Next in our series of groomsmen inspiration is a shop specializing in wallets made with quality and durability (the kinds of features men always appreciate!) When I asked one of our groomsmen (who had served as a groomsman at many other previous weddings) what groomsman gift he liked the most, he said without missing a beat, a leather wallet. His reason? It wasn't your typical "groomsman gift." It wasn't a flask that fell apart, or nicknack that served no purpose but to collect dust. He appreciated the quality and usefulness of it.
Enter our next Vendor Spotlight, Office of Minor Details on Etsy. Based out of Aukland, New Zealand, Iain from Office of Minor Details individually hand makes wallets out of New Zealand kid leather, which is some of the best leather in the world. They're kind of leather goods that showcase the practicality and rugged style that attract many guys. I received a wallet from Iain, and I was very impressed with the texture and appearance of the leather. Soft, simple and sturdy, they make great gifts for the men in your party. They're small enough to fit cards and dollar bills -- perfect for the guy who doesn't like carrying a bulky wallet around (much like my guy;).
At around $30 a wallet, these are gifts that are affordable for the quality--I've seen a generic flask, or random paper weight sold at that price at many of these "groomsmen gift" stores!
So without further ado, all the way from Aukland, New Zealand, here's Iain from Office of Minor Details.
Name:
Hi, my name is Iain and I am ‘The Office of Minor Details’.Location:
I live in work in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. The thing I enjoy most about Auckland is it’s close proximity to amazing beaches and forests…and it’s just close enough to the mountains to allow a bit of winter snowboarding.
What got you started in making leather products?
The first project that got me involved in leather was a cover for my architectural portfolio. I had to buy a whole skin to the small piece of leather that I needed. The folio turned out so well I thought I would have a go at making the satchel I had always been looking for but never found. A friend saw my new satchel and asked my to make him one, the rest is history.
How long have you been making these products?
I made my first bag about 5 years ago. For a long time making leather was a part time hobby due to work commitments. I would just make things for friends as commissions or gifts. In the last year I have reduced my salaried working hours and have made time to produce leather goods for sale. The response has been amazing and I am really enjoying the life / work balance this has created.
What makes New Zealand leather so good?
New Zealand leather is great because all of our livestock are free range so they generally have a healthy and happy life which in turn produces happy, healthy leather. Most New Zealand leather is exported so my suppliers are always happy to find a small local craftsman making quality products to work with.
Your products are all handmade. Can you tell me a little bit about the process?
Originally this was because I made my first pieces with the tools I was already using at home: a knife, a punch, needle and thread. This has developed into an ethos now though; I enjoy the back to basics approach, the tactile nature of working with your hands and the freedom it creates.
All the leather I use is hand selected at my local suppliers. I then cut each piece to my own patterns, punch holes for the stitching and then stitch each piece in the living room of my house using needles and thread (usually listening to my favorite music).
Tell me something unique about your products.
In my former full time working life I was an architect. As a result my designs are very functional, simple and intuitive and I see my works as miniature structural problems. All of my patterns are based on the idea of using one piece of leather and folding it to create an enclosure. This produces sturdy designs with a minimum of weak points and uses the natural strength of the leather to maximum advantage. The fact that my work is hand stitched allows me to connect pieces of leather in a way that could never be done with a machine.
Please take the time to check out my Etsy shop, I hope you like the work!
Links where we can find out more about The Office of Minor Details
http://www.officeofminordetails.etsy.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Office-of-Minor-Details/106641236041446?ref=ts
http://twitter.com/minordetails_nz
The GIVEAWAY:
Iain is giving away a wallet from The Office of Minor Details!
The Rules
1) Go to The Office of Minor Details Etsy shop and comment on your favorite item for one entry. This is mandatory! Contestants who do not do this will be disqualified. Remember to leave your email address or some way to contact you with each entry!
Additional entries (remember to leave separate comments for each additonal entry)
2) Become a new follower of this blog (1 entry)
3) Are currently a follower of my blog (2 entries)
4) Become a facebook fan of “I Do” Budget Weddings (2 entries)
5) Become a facebook fan of The Office of Minor Details (2 entries)
6) Blog about the contest and include a link to the giveaway. Each entrant must also include a link to The Office of Minor Details in their post (3 entries) Please include a direct link to your blog post in your comment.
7) Buy anything from The Office of Minor Details (5 entries)
8) Follow “I Do” Budget Weddings on Twitter (1 entry)
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10) Tweet on this giveaway and include a link to this giveaway in your tweet (1 entry)
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13) Enter any one of my current giveaways and tell me which giveaway you entered (1 entry per giveaway)
The deadline to enter this contest is 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2010 (PST). A winner will be randomly chosen. Good luck!
