Woven for Wellness

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The most urgent act is stillness.“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going sl...
28/10/2025

The most urgent act is stillness.

“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.” — Pico Iyer

We are living in the myth of fast.

Have you felt the current? The pull away from your own centre? The endless doing. The rush of moving through the days. The emails and pings from social media that distract us. The urgency of endless deadlines. The constant hum of must do, have, be this now?

Have you breathed through reading this, or were you perhaps holding your breath?

As a mother and woman living in this culture, my story used to be one of putting others first too.
Even when I needed rest.
Even when I needed space to be with my breath.
Even when I needed to nourish myself first.

This is why I created Woven — a space where you can find the practices and rituals that will walk alongside you back into that place of stillness, again and again 🌿

Have you ever walked past all the wellness elixirs and felt… stuck? Not because you don’t want to choose something nouri...
23/10/2025

Have you ever walked past all the wellness elixirs and felt… stuck?

Not because you don’t want to choose something nourishing, but because there’s so much to choose from. Cacao, matcha, mushroom tonics, blue lotus, herbal teas… it can be easy to second-guess. Labels, certifications, origins, sustainability… it can feel… a bit much?

Sometimes, the simplest guide is your own curiosity. Notice what you’re drawn to. That quiet pull. Your body already has a sense of what it needs.

And you don’t need to figure it all out. At Woven, I’ve curated a collection of products that I reach for myself — made by businesses rooted in integrity, and mindful with both quality and origin. So, you can trust what you’re saying yes to.

If you’ve been curious about Matcha, here’s a gentle nudge to explore it: our 50g tins of Organic Premium Latte Grade Matcha are $10 off for a limited time. Sip it. See how it lands for you - I’d love to know what you notice 🌿

I recently said no to something.Not because I didn’t want to go - but because my nervous system was already full.There’s...
14/10/2025

I recently said no to something.

Not because I didn’t want to go - but because my nervous system was already full.

There’s messaging everywhere that even when we feel stretched, we should show up. Or that we need to 'fix' ourselves so we can. I’m not buying it. Sometimes your body just needs slowness. To remember safety. Less noise. A moment to exhale.

Saying no — to a trip, a plan, a request — can feel radical. But it’s not weakness. It’s saying: I matter too.

When have you given yourself permission to say no — or wished you could? 🌿

“I do all the 'right' things… but I’m still exhausted.”You eat well, include red meat, focus on iron-rich foods, exercis...
12/10/2025

“I do all the 'right' things… but I’m still exhausted.”

You eat well, include red meat, focus on iron-rich foods, exercise... but some days, the kind of tiredness that a good night’s sleep just can’t shift still shows up. That was me. And when I tested my iron levels, they were low.

Everything on the shelves at Woven are supports I’ve reached for and trust and Iconic Iron by Dr Libby and Bio Blends is one of them. Gentle, plant-based, and easy on the gut, it’s helped me feel steadier in energy, mood, and focus. And my bloods back it up, too.

Some seasons in life we just need a little extra support. Maybe it’s busy workweeks, juggling family and exercise, or navigating perimenopause - this has been mine. If you’ve been feeling drained despite doing all the 'right' things, Iconic Iron might be the small, steady support your body needs too.

Ever notice the same ritual, practice, or herb keeps appearing in your life? You read about it. Overhear someone talking...
11/10/2025

Ever notice the same ritual, practice, or herb keeps appearing in your life? You read about it. Overhear someone talking about it.

I used to get asked in store:
“I need something for [insert whatever’s going on].”

Often my reply was simply:
“What's showing up for you?'

Our bodies carry so much innate wisdom - they already know what’s needed. We just get practiced at second-guessing.

That thing that keeps landing in your awareness? Start there. Let your curiosity guide you.

What’s showing up for you lately? If you’d like to explore what it might be pointing toward, I’m here 🌿

18/09/2025

There are always seasons.

