OUR STORY

Love From Seventeen was built on a simple belief: the moments we share with family and friends deserve to be celebrated, remembered, and held onto.

Every product we create supports this idea, bringing a personalised, handcrafted touch to the milestones that matter most.

On 17 April 2015, we launched from Invercargill, Southland, with a clear goal: to bring customised and creative interior décor to every little corner of your home.

We believe it's the little design details that tie together your individual style and inject the overall magic into a room, a celebration, or a gift.

I'm Kylie, founder of Love From Seventeen. As a child, all things craft captivated me. This obsession held tight into adulthood when my husband and I bought our first home, then welcomed two daughters into our world. By now, I had the perfect scenario, a home to unleash my love of interior design and a couple of perfect little test pilots, our two beautiful girls.

As I set out to style their bedrooms, I found plenty of mass-produced, throw-away or 'on trend' interior décor available. But it felt wasteful, lacked originality and purpose. I wanted things that were meaningful and keepsake-worthy, and that's how my business idea began.

So armed with a business plan and an industrial laser-cutting machine, I was out of excuses. Over 365 days of testing, tweaking and prototyping, we developed a winning formula. Cutting, etching and engraving exquisite pieces from sustainable bamboo and quality acrylic, it was time to share our designs with the world.

All these years later, we've grown from ideas scribbled in a notebook to a dedicated studio in Southland, creating personalised cake toppers, wall names, nursery decor, birth announcements, keepsakes, and gifts for over 30,000 New Zealand customers. We're incredibly proud that our customers have left us 400+ five-star reviews, a reflection of the love and care we put into every single piece.

In 2025, we welcomed Krystal to the team. An exciting milestone that's allowed us to take on more orders, bring fresh creative energy into the studio, and continue growing this little business we love so much.

Our online store allows you to personalise a gift for yourself, family or friends, or shop instantly from our 'ready to ship' range when time is of the essence. We've also collaborated with a selection of talented NZ small business creators to bring you some truly unique pieces, including our Te Reo Māori gift tag and milestone ranges.

Our promise to you: high-quality products designed and made in New Zealand, a commitment to eco-friendly materials and packaging, fresh ideas, and reliable tracked delivery to your door.

Like us, you love buying local and supporting Kiwi small business, and we are beyond grateful for your support.

Kylie, Krystal + the LF17 team
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand