Collection Edit: By the sea

There's nothing quite better than a day by the sea. The fresh air, discovery, adventure and all that sand.

This edit is a fun collection of ocean-themed clothing and cute swimwear. There are also two really beautiful items from other NZ businesses and a very fun and colourful art activity to do with your kids which is definitely one to save for the upcoming school holidays.

You can find direct links to all the featured items below the edit.

Please note that the products shown by other NZ businesses are in no way endorsed. They are just really cool small NZ mum-run businesses doing amazing things worth sharing.

1. Image from Pinterest // 2. Bonds, size 6-12m // 3. Zara boardies, size 9-10 // 4. Pirate Crab onesie, size 3 5. Surfs up rashie, size 3 6.// JK swimshorts, size 4 // 7. Mirror Stamping fish painting // 8. Teeny Weeny sunhat, 0-6m //  9. Whales print by Laplin & Wolf // 10. Mermaid bundle, size 3-4 // 11. Zara leather sandals, size EU22 // 12. We Run Wild mermaid tail // 13. M&S crab tee, size 6-9m // 14. Havaianas, size US10  // 15. Usborne Hide & Seek book // 16. Usborne Under the Sea book // 17. Don’t feed the shark book

Life under the sea whale print by Laplin & Fox (from $15)
Formerly known as Lola & George, Laplin & Fox is an online print store run by Anna, a NZ Mum to 3 kids. Laplin & Fox specialises in providing gorgeous and on-trend wall art and posters for the home. Better yet, Anna does all the small printing herself and outsources the larger prints to local printers. They have a vast selection including whimsical fairies, kid’s names, alphabets, construction and lovely posters for you. You can follow them on Instagram here.

Mermaid tale by We Run Wild 
Based in Kapiti, Kellie recently launched her We Run Wild website of stunning heirloom play pieces made from thrifted textiles. Drawn from the inspiration of her kids and her own childhood, each piece is lovingly crafted by her and no two are the same. You can find her dinosaur tails, mermaid tales and the most magical fairy wings here and follow her on Instagram here.

Mirror Stamping fish activity
This fun stamping activity can be replicated with all sorts of designs. Cut out butterflies, flowers and even a Christmas Tree. The creators' Ocean Kids Crafts have a huge range of fun and bright crafty activities to do with your kids.