I’ve been obsessed with fun door mats for a while, but these ones really take the cake. Or, in my instance, take the wine. Because I love wine.
It’s not only the fun-factor that makes these door mats so amazing, but functionally they tick all the boxes too. I mean, you gotta have a door mat at your front door, right? So why not make it something that makes you smile or laugh?
Or in my instance, gives guests the very unsubtle message that one should never walk over the threshold of TLC headquarters without bringing a bottle of vino with them!
Below I’ll give you a snapshot of the awesome brand that makes these fun doormats. They’re awesome.
Fun Doormats from Don’t be a Doormat
Tess Dunford and her partner Dan are the clever cookies behind New Zealand brand, Don’t Be A Doormat.
It was during a two-year battle with chronic fatigue that Tess realised she needed to take a step back from the chaos. She wanted to carve out her own path and create a life where she called the shots. You know; creating her own hours and maintaining a better work/life balance.
I know this feeling all too well and have been in a similar position myself, so I’m thrilled to hear that the big decision to shake things up has worked out for Tess.
In terms of how the business idea started, it all boiled down Tess and Dan not being able to find anything remarkable in the words of doormats for their own abode.
“We couldn’t find anything but a boring, fuddy duddy ‘Welcome’ doormat for our home,” she explains. “And we’re not boring ‘Welcome’ kinda people. We’re more of the ‘Whatup buttercup, hello beautiful, yay it’s you!’ kinda peeps. So we needed a doormat that suited”.
A Fun Doormat that Gives Back
I love the variety that’s on offer from Don’t Be a Doormat. Whether you’re after something cute and charming, something funny, or something completely unexpected, this brand has you covered.
But what makes the brand even more amazing is that they give back. Proceeds from their doormat sales go to charity KidsCan NZ; they help feed, clothe and support Kiwi kids in need. So when you get something adorable for your own home, you’re passing on the love to someone you don’t even know. Pretty cool huh?
The good news: If you’re in NZ, picking up a doormat is simple. And if you’re in Aus, getting one is just as easy, because Don’t Be a Doormat ships to Australia as well.
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I love the “Yay It’s You” doormat in black. That’s exactly how I feel when my friends & family come to visit. Sets a great tone before they even step inside.
Got Wine? Is definately my favourite! Then when the door opens the guest must say yes to be let in! Love it!!
I think Yay its You – is the best one – you want your guests to feel awesome when they come to your home.
I love “good vibes only ” but “got wine” still has to be my favourite! This doormat must work in my favour if I had it right?! 🙂
Namaste
Im trying to live a peaceful life and have been slowly introducing crystals and calming things into my home .
It seems appropriate to have it in a matt too
My favourite is Welcome Homie, although I really love them all!
I like ‘Welcome homie’ in black because it will mess with one of my seven year old twins who loves spelling but doesn’t know what a ‘homie’ is. She’ll be forever thinking it should say ‘home’
Love the ‘Kia ora’ one! As a New Zealander it’s a great way to welcome people in our native tongue as soon as they arrive at our front door.
….yay it’s you is pretty up there too for it’s fun. What great designs, love to win one. Fingers crossed!
For sureeee either the Kia ora or Haere mai one.
Ahhh I have been obsessed with DBAD for so long now! I would own one for everyone door entrance if I could I love the G’day mate and the Kia ora one, oh and the Our happy place! Such a fun and unique way to add a little sparkel into your front entrance! Love love love their work and your work Chris!