Woven for Wellness’ physical sanctuary will close on Tuesday, 23 September, but the online space will continue — holding the same intention, wherever you are 🌿

When people have asked me how I am lately…I’ve found myself saying:“I’ve lost all sense of space, time, ground, and grav...
12/09/2025

When people have asked me how I am lately…
I’ve found myself saying:

“I’ve lost all sense of space, time, ground, and gravity.”

Life has felt a lot.

As a mama of three busy kids,
and the solepreneur behind Woven,
I’m remembering that it’s the tiny, micro intentions that hold me steady through this season.

A few intentional breaths.
A soft stretch.
Touching the ground.

These small practices can quietly shift everything.

When life feels full, or a little chaotic,
what are the small things that meet you,
right where you are?

I love the soft power of words. The way that they are able to meet us exactly where we are - in the ordinary, in the ach...
11/09/2025

I love the soft power of words. The way that they are able to meet us exactly where we are - in the ordinary, in the ache, in the small joys.

is a Whakatū based poet who I first met when she came into Woven as a customer a few months ago. Now I get to share her poetry prints with you - A5 pieces, individually typed letter by letter on her 1970’s typewriter.

She currently has a collection of words for little ones and her original constellation of prints that remind us that who we are in the as-it-is-ness of life (chaos and all) is absolutely enough.

You’ll find them waiting in store + online 🌿

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This weekend Woven will be taking a pause while I support my tamariki at a basketball tournament down the coast.I’m so g...
04/09/2025

This weekend Woven will be taking a pause while I support my tamariki at a basketball tournament down the coast.

I’m so grateful that, with the landscape of Woven, I can close the doors when I need to — as a mama, my family is always my priority.

I’m also so thankful to my community for the support while my hours have looked a little different these past few weeks.

The online orders when I need to close mean so much to me - they help keep Woven breathing.

Any orders placed over the weekend will be with a courier on Monday, and for local humans, I’ll be in-store again 10 am–3 pm on Tuesday for click and collect.

In kindness,
Steph x

Father’s Day is coming up in Aotearoa - here are five thoughtful gifts for the Dads in your life.Whether he’s out in the...
15/08/2025

Father’s Day is coming up in Aotearoa - here are five thoughtful gifts for the Dads in your life.

Whether he’s out in the elements, keeping active, or taking a rare moment to slow down - these are a few favourites to celebrate him:

I. HYDEE Ultra Electrolytes – for the dad that works hard and wants his water to work just as hard.

II. Wildwood Feeling Dandy – for the dad who’s easing up on coffee but still wants something good in his cup.

III. Glerups Slippers – for the dad who’s finally realised socks aren’t enough.

IV. B.Bold Bergamot & Cedar Deodorant – for the dad who’d rather keep it natural (and not smell like patchouli).

V. Seleno Health Maca for Men – for the dad who wants steady energy that lasts.

Find them in store, or order online anytime 🌿

Five unexpected joys of owning a small business (so far):I. Getting to expand the ways I create — writing for Woven, pai...
12/08/2025

Five unexpected joys of owning a small business (so far):

I. Getting to expand the ways I create — writing for Woven, painting thank you cards, arranging shelves.

II. Hearing people’s stories — it always feels like such an honour to be welcomed into someone’s inner landscape.

III. Meeting incredible humans who are creating products with so much intention and depth.

IV. Discovering new ways to integrate slowness and rest alongside work and mothering.

V. Learning to yield into the unknown — navigating the ups and downs of retail feels like stepping into unfamiliar terrain every day.

Owning a store is still a whole new landscape for me — I’d never worked in one until this year — and yet it feels exactly where I need to be.

Running Woven isn’t always easy, and small businesses need community to keep going.

If you can, please share Woven with a couple of friends, follow along on socials, like a post, or explore the online store. And if you know of other local businesses who could use some love, I’d love to hear about them too 🌿

Touch can be one of the simplest ways to say - be here 🌿
08/08/2025

Touch can be one of the simplest ways to say - be here 🌿

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