Kia Ora! I’m Shez 🌿

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my little corner of the world!

I got into origami during the 2020 lockdown (like a lot of us, I was looking for something to keep my hands and mind busy!). What started as a bit of a random hobby quickly turned into something I absolutely fell in love with. There’s just something pretty special about taking a simple piece of paper and turning it into something beautiful.

Before I knew it, I was completely hooked — and now I get to share that passion with you, which is pretty awesome.

So… where did the name come from? ✨

I get asked this all the time, and it’s actually quite a personal one.

Growing up in the 90s, one of my favourite places in the whole world was my Nana’s house. In her living room sat this beautiful old China Cabinet — and to me, it was pure magic.

It wasn’t just full of dishes… it was packed with treasures she’d collected over the years from her travels around Asia. But the real show-stoppers (for me, anyway!) were the origami pieces.

Delicate paper cranes, bright flowers, and all sorts of clever folded shapes — I could honestly stand there for ages just staring at them. I remember being completely fascinated, wanting to reach in and have a go myself.

So the name “Nana’s China Cabinet” is my little tribute to her. 💛

It’s a nod to those memories, to the inspiration she gave me without even knowing it, and to the sense of wonder I felt as a kid. It’s my way of keeping a bit of her spirit alive — and sharing that same joy and creativity with others xx