Flock

Regrowth

2012-02-24T12:09:00.006+11:00

Its nice to see the many vacant lots around Christchurch that have been cleared of post earthquake rubble are now being overtaken with wild flowers.

Flower Power

2012-02-24T11:56:00.009+11:00

Thanks to the person or people that took the time to put flowers in the hundreds of road cones around Sumner on Feb 22nd, they were a nice distraction!

bliss in a teacup

2012-02-23T14:10:00.004+11:00

If you haven't already been to Flock and spotted these lovely goodies by bliss in a Teacup it is about time you do so!

Richard Brittain and Rebekah Nathan are a couple from Auckland and the clever people behind this great label. They both enjoy reusing materials and have come up with the great idea to create jewelery, bunting and bookmarks out of reclaimed wood. They especially love wood because of the stories it carries and believe it is best for us and our planet.
We think so too and are pleased that we can be stylish at the same time with bliss in a teacup creations!

Huge Summer sale!

2012-02-07T13:40:00.002+11:00

Go ask Alice!

2012-01-31T08:59:00.005+11:00

A beautiful bohemian style bag arrived today so thought it is about time introduce you to Go ask Alice, the Auckland based label who creates these leather beauties that you can buy in our shop.

The bags are handcrafted by the clever Emily Mahy. She sews her handbags from recycled leather jackets and also makes satchels and wallets from new leather. When using recycled leather Emily utilises the features and construction of leather jackets to produce beautifully designed individual pieces. We like it that each handbag comes with a picture of the original leather coat it was made of, it has a personal touch and makes you think if the jacket could talk, what stories would it tell about its previous life?

2012-01-26T15:51:00.002+11:00

WE (FLOCK)
ARE NOW OPEN
UNTIL 8PM
ON THURSDAYS.
HOORAY!

2012-01-07T09:52:00.002+11:00

Warning: These tops by Stil walk off the shelves as soon as they come in, and each is very limited addition.

And: They are made right here in Sumner by local fashion genius Holly Liberona from 100% cotton.

Doesn't Billy look dapper!

2012-01-07T08:34:00.009+11:00

Now available in English with a sexy hard cover, 'People' by French silkscreen artist Blexbolex is as nice to touch as it is to look at. This book is as much a beautiful object as it is a book, and the cover folds out into a poster, revealing another stunning cover underneath. This book in it's previous edition won the Goldene Letter Award in 2009 for Best Book Design throughout the world.

By the way, we have this book in the shop now.

Flip these pages!

2011-12-13T10:16:00.011+11:00

We are excited to have a few new goodies in the shop from Helsinki-based Napa Books, an independent publisher of art books, graphic novels and flippbooks.
There are beautifully illustrated books by Terhi Ekebom about romantic but dangerous voyages to an imaginary rain forest, honeymoon stories and also a variety of cute flippbooks that will make a great wee Christmas present for a very special person!

2011-11-26T08:54:00.002+11:00

Here's a new reason to make the trip out to Sumner. Lyttelton refugee Milou has found a new home wedged between Flock and the Supermarket. Owner Lorelei Jenner lost her shop in the earthquake, and has now made the move over the hill to set up by the beach. Those familiar with Milou will know it sells boutiquey gifts and clothing and cool stuff.

2011-11-26T08:18:00.005+11:00

Harvey Norman starts advertising Xmas in April or something insane like that, we are fashionably late this year. The endlessly talented and dedicated Christine and Jette who work in the shop have decked our windows with balls of papier mache decorations and a giant recycled-paper-book-wreath to get into Chrissy mode. They made them all themselves, setting the standard for window displays in Sumner.

Beads and Arrows

2011-11-19T08:57:00.006+11:00

I don't know about you, but when it comes to hanging art on my walls at home, everything I have seems to be rectangular, which is fine for the most part, but some spaces seem to scream out for objects that have different shapes, textures and materials, adding diversity and interest to a room.

The problem is finding the right objects. Ohio based outfit Fredericks and Mae offer some hope for over-rectangularised environments. We are expecting our first shipment of arrows,
worry beads and calenders to arrive in the next couple of weeks. These objects are handmade using such materials as wood, feathers, thread, gold and silver. Fred & Mae make things as limited runs and then move on, so we can only stock what they are making at the time. Be quick before they all end up at my place!

Can you fix a broken city with a crochet stich?

2011-11-10T09:39:00.010+11:00

As Far As Eye Can See is a wonderful charity craft project dreamed up by Stephanie Morison and Lorinda Curnow from Adelaide.With the help of friends they crocheted this amazing wall hanging. On their website people can donate money and are able to pick a virtual square or bid for the whole original art work . The money raised goes to Gap Filler, a Christchurch based organisation that creates short-term art and community projects to enliven empty spaces in our broken city.
Best of all, As Far As Eye Can See has come to Christchurch to display their art work from the 9th to the 30th of November at The Colombo in Sydenham, check it out!

Let it rain!

2011-11-03T12:54:00.005+11:00

Our first New Harvest order has arrived in the shape of a cloud! Well really, it is a DIY kit that contains nearly everything you will need to make a beautiful soft and squashy cloud.
It makes the perfect gift for a crafty person or a fun project for you and your children on a rainy day! We think it would be cool to make the cloud sigh on one and smile on the other side after all rain is a good thing and sunshine always follows!

Zig Zags and Triangles!

2011-10-22T09:27:00.006+11:00

We are proud and excited to announce that our first shipment of Harvest Textiles products is about to arrive from Aussie any day now. It was love at first sight when their bold designs and colours leaped from our web browser. In store soon you will find a range of their home-wares including cushions, tote bags, and DIY kits. Harvest Textiles are a team of three women who share a passion for quality handmade textiles, the joy of learning, community and sustainability. They try to use organic, recycled or locally produced fabrics where possible to reduce their impact on the environment. Find them at http://www.harvesttextiles.com.au/about.html