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Issue One Spring 2012Created byHazel Loves Design
Hazed Magazine
Thank you lsquoCloud Nine Creativersquo for allowing us to use your image
on the coverNew Zealand Fine Art Print $2900
Lee sinclair is the creative director and owner of Cloud Nine Creative responsible for a collection
that consists of exclusive artworks homewares and accessories That stand out from the crowd
to me it means unique handcrafted and probably sold to you by the maker themselves
or someone who has met or knows them personally Something crafted with thought
and intention with the maker involved in every part of the design execution and marketing
- Miriam lsquoMake It Give Itrsquo
Indie Design is perfect for a small country like NZ Limited runs quality products designs from
the heart amp made with love-Home Made KeepingItInNZ
Indie means to me mid 90rsquos Corduroy Jeans suede sneakers
band t-shirts-Gabrielle McGrath
What does the term Indie Design mean to you
Indie design to me means a free-spirited independent concept that is
non-conformative but uniquely wonderful in itrsquos approach to purpose
-Baking Passion
Indie design to me feels like happiness and sunshine -
vintage markets and bus tickets-Nicole Serendipitous Zenefertiti
To me ldquoIndie Designrdquo means any artisan working beyond the constraints of factories to achieve an above average design on a small scale Often handmade but always
high quality -Hazel Hazel Loves Design
Free from commercial investment and influence These are your designs your
creations you set your own boundaries and find your own influences
- Kirsty Robinson Hello Lovely
Edgy and forward thinking-Sherry Symonds
Love The Contents
Love My Fashion 8An Interview with Shelley D
Jewellery Love 16Lee at Pretty Birds
Trend Report 22
Online Store 24Wocolate
Fun amp Natural DIY 30
Market Stall Love 36Ameliorate
Love My Home Style 38Zana Lokmer Design
Travel Bug 50Hamptons Style
Words Worth Sharing 51
My Design 52Jane Denton Textile Art + Design
Serendipity 56
Take a Break Time to Bake 58
Cooking with Brad 60
My Sisterhood 62
NICOLEA lover of symbolism and wordplay Nicole has re-discovered her passion for writing She also loves her kids the colour green and making people laugh until they cry
zenefertiti
Love My Contributors
Adele Animal loving ceramic artist with a love of vegan munching and all things crafty Spreading the word about handmade and
sustainability
Borrowed Earth
MiriamFirst and foremost a mama to two gorgeous boys she crafts makes clothes loves calories and dressing up Miriam is also a professional speaker MC and actor who collects Christchurch bloggers as a hobby
Create Hope Inspire
BradA husband and father and an absolute whiz in the kitchen Brad loves to liken him-self to Jamie Oliver with his love of
fine food often sourced locally
Vic BibbyMum designer blogger owner of Cush amp Nooks homewares and lover of all things
bright amp beautiful
Cush amp Nooks
Welcome to the first ever edition of lsquoHazedrsquo magazine this magazine has been created with love by the team lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo and is a celebration of the fantastic world of Indie Design here in New Zealand Returning home from New Zealand after living in Australia for several years It became apparent that we have a very strong community of artisans here in New Zealand but no real publication celebrating them and the fabulous work that they do and the great things they are achieving So after much consideration my team and I decided to launch this grass roots publication and hope that it will evolve to include many designers and artists If you are an Indie Designer or just a lover of Indie design there are a plethora of ways you can become involved in this magazine To find out more about becoming involved or to let us know what you think of the magazine say lsquoKia Orarsquo on either Twitter hazed Facebook or simply drop us a good olrsquo fashioned email hazellovesdesignyahoocom We would love to hear your thoughts With Love Hazel amp the team at lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo xox Ps We have a giveaway happening over on Facebook so check it out
httpwocolateconzgift-
Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
12
3
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6
7
8
Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Thank you lsquoCloud Nine Creativersquo for allowing us to use your image
on the coverNew Zealand Fine Art Print $2900
Lee sinclair is the creative director and owner of Cloud Nine Creative responsible for a collection
that consists of exclusive artworks homewares and accessories That stand out from the crowd
to me it means unique handcrafted and probably sold to you by the maker themselves
or someone who has met or knows them personally Something crafted with thought
and intention with the maker involved in every part of the design execution and marketing
- Miriam lsquoMake It Give Itrsquo
Indie Design is perfect for a small country like NZ Limited runs quality products designs from
the heart amp made with love-Home Made KeepingItInNZ
Indie means to me mid 90rsquos Corduroy Jeans suede sneakers
band t-shirts-Gabrielle McGrath
What does the term Indie Design mean to you
Indie design to me means a free-spirited independent concept that is
non-conformative but uniquely wonderful in itrsquos approach to purpose
-Baking Passion
Indie design to me feels like happiness and sunshine -
vintage markets and bus tickets-Nicole Serendipitous Zenefertiti
To me ldquoIndie Designrdquo means any artisan working beyond the constraints of factories to achieve an above average design on a small scale Often handmade but always
high quality -Hazel Hazel Loves Design
Free from commercial investment and influence These are your designs your
creations you set your own boundaries and find your own influences
- Kirsty Robinson Hello Lovely
Edgy and forward thinking-Sherry Symonds
Love The Contents
Love My Fashion 8An Interview with Shelley D
Jewellery Love 16Lee at Pretty Birds
Trend Report 22
Online Store 24Wocolate
Fun amp Natural DIY 30
Market Stall Love 36Ameliorate
Love My Home Style 38Zana Lokmer Design
Travel Bug 50Hamptons Style
Words Worth Sharing 51
My Design 52Jane Denton Textile Art + Design
Serendipity 56
Take a Break Time to Bake 58
Cooking with Brad 60
My Sisterhood 62
NICOLEA lover of symbolism and wordplay Nicole has re-discovered her passion for writing She also loves her kids the colour green and making people laugh until they cry
zenefertiti
Love My Contributors
Adele Animal loving ceramic artist with a love of vegan munching and all things crafty Spreading the word about handmade and
sustainability
Borrowed Earth
MiriamFirst and foremost a mama to two gorgeous boys she crafts makes clothes loves calories and dressing up Miriam is also a professional speaker MC and actor who collects Christchurch bloggers as a hobby
Create Hope Inspire
BradA husband and father and an absolute whiz in the kitchen Brad loves to liken him-self to Jamie Oliver with his love of
fine food often sourced locally
Vic BibbyMum designer blogger owner of Cush amp Nooks homewares and lover of all things
bright amp beautiful
Cush amp Nooks
Welcome to the first ever edition of lsquoHazedrsquo magazine this magazine has been created with love by the team lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo and is a celebration of the fantastic world of Indie Design here in New Zealand Returning home from New Zealand after living in Australia for several years It became apparent that we have a very strong community of artisans here in New Zealand but no real publication celebrating them and the fabulous work that they do and the great things they are achieving So after much consideration my team and I decided to launch this grass roots publication and hope that it will evolve to include many designers and artists If you are an Indie Designer or just a lover of Indie design there are a plethora of ways you can become involved in this magazine To find out more about becoming involved or to let us know what you think of the magazine say lsquoKia Orarsquo on either Twitter hazed Facebook or simply drop us a good olrsquo fashioned email hazellovesdesignyahoocom We would love to hear your thoughts With Love Hazel amp the team at lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo xox Ps We have a giveaway happening over on Facebook so check it out
