BIG RED SALE BASKET everything in it is %50-%75 off.
won't last though so come on get your savin' shoes on:) see you soon.

AND we have great fabric packs for 2 for $5

/////////NATIVE////////// women's active wear.
The sweat shirt has been a favourite as the arms have such a lovely detail and shape. Also! New this week from Native the light weight "small town" merino scarves are lovely and come in three colour ways. Perfect gift to send over seas available in blue red and green.

Just Arrived*
Leanne Culy's stunning fabric.
NZ designed and made eco prints and dyes
Hemp cotton blend in some of the most beautiful prints I've seen. If you need to cover a chair, cushion, make a bag, what ever these must be seen.

pm price $140-180
150 wide
and a very thick lush 250gsm-450gsm

We have a limited amount each so be quick!

Feel free to chat to us about making custom cushions for you or covering small furnishings.

This Months Lucky Dip Project...was....MILK bottle jewellery.

Whilst pouring a milo for my kids the other week I looked at the sun streaming through the window and how the light lit the milk bottle. Then a light bulb moment happened. Jewelery! Pretty white jewelry. so here is what this months lucky dippers made with this idea. I was so impressed with where they took the design too. All of them so unique and beautiful.

A Fine farewell for a fine lady. We farewell'd Katie Mathieson this Friday. It was a surprise of course. She would have never agreed to it if we'd told her. Thank you to all who came out to say goodbye-Pete, Prudence, amanda, Tessa, Gracie, Stu, Ethan, Gretta, Tomoko,Aaron,Mere, Ruby, Sam, Gabe, Indu, Asha, Bati, Jay, Odetteand of course Poppy:) to her and wish her all the best in her new Nutritional Consulting job. She is so passionate about combating obesity and diabetees and we know she's gonna a make a big difference in many peoples lives. She certainly has in mine and many others through working for me at juniper. I will miss her company, smile and the way she supported me. Here are the pics of the night. Note that a major turnout of 4-8 year olds as Katie has got a huge following with kids. We danced from 5:30-10pm no joke! The kids wanted Michael Jackson greatest hits and that just made the night.

Meet
Poppy the newest member of the juniper team. She's an 8 month old jack russel wire haired terrier. She's so so sweet and loves everyone.
So come in for a visit. she LOOOOVES the attention:)

Success! We did it! we found the DOG of our dreams. She (to be announced shortly) but judging by the kids faces in these pics she's all we wanted and more.

Feeling Crafty

While looking for our newest family member (the search goes on) I stumbled on this cute little campaign. You may already know about it, I however didn't and wish I could knit:(

The SPCA would love you to knit or crochet jumpers to keep the SPCA's smallest puppies warm this winter.

Knitting patterns are available for the less-experienced and the expert knitter. They also have a crochet pattern available. Feel free to use up old scraps of wool to make the jumpers, the puppies do not mind which colours you use!

They always need new jumpers as the puppies wear them out playing and chasing each other. When they find they have too many jumpers to use, they pass them on to other puppies at SPCAs around New Zealand.

So go on, get the needles clickn' for the pups!

Here are the pics of Lucky Dip Craft night projects finally. We made a lovely kete purse from recyled kete and vintage linens most of which were my grandmas (don't worry I still have trillions) and the delicate paper mobiles. I seemed to have camera issues but here you are minus the picture massive record group we had. Thanks to everyone who came out. Your creations were all so lovely and unique. And a big shout out to the editors and stylist of Homestyle magazine who came to sample our fun nights for an upcoming issue so keep a look out. Can't wait till next meet up as we have some wicked projects planned. IN STORE NEWS -Lovely new jewelry from Georgina baker in store now. I came back to a shop brimming with lovely goodies that had been received while I was away. ALSO the new first pieces of Starfish spring/summer collection are in store. The "great garden frock" is a red silk dress that should come with a disclaimer..."WARNING, this dress is too flirty for anyone who does not drink the occasional mohito and wink at handsome men" It has inspired my window display this week which took me 4 hours to do. If you see it you will understand:) Also new to the shop are the skeleton key collection of jewelry I did while in Michigan. I had such luck when sifting around in my mothers basement found a case full of old keys. we're talkin 'OoooLD keys. I skreetched and ask her if could have them she looked at me bizarrely and said "sure". Then like a bat out of hell I raced off to the bead shop and got supplies. The pieces are on show now and hopefully you can catch a peek before they are all gone.

Family fun in Lansing Michigan! I am sorry for not blogging this last month. Ya see I took my dear kids to see their family in Michigan. It's summer there and the perfect time for all sorts of silly fun stuff. The blueberries you see were picked by Gretta. She and two other wee kids picked 27 pounds of then in half an hour. Ethan grew gills from swimming so much and Gretta loved the horses and trail rides. We went to a baseball game, swam at the lake, chased squirrels, ate heaps of really bad food and good food that was really bad for you. The kids had a blast but nothing takes the place of New Zealand and we are all so glad to be home.
*Recomended shopping if ever in the Michgan area. October Moon, Grace and Scavenger Hunt all in Old Town Michigan were lovely shops and were delightful shop owners.

So it's back to work for me this week. Katie has been sent away for a well deserved rest with her family. Lucky dip craft night was a massive success as always and hopefully I will have some lovely pics this week to share.

