Pink Stuff

Sabella Glitter Spray

2011-10-25T16:09:00.000-07:00

Wow - new Sabella Glitter Spray now in stock!

To compliment the Sabella Glitter Gel we now have Glitter Spray. Just $20.00 for a one litre spray bottle in pink, blue, red, lavender, black, bronze and silver. And not just for adding a touch of sparkle to your horse, this spray can be used on clothing, gear, even your own hair - basically anything you want to bling up. To remove, simply wipe of brush off. And it's 100% New Zealand made so what are you waiting for?

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PS We'd love some photos of the glitter in action...

Lovely Fleece Lined Head Collars

2011-07-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a long time since I've written and I have no excuse - the days, weeks, months have just sped by. But what better time to write again than when we have some lovely new fleece lined head collars just in.

The head collars are made of strong, 25mm webbing with a lovely soft synthetic fleece lining on the nose and head bands, reinforced buckle holes and a snap at the throat latch. The grey/pink head collar has pretty pink star detailing on the halter square on each side while the brown.blue head collar has baby blue stars.

These head collars would look gorgeous with the Rancher delux lead rope...

Also back in stock are our very popular pony club kits in pink.

cheers

Pink Stuff

Valentine's Day

2011-02-13T16:58:00.000-08:00

Well I am spoilt for choice this Valentine's Day. My best beloved gave me the most beautiful picture book this morning. It is called Dogs and is by Tim Flach.

It is filled with the most exquisite and artful dog photos and is just a delight to leaf through. See http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2010/october/tim-flachs-dogs for a review and sneak peak at some of the photos.

And, if that weren't enough, I taped Martin Clunes Horsepower last night and plan to settle down in front of the television to watch Martin Martin track the story of how man and horse first got together, how the horse has helped us through the ages, and what the horse still means to us today. If you missed the first half last night make sure you set the tape for it next Sunday night 7.00pm on TV One (see http://tvnz.co.nz/martin-clunes-horsepower/martin-clunes-horse-power-4014630 for more information).

So that's me - dog book, horse programme and some Valentine biscuits that I baked yesterday - they look a little dodgy but they taste surprisingly good!

Hope you all have a great Valentine's Day!

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Sabella Glitter

2011-01-27T18:43:00.000-08:00

Pink Stuff is now stocking Sabella Glitter.

Sabella Sparkle Gel is an amazing new product to make you and your horse sparkle and shine. There is a choice of 6 cool colours - pink, blue, purple, green, silver and gold.

Sabella Sparkle Gel is oil free and instantly adds sparkle to mane, tail, body, legs and braids. It can be used for events, shows or just out for a hack to make your horse and you stand out from the crowd. Use it at home, Pony Club, with friends, for a photo shoot for both you and your horse as Sabella Sparkle Gel can also be used on humans! You can put it in your hair, clothing, tack, mane, tail, and even on braids!

Also available is the Sabella stencil kit. Each kit comes with 2 stencils, an applicator and a bag to keep everything in. The kit has a hearts stencil and a stars stencil. The hearts stencil has 9 different sized hearts and the starts stencil has 5 different sized stars on it. So you will be able to make big stencils or small ones depending on where you would like to put the design!

For more information go to Sabella Glitter and Sabella Stencil Kit.

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Animals Australia

2011-01-14T18:43:00.000-08:00

Well it's been a pretty bad start to the year for natural disasters - flooding and mudslides in Brazil and Sri Lanka and flooding in Queensland. The death and destruction on a human level is tragic and unfortunately animals don't fare any better. If you would like to make a donation to help the wildlife affected by the flooding in Queensland Animals Australia is currently taking donations.

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CRED jewellry

2011-01-06T15:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!

I know we're all still recovering from holiday excesses and the thought of buying presents is the last thing on your mind but I thought I'd share this site I've found with you.

http://www.credjewellery.com/

CRED Jewellery is the original fair trade jeweller. They not only design jewellery but work to ensure sustainable mining and production practices. All metal used in the making of their jewellery is traceable, in fact CRED were instrumental in the introduction of a Fair Trade mark for gold that will be introduced this year, and all precious stones used come with a certificate of origin. Their diamonds are sourced from Canada, Australia and Namibia so they can guarantee the social and environmental impact.

What's more although CRED is based in England, they not only ship internationally but delivery is currently free of charge! If you live outside the EU VAT is not charged.

Some of my favourite pieces are:

Silver Wolf Cufflinks made of solid silver sourced from artisinal miners in Bolivia

Brilliant cut solitaire diamond engagement ring.
Available in 18 ct yellow card, 18 ct white gold and platinum. Also available in a variety of diamond sizes from 0.3 to 1.5 carats.

16 inch chain of hearts made from 100% recycled silver.

They also offer a full bespoke service so you can have designed a trully original piece of jewellery.

