Courtney Petley

Courtney Petley is a talented spoonsmith and woodworker who operates under the name Petley, handcrafting tactile wooden utensils from salvaged native timbers. We are lucky enough to be the exclusive stockists of not one but three of Courtney's artful and useful pieces, including a honey dipper and a lemon squeezer, both of which she created especially for us. Courtney shared some insight into her picks from the Everyday Needs range.

1. Petley Lemon Squeezer

One of the best parts of my job is watching the grain of the wood develop as I work. I especially love the way the fine grain of the Rimu folds over and around the sharp corners of the lemon squeezer. It's also very functional and makes juicing lemons so enjoyable.

2. Kawakawa Healing Balm

This balm is the best for my dry hands after a full day of sanding. 

3. Everything I Want to Eat

I went to Sqirl last year when I was in LA, their Sorrel Pesto Rice Bowl is still one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. I use their cook book all the time, and put their onion jam on everything. 

4. Gidon Bing Pasta Bowl

I've started collecting wide handmade bowls; I find them so much more enjoyable to eat a meal from. One of my favourite foods is pasta, and all this beautiful bowl by Gidon Bing makes me want to do is eat it all the time.

5. Arnold Circus Stool

My Arnold Circus Stool sits at the dining table and I've come to really enjoy how the light in our house hits it. Its so satisfying watching how the green slowly graduates from light to dark around each side and changes throughout the day.