One White Swan

20/01/2026

Update…check out the last pic to see what I decided to do with this funky retro fabric.

This absolutely shagadelic beauty (by all appearances totally unused!) came my way today thanks to the lovely Barb Christian aka The Blanket Lady 💃✨ What should I turn it into?! Singlets are my natural go-to for prints like this, but I’d love to hear your creative ideas 💟

12/01/2026

Worth checking out if you are a fish 🐠

Can I swim here?

Check out Nelson's best swimming spots with LAWA

Water quality is regularly tested over the warmer summer months (November to March), and this information is posted on an interactive map for you to choose where it is safe to have a summer dip.

The Nelson swimming spots cover 11 popular spots such as Tāhunanui Beach, swimming holes up the Maitai and a few further afield, such as at the Glen and Hira Reserve.

Check out the map here, and select NELSON: https://buff.ly/OKoWNTW

10/01/2026

If you haven’t checked The Māpua Collective out yet, you need to! All kinds of everything await you 🦢

07/01/2026

This kid!! 🤩🤩🤩

07/01/2026

Come down to Māpua Wharf and see what we’ve got to show you. You won’t be disappointed 🦢💟

23/12/2025

Christmas is a time to say a huge thank you to my wonderful, loyal followers for supporting me on my One White Swan journey. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with some of the loveliest humans on the planet, and collaborating with the incredible tribe at The Māpua Collective has been one of the most fulfilling parts of it all.

Sending you all so much Christmas love on the eve of the big fella coming down the chimney. Stay safe, be happy, laugh loudly, and love big 🎄🦢💟

20/12/2025

13/12/2025

Got a spare festive minute? Have a read and discover the magic behind The Māpua Collective ✨🎄✨

29/11/2025

2 Small & 2 Medium 100% French Linen Singlet tops with side splits making their way to The Māpua Collective after 1pm today 🩵🤍🩵🤍🩵

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

We’ve reached the end of the road for this stunning 100% French linen in emerald/teal/white. I’m so sad this journey is over 😢 The last three designs are now at The Māpua Collective waiting for their new owners. If you’d like to purchase one before they sell out, feel free to pop into the shop or send me a message.

Available designs:
• Shift dress in size L $169
• Top in sizes M and L $119 ea

The pink/orange/white check fabric is still available too, but the remaining meterage is disappearing quickly as the season changes. 🦢

04/11/2025

Clever me thought I’d designed the perfect pull-on jumpsuit… only silly me forgot that our wonderfully different shapes don’t always agree with a ‘one size fits all’ approach making it, well, untriable (is that even a word??). But just like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, my jumpsuits are back! Now featuring a button for quick and easy entry and exit. Very happy to say ‘Mission Accomplished’…Phew!! 🦢