httpwocolateconzgift-
Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
12
3
45
6
7
8
Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
45
6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Love The Contents
Love My Fashion 8An Interview with Shelley D
Jewellery Love 16Lee at Pretty Birds
Trend Report 22
Online Store 24Wocolate
Fun amp Natural DIY 30
Market Stall Love 36Ameliorate
Love My Home Style 38Zana Lokmer Design
Travel Bug 50Hamptons Style
Words Worth Sharing 51
My Design 52Jane Denton Textile Art + Design
Serendipity 56
Take a Break Time to Bake 58
Cooking with Brad 60
My Sisterhood 62
NICOLEA lover of symbolism and wordplay Nicole has re-discovered her passion for writing She also loves her kids the colour green and making people laugh until they cry
zenefertiti
Love My Contributors
Adele Animal loving ceramic artist with a love of vegan munching and all things crafty Spreading the word about handmade and
sustainability
Borrowed Earth
MiriamFirst and foremost a mama to two gorgeous boys she crafts makes clothes loves calories and dressing up Miriam is also a professional speaker MC and actor who collects Christchurch bloggers as a hobby
Create Hope Inspire
BradA husband and father and an absolute whiz in the kitchen Brad loves to liken him-self to Jamie Oliver with his love of
fine food often sourced locally
Vic BibbyMum designer blogger owner of Cush amp Nooks homewares and lover of all things
bright amp beautiful
Cush amp Nooks
Welcome to the first ever edition of lsquoHazedrsquo magazine this magazine has been created with love by the team lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo and is a celebration of the fantastic world of Indie Design here in New Zealand Returning home from New Zealand after living in Australia for several years It became apparent that we have a very strong community of artisans here in New Zealand but no real publication celebrating them and the fabulous work that they do and the great things they are achieving So after much consideration my team and I decided to launch this grass roots publication and hope that it will evolve to include many designers and artists If you are an Indie Designer or just a lover of Indie design there are a plethora of ways you can become involved in this magazine To find out more about becoming involved or to let us know what you think of the magazine say lsquoKia Orarsquo on either Twitter hazed Facebook or simply drop us a good olrsquo fashioned email hazellovesdesignyahoocom We would love to hear your thoughts With Love Hazel amp the team at lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo xox Ps We have a giveaway happening over on Facebook so check it out
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Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
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Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
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wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
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3
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Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
NICOLEA lover of symbolism and wordplay Nicole has re-discovered her passion for writing She also loves her kids the colour green and making people laugh until they cry
zenefertiti
Love My Contributors
Adele Animal loving ceramic artist with a love of vegan munching and all things crafty Spreading the word about handmade and
sustainability
Borrowed Earth
MiriamFirst and foremost a mama to two gorgeous boys she crafts makes clothes loves calories and dressing up Miriam is also a professional speaker MC and actor who collects Christchurch bloggers as a hobby
Create Hope Inspire
BradA husband and father and an absolute whiz in the kitchen Brad loves to liken him-self to Jamie Oliver with his love of
fine food often sourced locally
Vic BibbyMum designer blogger owner of Cush amp Nooks homewares and lover of all things
bright amp beautiful
Cush amp Nooks
Welcome to the first ever edition of lsquoHazedrsquo magazine this magazine has been created with love by the team lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo and is a celebration of the fantastic world of Indie Design here in New Zealand Returning home from New Zealand after living in Australia for several years It became apparent that we have a very strong community of artisans here in New Zealand but no real publication celebrating them and the fabulous work that they do and the great things they are achieving So after much consideration my team and I decided to launch this grass roots publication and hope that it will evolve to include many designers and artists If you are an Indie Designer or just a lover of Indie design there are a plethora of ways you can become involved in this magazine To find out more about becoming involved or to let us know what you think of the magazine say lsquoKia Orarsquo on either Twitter hazed Facebook or simply drop us a good olrsquo fashioned email hazellovesdesignyahoocom We would love to hear your thoughts With Love Hazel amp the team at lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo xox Ps We have a giveaway happening over on Facebook so check it out
httpwocolateconzgift-
Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
12
3
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6
7
8
Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
45
6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Welcome to the first ever edition of lsquoHazedrsquo magazine this magazine has been created with love by the team lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo and is a celebration of the fantastic world of Indie Design here in New Zealand Returning home from New Zealand after living in Australia for several years It became apparent that we have a very strong community of artisans here in New Zealand but no real publication celebrating them and the fabulous work that they do and the great things they are achieving So after much consideration my team and I decided to launch this grass roots publication and hope that it will evolve to include many designers and artists If you are an Indie Designer or just a lover of Indie design there are a plethora of ways you can become involved in this magazine To find out more about becoming involved or to let us know what you think of the magazine say lsquoKia Orarsquo on either Twitter hazed Facebook or simply drop us a good olrsquo fashioned email hazellovesdesignyahoocom We would love to hear your thoughts With Love Hazel amp the team at lsquoHazel Loves Designrsquo xox Ps We have a giveaway happening over on Facebook so check it out
httpwocolateconzgift-
Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
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Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
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wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
httpwocolateconzgift-
Mellow Yellow
Left Print by Sandy Banner Design Studio on Felt
Right 1 Man Cave by My Heart Sings
2 Love Heart Print by Miss Print
3 Teatowel by Washhouse on Etsy
4 Chevron Print Cushion by Cat Taylor
5 Objectify Lemon Clock
6 Objectify Sun Wall Organiser
7 Apron by Apron Strings on Felt
8 Bumble Print by A little Ink
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
12
3
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7
8
Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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4 5 6
7
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love -Conor Oberst
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Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
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Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Love My Fashion
In February 2011 I was on the hunt for a job in Auckland Irsquod just returned to New Zealand after a year abroad travelling through Europe and temping in the UK My partner and I decided to try our luck in a different city we chose Auckland because there were supposedly more