Just Dreamy!
New to the shop this week, KOBO soy fragranced candles from the US.
Beautifully boxed, includes pack of long candle matches.
72 hour Burn time, all natural, clean burning.

Purchase any KOBO candle & you get a "juniper pack"!
FREE
A cute plastic flower pot, sample of Sarah Priddy hand wash, 3 assorted lavender farm bar soaps, amybutler fabric badge.
These candles make gorgeous gifts for housewarming, engagement, birthday, or just spoiling oneself.
$88 each

New Lovely additions to the shop this week. Brooches and pendants by Davina Ewing.
I love the charming mix of hand stamped vintage papers and the most perfect resin work you'll find. Made in Island Bay, affordable too. pendants only $40

Sometimes a parcel arrives and once opened I really have to stop and think "can I part with these?" I pose that question every time I get a piece of Georgina Baker's lovely jewelery in. This last lot is no exception. I want everything! Just when I think "wow she really topped the last lot" She turns in on it's head and floors me with new designs and re vamped versions of her stunning work. They are always one-offs. I appreciate her hard work and attention to detail but more than anything it's the little stories she tells with each piece. Affordably priced too. The antique clusters (pictured in middle) will only set you back $80 NZD.
Amazing value for a Silver piece with so much work.

two wheels FOR SALE...
So so sad to announce the sale of my beloved bike. It's not even a year old. sniff sniff. Trouble is with the kids bikes, our car and the tiniest garage in the world We have agreed that there is no room for my "Cherry Baby" as I call her. If anyone would like to give her a good home. I am asking $300 they sell for over $700nzd so it's a good deal. It's a red Deluxe by Electra of California. If you can give her a good home please call me during shop hours 04 389 4058. I will be all to happy to arrange a test drive.

Lovely day we had today. (here in wellywood) Warmer weather than the 3 degree days of before. I think it was like 12 or 14c today. I had a wee shift around in the shop, nothing major just creating a more definite office area for the shop so that there is a clear idea of where the shop ends and the creative space begins, Like I'm Willy Wonka or something. I wish! I found things I'd totally forgot where they were and I found things i never knew I had so it's been pretty cool. I highly recommend a winter clean. Still a bit to go but all is well. I had an idea!!!
This Saturday I'm having a TAG sale. I will have heaps of craft supplies for sale. there will be material, felt, paints, brushes, old books, you name it. Pass it on to anyone you think might care. I am also marking down all remaining Amy Butler fabric to make way for the masses I'm buying and bringing back from the states!!! So tell a few of your mates. We'll have Complimentary cups of Shott CHAI. See you there my lovelies.

Dear Friends,

I am writing you in regards to the proposed Funding cut to the Adult Education (aka Night Classes) at Wellington High School or ACE.

This much needed & respected organization needs little or no introduction as they (ACE) have been an integral staple in Wellington's educational diet for many years.

John Key and the National government sadly have misinformed and misguided plans to cut Adult Education completely from the budget. I was alarmed at the news, as are you I'm sure. This has huge implications for our community. What they do not see is what these workshops bring to our community. What they foster. What they ignite in those who take them. I understand it can be a simple decision to axe a program when you THINK it's only "HOBBY" classes effected, but we need to inform our government what these night classes mean to us .

You and I know that night classes are a low cost, highly accessible form of additional education for all New Zealanders and New Zealand Residents. It is also a SOURCE of great inspiration for private industry and small business. A person can work a full time job, provide for a family AND try their hand at a creative course that inspires them to go onto higher education and excel in an area they never knew they could.

Many of us know someone who has been empowered by these courses. Some of you, if not all of you have taken a class over the years that has changed you, inspired you or even is the reason you went onto further your education or just simply help you gain confidence. Here at Juniper I can tell you that over the three years in business I can attribute thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars from goods that we have sold in our store made by attendees of night classes. It is OUR local economy directly effected when these programs get cut. Not to mention the approx 2000 jobs that will be effected by this decision nationwide.

So here is how you can help. You can, even if it's one sentence, email me and tell me how you or someone you know has been changed or helped by Wellington Adult education night classes. I will forward them onto ACE so that they may compile our reactions to help them with their cause.

I have promised to help anyway I could, I so hope you will too. I know you are busy and I know times are hard but we have to stand up and say "you can't take this away from us!"

It's our kids, our mums, our Dads, our Gran's and Grandad's effected by this.

If we sit and do nothing we and our community will suffer and once it's gone, it's gone and we will not be able to get this back.

Please pass this on to anyone you know who has ever taken a class or who you think can help.

Please note, I am not politically motivated. I actually would like to see this government make a sound and right decision I as a NZ'r can be really proud of, I just think they DON'T have the all the facts on this issue. Let's give them the facts, maybe we can change their minds. I hope so.

Thank you so much.

Your Friend,

Mindy Dalzell
you can email me at: m s g d a l z e l l @ x t r a . c o . n z

(this is a recent email I sent to all my friends I hope that you will copy paste it and send it to ANYONE who may need to know. We need your help.)

WOW update. I finished it! I sent it away! They have it! I won't hear if I got in the show till end of July. But I kind of feel like I accomplished a big thing by getting it turned in. Ahhhhh what a relief. Even if it dosn't make through judging it was a huge learning and growth experience as an artist. I am just so proud to have against all odds got this done. I cant show a picture noooooo...it's against the rules to show it off before judging BUT here is a teaser...