Middlewood Gifts
More than a gift. A moment to slow down, connect, and remind someone they are loved.
Designed to inspire creativity, not screen time. 🌿
A little box of creativity for curious little hands.
Each Little Makers Gift Box includes three assorted plaster creations, a set of vibrant paints, and two paintbrushes—everything needed for an afternoon of imaginative fun.
Perfect for rainy days, birthdays, school holidays, or a thoughtful gift, each box encourages children to slow down, get creative, and make something uniquely their own.
Each box includes:
🎨 3 assorted plaster creations
🌈 6 paint colours
🖌️ 2 paintbrushes
Suitable for children of all ages (adult supervision recommended for younger children).
Please note: Plaster designs are assorted and may vary from those pictured.
Little Makers Gift Box proudly includes three handcrafted plaster creations made by my younger brother, Jensen Keates. Every purchase helps encourage a young local maker to keep creating. 💚
A selection of Middlewood’s most-loved pieces, thoughtfully arranged for beauty and meaning.
Includes:
Soy Candle NZ - 300mL
Soy Candle NZ - 150mL
Hand-poured on our homestead in Kiwitea, choose from the Middlewood Intentions collection.
Middlewood Handcrafted Soap Trio
Coffee Soap – A rich, exfoliating bar made with real coffee grounds to gently buff away dead skin and leave your hands feeling smooth and refreshed. Perfect for gardeners and busy hands.
Honey & Oat Soap – A soothing, nourishing bar made with honey and finely ground oats to calm and moisturise sensitive or dry skin.
Lemon Soap – A bright, uplifting bar infused with lemon for a fresh, clean scent and a revitalising wash.
Slow Dried Artison Citrus
Dehydrated citrus grown on our own homestead in Kiwitea, NZ.
Hand-sliced, and slow-dried in small batches. The finished jars are designed to be used for culinary garnishes, drinks, baking, gifting, and styling.
A gentle reminder that rest is productive too. 🌿
Create a quiet moment to slow down, breathe, and unwind.
Thoughtfully curated to encourage a little self-care, The Unwind Gift Box combines simple, handcrafted essentials for a relaxing ritual at the end of a long day.
Whether you're treating yourself or gifting someone who deserves a moment of calm, this collection is designed to bring comfort, warmth, and a touch of everyday luxury.
Includes:
🕯️ 1 Hand-poured Middlewood Candle
🧼 1 Goats Milk Soap
🛁 1 Natural Soap Saver Bag
🔥 1 Glass Bottle of Safety Matches
Scents may vary depending on seasonal availability unless otherwise specified.
Made For You
By Middlewood
Your story, made into something you can hold.
More than a personalised candle, Made For You is a bespoke creation shaped entirely around you.
We take the time to understand the story you want to tell — the person, place, business, moment or meaning behind it — and thoughtfully bring it to life through fragrance, vessel, label and every considered detail.
Each candle is created especially for you, with a level of care and intention that makes it unmistakably yours. Whether it marks a single meaningful moment or becomes part of something much larger, the result is a candle designed not simply to be given, but to be remembered.
How It Works
1. Tell us about your vision
Complete the enquiry form and tell us about your business, event or idea. Whether you have a clear concept or are starting from scratch, we'd love to hear it.
2. Let's chat
If you’re local, we’d love to meet in person and chat through your ideas together. If you’re further afield, no problem at all — we can connect just as easily by phone or email.
3. Your candle comes to life
Together we'll choose the fragrance, vessel, label and finishing touches to create a candle that reflects your business and leaves a lasting impression.
4. Handcrafted in Manawatū
Every candle is hand-poured in small batches at Middlewood Homestead before being carefully prepared for collection or delivery.
Ready to create something uniquely yours?
Complete the enquiry form and let's start designing a candle that's as memorable as your business.
Looking for an experience instead?
Join one of our seasonal candle-making workshops, or book a private workshop for birthdays, celebrations, corporate events and special occasions.