jobs here The recession still lurked in the shadows and employers were picky with agencies being flooded with CVs A dehydrated fashion
industry didnrsquot have much to offer at all I was lucky to spot a job as a temporary sample machinist on Gumtree and went along for a trial
While I was there I told the lady my heart was actually in patternmaking and I would rather be holding a set square and calculating
pattern measurements any day
The next day I started in the pattern room I worked for one season helping out with patterns from adjusting patterns to drafting new ones from design sketches I was in my element If yoursquore in the industry
yoursquoll know how the work fluctuates dramatically through the year Sampling had to come to an end at some point and it did
When Irsquod finished the contracting work I thought to myself how much fun it would be to be doing my own patterns and sampling for my very own
label So it began I trademarked my brand and ordered some neck labels and swing tickets and asked my dad to build me a patternmaking table
From that day my journey was underway
Shelley D Website
BlogFacebookTwitter
A true artisan Shelley has the precision and meticulous eye for
detail needed to execute herdesigns from pattern to finished
product
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
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wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
What inspires you when you are developing new products
I do a lot of draping on the mannequin I pin seam lines to the
form and see what shapes work I love experimenting and its hugely
rewarding if a design works out well when you have started from scratch
like this A huge amount of inspiration comes from the fabrics as well Irsquom often found in fabric
stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes
that come out of the rolls of fabric
What is your favourite product My favourite product in the online store right now is the leather yoke cardigan I wear mine often and
always get a compliment from someone Its so versatile and I love how it drapes open I often wear mine with an extra-long belt wrapped twice around the waist over the cardigan
Do you have a product that sells a lot better than the others The cluster clutch is the best
seller Itrsquos the item that is most widely stocked in stores and the
retailers love them Itrsquos such a cool design that is really unique
What do you like the best about selling online
I love the idea that the world is your oyster with an online store You can
break international markets overnight and become an exporter
in an instant Although my focus is to sell more within NZ right now
the possibility to advertise to the global market without needing to change the way I operate is a valuable thing
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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3
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5
6
8
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9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
How do you encourage visitors to your websiteI have a business card which I am often handing out when someone likes something Irsquom wearing Word of mouth is
an understated form of advertising
I have recently started using Pinterest to pin items from my store and this has been redirecting a little traffic A lot of people come through google so
getting the right keywords and tags on the site is
tremendously important ndash I had one person search ldquobags with elephant print liningrdquo
and end up at my site because I have one bag with an elephant print lining
What advice can you give to other designers
looking to set up their own websites
Be fussy Treat it like a store front You wouldnrsquot
have a broken window in your shop or a rack in the
middle of the doorway so make sure it is working
properly your layout must be appealing and the website
has to speak the same language as your brand
How do you find social media influences your
business I have a page for
shelley d on Facebook I have tried to make the page
as much like a social version of my website as possible I post good
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
45
6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
ldquoI am often found in fabric stores even when I didnrsquot plan on it just soaking up the wonderful vibes that come out of the rolls of fabricrdquo
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
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We Heart It
content and not too often and I love seeing the response of the fans I think itrsquos important to
listen to your fans and so I some-times post a picture of a prototype just to check what the reaction will be Itrsquos a valuable business tool If you donrsquot have a website for your business you should at least have a
Facebook page and a Finda or Localist listing that can direct potential customers to your pageIrsquom also on Twitter write a blog
from time to time and Irsquom increasingly using Pinterest
Do you look for stockists that have similar business idealsThe stockists for my bags are
design stores mostly stocking NZ made product I think it fits well with my brand as I decided from the beginning I would remain NZ made The Vault in Wellington has a nice
policy that packaging used for their orders is recyclable
How do you find your stockistsWhen Irsquom looking for stockists I
use Google search Often I search lsquoNZ made design storesrsquo I also keep an eye out for other labels
and items that would sit well next to mine and then I look up what stockists they have There have also been a couple of stores who have contacted me through my web-site seeking new labels to stock and I am guessing they also found
me in a Google search
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
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wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Where do you see Shelley D in the future
Still selling online and Irsquoll hope-fully have many more stockists of my clothing I would love to have a
second label for my online clothing and my leather goods will shortly be made under the abbreviated version
of my label SDNZ
Do you think you will open your own bricks and mortar store
Perhaps Irsquom open to the possibility But I have to see where things take me for now
If you could choose any celebrity to where an item from your range
who would it beThe gorgeous home grown Kimbra
Shelley x
Indie design means the opposite of mainstream to me Independant designers offer more
uniquely designed products that you donrsquot see in big chain stores
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
45
6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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5
6
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9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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2
3
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5
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
facebookcomacraftmar-acraftmarketblogspot
wwwfacebookcomplushpress
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
45
6
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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8
7
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Independent design meaning no commercial involvementsponsorship and therefore being
that little bit less mainstream-Lorna Jane Interior Design
Inspiration Board
1 Macarame Plant Holder by Spoonful Design2Painting by Zana Lokmer Design 3Burlap Bunting by Wink 4 Fantails on plywood by
nativecre8ve 5Swan Chalk Board by Love Note 6Candle by Tinker
1 2
3
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Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Jewellery Love
I canrsquot really remember a time when I wasnrsquot making jewellery of some sort even as a kid I got a bit more serious about it about 6 years
ago when I did a Silversmithing course but after the course found out I was pregnant with number two child and pretty much got immersed in
family life I didnrsquot really have a lot of energy to be creative and instead gave my time to helping run motherrsquos groups
