Bird and Beach
@birdandbeach.bsky.social
Ryan likes to make art inspired by coastal landscapes. Elisabeth likes to draw birds. If you like birds, or beaches, maybe you should follow us in case you also like what we make. 😊
Located overlooking Te Awakairangi in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Located overlooking Te Awakairangi in Aotearoa New Zealand.
After a long day battling InDesign and my printer, all the tea towels are neatly pressed snuggled up in their packaging, ready to send out to their new homes.
Am I allowed to be just a little bit pleased with how well they’ve come out after all that work?
Am I allowed to be just a little bit pleased with how well they’ve come out after all that work?
December 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
After a long day battling InDesign and my printer, all the tea towels are neatly pressed snuggled up in their packaging, ready to send out to their new homes.
Am I allowed to be just a little bit pleased with how well they’ve come out after all that work?
Am I allowed to be just a little bit pleased with how well they’ve come out after all that work?
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Thought you’d missed out on tea towels for the holidays?
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Thought you’d missed out on tea towels for the holidays?
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Thought you’d missed out on tea towels for the holidays?
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Thought you’d missed out on tea towels for the holidays?
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Fear not! All the pre-orders have been stitched up and inspected, so the contingency spares are now available to purchase, and we raided our market stock for you too.
Limited stock, don’t miss out again!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
Elisabeth has been busy in the workroom today, and all but one of the pre-orders have been stitched up.
If you’re starting to regret missing out on the pre-orders, we’ve got your back: we ordered a few extras, in case of misprints.
Once the pre-orders are all stitched, the spares will go online!
If you’re starting to regret missing out on the pre-orders, we’ve got your back: we ordered a few extras, in case of misprints.
Once the pre-orders are all stitched, the spares will go online!
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Elisabeth has been busy in the workroom today, and all but one of the pre-orders have been stitched up.
If you’re starting to regret missing out on the pre-orders, we’ve got your back: we ordered a few extras, in case of misprints.
Once the pre-orders are all stitched, the spares will go online!
If you’re starting to regret missing out on the pre-orders, we’ve got your back: we ordered a few extras, in case of misprints.
Once the pre-orders are all stitched, the spares will go online!
Time for the reveal!
How many tea towels did I get stitched this evening?
How many tea towels did I get stitched this evening?
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Time for the reveal!
How many tea towels did I get stitched this evening?
How many tea towels did I get stitched this evening?
Tea towel sewing o’clock update (it’s dinner time).
This is what I’ve cut out, and what’s still to cut. Not all that get cut will get sewn tonight.
This is what I’ve cut out, and what’s still to cut. Not all that get cut will get sewn tonight.
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Tea towel sewing o’clock update (it’s dinner time).
This is what I’ve cut out, and what’s still to cut. Not all that get cut will get sewn tonight.
This is what I’ve cut out, and what’s still to cut. Not all that get cut will get sewn tonight.
The fun thing about having a new workroom is that not everything has found its place yet.
Like my stash of bobbins filled with the colours of thread I use all the time... luckily I have located the second tier stash of bobbins (still perfectly good thread, just not the right colours).
Like my stash of bobbins filled with the colours of thread I use all the time... luckily I have located the second tier stash of bobbins (still perfectly good thread, just not the right colours).
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The fun thing about having a new workroom is that not everything has found its place yet.
Like my stash of bobbins filled with the colours of thread I use all the time... luckily I have located the second tier stash of bobbins (still perfectly good thread, just not the right colours).
Like my stash of bobbins filled with the colours of thread I use all the time... luckily I have located the second tier stash of bobbins (still perfectly good thread, just not the right colours).
The sewing starts now… and here’s a peek at my new workroom!
Shout outs are to Finlay Building Ltd (my nephew Tim), Illuminex (electricians) and Next State Print, who do such a lovely job of bespoke printing my - I mean OUR - designs!
Shout outs are to Finlay Building Ltd (my nephew Tim), Illuminex (electricians) and Next State Print, who do such a lovely job of bespoke printing my - I mean OUR - designs!
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The sewing starts now… and here’s a peek at my new workroom!
Shout outs are to Finlay Building Ltd (my nephew Tim), Illuminex (electricians) and Next State Print, who do such a lovely job of bespoke printing my - I mean OUR - designs!
Shout outs are to Finlay Building Ltd (my nephew Tim), Illuminex (electricians) and Next State Print, who do such a lovely job of bespoke printing my - I mean OUR - designs!
Actually, let’s make this interesting!
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Actually, let’s make this interesting!
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
Guess what Elisabeth is up to this afternoon?
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Guess what Elisabeth is up to this afternoon?
If some of our designs look familiar to you, it's because Elisabeth has been making and selling her work for years as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Not all her legacy products will be coming across to Bird and Beach, but they are still available at thesewphist.com. Even better, there's a sale this week!
Not all her legacy products will be coming across to Bird and Beach, but they are still available at thesewphist.com. Even better, there's a sale this week!
