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The Story behind Curlicue NZ 

Find out the who, what, why and how – and everything in-between for my small Handmade Accessories business: Curlicue NZ.  Read more…

Jewellery Care & Cleaning

Do you have a collection of jewellery that’s tarnished or just not looking as sparkly as it once was? Here’s all the info you need to know…

Coping with Crisis: Covid-19 & Lockdowns

Edit: I originally wrote this post in April 2020.  Although it is now outdated, and we have since learned so much, I have decided to keep it here – to show what we did and how we coped. It is also a record of how many people felt at the time. Read more…

What is ‘Hypoallergenic Jewellery’?

What exactly does ‘hypoallergenic’ mean? There’s a bit of confusion around this term, so let’s take a closer look. Read more…

How to: DIY Making Kits

Unisex DIY bracelet making kits for kids, teens and adults are customised and made to order. Great for hand-eye co-ordination and creativity! Read more…

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July provides an opportunity to put our sustainability values into practice for permanent positive change for our natural environment. Read more…

Behind the Scenes of the Leaves Collection

Get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at my inspirations and processes on how I designed, created and produced the “Leaves” collection.  Read more…

Behind the Scenes of the R3 Collection
Living with Invisible Illness
Supporting Small Businesses