Once my youngest (there are now three kids) turned two I started to feel like I needed a creative outlet and found myself itching to do
something more than mothering I fell in love with glass dome jewellery at a craft expo and decided to make some for myself I kept on seeing designs and patterns I loved and kept on making it until my husband
literally said ldquoEnough You need to sell somerdquo
I originally got together with two other crafty friends one who makes laptop and kindle covers and the other makes kids clothes and we came up with Pretty Birds ndash because of the pretty pictures of birds we had Unfortunately the other two have found themselves too busy so Pretty
Birds is now just jewellery
I feel very lucky to be doing this like Pretty Birds is Godrsquos gift to me for me to be creative (and stay sane) to allow me to stay home for
the kids and for me to learn new things Irsquom very grateful
Pretty
birds boutique fashion
jewellery made just for you Created by Lee with the hope that you will love wearing it as much as she has loved
creating it WebsiteFacebook
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Where does your inspiration come fromMostly fashion fabrics and nature I love work by designers like William
Morris Fashion more-so for the Kiwiana Collection I think nothing looks more
classic than black and white with a touch of red And I love the neon brights coming in for the summer so wanted
to give a nod to that too
I also have some really stylish friends who inspire me with what they wear and
what they love Fashion design-wise Irsquove always loved Prada and Chanel and of our
NZ designers I love Trelise Cooper and Annah Stretton
How does your creative process workWhen I get an idea or inspiration for a collection I really just want to sit at the computer and start playing around ndash
I now have a ton of image files that have ldquoplayrdquo in the filename
Often Irsquoll search the internet for a particular image or design that I want
that I can purchase from a graphic designer - itrsquos not always
working smarter to re-invent the wheel
Sometimes things come easily ndash like some of the Kiwiana designs - I had a really clear picture of what I wanted and they
designed themselves really For others in the collection I started doing one thing
and they veered off in a different direction completely ndash sometimes it feels like some designs are
never really ldquofinishedrdquo
rsquoKitchen Tablersquo or Studio And who do you have behind the scenes
In the warmer months I work in ldquoThe shedrdquo ndash where I can leave everything out and come back to it later but in winter I definitely have my spot inside at the
table - near the fireMy husband is long-suffering and
encourages me to go for it My mother is
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
fantastic with stepping in to look after our 3 kids when hubby is working and I need to be at a market or to get something done
What is the best piece of creative advice you have ever been given
Have a vision Know in yourself what you want things to look like or what ldquofeelrdquo you want Stick to your vision donrsquot be distracted by what others are doing If you love it chances are someone else will too
Does social media influence your business I love social media I first started selling on Facebook until I got my own website I love the Pretty Birds fans on Facebook I feel like they are a community of people who like what I like
They are great to put questions to and ask advice about things Irsquom working on or thinking of doing
I adore Pinterest - I call it ldquoporn for craftersrdquo
How do you sell your productI sell through my website also Facebook and I do the occasional market
or crafty shopping night in the Christchurch and Canterbury area
Which is your favourite product Rings rings rings ndash especially my Willow No3 ring in a chunky antique silver setting Irsquom rarely not wearing it Although this summer Irsquom
pretty keen on the Nautical Ring
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Do you find one of your products is more popular than the others (And why do you think that is)
There are probably a few pieces that are the first to go Irsquove
even had a ring bought right off my finger ndash I donrsquot normally let that happen but it was a funny situation
so I let it gohellip
People love earrings Probably because they are affordable and near the face so they
get noticed a lot
Business wise do you have any hintstips for wanna-be designers
Lol Not really ndash I still am a wannabe designer Very much a nov-ice in both business and design
Is there anything you find hard or anything you really
enjoy about being a New Zealand based jewellery maker
One of the things I love about us Kiwirsquos is that we love who we are and where we come from The things that make New Zealand special are so often celebrated in our art and
design ndash and rightly so
I want to say no to the ldquofind hardrdquo part of the question ndash but the
reality is that there are so many glass dome jewellery makers in NZ
now ndash therersquos quite a lot of competition keeping it fresh and different is quite hard work
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Whatrsquos next for lsquoPretty BirdsrsquoNow that the Kiwiana Collection is
out I have another collection in the pipeline ndash a smaller one - based on a
traditional patternI also have a few markets lined up
in and around Christchurch ndash you can keep up with those through the Events
on my facebook page
Lee x
One of Leersquos Favourite
rings
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
What does Indie Design mean to you Passion
Someone putting their heart and soul into something that they
love A person expressing who they are through their medium and allowing
their personality to show through their work I donrsquot imagine that would be as
easy if yoursquore working for a large company whose eye is always on the bottom line
- Lee Pretty Birds
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
The Trend Report
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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3
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
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Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
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We Heart It
Online Store
Wocolate WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOK
we love goods that celebrate imagination and fun
Think chocolate say Wocolate
Wocolate had been in the planning for a couple of
years and at the time it was a lack of local online choice here in NZ that inspired us to get started We knew of
many amazing and imaginative goods but very few of them
could be bought locally online We thought forming a collection of these wares on a website that showed them off and delivering them to
customers in 1-2 days could work
Who is behind the business
Wocolate is owned and operated by myself Joshua
Lindsay amp Sarah Chong and we are both really passionate about well made and fun
creative products
How did you come up with your business name
It came in a dream scream-ing and running from killer chocolate I couldnrsquot get the
words out ldquoWocolatehellip Wocolaterdquo
The name made us a bit uncomfortable at first it
seemed rather silly but then we realised thatrsquos what makes
a good name distinctive
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
How do the 3Rrsquos influence your business (reduce re-use recycle)Reduce thatrsquos the important one and since we are a small start up
business we are very frugal in everything we do we have to be and as we continue to grow I donrsquot see this changing its something we are used to and fits our brand amp ethos We make no mistake though we sell goods but the world also needs trade and people love to create hopefully we can play a part in encouraging people to buy better goods quality over
quantity To fill our store with goods of character that one will cherish and will endure is our company mission and itrsquos a goal we will always be working towards along with working with brands that do the
same
At the heart of our business is delivering goods to people and to achieve this we re-use the cardboard amp packaging we receive to
package items for safe delivery It does take a little longer but it
