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Top 5 Tips for creating a DIY Photo Booth

Planning a party or wedding? A DIY photo booth is the perfect way to capture fun, candid memories without the big hire cost. In this blog we share our top 5 tips to help you set up a simple yet stylish photo booth that your guests will love.

Random Acts of Kindness Day Giveaway

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with us! We’re giving away a Pōhutukawa Family Tree Fingerprint Print - a meaningful keepsake to capture the people who make your world special. Entries close 7 September 2025 - don’t miss out!

Find the Perfect Guestbook for Your Big Day

Looking for wedding guestbook ideas? From classic foil debossed designs to fun photo albums and creative fingerprint trees, our handcrafted guestbooks made in New Zealand will capture heartfelt messages on your big day.

10 Reasons a Wedding Guestbook is a Must-Have

“A guestbook is more than a place for signatures, it’s a timeless keepsake of laughter, love, and heartfelt wishes. Discover 10 reasons every wedding should have one.”

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Snap, Stick, Sign: The Magic of Instax Photo Guestbooks

Make memories in the moment with an Instax Photo Guestbook, guests can snap, stick, and sign, creating a playful keepsake you’ll treasure the same day.

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What to Write in a Funeral Guestbook

Not sure what to write in a funeral guestbook? Here are some simple, heartfelt ideas to help you offer comfort and avoid common mistakes during a difficult time.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guestbook

Looking for a guestbook for your wedding? We have shared some of our top tips to help you get started.

Micro Wedding Guestbook Ideas

Micro weddings are becoming more and more popular, and what better way to remember your nearest and dearest guests than having a micro wedding guestbook where they can share some love.

What is New Zealand Made Day?

Mark your calendars for 21st November. New Zealand Made Day is a day where businesses and individuals come together to showcase their NZ Made products and services. It is a day to honor the craftsmanship, innovation, and hard work that goes into creating goods and services right here in New Zealand.

A bach book for a magical home in Malborough - My Guest Book

A bach book for a magical home in Marlborough

Fifteen years of Marlborough memories filled the original visitors book at The Goose, a much-loved bach. With every page written, it was time for a new book — and we were delighted to craft one worthy of their slice of paradise.

How to write a message of sympathy in a memory book

Memory Books are a wonderful way of capturing stories about loved ones who have passed. However, when it comes to putting pen to paper and actually writing about someone we loved who is no longer with us, many people feel daunted by the enormity of the task. What if I am not a good writer?

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Celebrating a milestone 30th Birthday

Milestone birthdays are more than just a number they represent significant milestones in our lives and give us an opportunity to look back on our journeys and to take some time for reflection and get excited about the future.