An alternative theory of Valentines Day is the story of Saint Valentine, who upon rejection by his mistress was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest and sent her his still-beating heart as a token of his undying love for her. Hence, heart-shaped cards are now sent as a tribute to his overwhelming passion and suffering. If only he had a really good florist...

juniper's
{Valentine's Day Price list} for Saturday, Febraury 14th

Dozen roses beautifully boxed & delivered Red or Pink $120 Mixed colours $105 Half dozen roses beautifully boxed & delivered Red or Pink $60 Mixed $55 Juniper Bunch Gorgeous tonal mix of fresh flowers beautifully wrapped & delivered $55 Single rose beautifully boxed & delivered Red or Pink $20 Other $18 Visa & Mastercard accepted. Delivery to all major suburbs and CBD. Friendly Service. Exquisite Flowers. Phone 04 389 4058

Wee moth brooches by eleven brand. Laser cut perspects. No bigger than a 50 cent piece. Lovely little lapel pin is just the perfect gift for posting. only $16.50 four colours

Today's random point of view...
Colour is our friend!
It picks us up when we are down.
Embracing it means you are not afraid to feel good.

Have a lovely colour filled week.

ECO snail mail!
Here we have Fortune Sharing greeting cards. No at first glance you think "Oh lovely little card" But no there is much clever thinking in these cards.
It can be used three times over. It comes with enough note paper for two uses and the last use the card it's self is the envelope. $6 each four colour combos.

ATTENTION SHOPPERS!

We are making way for new Prints Amy Butler Fabric Coming soon. SOooooooo... All Amy Butler fabric is $5 off a meter till the End of January. Be in quick. We have select colors of "Daisy Chain" and "August Fields" lines. Perfect time to cover that chair that has seen it's day or make the perfect fall skirt. What ever the project these fabrics sew & wash beautifully. See you soon.

It's no secret I'm an Obama fan. So today was a big day in my house. 5am start (the poor visiting mother in law had to be woke up too, sorry Cheryl) Cups of tea poached eggs on toast-ala-Mindy as we watched the swearing in.
The 44th President sworn in. Cool moment.
Watching NZ morning news butcher the coverage...not so cool.
Who do I have to pay to get TV1's Pipa and Paul to just stay in bed for one special Day. Really I think the best Newsteams in the world and inside guys have it covered you can just play the live feed. I won't hold it against you. rrrrrrr...
Okay that aside the "Day" was lovely and each word he spoke made me feel as if I was in the old Babtist church I used to go to as a child. (Yah not to keen on the church thing anymore but the "Can I get an amen?" Totally cool
I loved the "amen" part as a kid because it was the only time we were allowed to yell in church.
(pastor rob) Can i get an Amen?
(little mindy)AMEN!
(pastor rob)can I get and an AMEN?
(littlemindy)AMEN!!! then my mom lookin at me like "okay tone it down".
Loved it.

OKAY and Yes I am a complete and utter GIRL when it comes to romantic moments. The first Dance.
Beyonce, dim lights, lovely gown, tux, the couple, the SONG. I was balling. So so lovely.

Good food, good music, good laughs were had by all. So lovely to see everyone who came and for all those who may have missed it so sorry. Thank you to Maz for providing the smooth tunes. here's the pics...

Our XMAS PARTY for customers and community friends this Sunday Dec 7th at 6:30-8:30!
it's always been the highlight of the year, so please if you're not busy drop by. We have some live music planned, food, and DISCOUNTS!!! which lets face it ain't never bad.

xox mindy

Okay, New skirts and bags by FABULOUS label Sewcherry! (my label) te he he

skirt $110
bag $65

all limited editions so they wont last long.

It's HERE!!! Really really truely here!

We have in store select colour ways of Amy Butler's "August Fields" and "Daisy Chain" fabric for purchase by the meter & mixed packs.

NEW this week!!!
textile designer and lifestyle godess,
Amy Butler Patterns and Project Books!

And soon,"like this week" we'll have her fabric. Watch this space......................................*

opposites.

Eight years ago I awoke at 5:30 am to my husband telling me the "Sweetheart the towers are gone, they say it was a plane" how I got dressed that day or fed Gretta (then only a year old) did anything was a blur. What I do remember vividly was the pain and anguish of watching a mass murder and despair of my home nation unfolding in front of me on a television. I held Gretta tight and wept so much I broke blood vessles in my face.