All in all a great way to buy jewellery with a clear conscience and so easy too. Happy shopping!

www.pinkstuff.co.nz

Say No To Naff

2010-11-04T12:19:00.000-07:00

Say No to Naff this Christmas - a fun UNICEF New Zealand initiative to prevent the giving and receiving of naff christmas pressies that will only get re-gifted or put at the back of a cupboard. Instead how about making 500 children happy with the gift of pencils, or save 100 lives with polio vaccines or keep a family safe from malaria with the gift of mosquito nets... That's got to be better than a naff Christmas.

Check out their video and facebook page.

Pink Stuff

Lenny

2010-10-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

Well, after much thought and research and talking to knowledgable people I decided against a greyhound. They are lovely dogs and if I had some land and a more dog friendly spouse I'd definitely get one but as it is...

I'd never heard of the breed of dog called Lowchen but when I read up about them I thought that they might be contenders. I was looking for a quiet, calm dog with low wanderlust. I contacted a local breeder and after chatting for a while it came up that I would actually prefer an older dog rather than a puppy and she had a lightbulb moment and thought she had the perfect dog for me.

Leonard is a two year old male Lowchen. He was her pride and joy show puppy but unfortunately when his adult teeth came through his bite was incorrect. Being a responsible breeder she was not prepared to breed from a dog with a fault and his showing days were at an end. Since then he's been happily running with the pack of 18 dogs (Lowchens and Bichons) but she'd always felt he deserved a bit more one on one attention than he was getting.

So we met Leonard and thought he was adorable and wanted him. Our biggest issue was how Milly, our very assertive miniature schnauzer would cope. Leonard's breeder has been fabulous and as a responsible breeder has said that if it doesn't work out she is more than happy to take him back, in fact she expects to. This is great - it means we can welcome Lenny into our home and the stress is reduced by knowing that if things turn to custard it isn't the end of the world and someone else loves him.

Lenny came home with us yesterday. Poor boy was snipped during the week and now wrenched from his home. He was very wary and nervous. Milly, so far, has been a star. We introduced them at a local park and she pretty much ignored him which was the best outcome we could have wanted. Since he's been in the house she's been fine and is even tolerating us patting him in her presence. Of course this may not last once the novelty has worn off and she realises he's here to stay!

This morning Lenny seems much happier and quite bouncy. Early days but I'm hoping he accepts us and learns to think of us as his family. I will keep you posted as to how we go - fingers crossed it all works out...

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Doogle

2010-10-13T22:08:00.000-07:00

Have you seen www.doogle.co.nz? It's a website for dog lovers in New Zealand and has a great feature where by a user can enter details of any favourite dog exercise area for others to see. Then other users, and you don't need to be registered to do this, can browse submitted dog exercise areas to find one nearby - fantastic for finding new parks that you haven't been to before. Information about the parks varies according the the submitter but some include maps and great advice including hazards to keep an eye out for.

There is also a notice board for dog walking buddies and offers to walk your dog for you - you can either list yourself or browse the buddies already listed.

So if you are looking for a change of scenery for your next walk, know a great dog exercise area that you want to share or just want some company for your next walk check out doogle.co.nz.

Pink Stuff

Fashion Trader

2010-09-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

October and daylight saving can only mean one thing - summer must be around the corner. So what if the weather is foul now, these indoor days just give you the perfect excuse to go through your wardrobe in preparation for the warm days that will be coming soon.

Then go to www.fashiontrader.co.nz. Fashion Trader is your online fashion website featuring good quality new and pre-loved clothing, shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories. Simply register and list any good quality clothes or accesories that are surplus to your requirements and, while you're there, why not check out other listings to see if you can pick up some bargains... What could be better?

Fashion Trader - buy it, wear it, sell it. No registration or listing fees so if you don't sell, you don't pay.

Pink Stuff

Homer's Odyssey

2010-09-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

I have recently read a rather lovely book called Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper. Homer was found as a 2 week old abandoned kitten with severe eye infections. The couple who found him took him to a vet to have him put down however after being checked over the vet discovered that, aside from his eye infections, Homer was a healthy kitten so instead of putting him to sleep she removed his eyes and set about finding a new home for him. Meanwhile Gwen had two cats of her own, a recently failed relationship and no intention of adding to her brood however once she met Homer she felt compelled to give him the love and security he needed.

Homer turned out to be a very remarkable cat and Gwen tells his story interwoven with hers. As Homer had his eyes closed by infection and then removed at such an early age he has never actually been able to see. As a result he doesn't know he's blind and acts just like any other cat. He jumps on furniture, he plays with the other cats, he sneaks treats from the kitchen bench and races around the living room - his every movement a leap of faith. Watching Homer's strength and courage in dealing with the unknown gave Gwen the strength and courage to take risks in her own life.

