Hummingbird Design

Found!

2011-02-15T10:01:00.000+13:00

Look at this wonderful fox found on etsy this morning. Too cute!

To purchase click here.

Rach x

Wonderful new fabrics coming

2010-12-15T09:30:00.002+13:00

I've discovered a whole new world! Wonderful fabrics are on their way - watch out for some amazing new ties!

Rach x

Shopping Cart

2010-12-14T21:44:00.001+13:00

I've added a shopping cart facility to Hummingbird Design on Facebook! Check it out!

I'm still adding product at the moment, there's so much and it's a slow process, but do take a look.

Rach x

Christmas decoration inspiration

2010-12-07T10:09:00.014+13:00

Alices Looking Glass: Offering vintage décor, handmade home accents, artwork and curious finds for everyday inspiration...

Created with vintage sheet music, ruffled ivory crepe rosettes and linen paper letters. Draped on 5 feet of jute twine.

Available for purchase here

Charming set of popular rag ball ornaments, including three natural linen, three white linen and three burlap, that are perfect for a rustic romantic holiday. 2 1/2" styrofoam balls are covered burlap and linen for a rustic look and feel.

Available for purchase here

Charming set of nine red ticking rag ball ornaments that are perfect for a country/French inspired holiday.

Available for purchase here

Rach x

A pinch!

2010-12-01T21:38:00.000+13:00

How gorgeous!

Rach x

Image from here

Ever felt like this?

2010-11-12T21:18:00.001+13:00

I've had one of 'those days'.

Rach x

Images from here.

Our cute place: for sale!

2010-11-11T22:30:00.000+13:00

Cool - from Sycamore Street Press

2010-11-11T11:39:00.000+13:00

How cute are these garlands from Sycamore Street Press?

Love them! I knew there was a reason I planted my trees in a square!

Rach x

Fruit for sale!

2010-11-10T21:19:00.000+13:00

How gorgeous is this!

Rach x

Cool new product

2010-11-08T09:58:00.001+13:00

A sneak peek ...

Rach x

My gorgeous hummingbird model!

2010-11-08T09:56:00.002+13:00

Meet Bridget! Almost 22 months old and last night was the first time she let me near her hair - things are looking up in the Hummingbird world.

She is my absolute inspiration. Love her!

Rach x

Wonderful new stockist

2010-11-05T10:32:00.000+13:00

Hi all, very exciting, Hummingbird has a new stockist for over the Christmas period - the fabulous Herb Farm in Ashhurst.

The Herb Farm's vision is a vibrant, ever growing, profitable and sustainable company which offers a unique visitor experience and is nationally recognised as a brand showcasing quality 100% natural skincare and healthcare products, based on the amazing healing power of natural herbs. It is an environmentally sustainable business with increased productivity and profitability and adheres to our values of natural, effective and trusted. The brand exudes professionalism, exceptional customer service and trustworthiness and is a leading voice within the industry. As a destination it is unique in New Zealand. It offers all who visit lasting memories, a complete experience and exceptional customer service.

I strongly suggest you visit this wonderful tranquil place for lunch and wander through their gorgeous gardens.

Rach x

Says it all!

2010-11-01T17:47:00.000+13:00

from the blog of Sycamore Street Press

Craft Fair beauty

2010-10-31T17:38:00.000+13:00

I've just found this wonderful site of a couple based in Utah, the Sycamore Street Press ... how gorgeous is their craft show presentation? And aren't their letterpress creations just gorgeous.

Rach x

Potential new stockist

2010-10-28T11:47:00.002+13:00

Very excited! I have a potential stockist of Hummingbird in the pipeline for over the Christmas period! Fingers crossed everyone! Will keep you all updated!

Rach x

PS: I'm in such a sewing mood - I've just baked a hot lunch for my wonderful husband and am contemplating sewing some Christmas stockings :O)

Market Update

2010-10-05T10:04:00.000+13:00

Just a wee piccy from teh recent Mama's Markets in Palmerston North of my stand. I also had some stock from Stork, which is what can be seen beyond the clips.

Rach x

Website overhaul!

2010-09-22T22:46:00.002+12:00

I've just finished a massive overhaul of Hummingbird's website, uploaded albums of items for starters and popped in a new tab for what's "up and coming". It's a whole lot more useful now although I haven't reintroduced my Paypal shopping cart.

Hope you enjoy it, and please email me if you have any queries.

Rach x

Hummingbird items

2010-09-22T20:31:00.007+12:00

Some of the gorgeous items available ...

Rach x

More about Mama's Markets in Palmerston North

2010-09-22T16:05:00.002+12:00

Coming up this Saturday from 9.00am - 1.00pm in the Leisure Centre, Ferguson Street, Palmerston North.

I have an number of products available this time around, at heavily reduced prices!

Button hair accessories - clips and hair ties, half price!
Badges, from $2 each
Cufflinks, half price!
Rings, $15

Hope to see you there! Grab some bargains for those early Christmas pressies!

Mama's Markets, Palmerston North

2010-09-16T18:32:00.005+12:00

To be held on the 25th September in the Leisure Centre on Ferguson Street - Hummingbird will be there with HUGE specials! Come and check it out!

A wee snapshot of what will be available below!

Rach x

7 November 2010

2010-07-19T17:53:00.001+12:00

Hummingbird's been invited to the Acquisitions Antique Roadshow and Garden Fair held in private gardens in the Rangitikei - SUPER EXCITED! Watch this space :O)

Rach x

Quote:

2010-06-26T22:10:00.001+12:00

Papyrus says it best actually…

“Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, we aspire to hover and to savor each moment as it passes, embrace all that life has to offer and to celebrate the joy of everyday. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.”

Three more days ...

2010-06-08T12:11:00.003+12:00

Till the Feilding Craft Market!

See you there!

Rach x

Rimu vintage till drawer

2010-06-02T14:12:00.003+12:00

How cool is this? I found it at a random garage sale on a weekday. It was priced at $4.00, but I got it for $1.80! Bargain!!! AND, it's absolutely perfect for displaying this stuff:

Feilding Craft Market, 11 - 13 June 2010

2010-06-02T13:54:00.002+12:00

The first for the year. I've done lots of preparation already and only have to sew a couple more bibs which I will endeavour to do sometime tomorrow. Oh, and have to make rings too!

I did my first craft show last year - the Feilding Craft Market in November. I didn't quite know what to expect other than elderly people selling knitted toilet roll covers. I was really surprised that most of it wasn't like that at all! I had my mum there for the three days to assist and we had so much fun! She's doing it again with me in June, we'll have great fun!

I've a few new items this time round. Last time I had button hair accessories - ties, snap clips and bobby pins and my rings (which, ironically I wasn't going to take, but they turned out to be my bestseller!). This time I have the following:

Pins (badges)

Alice in Wonderland - amazing black and white prints - limited
Gothic girl art - limited
Abstract

Baby bibs
Button hair accessories

ties
snap clips
bobby pins

Rings
Cuff links - limited
Vintage hair accessories - gorgeous resin flowers in muted colours - limited
Small notebooks, notebook sets and gift tags

If you are around and about Feilding weekend beginning 11 June, please do come and check the Hummingbird Design stand out! We look forward to seeing you!

Green apples

2010-06-02T13:34:00.002+12:00

One of my favourites:

And, as worn by Sadie:

Image source: Heartfelt

New bibs available at Stork

2010-06-02T11:16:00.003+12:00

I'm just shifting some of my old blog bits and pieces onto this new one ... here are some bibs made a couple of months back. These are available from Stork, 66 George Street, Palmerston North.

Great fabrics: