tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24009256396818619592024-03-14T03:45:23.744+13:00Sweet MarySweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-81701372997370510502021-03-02T16:28:00.001+13:002021-03-02T16:28:57.505+13:00Lavender Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Is29J-UcW4/YD2vOGEarnI/AAAAAAAAN5U/kdMCZi3qoLcJlrK7-rPm5XtsXvDFrlojQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/TinyLavenderBunches2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Is29J-UcW4/YD2vOGEarnI/AAAAAAAAN5U/kdMCZi3qoLcJlrK7-rPm5XtsXvDFrlojQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/TinyLavenderBunches2021.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> With the best will in the world, I still haven't managed regular blog posts here. Lots going on re: my lavender filled sachets so if you can please come and see me on my Instagram account you will see very regular posts there. Please click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarynz/">HERE</a> 💜<p></p>Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-70282611023317085732020-10-19T15:52:00.011+13:002020-10-20T11:13:20.358+13:00Sweet Mary News<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgct52MZUR8/X4z8DRgomwI/AAAAAAAANu8/yJa5fxI5HHAAHepKLEmoruMNXZ_x-3J3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/Lavender%2B2020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="290" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgct52MZUR8/X4z8DRgomwI/AAAAAAAANu8/yJa5fxI5HHAAHepKLEmoruMNXZ_x-3J3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w387-h290/Lavender%2B2020.JPG" width="387" /></a></div><br /> Last Saturday I ran a Sweet Mary stall at the Taniwha Spring Market in Central Hawkes Bay. Its a few years since I have sold at market and I have to say it was very nice chatting to old and new friends. I am gently easing back into the world of making and selling direct so only plan to attend one more event this year. This will run for three days in Havelock North on the 12th,13th and 14th November at the <a href="http://www.havelocknorthcommunitycentre.org.nz/">Function Centre</a> next to the library. For up to date information follow my Instagram feed, click on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarynz/">THIS</a> link.<p></p>Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-39583099003679575852020-09-06T15:08:00.002+12:002020-09-06T17:31:58.896+12:00Vintage Inspiration<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajqDqHNYLaM/X1RSS1O68MI/AAAAAAAANrY/cCdrPWFMWrMaSdAGJH6Z-N9EpFaftGzcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/LavSachet%2BIan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajqDqHNYLaM/X1RSS1O68MI/AAAAAAAANrY/cCdrPWFMWrMaSdAGJH6Z-N9EpFaftGzcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/LavSachet%2BIan.jpg" /></a></div><br /> Rescuing and reusing vintage linens to make my lavender filled sachets is what I do. The idea came one day when once again I arrived home from op shopping with a stash of stained and rust spotted vintage linens. Still beautiful but no longer used for their original purpose. I also have to credit my mum with the idea too as she long ago suggested it as a way of repurposing linens embroidered by my grandmother. Every piece I find is laundered and ironed ready for the next stage of cutting and sewing. For many years I have grown and harvested lavender for use in these beautiful sachets. To view and purchase Sweet Mary items please refer to my Instagram account, top right of this blog.<p></p>Its a delightful labour of love with the emphasis firmly at the love end.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-43446868814506455822019-01-23T15:34:00.002+13:002020-09-06T14:44:45.407+12:00Lavender <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each year we harvest our five large lavender plants which once dried will give me enough lavender rubbings for my vintage style lavender sachets. These plants grow in perfect conditions at a friend's lifestyle property. I planted them about four years ago and from memory they are Grosso but as I can't find the original tags I'm not absolutely sure. I also grow a few plants in my garden to top up this harvest, ending up with about 2 kilos of the dried rubbings.<br />
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At present the only outlet for my lavender sachets are from a beautiful shop in Havelock North (NZ) called <a href="http://gardenmarket.co.nz/">The Garden Marke</a>t, which is packed full of an eclectic mix of vintage items for your home and garden.<br />
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Something old, something new, something grown, something handmade, quite a bit of love, have a very Merry Christmas to all. If you are new to my occasional blog keep in touch through my Instagram account, click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarynz/">HERE</a>.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-36287814911360598832018-02-21T14:51:00.000+13:002018-02-21T14:51:00.999+13:00These Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These days you can find me on Instagram by either clicking on the "red" sweetmarynz link under the Instagram heading top right of this page or if you are on Insta yourself, find me under the same: sweetmarynz. Happy following.<br />