A warm and moving story that will appeal to any cat lover. For more information about Homer go to http://gwencooper.com/

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Greyhounds as Pets

2010-09-20T16:06:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking about getting another dog for a while now. We currently have a very laid back ragdoll cat (Lolli) and a hyperactive, noisy, escape artist of a miniature schnauzer (Milly). Dearly as I love Milly this house isn't big enough for two drama queens so I've been looking for a quieter dog and a friend suggested I get a greyhound from Greyhounds as Pets.

Greyhounds as Pets is a charitable foundation set up by Greyhound Racing New Zealand to provide loving homes for suitable ex-racing greyhounds. Each greyhound goes through a programme to transition it from racing life to family life. Their temperament is assessed and an analysis is made of what sort of home would suit that particular greyhound the best.

Contrary to popular opinion, greyhounds are very lazy dogs who love nothing better than sleeping the day away on a comfortable bed and although they have been trained to chase, their desire to please means they can often be retrained to live with other small animals, including (in some cases) cats.

Adopting a greyhound from Greyhounds as Pets is a little like going to a dating agency. The first step is to fill in an application form which includes information about your home and lifestyle and what you are looking for in your new dog. Next a volunteer will come to your house to make sure that the dog will go to a loving, secure home. Then Greyhounds as Pets will try and match you with your ideal dog. This may take some time, particularly if you require a greyhound that is good with cats. Finally, once your new greyhound as been selected, a fee of $380 is payable. This only partially covers the cost involved in rehousing greyhounds especially considering your greyhound will be fully vaccinated, de-sexed and microchipped.

Greyhounds are intelligent, willing, trainable, quiet, loving and placid. However they are also fast and although they only need a short walk everyday they do need to stretch their legs once or twice a week and as they are sight hounds cannot be trusted off the lead unless in a fully fenced enclosure. It is recommended that they wear a muzzle when off the lead - as much to protect them as any small furry creature that they see in the distance. They are also big dogs and so easily able to reach the kitchen bench with the tasty fresh baking on it! But reading some of the feedback from people who've already taken the plunge and are quite besotted with their hounds it sounds like they make pretty ideal pets - full of character and affection.

Cilla is 2 years old and currently awaiting adoption. She loves children and other dogs but needs either no cat or a bossy cat.

So if you are thinking of adopting a dog and you think a greyhound sounds like you have a look at Greyhounds as Pets to find out more.

As for me? I think they are gorgeous. I've met some Greyhounds as Pets alumni and their new families couldn't speak highly enough of them. They were calm and smoochie, just what I like. I also like the idea of getting an older, rescue dog. But I need to be practical - I live in the city and there is nowhere nearby suitable for a good, safe off the leash run - so I need to think about this some more before I commit myself.

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Precious Peg

2010-09-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

Precious Peg (www.preciouspeg.com) is a great new online shop dedicated to New Zealand and Australian designers.

Featuring Karen Walker clothing and accessories, Kate Sylvester, LIFEwithBIRD, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Sylvester, Turet Kneufermann, Zambesi and Maaike.

Personal favourites include this Tropo Shirt Dress from Sylvester...

... and the Nut, Bolt and Heart pendant from Karen Walker Jewellery.

http://www.pinkstuff.co.nz/

Horse Talk TV

2010-09-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

Watch out for Horse Talk TV- series 2 starting Saturday 11 September 5pm on Triangle.

Horse Talk TV is an Australian show that is a fun mix of interviews, horse stories, product reviews and information. First episode profiles the Man From Snowy River Bush Fesitval.

For more information go to http://www.horsetalktv.com.au/

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New Snugglies baby range

2010-09-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

Pink Stuff is very excited to announce that the Snugglies baby range from Lily and George is now in stock. The Snugglies range is based around 4 characters - a blue hippo with green accents, a green lion with tan accents, a pink frog with green accents and a hot pink elephant with green and blue accents. We currently have two types of rattles, a comforter and a bib and are waiting for a lovely patchwork blanket.

These make great gifts for any new baby!

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Baby Boutique

2010-09-01T13:05:00.000-07:00

Pink Stuff is proud to announce our new Baby Boutique. Our first products are these beautiful 100% cotton baby blankets from Moby. They measure 105cm x 105cm and are ideal for swaddling new borns. They are available in pink, hot pink, baby blue and lilac and each one comes with a matching hat.

More great gifts for babies coming soon.

http://www.pinkstuff.co.nz

Pink Stuff

2010-08-26T22:59:00.000-07:00

Well just to introduce ourselves, Pink Stuff is an online retailer dedicated to supplying pink and pretty stuff for your horse, dog, cat and you! Our aim is to source fun and special people and pet accessories for you and your animals. Our stuff also makes ideal gifts for your animal loving family and friends, and for your pets' birthdays or other special occasions. Check out our store and remember we welcome suggestions and feedback. If there is something that we don't stock but that you would like click here to send us an email and we'll let you know whether we can source it for you.

http://www.pinkstuff.co.nz/