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Many people recognise the shape of a Rei Niho.But not everyone knows the kōrero it carries.The Rei Niho draws inspiratio...
23/06/2026

Many people recognise the shape of a Rei Niho.

But not everyone knows the kōrero it carries.

The Rei Niho draws inspiration from the form of the whale tooth - a highly valued pendant form with deep roots in Aotearoa and across the Pacific.

Today, a Rei Niho is often chosen as a symbol of strength, courage, leadership, protection, and direction.

And that is what makes it such a meaningful taonga to gift - or to wear through an important season of your own life.

Perhaps you are stepping into a new chapter.

Taking on greater responsibility.

Finding your footing after a period of change.

Or learning to trust your own direction, even when the full path ahead is not yet visible.

A Rei Niho can serve as a quiet reminder that leadership is not always loud.

Sometimes it is the steady presence of the person who continues to show up.

The person who supports others.

The person who holds the line.

The person who keeps moving forward with courage, even when the tides shift.

And while the form may be familiar, no two pounamu Rei Niho are ever exactly the same.

Different colour.

Different grain.

Different markings.

Different character.

Over time, the taonga becomes part of the wearer’s own journey - carrying the memories, milestones, and stories that unfold alongside it.

Is there a particular carving form you have always felt drawn to?

Or does the Rei Niho speak to the season you are stepping into now?

21/06/2026

I picked up a piece of pounamu this evening and this is what came forward...

The moment I picked up the stone, I could feel exactly what it wanted to become.

A Yin and Yang partnership.

Two separate pieces - designed to become one ☯️

Still in the early stages and still to be refined, but I already love where this taonga is heading.

One of the things I love most about creating is that inspiration doesn't always arrive when you're looking for it.

Sometimes it simply appears.

✨️ A shape.

✨️ A feeling.

✨️ A story that needs to be brought to life.

In this case, it was the symbolism of Yin and Yang.

The feminine and the masculine.

Light and shadow.

Strength and softness.

Two individuals walking alongside one another through life's seasons, supporting each other's growth and evolution.

For me, that is the beauty of partnership.

Not two people completing each other.

But two people choosing each other.

Again and again ♥️

This set is being created as a celebration of connection, friendship, loyalty, love, and the journey shared between two people.

I can already see this becoming a meaningful gift for a newlywed couple, perhaps an anniversary gift, a renewal of vows, or someone wanting to honour a special relationship in their life.

A little more work to do yet.

But I can't wait to see where this story ends up.

✨ Who would you gift a Yin and Yang Pounamu set to?






There is something about this time of year that I absolutely love.This morning started with a beautiful walk with my kur...
18/06/2026

There is something about this time of year that I absolutely love.

This morning started with a beautiful walk with my kurī, followed by opening the workshop as the sun rose over another crisp Northland morning ☀️

With Matariki and the Winter Solstice upon us, I've been reflecting on the season we're in.

As I opened the workshop this morning, I felt incredibly grateful.

Grateful for the people, opportunities, lessons, and experiences that have shaped the year so far.

Winter has always felt like a time to go inward.

A time to slow down, take stock, and pay attention to what's being revealed beneath the surface.

✨️ What is working?

✨️ What isn't?

✨️ What are we being called to let go of?

✨️ And what are we quietly working towards?

Perhaps that's one of the reasons I've always loved working with stone.

Every piece carries its own story beneath the surface.

Sometimes what makes a stone truly special isn't obvious at first glance. It reveals itself when you slow down enough to really see it.

Perhaps we're a little like that too ♥️

As we move through this season of reflection, I'd love to know:

✨ What is winter teaching you right now?






17/06/2026

One thing I have noticed over the years is that winter changes the way people choose.

There is a slower pace to it.

People spend more time looking.

More time holding a piece in their hands.

More time returning to the same stone again and again.

Perhaps it is the season itself.

Perhaps winter simply gives us a little more space to notice what we are genuinely drawn to.

What continues to catch our eye.

What we keep coming back to.

What feels right before we have even found the words to explain why.

This Rei Niho is currently being polished in the workshop, slowly revealing more of its character with every pass.

That is one of my favourite parts of working with pounamu.

