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.
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?
I wanted to do a video of me sewing the first pōhutukawa tea towel, because they’ve come out so beautifully, but it turns out that the phone holder for my tripod is one of the things still packed away (in a mystery location), and the resulting video might cause seasickness so here’s a photo instead.
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I wanted to do a video of me sewing the first pōhutukawa tea towel, because they’ve come out so beautifully, but it turns out that the phone holder for my tripod is one of the things still packed away (in a mystery location), and the resulting video might cause seasickness so here’s a photo instead.
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 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?
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.
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.)
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...
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.
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...
Speaking of coasters, did e we ever show you the presentation boxes that the sets of 4 come in? We’re very into slow production here, so we designed the boxes so that we can run the printed sheets through our cutting machine, and then fold and glue the them ourselves.
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Speaking of coasters, did e we ever show you the presentation boxes that the sets of 4 come in? We’re very into slow production here, so we designed the boxes so that we can run the printed sheets through our cutting machine, and then fold and glue the them ourselves.
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…
Looking nor’east, they almost look like eels…
(Spotting shapes in the clouds is one of the things we both love doing, so I’m taking photos to share with him when I get home from my walk.)
(Spotting shapes in the clouds is one of the things we both love doing, so I’m taking photos to share with him when I get home from my walk.)
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Looking nor’east, they almost look like eels…
(Spotting shapes in the clouds is one of the things we both love doing, so I’m taking photos to share with him when I get home from my walk.)
(Spotting shapes in the clouds is one of the things we both love doing, so I’m taking photos to share with him when I get home from my walk.)
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.
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!
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.
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...
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...
And of course, Bird and Beach is a partnership, and Ryan is launching his first tea towel, Cuba St Bucket Fountain.
I think it's pretty glorious (I know, I'm biased, but I do think he's really captured the joy of waiting for that splash to happen on a GOOD DAY).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
I think it's pretty glorious (I know, I'm biased, but I do think he's really captured the joy of waiting for that splash to happen on a GOOD DAY).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
October 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM
And of course, Bird and Beach is a partnership, and Ryan is launching his first tea towel, Cuba St Bucket Fountain.
I think it's pretty glorious (I know, I'm biased, but I do think he's really captured the joy of waiting for that splash to happen on a GOOD DAY).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
I think it's pretty glorious (I know, I'm biased, but I do think he's really captured the joy of waiting for that splash to happen on a GOOD DAY).
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
While I'm on a roll - here's a reminder that Elisabeth doesn't always draw birds. In fact, she's quite fond of plants as well. And because she knows not everyone loves birds like she does, she has a Focus on Flora collection too!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
October 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
While I'm on a roll - here's a reminder that Elisabeth doesn't always draw birds. In fact, she's quite fond of plants as well. And because she knows not everyone loves birds like she does, she has a Focus on Flora collection too!
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...
birdandbeach.co.nz/product-cate...