Savour The Taste of a Stress-Free Christmas

Christmas is the time when we celebrate the good things in life; friends, family and a blissful summer holiday after a truly hectic year.
But before we can carve the Christmas turkey and toast the season with a well-earned glass of bubbly – there’s the Christmas shopping to be done!
Last minute dashes in your office lunch hour, long queues, packed carparks, blistered feet and over-extended credit cards can often put a dampener on the festive season.
But now you can enjoy the taste of a truly stress-free Christmas with edibleblooms.co.nz.
The team at edibleblooms.co.nz create and deliver gorgeous bouquets that resemble flowers but are actually made up of tasty treats including only the finest chocolate on the market. These fabulous arrangements promise to provide a delicious experience and put a smile on the face of those lucky enough to receive one.
The perfect gift for your sister, boss or great-aunt Mary there’s an ediblebloom treat that will suit everyone’s taste and best of all they can be ordered online from your office or home.
The online store at edibleblooms.co.nz has a huge selection of bouquets starting from only $35 so you’ll be able to make the recipient feel indulged no matter how modest your budget.
This year break with tradition and send your loved ones the gorgeous Green Chocolate Christmas Tree.  A delectable alternative to the conventional Christmas tree, this bloom stands approximately 70cm high and is designed to wow.
With over 100 gourmet chocolates, the large Green Chocolate Christmas Tree is the perfect gift idea or tree substitute for people that love their house to remain pine-needle free and have a discerning palate when it comes to chocolate!
Celebrate the spirit of the season with the beautiful Christmas Bloom in traditional, festive colours. A delicious table centre or gift featuring 30 quality chocolates, this bouquet comes in a keepsake gold satin box and is sure to be a winner with adults and children alike.
Forget about socks or a boring summer shirt – when it comes to knowing what your man wants this Christmas edibleblooms.co.nz have done the thinking for you with the Corona Christmas Hamper.  This perfect, no-fuss gift for guys features an appealing combination of beer and chocolates in a keepsake stocking – a pressie he’s sure to savour!
Whether you're out to impress a corporate client or spoiling your sweetheart, the Luxury Moet Bloom is the ideal way to do it!  A bottle of luxurious Moet & Chandon takes centre stage amidst a red sea of Ferrero Rocher and Belgian milk chocolates.  Created for those who want to make the ultimate statement with their gift giving, the Luxury Moet Bloom is sure to delight.
After something a little bit simpler?  Then the Christmas Health, Wealth and Happiness gift could be the answer. This mouth-watering treat features heart and star shaped Belgium chocolates, gold chocolate coins and mint chocolate, all beautifully presented in a keepsake red pale.
Edibleblooms.co.nz also offers fresh fruit bouquets for a healthy yet decadent treat and nationwide delivery.
With such an amazing selection to choose from, edibleblooms.co.nz shows you how to spoil someone special without the stress this Christmas. All orders include a card and tasteful gift wrapping.

For more information visit www.edibleblooms.co.nz

For Everyone Who Has Ever Missed A Deadline

Grow a Mo for Charity this Movember!

Men get ready to grow your mo for Movember! The month-long charity event kicks off on November 1st when Mo Bros grow moustaches of every size, shape and colour to raise money and awareness for men's health.

Women can also show their support by becoming a Mo Sista and encouraging all the guys they know to take part.

You can register online now at www.movember.co.nz so make sure you sign up before Movember officially starts.

About Movember

Movember (the month formerly known as November) is an annual, month-long charity men’s health charity event that raises money for Cancer Society of New Zealand and the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation. At the start of Movember, guys register with a clean shaven face and have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache, raising as much money and awareness as possible to benefit men’s health.

Movember culminates at the end of the month at official Gala Parties in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch - the highlight of any Mo Bro’s and Mo Sista’s social calendar. Borat look-a-likes will battle it out for their chance to be crowned the much coveted ‘Man of Movember’.

 

PEEK AT SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY TROPHY CABINET

RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS TROPHY

THE SUPER 14 TROPHY

THE FREEDOM CUP TROPHY

ALL BLACKS VS SPRINGBOKS

THE NELSON MANDELA CHALLENGE PLATE

AUSRALIA VS SPRINGBOKS

THE BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS SERIES TROPHY

TRI-NATIONS TROPHY

THE WEB ELLIS CUP AKA WORLD CUP TROPHY


......THE HOLDER OF ALL OF THE ABOVE ..... SOUTH AFRICA ....

THERE IS ONLY ONE OTHER MAJOR TROPHY LEFT WHICH WE DON’T HAVE, AND THAT IS:

THE SIX NATIONS TROPHY 

THE REASON: WE DON’T PLAY IN THE SIX NATIONS!

 

 

The Vinyl Room Adds Designer Flare to Kiwi Homes

Kiwi homeowners can now liven up neutral décor and make a real statement without having to hire an interior designer or buy expensive artwork.

Adhesive vinyl wall graphics by New Zealand design company The Vinyl Room are proving to be a big hit with people who want to add their personal touch to a room without causing any long-term damage to walls or other surfaces.

The Vinyl Room’s extensive collection of unique designs are perfect for decorating entranceways, living rooms, office spaces, kitchens, bathrooms and children’s nurseries.

“It’s a really cost-effective way to decorate,” says Michaela James, founder and designer of The Vinyl Room. “Our best seller is the blossom wall graphic, which is my personal favourite, closely followed by the Kiwiana collection which includes the hugely popular Toi Toi and Flax designs.”

Custom designs are also available and great for Christmas presents, allowing people to turn their favourite painting, drawing, sketch or inspirational quote into an eye-catching piece of art.

James says the affordable New Zealand-made vinyl graphics are easily applied the same way a simple sticker is, and are suitable for surfaces such as walls, tiles, windows, ceilings, floors, metal and plastic surfaces.

“When you want to remove the sticker, all you have to do is use a hair-dryer to warm up and reactivate the glue – then carefully peel it away. It’s as simple as that,” she says.

Since establishing The Vinyl Room in March this year, James has noticed many interior decorators are also using her wall graphics as a tool to customize and complement the environments they design.

“There are up to 80 different colours each style can be printed in, so the customer or designer can choose which colour will best suit their interior. We are constantly creating new designs so there is something to suit everyone’s tastes and décor.”

The wall graphics are also ideal for people who are renting and want to add some personality to their living space without any great cost or inconvenience to their landlord.

“Renovating doesn’t need to be expensive or require a lot of time and we have collections of designs to make things easy,” James says. “For example, if you are decorating a bach we have lots of beach and coast-themed designs.”

For inspiration on how you can liven up your home, or ideas for easy Christmas presents visit www.thevinylroom.co.nz.

ABOUT MICHAELA JAMES
Michaela James has lived in the Bay of Plenty since 2001. She is a qualified graphic designer with a media arts degree, and a 30 year old mother of two. She also runs her own successful design company Design Juice, which she established in 2004.
Michaela’s father is a design and arts teacher and she and her sister have carried on the family tradition in arts as designers.

ABOUT THE VINYL ROOM
The wall graphics are vinyl stickers easily applied with a peel and stick motion – just like a simple sticker.
Custom printing of personal artwork and quotes onto vinyl stickers is also available.
All wall graphics are made to order and delivered within 5-7 working days nationwide.