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Gems Winter 'Want' list....

Posted by gem, 17th June 2010
I'm having one of those days where lots of pretty things are appearing, almost like magic, infront of my eyes. It is very unfortunate that these pretty things are appearing at a time when I am feeling very poor.....damn you rent and power bill!!....and buying that expensive practical rainjacket, that I really needed, when I could have spent money on more impracticable pretty things....damn you sensible brain and rain.

It all started when KowTow sent... Read more
CATEGORY: craftycreations

Guavasteen Chutney Town

Posted by gem, 24th April 2010
Ha Haaa! (said much like a magician), bet you didn't know Guavasteen is another name for Feijoa!...or maybe you did, you smarty.



Chutneys, like jams are quite easy and cheap to make, especially when you use fruits and veges whilst in season.

Feijoas in season? Check. At the markets last week I got a kilogram for $1.50! so I went to chutney town, this is what I did on my visit.

1kg feijoas,... Read more
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Fab work by Flox (and other sweet art)

Posted by mo, 19th April 2010
Flox is a talented nz designer and street artist and she has a fab range of prints. Check out her new native bird sketches; below is just a taster click on the link below to see more of her wonderful work.

www.flox.co.nz



If you havn't already seen some of the wonderfully wacky work of John Reynolds then check out this link - below... Read more
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