gives the boxes another life So if your items come in random worn box now you know why perhaps you could even find a third use for it
We recycle everything we know how to which along with the normal paper amp plastic includes trips to the sallys e-waste depot and safe disposal of batteries It probably does not influence us itrsquos just become the
norm
Does being an online business based in New Zealand have any advantages or disadvantages
We compete with the rest of the world for our customers and some of those competitors are huge we may not always be able to match their
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
What does the term lsquoIndie Designrsquo mean to you
Independent Creativity-wocolate
prices and we certainly canrsquot match their endless array of product options
but we differ by offering fantastic personal customer service delivery in 1-2 days and a well defined curated
product line which greatly improves the shopping experience again itrsquos quality
over quantity
New Zealanders are starting to wake up to the real convenience and different
choices available when shopping online but wersquore still behind our Australian cousins in the purchasing of physical
goods online most of our online dollars are spent on tickets and
bookings Itrsquos changing though students are now shopping on our site on the way to uni on the bus thatrsquos convenient
and the future
How do you find the products that you source for your store
A variety of ways sometimes we actu-ally think of a product that should
exist and then try to find it We have attended supplier fairs before but the
majority of the goods there are designed for markets and tastes other
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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4 5 6
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9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
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4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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2
3
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5
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
than ours so itrsquos a needle in a haystack A lot of the time though one good product will lead on to another so we just follow the trail tweet
to blog to designer to website to another designer or producer
For labels looking to establish more of an online presence what do you suggest they should look for or do when
approaching online retailers
Get your pricing right itrsquos really important from the beginning that they figure out a price that allows them to sell wholesale we often
find great work from craftsman and artists that have started out selling direct to the customer but have not thought of wholesale
pricing so they simply canrsquot get larger orders and have many stores stocking their work An obvious one which most people are doing a good job of now but still worth mentioning is taking the time to photograph
your product well amp include lifestyle photos too
What suggestions or helpful hints can you offer for those of us looking to establish a website in the future
Nooo donrsquot do it itrsquos way too much work
But if you do keep it simple and focus on the user experience Google search algorithms are getting more intelligent they can now recognise if a website is designed well and provides a good user experience If
you have an ugly or complicated website customers wonrsquot spend much time there and google wonrsquot send many people there either Visitors can be
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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2
3
4
5
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
gone from your site with a single click so get to the point quickly If you have good products focus on them so customers can see them without
distraction
The world is full of average work focus on a particular niche style or theme and do it bloody well if you do a great job of it you will get recognised and appreciated by those who are interested in that niche
The internet is massive and a small niche on it is still huge donrsquot be greedy (you could apply that to the rest of your life too) Ride a bike to work not much to do with establishing a website but its still a good
idea
How do you feel social media influences your business And what social media platforms do you use
We didnrsquot start with a brick and mortar shop and facebook was already here when we got started so itrsquos always been integral to what we do We use it to connect with our customers conduct customer service find new artists amp goods network promote amp even sell goods through it We use Twitter Facebook amp Pinterest primarily at the moment but will start using Google+ too soon gotta support the competition to keep them all
honest I think some are getting a little too big for their boots
How do you encourage visitors to your site
We entice them in with wonderous wares through Social media google competitions email word of mouth amp finish with great customer service
so people enjoy their visit and return
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
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2
3
4
5
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Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Where do you see Wocolate in the future
Now thatrsquos a question that gets us really excited we have a lot of ideas going already as
we envision Wocolate being more than just a wonderful store We have a lot of super keen fanscustomers already so we would like to involve them more in what we do here and build a
community around that
Even more fun colaborating with artists and designers on products colaborating with other like minded brands
produce our own wares more creative promotions amp
competitions all of which is heaps of more fun
Do you think you will open a bricks and mortar store
Never say never but it is not on the horizon yet However
pop up shops yes most definitely Our business has a lot more freedom and flexibili-ty with the internet and we can execute things very fast and that makes it a very exciting place to be Also we can reach a much greater audience so we can stay true to our concept
even if itrsquos not hugely commercial and still find a
large enough audience to make it successful If we then
combine that with creative pop up shops which are also fast
and flexible I think that gives us the best of both worlds
Joshua amp Sarah x
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
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5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
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Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Fun and Natural DIY
You will need Bottles I got mine from Arthur Holmes but you could also rummage around second hand shops and get some vintage
bottles (they will need lids) Essential Oils and Base Oils (From Lotus Oils) make sure you use only essential oils as these are all natural For my base oils I used apricot and sweet almond These are very light all purpose oils amp good for most skin types Cardboard amp ribbon for labels I chopped up an old manila folder and had ribbons lying around the house (as you do) Fancy pen - we all
should have one of those
Step 1 Wash your bottles and lids and dry wellStep 2 Measure and add your base oils into clean bottlesStep 3 Drop essential oils into bottles that you have just put the base oils intoStep 4 Put on lid and gently mix aroundStep 5 Make a cool label I decided to go oversized and gave these away as gifts
You can use any essential oil you like or experiment with a mix and make up your own signature blend and give it a funky name
I used 20 drops ylang ylang45 drops rose geranium 35 drops jasmine added to a base of 50ml apricot oil and 50ml sweet almond I called this one my Romance blend My next mix was my Night Night blend -for those nights when sleep is more important than romance 40 drops lavender30 drops sandalwood30 drops rose geranium added to the same base as above Another of my favorites is to use plain Rose geranium 100 drops to 100ml of base oils As a general rule
add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 ml of your base oil