202 comments:
1 – 200 of 202 Newer› Newest»Amazing giveaway! I love the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet in the Brown Armadillo Print. :o) Great stuff and amazing Groomsmen gift!
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I am a current follower of your blog #1
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I entered the Tux & Tulle giveaway as well :o)
I pick the Hand Stitched Leather iPhone / iTouch Case Destressed Brown
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I entered in DAWN DALTO giveaway also
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I adore the Black Leather Clutch for me and the limited edition distressed wallet for my future husband. This would be a wonderful gift for him! Wonderful etsy seller!~LeeLa leeandadamwedding {at} gmail
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I really like the hand stiched leather iphone cases because they are durable, yet stylish. Not to mention affordable.
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#1 I am a current follower of your blog.
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I like the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Brown Armadillo Print: http://www.etsy.com/listing/38931206/hand-stitched-leather-wallet-cardholder
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Enter me please! My favorite item is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/44822752/hand-stitched-leather-wallet-cardholder
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i like the leather satchel.
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I love the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Dark Brown Kid Skin!
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I love the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag!
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I am a blog follower #1
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I'm a facebook fan of The Office of Minor Details #1
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I follow “I Do” Budget Weddings on Twitter!
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I placed your button on my blog!
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I have also entered your tux and tulle giveaway!
I have also entered your dawn dalto giveaway!
My favorite item is the black Leather Clutch!
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This is stunning, and it must be so soft! http://www.etsy.com/listing/40311380/hand-stitched-leather-wallet-cardholder
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Love the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet in Brown Amadillo Print. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I subscribe, thank you.
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Enter me! I love http://www.etsy.com/listing/39086687/hand-stitched-leather-iphone-itouch-case
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Hand Stitched Leather iPhone / iTouch Case, Black - also love this!
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I think this would be great for the bridesmaids too:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44355807/leather-satchel-messenger-bag---brown-cr
But then I like elegant practical things myself!;)
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I like the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Red Kid Skin
the red will help me to not misplace it
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I really like the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Red Kid Skin!
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I entered the Tux and Tulle giveaway!
Love the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Black, would be a great interview "briefcase".
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I entered the DAWN DALTO giveaway.
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I love the Leather Clutch in Black -- it's gorgeous!
Thanks for the giveaway
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I like the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Brown Croc Print
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I entered the Tux and Tulle giveaway.
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The Leather Clutch is very classy :)
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My favorite is the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Red Kid Skin just awesome! Love the detail!
Thanks for the giveaway and good luck to everyone!
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I love that one!
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I also entered the tux and tulle giveaway!
I like the black leather clutch.
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Also entered your Tux and Tulle tie giveaway!
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I like the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Black. It's very formal & elegant - just what I need!
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From the etsy site, I like the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Red Kid Skin. Very nice.
Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Black
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Black Leather Clutch, and of course the lovely giveaway wallet!
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I really like the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Brown Croc Print.
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I'm currently a follower. #1
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I liked the leather wallet in armadillo print...very cool texture!
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I entered the tie giveaway.
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I like Hand Stitched Leather iPhone / iTouch Case, Black.
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Love the dark brown leather wallet. Perfect for my guy :-)
Current follower, entry #2.
Hi,
I love the hand stitched iPhone/iTouch case in distressed leather - limited edition!
Very stylish!
Actually, I love it all!
Thank you for this opportunity.
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I follow on google friend connect.
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I follow on google friend connect. #2
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I am a fan on facebook.
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Oh no, I don't see my original comment...ARRGGHHH! Here it is again...
My favorite item is the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Dark Brown Kid Skin. I've been looking for something like this for a LONG time!
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I like the Hand stitched Leather Wallet/card holder in black.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Black !
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i like the Small Leather Bag - Embossed Croc Print!
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My favorite is the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Black.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm a new follower
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I really love the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Brown Armadillo Print.
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My fiance would love the distressed brown leather wallet!
I love Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Red Kid Skin
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I love the Leather Clutch - Black.
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I like the Hand Stitched Leather Wallet / Cardholder - Brown the best!
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I like the black leather satchel. I love that it's all handmade! kcarlson1152[at]hotmail[dot]com
Beautifully made items! I love the red kid skin leather wallet
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I love the Distressed Brown Leather Wallet/Cardholder!
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My boyfriend would love this!
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I like the Leather Satchel / Messenger Bag - Brown Croc Print.
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I love the destressed brown leather wallet/cardholder.
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I LOVE this Leather Wallet/cardholder in Red! But if you want me to say something other than the item for the giveaway, well, I love the iPhone cases too! (Just don't happen to need one as much.)
Thanks!
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