New and pre-loved designer clothing Hello, my dear Frankies! Christmas is coming in hot! Last weekend we popped into the Your Local Creatives Christmas Market at Your Local Coffee - and wow it was such a spark of inspiration. Walking around reminded me just how many insanely talented makers we have right here in Franklin. I came away determined to do as much of my Christmas shopping locally as possible, and I met some brilliant creatives you’ll definitely want to follow. Creative Addictions -...
9 days ago • 8 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! SO, we just put our Christmas tree up this week, which means it's officially time to bring out the Christmas spirit! Despite the craziness, this really is my favourite time of the year 🎋 This edition turned out to be quite long - there's a lot of cool people doing cool things in our little section of the world! First, we talked to Anni from The Home Inspo & Design Store, and WOW! That place is cool!! And how cool we have it here in Franklin?! Second, it's definitely...
16 days ago • 13 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! Franklin is blooming and buzzing this week! We’ve got two gorgeous features: the annual Waiuku Flora Fest - think roses, floral magic, and clever green-thumb inspo - and the Beauty & Wellness Expo in Pukekohe, where you can sip, shop, and glow your way through an afternoon of demos and treats. And because Christmas is peeking around the corner, the event calendar is about to go full sparkle. Markets, concerts, community days - ’tis officially the season of “add to...
23 days ago • 6 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! Big news - we’re about to hit a huge milestone for our little newsletter: 1,000 subscribers! Plus another 1000 across social media! We started this as a way to share cool events with our friends and whānau, and it grew…fast. Along the way, we've realised it’s also the perfect place to spotlight our beautiful local businesses, creators, events, and everyday legends. There aren’t many ways to get your name out there, and we see hardworking locals hustling every day - so...
about 1 month ago • 8 min read
Light and shade solutions Hello, my dear Frankies! Halloween has well and truly landed! And Franklin is absolutely bursting with parties, trick-or-treat trails, spooky markets, and more sugar-fuelled fun than you can shake a broomstick at. 🧙♀️ Whether your little ones are still small enough to nap in their costumes (so so cute!), your teens are hunting for the best lolly haul in town (aren't we all?), or you’re planning to spend the night sipping something called a “Black Widow” (don’t ask,...
about 1 month ago • 9 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! Can you believe it’s already Labour Weekend?! It always feels like the unofficial start of the wildest part of the year - that fast, ✨sparkly✨ tumble towards Christmas, markets, and endless social plans. So before things get too crazy, we hope you take this weekend to do something lovely for yourself (and maybe your favourite people, too). We’ve rounded up a few fun things happening around Franklin if you’re looking for some inspo - from art trails to twilight markets...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! This week feels like it’s all about connection. The kind that fills your cup and reminds you why it’s so good to live in our little corner of the world. 💜 We’ve got Diwali celebrations lighting up Pukekohe, bringing together families, friends, and cultures in a day of colour, food, and festivity. And if you’re craving a little more human connection in your work week, our feature on Loom Shared Space might just be the sign you need to swap your kitchen table for a...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! After chatting about Franklin’s amazing creators last week, it feels like perfect timing to shine a light on the Franklin Arts Trail! I wandered the trail last year, and honestly, the best part was meeting the lovely local artists quietly creating masterpieces just down the road - hidden away in garages, sheds, and studios you probably drive past every day. It’s a bit like peeking through windows into another world ♥ There’s such a huge variety too. Painters, weavers,...
about 2 months ago • 8 min read
Hello, my dear Frankies! I've had another gorgeous week connecting with some amazing locals ♥ I've talked about how many amazing business people we have in this corner of the world, and this week I managed to catch up with Dee from Waiuku who has three successful businesses - Rimu Gully, handcrafted botanical skincare, soaps and giftboxes, Botanica on Bowen, a gorgeous local gift store, and now The Loft on Bowen - a beautiful new approach to fitness in the heart of Waiuku. Make sure you check...
2 months ago • 10 min read