From that day forward I watched day after day, year after year as my leaders slowly deconstructed our prized integrity and I was powerless to stop it. literally.

Eight years later, If there can be an exact opposite to that day, that emotion, an opposite to that reaction, last night was it. At 5:15pm NZ time on my laptop at the shop it was declared. President Elect Barack Obama was the next president of my "newly" United States of America. I was electrified with joy. I quickly grabbed my keys and purse and locked the shop up. I screamed as I turned to the random person crossing the pavement behind me " He did it! He won!!!"

the man pushing the pram said "who?"

" Obama!!" I said, He said "Really?, COOL! "

then I was off, I was on a mission to find someone to hug. (My appologies to the lovely Indian beautian next door to my shop, she handled it so well) I grabbed her and her sister and bear hugged them, while crying to my sister on the cell phone " It's real, HE did it, He's in!" I ran, RAN to my kids at after school care, I spotted them playing together on the monkey bars, I scream then broke into tears " OBAMA WON" As they jumped up and down and yipped and hugged me like we'd won lottery I realised then in that moment something...

The world and history has shown us that there will be more epic good and bad things to happen during our life and after we are gone. The lesson that I have learnt is to make myself a person of action and/or empathy in such times. To raise my children to proudly speak out. And to CELEBRATE in good times. Because life is hard and when Promise and Hope is restored there is no better feeling. Nothing compares to it!

PS> Sorry to anyone who had to hear OBAMA's acceptance speach replayed on YOU tube in the shop today. I am simply celebrating. Bare with me it will only last 4 years:)

Love to ALL!

Mindy

The season is upon us when we frantically make those lists for gift giving. Have no fear we have thought of everything from how you can decorate for the season to what to buy for everyone in the family and close circle of friends. Keep visiting the blog for out little gift ideas. Or come in and have a chat.
pssst... we do laybuy too.

The Juniper Fabric auction for NEWTOWN PLUNKET
was a massive hit! So successful that all of us were left scratching our heads in amazement as in just an hour and a half we sold and auctioned of 175 pieces of designer fabric and over a hundred grab bags. Everyone was in the spirit and with ANZ pen in one hand glass of Fairmont Estate wine in the other hand and smiles on faces they bid generously on fabric from Deb Sweeny, Robyn Matheison, Fabric Warehouse, Alison Blaine, Inhabit design, Global Fabrics, Duncan & Prudence, Bridesville, NZNY KIDS. We are still awaiting the final numbers but there is talk of $4000-$5000 was raised in that hour and a half. Seriously, My heart is full. To see so many people doing so much good for a service that is seriously underfunded is tremendous for the community. These dedicated Mums, Dads and nurses were moved to tears. Thank you to everyone who made a serious difference.

A special thanks if I can to my girl Gretta (who's turning 8 this Friday) a Plunket baby herself at one time she stayed with me late nights for set up, moved furniture, made signs, swept floors, and helped Prudence as wait staff and missed dinner. She was happy to help and I was so proud .What a lovely young lady you are growing into. hugs mum xox

Fine silver jewellery by local jeweller Odette Andscombe-Smith.
pohutakawa series new in today. Lovely Katie is our model today. oh la la.

Can I tell you how excited I am? I am sooo excited to be hosting a fundraiser for Newtown Plunket. It's a fabric auction! Click on the poster image for details... We hope if you LOVE fabric or if you love Plunket that you'll come out on the night and support us as
ALL PROCEEDS of the auction go to Newtown Plunket.

Lara Cameron
Designer Textile "Mixed Packs" are in store NOW!
3 pieces 35cmx45cm of hand screened cotton/linen or linen/hemp fabric. printed with enviro inks.

new
Summer Sewcherry handbags are rolling off the sewing machine everyday. This one I finished just as Sam was leaving and I forced (sorry Sam) her to model it. My Summer range of bags are probably my best work yet. I am so happy how they are being received and how they are looking. It's taken a while but I think I've cracked it!



New Nova handbag $62

This months Lucky Dip Project...

Faux Orchid plant

This living wee little gem will last 4 days-week and has all the charm of a plant but uses only one clipping. Everyone's turned out lovely.

Many thanks to everyone who was so understanding of why we had only one project this month. You see I had a very silly accident with my back and after a trip to the physio could move very little as I was taped up quite tightly. So one project was all I could manage.

But as always the class was full of laughs and smiles.

There are 8 spaces available for October 22nd class. be in quick.
We had wanted to do two that month but due to labour weekend and another event there will be no second class.