You begin with the kōhatu.

You take your time.

And gradually, its shape, tone, and personality begin to come forward.

What stone or taonga has been catching your attention lately?







One of the questions I’m asked most often is:“How do I know which piece of pounamu is right for me?”The truth is, there ...
14/06/2026

One of the questions I’m asked most often is:

“How do I know which piece of pounamu is right for me?”

The truth is, there is not always one simple answer.

Pounamu is incredibly diverse.

Every piece carries its own āhua - its own character.

Different colours.
Different grain.
Different markings.
Different levels of translucency.
Different carving forms.
Different stories.

Some people are drawn to a Hei Toki because they are stepping into a season that calls for strength, courage, and determination.

Others connect with a Koru because something new is beginning.

Some are immediately captivated by the rich greens of Kawakawa pounamu.

Others cannot stop looking at the softer tones and translucency of Inanga.

And sometimes, before you understand the variety, the carving meaning, or the details of the stone, you simply keep coming back to one piece.

You pick it up.

You turn it over in your hand.

You notice the grain.

You hold it to the light.

Something about it resonates.

That does not mean the kōrero behind the taonga is unimportant.

Learning about the stone, its origins, its characteristics, and the meaning of the carving can deepen your connection enormously.

However, you do not need to know everything before you begin exploring.

Choosing a taonga is not about finding the “perfect” piece according to a rule book.

It is about taking the time to notice what draws you in.

What feels meaningful.

What reflects the person receiving it.

And what you keep returning to when you place it back down.

If you are unsure, ask questions.

Compare different stones.

Look at them in natural light.

Learn about their character.

And allow yourself the time to find the piece that feels right.

Have you ever felt drawn to a particular piece of pounamu before you knew anything about its meaning?






Most people think Garnet is simply a deep red gemstone.But Garnet is actually a family of gemstones, and its colours can...
12/06/2026

Most people think Garnet is simply a deep red gemstone.

But Garnet is actually a family of gemstones, and its colours can vary far more than many people realise.

Depending on its mineral composition, Garnet can appear in shades of deep red, orange, green, pink, purple, and even near-black.

The rich red varieties remain some of the most timeless.

They have been admired for centuries, worn in jewellery across generations, and treasured for their warmth, depth, and unmistakable character.

Perhaps part of Garnet’s appeal lies in its quiet confidence.

It does not need to be the brightest gemstone in the room.

It does not need to compete for attention.

It draws you in differently.

Through richness.
Through warmth.
Through a grounded beauty that feels just as relevant today as it did generations ago.

And just like every gemstone, no two Garnets are exactly the same.

Each carries its own subtle variations in colour, saturation, clarity, and character.

Those details matter.

Because choosing gemstone jewellery is never simply about finding a colour you like.

It is about noticing which stone you keep returning to.

Which one catches your eye.

Which one feels like you.

Did you know Garnet came in colours beyond red?

And do you already own a piece of Garnet jewellery, or is it still on your wish list? ❤️




Most people think they're choosing the carving.In my experience...They're choosing the stone.Time and time again, I've w...
31/05/2026

Most people think they're choosing the carving.

In my experience...
They're choosing the stone.

Time and time again, I've watched someone walk past an entire cabinet of pounamu and stop at one piece.

Not because of the design.
Not because of the price.
Not even because of the meaning attached to the carving.

Because something about that stone speaks to them.

And when you've spent years collecting, carving, studying, and working with pounamu, you start to understand why.

No two pieces are ever the same.
Not just on the outside.
On the inside too.

These images are magnified views from different pieces of pounamu.

Look closely and you'll see entirely different worlds.

- Different colours.
- Different grain structures.
- Different inclusions.
- Different fibre patterns.
- Different levels of tightness and translucency.

Some are soft and flowing.

Some are bold and dramatic.

Some carry deep, earthy greens.

Others seem to glow from within.

Each stone has its own āhua.
Its own character.
Its own story.

And perhaps that's why different people are drawn to different pieces.

Because we're all carrying different stories too.

Different seasons.
Different challenges.
Different hopes for where life may be taking us next.

While we often connect with pounamu through its symbolism, many people are drawn to a piece for reasons they can't fully explain.