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This past year we moved house, our son married, our daughter will be married in a few weeks, lost a much loved family member and a new job for my husband. Its been a lot in a year and not too much time or inclination for crafting. But as Christmas approaches I have put together a little bit of handmade bling. Click <a href="https://felt.co.nz/shop/sweetmary">HERE</a> or on the <i>felt.</i> icon (right) to look.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-2094542957022613282017-02-16T16:56:00.001+13:002017-02-16T16:56:21.570+13:00This Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't want to give up my blog but I do want a good long break. So, for the meantime if you want to check me out I am on Instagram. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarynz/">HERE</a>. Cheers!Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-47559834930873322822017-02-08T10:19:00.000+13:002017-02-08T10:19:26.891+13:00Rain, Glorious Rain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It happened! After many baking hot days it rained last night and is showering a bit today. Lower temperatures for the next few days too. After suffering local water restrictions I imagine the garden has taken a big sigh of relief. It is so pleasant out there, this is my view right now, looking out from my studio. Sometimes a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tui_(bird)">tui</a> will come down to the water for a drink and the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_fantail"> fantail</a> pair too but right now, all is quiet. I will be planting out this evening, plants that somehow didn't get in before Christmas and then didn't get planted in January either, sometimes that happens. I will sew today as well, putting the quilt top together before starting the hand stitching. I know it will change but weirdly it feels like autumn.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-47989183170796557832017-01-16T15:50:00.000+13:002017-01-16T15:50:15.602+13:00Summer Harvest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year! In the blur after the Christmas festivities, on a warm, still morning we harvested the lavender that we grow on a friend's nearby property. Left to their own devices, our five plants bloom prolifically giving us two harvests over the summer months. The smell was amazing while we merrily bunched up the lavender for drying accompanied by the happy but slightly disconcerting buzz of many bees. Very hot summer days here now so the lavender will dry quickly I think. Come the early days of autumn I will strip the stalks for the rubbings, thinking of my lovely mum who always did this job for me.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-49636642331436891502016-12-12T15:53:00.003+13:002016-12-12T15:53:48.843+13:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, its time for me to close up for the year and say, see you in 2017. Have a very Merry Christmas!Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-57651211995377081792016-11-21T15:55:00.001+13:002016-11-21T15:55:07.540+13:00Making Christmas Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the standout things that makes Christmas special for me is a handmade decoration. Made by the giver or bought from a maker to give to me, they are my most treasured possessions. From the ones made by my children when young to the ones given to me by like minded friends, they all hold a special place in my heart. Every year for my Sweet Mary stall I make a small number of decorations for Christmas. In past years these have been a variation on the lavender sachet, one year a bird, another a heart, some years there are both. As I now stock a good number of vintage buttons and have many jars full at home, this years decoration is a small Christmas wreath decorated with some of my favourites. My husband made the wire circles which I bound with bias binding and then many nights I have sat down to watch television and to stitch the buttons on each wreath. Each decoration is a one off and rather special and I have to admit, very enjoyable to make. They will be available at the next <a href="http://www.craftanddesignmarket.com/dates.html">Piece-Makers</a> market in Havelock North, 3rd December.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-25900630931723417582016-11-07T14:08:00.000+13:002016-11-07T14:08:45.221+13:00Flower Posy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A quick walk around the garden initially to do a bit of spot weeding and check on blackbird damage turned into spring posy making. The deep purple stocks and sweetpeas are particularly beautiful, its amazing how such a simple job can quickly turn into a feast of colour and scent. Hope you are all having a happy Monday! Go gather a posy, spring or autumn, you will be surprised at what is in your garden.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-69087580577077829712016-10-31T14:06:00.002+13:002016-10-31T14:24:05.667+13:00More Buttons<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Its nearly that crafty time of the month again, this Saturday the 5th, the November <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PieceMakersMarket/">Piece-Makers Market</a> will be set up around the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HawthorneCoffee/">Hawthorne</a> coffee shop in Havelock North, running from 9am-1pm. There is always a great selection of handmade and speciality items to tempt and delight, my <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/m%C3%A9tier">metier</a> being haberdashery, mostly vintage or with a vintage twist. I also sell a selection of beautiful lavender filled heart sachets.</div>
