Quirky Fabulous

It was lots of fun unpacking these girls today, some are new and others I've had in before and they flew out the door! For the kid in all of us.

seriously popular babushka skipping ropes $14.50 each
I gave one to my niece and she has been having a blast with it 

for the girl who has everything, Babushka magnetic clips of course!
$6.50each

so good they're almost edible - lollipop pencils
$4.50 each

Kooky Japanese girl pencils - $4.50 each

sharpeners - $8.50 each

and knitting dolls are back, this time in Japanese girl style - photo coming soon

Make Winter Glisten

Well its been proper winter cold here for the last couple of weeks, brrrrr; with all this grey sky and rain, why add a bit of shimmer to life and your home with gorgeous glistening glassware! These are some fabulous modern and vintage pieces in H&G at the moment, that totally fit the bill.

Pretty crystal and pressed glass bowls
(vintage crystal bowl $25)

Elegant crystal decanter and etched glasses should do it
(vintage crystal decanter $55, vintage set of 6 etched glasses $40)

then add a mirrored cocktail cabinet for the ultimate winter gloom banisher
(vintage cocktail cabinet with partitioning for records - walnut $220)

and why not a dash of silver!

lovely crystal and glass, with me hiding in the corner :)
(vintage set of 4 crystal sherry glasses $25)

Pretty in pink - pour your fav tall ice laden drink and pretend its summer
(modern glasses $70 set of 4, art deco green glass plate $45)

the ultimate in 70's glam, go gold with chocolate mousse - YUM

so yummy I had to feature it twice! (vintage $40 set of 4)

           

   

Make It Sparkle!

Make winter a little less gloomy with these rather glamorous silver doily earrings!

great to have a bit of sparkle on a dull day

speaking of gorgeous, how lovely are these pretty bird pendants!

not so much sparkle, but just down right fabulous
wonderful soft polished wooden necklace

Pretty Paper

Lovely paper products at H&G, I have such a weakness for gorgeous stationary and cards!

Here is a preview of some of the lovelies now in store

The very talented artist Rochelle Andrews from Wellington, NZ

The fabulous Angie Lewin

fantastic card sets from Meri Meri

simply super, super cutie cards 

and of course you gotta have a bit of Cath - stationary box

Textile Love

I am a complete Textiles devotee, being the showroom manager for quintessentially English fabric house Colefax & Fowler in London, was a wonderful immersion in the world of high end textiles for me. I have returned to New Zealand with a number of glorious fabric banners, that are now for sale in the shop. Apart from being incredibly beautiful, they have many applications; hung on the wall, over a table or at the end of a bed. I love the tactile immediate nature of cloth, something that you just don't get from paintings.

Here is a snap shot of some of the delicious banners currently available.

Manuel Canovas

Japanese Pots
NZD$350

Pali
NZD$140

Palms
NZD$180

Colefax & Fowler

Tisbury
NZD$220

Chinese Peony
NZD$230

English Chintz at its best
Colefax & Fowler - Roses & Hydranga's
Fabric banner: NZD $120

and there are plenty more in the cabinet, waiting for you to discover!

Cath Kidston

Very exciting day yesterday, I received the first of the Cath Kidston hand and body products! I am a HUGE fan of Cath, so this is seriously thrilling for me.

the super pretty rose range

not only are the gorgeously packaged, but smell utterly divine.

Check out some of the lovelies now in store

 

 

Look how pretty they're looking in the shop!

Enjoy a whole world of Cath Kidston here