I've lost count of how many times someone has picked up a piece and said:

"I don't know why... but this is the one."

And honestly?

That's usually the piece that goes home with them.

Not because it was the most expensive.
Not because it was the most popular.

But because something resonated.

The stone speaks before the mind catches up.

Perhaps that's why pounamu has always felt different to me.

It's never been about finding the "perfect" piece.

It's about finding the piece that feels like it was waiting for you all along.

I'm curious...

When you've been drawn to a piece of pounamu, was it the colour?

The meaning?

Or something you simply couldn't explain?

👇 I'd love to hear your experience.






Some seasons of life aren’t meant to be rushed.They’re meant to be grown through.And that’s often why people find themse...
13/05/2026

Some seasons of life aren’t meant to be rushed.

They’re meant to be grown through.

And that’s often why people find themselves drawn to the Koru at very specific moments in life.

Inspired by the unfurling fern frond, the Koru is widely associated throughout te ao Māori with growth, renewal, new beginnings, and the unfolding journey of life.

Not instant transformation.

Real transformation.

The kind that happens quietly beneath the surface.

One choice at a time.
One lesson at a time.
One season at a time.

Over the years, I’ve noticed that many people who are drawn to a Koru are moving through some kind of shift within themselves.

A new chapter.
Healing.
Motherhood.
Loss.
Growth.

Coming home to themselves again, after giving so much of their energy to everyone else.

Because becoming isn’t always loud.

Sometimes it looks like softening.

Trusting yourself again.

Beginning again, even when you don’t have every answer yet.

To me, that is the beauty of the Koru.

It reminds us that growth does not need to be forced to be powerful.

Have you ever had a season of life quietly reshape who you were becoming?






Not every season of life asks for softness.Some ask for strength.I’ve often found that the people most drawn to the Hei ...
13/05/2026

Not every season of life asks for softness.
Some ask for strength.

I’ve often found that the people most drawn to the Hei Toki are standing at a threshold of some kind.

Stepping into leadership.
Holding greater responsibility.
Navigating change.

Choosing to move through life with more intention, direction, and certainty in who they are.

Inspired by the traditional adze once used by Māori master carvers, builders, and navigators, the toki became associated with strength, capability, determination, and purposeful action.

It represented the people trusted to shape the world around them with their own hands.

The ones called to build.
To guide.
To protect.
To create.

A Hei Toki is often gifted with deep respect to honour a person’s mana, strength, and journey.

And even now, many people feel drawn to the Hei Toki during seasons where life is asking them to stand more firmly in themselves.

Not loud strength.
Not force.

Anchored strength.

The kind that is felt quietly in the way someone carries themselves.

The way they lead.
The way they protect the people around them.
The way they continue forward even when life feels heavy.

To me, a meaningful taonga has always been far more than something beautiful to wear.

It becomes part of your story.

A reminder of where you’ve come from, what you carry, and the direction you’re continuing to carve forward into.

Stand firm.

I’d love to know - have you ever felt unexpectedly drawn to a particular piece before?






When was the last time a taonga quietly pulled at your attention?Not because it matched an outfit. Not because it was si...
11/05/2026

When was the last time a taonga quietly pulled at your attention?

Not because it matched an outfit.
Not because it was simply beautiful.
But because something about it felt meaningful.

Across many Māori traditions, pounamu is treasured as taonga carrying depth, meaning, connection, and story.

It carries mana.
It carries wairua.
It carries connection - to whenua, to whakapapa, to the hands that shaped it, and to the person it will journey with.

For many, pounamu is gifted with aroha.

For others, a particular piece may seem to call at the right moment.

Either way, the connection matters.

The intention matters.

The story matters.

Because the pieces we wear close to our skin, often become part of how we move through the world.

A quiet anchor.
A reminder.

A companion through seasons of change, courage, protection, love, and becoming.

And sometimes, the women who spend so much time choosing for everyone else, need a moment to pause too.

To feel.
To reconnect.
To choose with intention, not urgency.

The right taonga has a way of finding the right person.

Whether gifted with aroha or chosen through deep connection, it becomes part of the story from that moment forward.

Remember yourself too.






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