Just smell as you go and have funAdele x
Want to see more from Adele Check out Borrowed Earth
Bath Oil
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
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2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
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wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Not only will this save
you money you know exactly what is in it - because
you made it It has only been tested on you not animals which sadly a
lot of cosmetic companies still do - you donrsquot want to be part of that and you can use the same bottles over
and over again YAY recycling Oh and did I tell you that its
oh so easy peasy
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Blue Crush
1Map of New Zealand by Borrowed Earth 2Painting by Zana
Lokmer Design3 Nautical Necklace
by Pretty Birds 4 Hand Painted jars
by Heartncraft on Felt
5Mens slippers by House of Shoes6 Owl Door Stop by Zippity Doodah7 Rocket Cushion by Charlie Jane
8 Waffle plate by jill Mathew on Felt9NZ Wool Blanket cushion by Blue Button on felt
Creative people having the freedom to do what they love - Charlie from Charlie Jane
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
8
9
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Want to advertise in lsquoHazedrsquo Email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Green with Envy
1 Cintique lsquoHavanarsquo Armchairs by Wooden Diamond2 My Quiet Corner painting
by Zana Lokmer Design3 Bird Candle by Tinker
4 Fruity wall clocks by Objectify
5 Teatowel by Washhouse on Felt6 Cake Stand by Borrowed Earth7 Bird Wall Hook
by Objectify
Creative folk who are working for the love of it not for fame or
fortune-Swonderful
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Market Stall Love
Ameliorate
Can you spot the
crafty Ninjas
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Ameliorate will be at the following upcoming markets
Encraftment Market Spring event 1st September
Villa Maria College Hall
Shop Me Pretty Next shopping event
Friday September 14th Paparoa Street
The name and face behind Ameliorate Kerry-Anne is a keen screenprinter crafter and Mother
By shopping with Ameliorate you can ensure your little one is dressed as cute as a button in bespoke Tshirts and
Onesies Or you could dress up the kitchen with gorgeously screenprinted teatowels I personally LOVE the lsquoYoursrsquo and
lsquoMinersquo pillowcases
Whatever the need I can guarantee you will find something you love when you come across Ameliorate at your next marketDiscover Ameliorate online on both lsquoFeltrsquo and lsquoFacebookrsquo
Or at a number of different markets including those run by lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo lsquoEncraftmentrsquo and lsquoThe Craft Collectiversquo
Ameliorate often tackles the markets with a couple of friends under the guise of lsquoTwo Crafty Campersrsquo
Hazel x
Original forward thinking not mass produced following its own path
- Ameliorate Want your market stall in lsquoHazedrsquo Enter the competition on our Facebook Page
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Love my Home Style
Zana
Lokmer
DesignZana Lokmer is an interior stylist by profession a
jewellery maker and a painter by passion She is the owner of Zana Lokmer Designs a one-stop shop
for people in search of colourful creative and
compelling enrichments for the wardrobes and living spaces
Looking for something to brighten a corner of your home with some vivacious hues Check out Zanarsquos store you will find
something to love
Visit Zana Lokmer Design on Etsy
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Zana started making jewellery while living in Harare (Zimbabwe) taking inspiration from the fascinating nature within her surroundings
Later after moving to Sydney she addedd ldquoInterior Stylingrdquo to her
list of interests studying at the Internation School Of Colour and
Design in Australia Later working as an interior stylist for many years
Finally landing in the Land of the long white cloud Zana found
everything to be new from a new life to new inspiration and new
opportunities living a top of hill top in Wellington she discovered a
new passion painting
I hope you will love Zanarsquos home every inch a reflection of her personality and a reminder
of her travels
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
What is your favourite spot in the home
I love our little TV room (and I donrsquot watch TV) I always have
my coffee there It is very cosy very warm very peaceful I also love the view from our balcony There is always that view at the
end of the day
If you have had to save one item in your home from fire which item would you choose It would be our dining table It would be very difficult to save because it is very heavy We
bought table in Zimbabwe and it is made of Zimbabwean Teak
(Baikeia plurijuga) which is a superior tropical hardwood
indigenous to southern Africa and is world famous for its beauty and
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
It means meindependent individulalunique crafty It means Etsy Markets online shops Fairs
-Zana from zana lokmer design
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
durability It becomes darker and more lustrous with age and
usage Every table made of this wood is unique according to the grain of the wood and the his-
tory of the mature teak tree that is used This table really speaks to me This table speaks to every-one who comes to our home We have had many wonderful moments at this table it is so full of memories
Lots of memories
When you are suffering from ldquoartist blockrdquo what would we
find you doing Cooking reading going for walks
What do you enjoy most about living in New Zealand
I love many things about New Zealand Being connected with
nature I love the most The birds the trees clean air open space
Living here is about being peaceful I love the people and the coffee culture I love New
Zealand design
I really feel fortunate to live in New ZealandZana x
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
necklace by Zana
lokmer design
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Painting the town red
1 Tea Towel by Cat Taylor 2 Sly Fox Jewellery 3 Retro Table Lamp by Borrowed Earth 4 Charlie Jane Cushions 5 Egg Warmers by Alex Mackenzie 6 Tiny Ring Bowls by Borrowed Earth 7 Heart Appliqued cushion by Jamie
kay 8 Tinch Design Heart magnets 9 Red Heart Country Mug by little white box 10 Print by A little Ink
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Shop Me Pretty
We were lucky to attend the recent lsquoShop Me Prettyrsquo in Sumner and can vouch that the shopping event is definitely well worth a visit
The exciting new night market is organised by two talented ladies (Kate amp Brenda) and features a range of creative retailers selling a wide range of gorgeous products
The market is open from 630pm til 900pm entry by gold coin ensures a glass of bubbles and nibbles throughout the evening
For more information about becoming a stall holder check the Website Facebook or email - shopmeprettynzgmailcom
I (Hazel) am organising goody bags for the first fifty attendees if you have something you would like to include in the goody bags please email me - hazellovesdesignyahoocom or just pop by to introduce yourself
Shop Me Pretty
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Friday 14th September - Paparoa St School HallSaturday 6th October - Templeton Community Centre
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Purple Rain
1 Crochet Garland by Alex Mackenzie 2 Quote magnets by Tinch Design Studio 3 Skull cushion cover by NZFINCH on Felt 4 Cushion by Eiderdowns on Felt 5 Stripe Card by Forty Five 6 Fabric Basket by
Craft Me Up on Felt 7 Hoody by Ambassador
1
2
3
4
5
76
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
wwwfabricfix-
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Travel Bug with Hamptons Style
Fingal Head
Donna runs lsquoHamptons Stylersquo
an online emporium influenced by the style trends of the Hamptons
Donna is also a contributor on Hazel Loves Design
lsquoHazedrsquo has created this travel series as a way to
celebrate our international friends If you would like to contribute a piece
