OOOoooo chocolate. When it comes to sweets this is it. I have discovered the best little chocolate makers in town. Bohemein is in Hataitai & are makers of the most divine smooth creamy delectable chocolate. We have now started stocking some of these treats in store to compliment your gift of flowers. They are beautifully presented in a contemporary white box with black ribbon with 2 sizes available. For Easter we have gorgeous Almond Praline milk & dark chocolate eggs $4 each.

Look at these guys. Aren't they cool. New from ObY, made using FreeSpirit & Amy Butler fabrics they are so fun & bright. $69 each

MATCHBOX DOLLS

I remember as a girl making little dolls out of wooden pegs & little beds out of matchboxes, mine though never looked as good as these.

These little darlings are so so cute & beautifully made in bright colours & lovely pattern lined boxes with amazing detail.

Made by Shelly & Paula from the Lovely Sweet William, clever Wellingtonians.

$20 each

I know, I know, it's not spring, but yes, we have TULIPS in store & they are gorgeous. Beautiful colours available. Season should run through till about October.

BUTTONS have dropped off a new selection of "Daisy Chain" necklaces & "Poppy" bracelets. Lovely lovely

Ooh I have been like a child in a candy store today. We recieved in store some new treasures & they are all so beautiful & fun. The most gorgeous prints, especially the heart (for your Valentine), gift tags & dolls from Lovely Sweet William & some new stock from Free Range Baby including these adorable babies organic T's & a new batch of origami cranes

In time for Valentines Day, ObY has made these beautiful heart cushions $40 each

LOVE LOVE LOVE Valentine's Day Sunday 14 February Our trading hours for Valentine's weekend Friday 8.30 - 6.00 . Saturday 10.00 - 4.00 . Sunday 9.00 -2.00 . In store - fresh roses & cut flower bouquets, beautiful Wellington made chocolates, SEAM heart wheatbags, Linden Leaves body oils & lotions to name a few.

New things have been arriving in store, & these are fantastic.

GONE POSTAL

Local gal Carey has an obsession with stamps that goes back to her childhood. She also has a great eye when it comes to putting them together whether it be as a platter or on a block for the wall. These are works of art & so interesting, you see something different every time you look at them.

In store we have wall art, platters & treasure boxes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. What a fun Christmas break we have all had. My family arrived on the doorstep of our friends farm up north for a week. We had a wonderful time especially the boys running around, moving calves, swimming in the river, collecting eggs & lots of horse riding.

Cathy went to Waiheke Island to visit family, Rachel to Taranaki, Vidette to the Manawatu.

it is always so special to spend time with family & friends without the pressures of work.

But alas we are back, but very much looking forward to 2010. We have started the year with lots of weddings. All different & beautiful.

We also have new things arriving daily from old favourites to some new & exciting products, which I will keep updated on the blog & web (I know, still have a few christmas things to change).

wishing you all a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS

& safe & happy holidays with family & friends.

From Vanessa, Cathy, Vidette, Rachel, Michelle & Katie

Those clever girls at Blankey have made the most gorgeous decorations EVER. Made using recycled wool blankets & fantastic sewing machine skills these are a must for any tree. They don't have to be for christmas, would make a great mobile or fun gift for any time of the year. Priced from $13

Help support SURF LIFE SAVING By donating on Jandal Day Friday 4 December. Or paint those toes & get your Jandals on for the day. http://www.maranui.co.nz/

A big thank you to everyone who came to our mini market on Thursday. We had a great night & there were so many gorgeous things to buy. Thanks to the girls from Seam, ButtonUp, FreeRange Baby, Art Divine, Buttons & Blankey for making such amazing things, you are all very clever.

If you missed our Market, we have all these amazing goodies in store everyday, so lucky.

MELINA MARTIN handprints.Very excited to have Melina's beautiful teatowels in store, they are so beautiful & the images are uniquely NZ. A wonderful gift to send overseas. I wouldn't mind them adorning my kitchen.

With CHRISTMAS just around the corner & alot of entertaining coming up, bring a little more Christmas cheer to the party with flowers. We are very lucky in New Zealand to celebration good tidings in Summer (not that it feels like it). In the flower world this is a lovely time of year with our native Pohutukawa along with beautiful lilies, roses with an endless colour choice as well as Gerbera, Calla Lily & much much more. Simple vases, table centre pieces, christmas wreaths to living Christmas decorations it is so fun creating these things for our clients or if you like to creat yourself we are happy to help with finding product & going over ideas.

Come joins us in store for our MINI MARKET. Thursday 19 November 2009 6.30-8.30.

NEW Linden Leaves Aromatherapy synergy soaps A gentle vegetable soap enriched with certified organic rosehip & avocado oils. 4 scents available -soothing blend of lavender, sandalwood, cedarwood & orange -refreshing blend of mandarin, petitgrain, rosemary & lavender -fragrant blend of neroli, vanilla & sandalwood -luxurious blend of rose, geranium & ylang ylang Treat yourself $12.90 each

This Sunday we have a stand at The Spring Wellington Wedding Show. I'm quite looking forward to it. I have been very indulgent in the flowers I have used for our display, so much fun to create bouquets & arrangements with out restriction. If you are getting married or are part of a friends wedding, come on down & see us. We will be at the top of the escalator. If you can't make it, feel free to call us at the shop to make an appointment or have a chat. Woodstock 64 4 3852305 flowers@woodstock.co.nz The Wellington Wedding Show, Overseas Terminal building, Chaffers Marina, Sunday 4 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30

This week we received another lot of CUSHIONS from SEAM. Made in Wellington, using recycled wool blankets with vinyl silhouette designs. They are fabulous & a great addition to any room. $69 each