August 2022
August 3, 2022
Welcome to our very brief August newsletter where we announce the nameof the lucky person to receive a $200 gift card to spend online. Rod andI hope you are all well and surviving the winter without too many ills and chills. We have had a busy time of late. As you know, I sp...
Radio NZ - Country Life interview - 2019
July 18, 2022
Yesterday one of the people I was talking to during our "Meet the Maker" in Revology Concept Store asked if they'd heard me talking on the radio a couple of years ago. "Yes," I said, "I was interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on Country Life, and the link to it should be on our webs...
A gift of creativity from Owen
July 13, 2022
One day, earlier this year, I got an email from someone named Owen Douglas-Jones. Nothing strange in that as I often get emails from people I don't know. However this ended up being a very special email. It turned out Owen is a film maker, holidaying in New Zealand from the ...
Welcome to winter in Wanaka.
July 8, 2022
What's happening at McLean & Co in May 2022?
May 4, 2022
Who can believe it is already May 2022?
Firstly, thanks to all of you who supported us during our "Wish we were at the Wanaka Show" sale. Secondly, thank you to everyone who responded to my appeal to drop us review online or by email. It really makes a difference to our on...
We love Fashy hotties!
April 14, 2022
We love our Fashy hot water bottles and have used them for years throughout our cold South Island winters.
We recommend using German designed and manufactured Fashy-Thermoplast hot water bottles. Fashy has been making hot water bottles since 1948 and has continuously been de...
Collaborating with Revology Concept Store
April 4, 2022
If you are in Wanaka go and check out Revology Concept Store at 28 Helwick Street. This beautifully curated shop is definitely worth a visit, and not just because they stock McLean & Co.
The Revology Concept Store & Tea House is about circular design & mindful living. It's a...
Wishing we were at the Wanaka Show Sale this weekend
March 11, 2022
Like many thousands of others, we wish we at the Wanaka Show this morning, ready to experience the camaraderie, atmosphere and sheer joy of an amazing event. It's not just about making money (although that certainly helps!!) it's also about catching up with friends and acqua...
Newsletter - Feb 2022
February 26, 2022
Hi,
I'd better get this written and sent out to you quickly - it's already nearly March and I've been busy making product for the coming cooler months while Rod has been busy weaving our first commission for the year. We have an interesting year lined up and are both excited...
Naming our textile collections
February 19, 2022
"How do you name your fabric collections?" Good question, often asked.
Here at McLean & Co. we focus on local. We focus on history and tradition. We focus on craftsmanship. We focus on sustainable. We focus on slow...
Because of this, when it came time to start naming our NZ...
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