please email hazellovesdesignyahoocom
A most magical spot in Northern NSW and a special place that my two girls and I always cherish and get excited about going there together Every Single Time We stumbled upon the lighthouse by accident one day when we were driving to Kingscliff for lunch I had heard about Fingal so we took a little drive there parked the car and took a walk along a beach track We saw a sign that read ldquoLighthouserdquo with an arrow and decided to take a walk When we came out through the trees we could see a lighthouse at the top of a hill so off we ran The view from the top is magical And we were lucky enough to watch some dolphins swim too
If yoursquore ever in the area make sure you pop in You can find it only about 5 krsquos south of the QueenslandNew South Wales border Postcode 2487 You wonrsquot regret it
Irsquove heard there is a map with all the lighthouses around Australia on it I would love to get that map and make it part of my ldquobucket listrdquo ndash to go to each lighthouse and document the journey Sounds like a fun thing to do
Donna x
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Words Worth Sharing
Thank you to Adele for these gorgeous
words worth sharing you can find more of Adeles fabulous work on her websiteBorrowed Earth
You are here just to BE for no reason You have no mission except enjoy life to BE happyThe only thing
you need is just to BE the real youBE authentic BE the presence BE happiness BE love
BE joy BE yourself thats the main point
- Anthony Robbins
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
My Design
FacebookWebsite
Jane Denton Textile
Art and Design
Irsquove always loved working with colour In my twenties I made jewellery and sold it to shops around NZ and it was always about the colour of the
beads After that I did a creativity course through lsquoLearning Connexionrsquo where I enjoyed working with graphite charcoal and pastels but I particularly loved the pastels because the colours could be so
warm and vibrant
After we had bought our home and had our first child I wanted some art for our walls but couldnrsquot find anything we loved that was in our price range So I set up a space to start to create something myself but at
the time I didnrsquot actually know what I was going to make Irsquod originally thought I would design some patterns on the computer and print them but it didnrsquot feel like enough the pictures were too
ldquoflatrdquo I wanted more texture and a point of difference with my work
One day I found some old wool Irsquod kept from years before from a Jennifer Pudney cross stitch kit and I absolutely loved the colours Around the same time I was driving through Wellington (down Vivian
Street) and saw a wire fence where people had wound wool around parts of the fence in various shapes And I guess thatrsquos
where it all began I came home got the wool out and started stitching onto linen fabric the same long stitches Irsquod just
seen on the fence
Where does your inspiration come fromIrsquom always looking at colour
combinations I often save pictures or take photos of colours I love together
I usually come up with the colours I want to work with and then the design comes to me often when Irsquom trying to get to
sleep
Kirs
ty G
ibso
n
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
How does your creative process workWhen I have an idea for a new
artwork I canrsquot wait to start it and until itrsquos finished almost
everything else is pushed asidehellipwashing piles up walking the dog gets reduced to a five minute
walk around the block itrsquos all I can think about
I start in the middle of the picture usually with pink and then
slowly start adding other colours but only if they look just right next to each other I have a quote on my website by Picasso about how two colours can lsquosingrsquo when they are next to each other and thatrsquos
exactly how I feel about colour and why I love it so much
What makes your craft uniqueItrsquos a modern take on embroidery and traditional textile art and in New Zealand at least therersquos nothing
else around like my work Itrsquos also quite colourful and fun compared to a lot of other New Zealand art
Describe your style in five wordsFresh fun pretty vibrant and
contemporary
lsquoKitchen Tablersquo or StudioI have set up a lovely work space in the living room but Irsquove hardly ever sat there I actually tend to work anywhere where itrsquos light and
sunny
I usually start in the kitchen with a cup of tea and follow the sun
round the house as the day goes on
Which is your favourite product I think Irsquoll always love lsquoCrossesrsquo
I love the simplicity and the freshness of it and I think the
colours are really sweet together
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Itrsquos great for people to be able to buy unique high quality and often locally made products that are not mass produced and to be able
support the people behind them-Jane Denton
Love the home It belongs to
Meg McMillan from Tea Pea
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Who inspires your designsIrsquom inspired by other artists like
Kirra Jamison Michael Muir and Rachel Castle I really like their use of
colour and the abstract nature of their work
Which books and magazines are currently on your bedside table
Always the latest lsquoInside Outrsquo lsquoYour Home amp Gardenrsquo and lsquoHomestylersquo
magazines
What are your plans for the futureIrsquove been working on some new pastel
coloured artworks for springhellip So pretty And eventually Irsquod love to design some homeware products and
I have ideas for jewellery Irsquod like to work onhellip
so many ideas not enough time
Jane x
Janersquos Inspiration
where do you find yours
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Ahhhhhhh Spring There is something about it that makes you want to lie on a blanket outside Read a really good book Be nice to ants Enjoy the sun before it gets really hot You love the blue of the sky the green of the grass If only the kids could enjoy it without you having to be involved
Sometimes I wish they would just leave me alone Not forever Not even all day Just for a couple of hours They donrsquot even need to do anythinghellip I just need to not have to look after them or think about them for a while Irsquom sitting here trying to think of an awesome topic for this column but I canrsquot concentrate because my 5 year old son is wriggling around on the couch fidgeting while watching TV I want to believe that he will be distracted long enough for me to write something but itrsquos not his attention levels that are the problem its mine
I am a mum a student a casual employee and sometimes a crazy person To be all those things to all people requires a bit of creativity I donrsquot consider myself a creative person Creative people have art studios and flowing floral clothes smell like paint and incense and feel at peace with the world I am more like the Mad Hatter ndash fumbling through the demands of housework limiting the therapy my kids will need when they grow up handing in assignments late and creating a social life out of school pick-ups and weekend work
It really is a wonder I get anything done
SerendipityWe
Hea
rt I
t
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
You quickly learn to take advantage of whatever time you have You know you are a busy mum when your one goal for the morning is to be on the 830am train to work after having dumped your kids at school or kindy Once you collapse onto the seat you know the hardest part of the day is done and no matter what happens at work you have succeeded You are a success You made the train
At home you get caught up in all those things that you have to do Laundry dishes bathroom Remembering to feed the fish ndash but checking hersquos still alive first You get creative in cleaning the armpits of your hubbyrsquos work shirts at midnight so he has something clean to wear the next day Lunches are made during your morning coffee when your eyes are hardly open You let your kids wear tracksuit pants and a T-shirt to bed and then decide the next morning that they look clean enough to wear for the school drop-off after a stain check of course Yes these ARE signs of creativity not laziness
