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.
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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...
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...
Hey Aotearoa, who likes sending presents to random strangers? You know there's an app for that, right?
Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Hey Aotearoa, who likes sending presents to random strangers? You know there's an app for that, right?
Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
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Kia ora #kikorangi!
A while back I started a starter pack for working artists/creative businesses. It could really do with an update. Who should I be adding?
(Because others have done starter packs for NZ literature, I haven't been including authors in this list, but focused on visual/tangible)
A while back I started a starter pack for working artists/creative businesses. It could really do with an update. Who should I be adding?
(Because others have done starter packs for NZ literature, I haven't been including authors in this list, but focused on visual/tangible)
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Kia ora #kikorangi!
A while back I started a starter pack for working artists/creative businesses. It could really do with an update. Who should I be adding?
(Because others have done starter packs for NZ literature, I haven't been including authors in this list, but focused on visual/tangible)
A while back I started a starter pack for working artists/creative businesses. It could really do with an update. Who should I be adding?
(Because others have done starter packs for NZ literature, I haven't been including authors in this list, but focused on visual/tangible)
We just had a whole pile of blank coasters delivered, which means it’s sneak peek time! These are some of the new designs that we’ll be launching very soon…
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
We just had a whole pile of blank coasters delivered, which means it’s sneak peek time! These are some of the new designs that we’ll be launching very soon…
We told you that Elisabeth likes birds, didn’t we?
Anyone need a moment of calm? #SoundUp
(Unfortunately I stopped recording about 1 second before a kākā swooped through.)
(Unfortunately I stopped recording about 1 second before a kākā swooped through.)
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
We told you that Elisabeth likes birds, didn’t we?
Look, I know I’m supposed to be Bird, and Ryan is Beach, but I really, really love a good colour gradient so this monotone shading in the sky over Pito One is very pleasing to my eye.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Look, I know I’m supposed to be Bird, and Ryan is Beach, but I really, really love a good colour gradient so this monotone shading in the sky over Pito One is very pleasing to my eye.
20pm??? 10pm. 🤦♀️
Which means there’s still plenty of time to come have a gander!
Which means there’s still plenty of time to come have a gander!
This is what you call a surprise market! We thought we’d missed out, then at 3:50 Elisabeth got a call… so tonight you’ll find her at the Trentham Night Market, at the Racecourse.
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
20pm??? 10pm. 🤦♀️
Which means there’s still plenty of time to come have a gander!
Which means there’s still plenty of time to come have a gander!
This is what you call a surprise market! We thought we’d missed out, then at 3:50 Elisabeth got a call… so tonight you’ll find her at the Trentham Night Market, at the Racecourse.
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This is what you call a surprise market! We thought we’d missed out, then at 3:50 Elisabeth got a call… so tonight you’ll find her at the Trentham Night Market, at the Racecourse.
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
What a beautiful night for it, on until 20 pm, 70 craft stalls plus food trucks!
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@birdandbeach.bsky.social Just ordered a couple of your lampshades. Our house will look so good!
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
@birdandbeach.bsky.social Just ordered a couple of your lampshades. Our house will look so good!
To do list:
• fulfill orders
• order supplies
• have fun playing with 50 of these…
Native birds on Christmas ornaments. Please tell me this is something you want for your tree this year?
• fulfill orders
• order supplies
• have fun playing with 50 of these…
Native birds on Christmas ornaments. Please tell me this is something you want for your tree this year?
November 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
To do list:
• fulfill orders
• order supplies
• have fun playing with 50 of these…
Native birds on Christmas ornaments. Please tell me this is something you want for your tree this year?
• fulfill orders
• order supplies
• have fun playing with 50 of these…
Native birds on Christmas ornaments. Please tell me this is something you want for your tree this year?
Are you in the Wairarapa today? (You should be in the Wairarapa today.)
Why, you ask… because today is the Rathkeale Fête, with many wonderful stalls, including Bird and Beach.
Why, you ask… because today is the Rathkeale Fête, with many wonderful stalls, including Bird and Beach.
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Are you in the Wairarapa today? (You should be in the Wairarapa today.)
Why, you ask… because today is the Rathkeale Fête, with many wonderful stalls, including Bird and Beach.
Why, you ask… because today is the Rathkeale Fête, with many wonderful stalls, including Bird and Beach.
After a bit of a boo-boo with a clogged nozzle, look at what is hot off the printer tonight! Limited numbers of these new, round coasters will be heading to the Wairarapa with Elisabeth for Rathkeale Fête on Saturday.
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
After a bit of a boo-boo with a clogged nozzle, look at what is hot off the printer tonight! Limited numbers of these new, round coasters will be heading to the Wairarapa with Elisabeth for Rathkeale Fête on Saturday.
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Looking for ideas for easy-to-send pressies?
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Looking for ideas for easy-to-send pressies?
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
Looking for ideas for easy-to-send pressies?
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Looking for ideas for easy-to-send pressies?
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
The Bird and Beach 2026 Calendar fits the bill, and you can use it to further convince those friends and rellies overseas that it really is time they came visited you.
Printed and ready to send - order yours now!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product/2026...
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@birdandbeach.bsky.social what a delightful surprise and honour!
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
@birdandbeach.bsky.social what a delightful surprise and honour!
Absolute last call for tea towel pre-orders, I’ll be flicking the switch at noon.
This is your best chance to order in time for Christmas, especially if you want them in time to post as gifts.
This is your best chance to order in time for Christmas, especially if you want them in time to post as gifts.
Just a quiet reminder that we're into the final hours for tea towel pre-orders. Elisabeth will be preparing the fabric order tomorrow, to make sure it's here in time for early December delivery to you (i.e. giving her time to sew them).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Absolute last call for tea towel pre-orders, I’ll be flicking the switch at noon.
This is your best chance to order in time for Christmas, especially if you want them in time to post as gifts.
This is your best chance to order in time for Christmas, especially if you want them in time to post as gifts.
Just a quiet reminder that we're into the final hours for tea towel pre-orders. Elisabeth will be preparing the fabric order tomorrow, to make sure it's here in time for early December delivery to you (i.e. giving her time to sew them).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
October 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Just a quiet reminder that we're into the final hours for tea towel pre-orders. Elisabeth will be preparing the fabric order tomorrow, to make sure it's here in time for early December delivery to you (i.e. giving her time to sew them).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
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Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
October 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
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We have this towel. Love it.
Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
We have this towel. Love it.
Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
October 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
While Ryan is busy in the garden, Elisabeth is ensconced in the workroom, about to get to work printing up a batch of coasters that have been ordered in the last couple of days. If you want to make more work for her, here's where you can nab some for yourself. birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
October 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
While Ryan is busy in the garden, Elisabeth is ensconced in the workroom, about to get to work printing up a batch of coasters that have been ordered in the last couple of days. If you want to make more work for her, here's where you can nab some for yourself. birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...