Welcome to The Quirky Magpie

Hello, I'm Lorraine - curator of beautiful, interesting, and well... quirky treasures.

The Quirky Magpie was born from a deep love of the hunt: scouring markets, discovering hidden gems, and bringing home things that make you stop and say, "Oh, I need that." Nestled in the heart of Waimate, south of Timaru in the South Canterbury region of New Zealand, our little shop is a carefully curated haven of the vintage, the new, and the locally made.

What You'll Find Here

Step inside (in person or online) and you'll discover an ever-changing mix of homewares, gifts, art, and accessories - each piece chosen with love and a healthy dose of personality. We celebrate the makers, the creators, and the artisans who pour their hearts into their craft.

We're proud to work with a wonderful community of local vendors and consignment artists, including the likes of Exquisite Wool Traders, MM Linen, and Living Light Candles - because supporting local is always in style. Our shelves are a living, breathing collection that changes with the seasons, the finds, and the makers we fall in love with along the way.

More Than a Shop

The Quirky Magpie is also a place to gather, create, and connect. We host workshops - from earring decorating to Turkish lamp making - and love being part of the wider community through events like the Trail of Trends. Because shopping should be an experience, not just a transaction.

Shop With Us

Whether you're popping into our Waimate store for a browse and a chat, or discovering us online from the comfort of your couch, we're so glad you're here. Every purchase supports a small, independent business and the talented local makers we champion.

Come in. Stay a while. Find your treasure.

- Lorraine, The Quirky Magpie