I love Serendipity I love the intricacies of life Synchroncity Fate The Universe Itrsquos fascinating Itrsquos all maths Itrsquos all a balancing act How can I lose I have to admit I get cranky when Irsquom trying to read or write something and someone needs a sandwich Geeeez didnrsquot I do that 10 minutes ago Or was it yesterday
And in this rush to get things done and do things I want to do - I forget my serendipitous little man on the couch Warmer weather is coming - time to get outside and enjoy Spring )
Serendipity - The occurrence and
development of events by chance in a happy or benef icial
way ldquoa fortunate stroke of serendipityrdquo
Nicole xWant to hear
more of Nicoles ramblings Check out her blog
Confessions of Zenefertiti
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Take a break time to bake
As spring starts to creep around the
corner itrsquos time to dust off the
hibernation of winter and re-acquaint
oneself with friends These muffins make
a perfect accompaniment to a coffee and a chat These muffins are spicy and aromatic and seem to be universally
well-liked even by staunch pumpkin
haters
I created this recipe when I was
cooking and mashing endless
pumpkin in the lsquofirst foodsrsquo stage with my
wee ones
But itrsquos not a lot of time or work to make some and pumpkins are
currently in season
If make too much pumpkin I double the recipe and share
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Ingredients
1C mashed pumpkin (I find about 18 of a pumpkin micro-waved with a little water until it is mashable usually yields the right amount)12C milk 1 egg 100G melted butter 1tsp vanilla essence2C flour 4Tsp baking powder 1Tsp cinnamon 12Tsp mixed spice1C brown sugar 12-1C dark chocolate ndash cut into large chunks
MethodMix pumpkin egg milk butter and vanilla together
In a separate bowl whisk flour baking powder spices sugar and chocolate chunks together
Carefully mix wet and dry ingredients together until they are just combined
Bake in greased or paper lined muffin tins at 200 degrees C for about 15mins
Pumpkin amp Dark Choc Muffins
Miriam xWant to taste more from Miriam
Check out her blog Create Hope Inspire
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Cooking with Brad
4 Lamb ShanksSea Salt and freshly ground pepper1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds1 Small dried red chilli1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary1 Teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)1 Tablespoon Flour1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 Clove of Garlic finely chopped1 large carrot quartered and finely chopped6 Sticks of Celery quartered and finely chopped2 MediumLarge Onions quartered and finely chopped2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar170ml Dry White Wine6 Anchovy Fillets2 x 400g tins of whole tomatoes1 handful of fresh basil marjoram or flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chilli and mix with the chopped rosemary and dried marjoram Roll the lamb in this mixture pressing it in well Dust the lamb with flourHeat a thick bottomed casserole pan add the oil brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan Add the garlic carrot celery onions and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for two minutes Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavour) and then add the tinned tomatoes kept whole Shake the pan and return the lamb to it Bring to the boil put on the lid and simmer in the oven at 180c for 15 hours then remove the lid and cook for a further 05 hours Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning Finally stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil marjoram or flat-leaf parsley Serves Four
Recipe from Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef)
Brad x
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
When you are talking Spring in the kitchen there is only one thing that lsquospringsrsquo to mind the quitessential kiwi protein LAMB
This dish is my favourite lamb dish and my go-to meal when I need to impress Sadly the cost of Lamb Shanks has more than quadrupled in recent years and I whole heartedly blame Jamie Olive for bringing
recipes like these to the masses
When shopping for this recipe I tried to cut down on the food miles as much as possible the Lamb was sourced from a local butcher famous for
sourcing his meats locally The vegetables from the local vegetable market (the vegetables are grown in the paddocks next to the store) and the wine we used was from the Marlborough region (a few 100kms up the
road)
When I cook this meal I turn the temperature down to 150c and increase the length of time it is in the oven for this way the meat absolutely
melts from the bone
I hope you have fun cooking this meal and many other lamb meals this spring
Spiced Slow- Cooked Lamb Shanks
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
My Sisterhood
At the beginning of 2012 The Sisterhood was formed with one mission in mind Bringing
about a few extra smiles
I started it from the idea that I have so many talented and generous friends who wanted to give I thought perhaps we could pool our
resources and give to those women who truly deserve it The hardworking mother who doesnrsquot
get any recognition the student who studies late into the night and manages to hold down a job the strong business women who handles
her company with integrity
Really there are so many amazing people in our community to love on Everyday people doing
life well Thatrsquos who we wanted to bless
There are also many generous people out there Wersquove called ourselves The Sisterhood it started from my Blog and we now have over 600 of us on Facebook Throughout the year we send love
bombs to these deserving women Our Love Bombs are filled with chocolates coffee beauty products pamper vouchers and anything else
we think they might really appreciate Each love bomb is tailored to its recipient
It has been an absolute joy running The Sister-
hood this year Seeing it grow from a crazy scary idea I had in the middle of the night to people
emailing me everyday asking how they can con-tribute and help
I especially love to read about those who have
been nominated for love bombs and then once itrsquos arrived for them to track us down and tell us what it meant to them There have been many
happy dances tears of joy and smiles shared from the work of The Sisterhood
It is a complete blessing to be a part of and I am
so thankful to have that privilege
You can find out more about The Sisterhood and join at wwwsophieslimconz
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
Books To Love
Danielle Proudrsquos ldquoHouse Proudrdquo
I discovered this book whilst fossicking at the local Op Shop earlier this year it is a great
selection of ideas for upcycling and repurposing items around the home Danielle Proud shows you how to produce fabu-lous signature pieces for every room - vintage-scarf cushions sexy hostess aprons person-
alised decoupage tables and more - most of which you can make
from things you already own In no time at all yoursquoll be whip-ping up your own placemats from old Vogue covers creating snaz-zy batik wind wheels for your garden and giving your hallway an art deco edge with glamorous
mirror stairsldquoThe Secret Lives of
Dressesrdquo by Erin McKean
When Dorarsquos grandmother Mimi falls ill Dora rushes back home to
Forsyth NC and finds herself running her grandmotherrsquos vintage clothing store The store has always been a fixture in Dorarsquos
life though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl before she even knew how to write Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a womanrsquos spirit
While working there Dora befriends Mimirsquos adorable contractor Conrad Is he after Dora or is working
from a different blueprint And why did Mimi start writing down--and giving away--stories of the
dresses in her shop
Win these books on Facebook
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
What did you think of the first edition of Hazed We want to know how we can improvewhat you would like to see more of what you would like us to change
Or would you like to be involved with HazedThen Join the chat on Facebook
The next issue is due out December 1st and will include hazeds first ever photo shoot - a romantic picnic
We Heart It