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
If some of our designs look familiar to you, it's because Elisabeth has been making and selling her work for years as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Not all her legacy products will be coming across to Bird and Beach, but they are still available at thesewphist.com. Even better, there's a sale this week!
Not all her legacy products will be coming across to Bird and Beach, but they are still available at thesewphist.com. Even better, there's a sale this week!
Quick update for those waiting for tea towel preorders: the fabric is in the country! All going well I'll have them sewn up and out the door by the end of this week.
November 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Quick update for those waiting for tea towel preorders: the fabric is in the country! All going well I'll have them sewn up and out the door by the end of this week.
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Quick question before I go back to getting my workroom in shape so I can start printing these ready for listing these on @birdandbeach.bsky.social
If you were considering buying floral coasters from me, would you want:
• individuals / mix and match sets
• sets of four the same in a presentation box
If you were considering buying floral coasters from me, would you want:
• individuals / mix and match sets
• sets of four the same in a presentation box
November 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Quick question before I go back to getting my workroom in shape so I can start printing these ready for listing these on @birdandbeach.bsky.social
If you were considering buying floral coasters from me, would you want:
• individuals / mix and match sets
• sets of four the same in a presentation box
If you were considering buying floral coasters from me, would you want:
• individuals / mix and match sets
• sets of four the same in a presentation box
Have we told you that Elisabeth likes drawing birds?
This is the first known work in her #NZNatives series, darling from the early 80s.
Ryan likes to call Oyster Catchers “Traffic Cone birds” when he spots them at the beach.
(We’re moving into the new workroom, and found some old portfolios.)
This is the first known work in her #NZNatives series, darling from the early 80s.
Ryan likes to call Oyster Catchers “Traffic Cone birds” when he spots them at the beach.
(We’re moving into the new workroom, and found some old portfolios.)
November 29, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Have we told you that Elisabeth likes drawing birds?
This is the first known work in her #NZNatives series, darling from the early 80s.
Ryan likes to call Oyster Catchers “Traffic Cone birds” when he spots them at the beach.
(We’re moving into the new workroom, and found some old portfolios.)
This is the first known work in her #NZNatives series, darling from the early 80s.
Ryan likes to call Oyster Catchers “Traffic Cone birds” when he spots them at the beach.
(We’re moving into the new workroom, and found some old portfolios.)
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Happy Holidays from the World Famous Bucket Fountain!
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Happy Holidays from the World Famous Bucket Fountain!
You won't find us doing any Black Friday sales - BUT 25 November is a pretty significant date in our household, so today you can nab yourself a copy or two of our calendar for just $25 each. Today only, no coupon required!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
You won't find us doing any Black Friday sales - BUT 25 November is a pretty significant date in our household, so today you can nab yourself a copy or two of our calendar for just $25 each. Today only, no coupon required!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
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Another Bsky creative to check out is @thesewphist.bsky.social at birdandbeach.co.nz Her tea towels are beautiful!
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November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another Bsky creative to check out is @thesewphist.bsky.social at birdandbeach.co.nz Her tea towels are beautiful!
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November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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I want to move to NZ just so I can visit your shops at markets.
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I want to move to NZ just so I can visit your shops at markets.
Want to support small and local with your gift giving this year? If you’re in Wellington today, the Kristmas Knack is on at Berhampore School until 1:30.
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Want to support small and local with your gift giving this year? If you’re in Wellington today, the Kristmas Knack is on at Berhampore School until 1:30.
Tonight (and tomorrow) you can find Bird and Beach at the Kristmas Knack Market at Berhampore School.
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Tonight (and tomorrow) you can find Bird and Beach at the Kristmas Knack Market at Berhampore School.
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Did you know that it's Buy NZ Made Week?
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
Bird and Beach Ltd Official Buy New Zealand Made
Buy New Zealand Made helps consumers recognise the provenance of your goods. Apply for a licence to use the Kiwi trademark and gain a market origin advantage.
membership.buynz.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Did you know that it's Buy NZ Made Week?
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
Did you know that it's Buy NZ Made Week?
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
Bird and Beach Ltd Official Buy New Zealand Made
Buy New Zealand Made helps consumers recognise the provenance of your goods. Apply for a licence to use the Kiwi trademark and gain a market origin advantage.
membership.buynz.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Did you know that it's Buy NZ Made Week?
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.
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@birdandbeach.bsky.social Enjoying my new coasters 😃
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 AM
@birdandbeach.bsky.social Enjoying my new coasters 😃
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Here's your reminder that the Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar is a great option for easy to post presents, and Ryan's illustrations of his favourite spots across the motu will bring the recipient joy throughout the year!
$29 + postage from birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
$29 + postage from birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Here's your reminder that the Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar is a great option for easy to post presents, and Ryan's illustrations of his favourite spots across the motu will bring the recipient joy throughout the year!
$29 + postage from birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
$29 + postage from birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...