From the Studio

The story behind a custom leather visitors book created for Ghost Lodge in Granity. Crafted from full grain Italian vegetable tanned leather and designed with replaceable pages, it's a book made to collect memories for years to come.

After almost twenty years creating handcrafted keepsakes, I've realised the guestbooks people treasure most aren't always the fanciest. They're the ones that feel timeless, are a joy to use, and become even more meaningful with every passing year.

Not sure whether to choose a guestbook or a fingerprint tree? Here's why fingerprint trees have become one of our most popular wedding keepsakes.

Looking for a unique wedding guestbook idea? A willow tree fingerprint guestbook lets guests add their fingerprint as leaves to create a beautiful keepsake artwork from your wedding day.

Looking for a condolences book quickly in New Zealand? Here’s where to find one, from funeral homes to local makers - plus what to do if time is tight.

Left your wedding guestbook to the last minute? You don’t have to settle for something generic. Discover a meaningful fingerprint tree guestbook and vow book keepsake set that’s ready to ship and handmade in New Zealand.

Newly engaged? Congratulations! Here’s a calm, thoughtful guide to help you ease into wedding planning, from setting your vision and guest list, to choosing keepsakes like an heirloom wedding guestbook you’ll treasure for years to come.

We’re proud to be part of the I Do Crew a wedding season collaboration led by Titirangi Smiles, bringing together local women-led wedding businesses. From confident smiles to handcrafted keepsakes, this collab is all about supporting local and celebrating love.

A behind-the-scenes look inside the My Guestbook studio, beautifully captured by Catherine from Studio Melo. From foil printing to assembling guestbooks, here’s how each handmade piece comes to life - slowly, intentionally, and with a whole lot of heart.

Planning summer at the bach? A personalised guestbook is the perfect way to capture beach days, family moments and the stories that make your place feel like home. Discover why every bach, Airbnb and holiday home in Aotearoa needs one this summer and how to make it part of your tradition.

Asking your bridesmaids and bridal party is such a special moment. Our foil-printed proposal cards turn it into a keepsake they’ll treasure long after the wedding.

Every milestone birthday deserves a moment to remember. From Instax photo guestbooks to fingerprint prints and classic message books, discover thoughtful ways to capture memories, laughter and love at your next celebration.