As Autumn hits the city we have been as busy as squirrels - collecting up new goodies and rearranging the shop before winter sets in! Some nifty ol' wooden shelves and a bit of chalkboard paint have sure spruced the place up, we took some photos for ya'll to have a gander at. Be sure to pop by some day if you're ever in windy-Wellington xxx
The pictures do the talking with these super sweet spoonful designs wooden wall decorations! Made out of sustainable bamboo in Auckland by the lovely lass Joanne. Introducing balloon boy, kite boy, yoyo girl and puppy girl! All complete with bakers twine (ah how MFP does love thee).
All pieces are $59 except balloon boy who is $69. yay!
Oh my lord, if this a'int the sweetest bunting shade around....! A paper lantern, some fabric scraps, bias binding a sewing machine (or you could just glue'em!) and a hot glue gun and your away flying!
Go peak at You had me at Bonjours super blog for all the juicy how make it facts and lovely pictures.
xox
In these Autumnal days, with leaves falling all around and the chill of winter creeping in I like to know that there is still spring out there... somewhere.
NYC photographer Jamie of From me to you captures the Spring feeling ever so well. Her site is filled with her gorgeous and somewhat eerie photographs showcasing street, fashion, event and behind the scene NYC scene. Go take a peak and while away some hours.
xox
Mother's Day is fast approaching, eek! Luckily the talented Flora Waycott has got everything covered - just look at these tea towels! Hand-printed, locally-made, mother-lovin' tea towels m-Mmm. Get amongst and make yer Ma feel as special as can be! xxx
We now have four wonderful sewing patterns from Heather Bailey in store (and online!). Make anything from a sweet wee bag to a turtle-shaped pin cushion, cute! Get crafting lovelies! xxx
Yep. Its Easter, the time of year when you can indulge in bread and chocolate without guilt. hmm well kinda. Heck why not! The only guilt I will have is by not looking at the ingredients of my chocolate more carefully.
Why you ask....chocolate is chocolate?! Yes but there are ingredients in the chocolate that while they may not be bad for us are ruining others lives and our environment. Palm oil. Palm oil comes from Oil Palms which mainly grow in Malaysia and Indonesia, these trees happen naturally which is fine but developers are knocking down existing essential rain-forest and replacing it with oil palms.
Oil palm plantations ain't good for wildlife and endangered species like the orangutan, the Sumatran rhino, the pygmy elephant of Borneo, and the Sumatran tiger are all threatened by development for oil palm.
There are LOTS of foods that contain Palm Oil. If you fancy knowing more check out these links thanks to the good folk at Auckland Zoo.
Palm Oil free Easter egg guide.
So do your bit, it don't take much but a little awareness.
Happy Easter Y'all!
xox
That means SOUP!!
yes soup. Its up there with some of the best things wintery things like dvds in bed without guilt, gumboots, rain on the roof, big woolly nana cardis, porridge and lounge tents. yay!
So here is a souper soupy winter vegie vegan soup by the lovely folk from Martha Goes Green cookbook. YUM! We sold out of this fabulous recipe book a wee bit back but will hopefully be getting more copies in soon.
Enjoy! xox
Remove ends and outer leaves from leek, half lengthways, wash and slice. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot over a medium heat and cook onion and garlic until clear. Add celery and salt and cook until celery becomes soft. Add leek and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining vegetables, herbs, barley, split peas, stock and water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over a medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Serve chunky, or give a rough blend or mash if a smoother consistency is desired.
Note: If soup is too thick add extra water until a desired consistency is reached.
This recipe results in quite a large yield, however, the recipe can be halved, or the remaining soup can be frozen and reheated at a later date.
Lovely!
Our last delivery of winter Deadly Ponies just arrived...and they sure are pretty!
