by your imagination. I love these ones by Lumiere Art & Co, I think I might get one to house my daughter's shoes.

Kikki.K is brilliant for keeping your life organised in the most stylish way. The new 2014 'Here & Now' collection is really cute in navy and peach, sporting spots and stripes.

I'm totally digging the gorgeous Henry and Co products designed by mountain biking legend (my mountain biking hubby seconds that), Vanessa Quin. The pillowcases, cushions, tea towels, and art prints are screen printed in Vanessa's Tauranga home studio. All are made with love and care in small batches with the aim to bring some colour and fun into your home. Here, here!

Frank Stationery

I have an amazing and inspirational online shop to introduce you to... Frank Stationery not only has an awesome range of products, but for every piece of stationery sold, they give the same item away to a child in need. That's a win-win!

Frank founders, Jason and Jess, have travelled the world together, and seen first-hand the level of poverty in many countries. After arriving back in New Zealand they started to explore the needs of our youth and discovered that many Kiwi kids lack basic school resources. Passionate about creativity and business, Jason and Jess founded Frank with the intention of providing stationery to those in need.

The Frank range is super cool, your kids will love it. I'm sure they'll be excited about learning and creating with these products - notebooks, pens, pencils, a ruler and eraser, backpacks and gift packs. With the start of the new school year just around the corner, we parents will need to get our kids' stationery packs organised. We can buy from the Frank range with the knowledge that we'll be buying excellent quality, and helping another child too. And we won't have to spend hours covering the books with the Frank range of notebooks - they're way too cool to cover up.

I love this buy-one-give-one concept. An education will open up the world to a child, and Jason and Jess want to help enable our kids to complete their education, and set them up for a great future. Go and check out the website for yourself and you too can help.