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Just one more photo to add to the previous post. Over the long weekend we laid the paths with gravel to finish the potager. Delighted with the end result would be an understatement. The three raised beds are layered as a no-dig garden with very promising growing results. I followed this post, click <a href="http://our-permaculture-life.blogspot.co.nz/2016/01/morags-simple-successful-no-dig-garden.html">HERE</a>.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-62015088301042712172016-10-21T11:04:00.002+13:002016-10-21T11:06:29.669+13:00Garden Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A walk around our spring garden this morning, a little bit of a dull day but good light for taking photos. Enjoy. PS: (Princess) Annie is her name.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-46790884264590628102016-10-12T17:19:00.002+13:002016-10-12T17:19:51.766+13:00Calling all Crafters!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sweet Mary will be there with a stall so come along and find some treasures.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-82304820743380594982016-10-07T16:14:00.001+13:002016-10-07T16:14:26.302+13:00Bunting a Go Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been making bunting most of this afternoon, meters and meters for an upcoming family wedding. Time to take a break though and go for a walk with the dog. I just picked up the camera and took the above photo of my studio view of our garden - I know Annie the cat is in there somewhere.Enjoy the weekend folks.<br />
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I have had such a busy week but not too busy to package up my new stash of vintage buttons. I will be at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PieceMakersMarket/">market</a> tomorrow in Havelock North.</div>
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Lavender and Rose geranium hearts, handmade at the Sweet Mary studio, are finished with a wee bit of stitching using thread from my old tin of threads. As is usual, my collection is a mix of newly bought and vintage found. I am not an embroiderer but I can manage a competent running stitch and the odd flourish after consulting my handy "stitch" book. However, my limited skills do not stop me from fossicking for old thread in charity shops. New or old, the colours are always enticing and come home with me to take up residence in the "thread tin".<br />
Click <a href="https://felt.co.nz/shop/sweetmary">HERE</a> to view and buy a Sweet Mary lavender&rose geranium heart.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-51393956200794088622016-09-05T16:42:00.001+12:002016-09-05T16:42:06.722+12:00Winter moves into Spring.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After many months of gorgeousness, the winter pansies are coming to a finish and spring is here. My studio looks out to the garden and in the afternoons as I sew or potter, the birds flutter about, gathering bits of straw and twigs for their nests. <a href="http://sweetmarynz.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/hello-2015.html">Charlie</a> pretends to sleep but really he is watching these birds. I imagine he is dreaming that his ability to run and chase would extend to flying and then he could really tell them off for entering his domain. In reality, there is an occasional fluffing of feathers or fur but mainly, dog, cat and birds all coexist fairly happily in this garden.<br />
Spring is also a time for me to start a few projects, starting with bunting, very special bunting which will decorate the country garden of my son and his girlfriend when they get married next year. A beautiful combination of soft and rich peaches and greens which should fit very well in that setting.<br />
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The market was fun on Saturday, thanks for coming, the next one is on October 1st.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-63407980164414841982016-09-02T13:28:00.000+12:002016-09-02T13:28:14.451+12:00Piece-Makers Market<br />
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When I am making a quilt it seems to go on for ages, in a flurry of activity I pick it up a few nights in a row then leave it somewhere for a few weeks. It can go on like that for months, then all of a sudden the last hand stitch is done and its time to trim and finish the edges and then two hours later its finished! I always wash and dry after making so I can get that vintage used look - the fabrics and stitches shrink a tiny bit and I get the crumpled look I like. This quilt is a floor quilt for newborn twin girls, they will fit on together easily and maybe it will be kept as a momento of those early days. Now back to finish my lavender Amour hearts ready for the <a href="http://www.craftanddesignmarket.com/index.html">market</a> on September 3rd.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400925639681861959.post-69083496701709523322016-08-16T16:36:00.002+12:002016-08-16T16:36:40.808+12:00Love, Lavender and Nostalgia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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'And still she slept an azure-lidded sleep,</div>
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In blanched linen, smooth, and lavender'd.'</div>
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Keats - The Eve of St.Agnes.</div>
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Today I am making lavender filled <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>AMOUR</b></span> hearts for the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Piece-Makers-Market-134653346614824/">Piece-Makers Market</a> to be held in Havelock North on Saturday, September 3rd. I will be there with my Sweet Mary banner and all manner of vintage and vintage style treasures. I have lots of lovely vintage buttons, many still on their original cards, bits and bobs of haberdashery, needle books, pin cushions and my always popular lavender hearts.Sweet Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.com