Ruby and Bear NZ

16/06/2026

Facts:

✍️ Can't draw.
🎥 Suck at content creation.
🎀 Can make beautiful bows and accessories.

Come see for yourself at the Ruby and Bear NZ pop-up shop at Life in Vacant Spaces

Open until 5pm today.

Thursday and Fri at least 10-5
Sat 10-TBC

Sunday Ōtautahi Made Winter Market at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqgGF2Tbp6/?igsh=MTExbnpmZmg5cDJjbQ==

16/06/2026

My very first Ruby and Bear NZ shop is open!!

I'm here until Saturday at Life in Vacant Spaces at 110 Cashel St, then on Sunday I'll be at Ōtautahi Made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Next weekend is Encraftment Market and the first weekend of July means a return to Southern Crafters in Invercargill!

My Instagram reels and posts have been going to my personal account instead of here, so keep those eyes peeled for more small business goodness soon xx

16/06/2026

😭😫😬 So it seems my reels on Instagram haven't been showing here, just on my personal account....

Better late than never, I guess!

Day 2, and what a stunning day it is!

Perfect for a lunch at Riverside Market - Christchurch or one of the many local restaurants and a spot of shopping.

I'm here until 5 at Life in Vacant Spaces at 110 Cashel St.

On Sunday, you'll find me with 180+ talented local makers at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre for the Ōtautahi Made winter market.

Next Sat and Sun is Encraftment Market and then I'm down south for the 1st weekend of the school holidays at Southern Crafters in Invercargill on the 4th and 5th of July.

Come say hi 👋
Fi xx

10/06/2026

Excited for this!! Ōtautahi Made Winter Market at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

If you feel like winning a nights accommodation in a hotel, a meal out, dessert, a cheeseboard and a load of other treats, including entry to some cool local attractions and VIP access to this awesome market, AND MUCH MORE, head to Ōtautahi Made and enter their incredible giveaway!

Plus, if (enough of) you tag Ruby and Bear NZ in the comments, I could win accommodation for myself the night before...which will be super handy after 6 days at my very first pop-up shop at Life in Vacant Spaces at 110 Cashel St 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Big week ahead! V excited xx

10 days until we open the doors.

Te Pae is a place where people come together.

In just 10 days, Christchurch's creative community will do exactly that.

More than 180 curated makers will transform Te Pae into a celebration of handmade, local and one-of-a-kind. For one day only, the halls of Te Pae will be filled with artists, designers, makers and food producers from across Ōtautahi and beyond.

Whether you're searching for a unique gift, something special for your home, or simply want to discover the incredible talent we have right here in Christchurch, we'd love to welcome you.

📍 Te Pae Christchurch

📅 Sunday 21 June

⏰ VIP Early Access: 9am–10am
⏰ General Admission: 10am–3pm
⏰ Sensory Hour: 3pm–4pm

🎟 Free General Admission tickets available now.
🎟 VIP Early Access from just $5.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/otautahi-made-winter-market-at-te-pae-tickets-1986289038985?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/06/2026

Small business friends - just letting you know of the latest scam email from "Shopify" so you can keep your eyes peeled, too.
Screenshots in below.

07/06/2026

Ok friends & followers.....I know I'm ALWAYS harping on about the markets I have coming up, but you'll ALL want to read this shared post and go enter on the Ōtautahi Made page!

Like, who wouldn't want to win a night in a hotel, a meal out, dessert....and more!!

This would make a very good prize for any of you....you could stay in the hotel and dine out on Sat night, come to Made Winter Market in the morning, have a fab day out in Chch, then go watch the One NZ Warriors at One New Zealand (with my hubby 🤣) in the PM!!

Good luck xx

06/06/2026

Aaaarrrgggggghhh - only 2 weeks until Ōtautahi Made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

I can't believe my little business will be at such an elite venue

05/06/2026

The stunning venue where my next market is being held!

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is home to the Ōtautahi Made Winter Market on Sunday 21st June.

And just as exciting...my very first pop-up shop will run the 6 days prior ~ come check out Life in Vacant Spaces at 110 Cashel St from 15 - 20 June.

Also this month is Encraftment Market, with Southern Crafters on in Invercargill on the first weekend of July and The Garden City Mākete on August 1st

Hope to see you xx

04/06/2026

HELP! Which tag do you prefer?