Pretty Crafty Market

21/09/2026

🌸Monday mentions -
A warm welcome back to Lisa’s Crochet! 🌿

Lisa has been a much-loved member of the Pretty Crafty Market for many years, and her colourful, creative stall always brings a little extra joy to the market.

She crochets the most beautiful flowers and plants, and there’s always something new to discover. Every market seems to bring a different collection of gorgeous creations!

And who doesn’t love a flower that never dies? 🌸 These make such wonderful gifts for just about anyone, especially those of us who somehow manage to kill even the hardiest of houseplants! 😂

Lisa’s beautiful creations will brighten up your home for a very, very long time, and we’re always delighted to see her colourful stall at the market.

You’ll find Lisa at our next Pretty Crafty Christmas Market on Sunday 8th November, 10am–2pm at Richmond Town Hall.

14/09/2026

❤️ Monday Mentions ❤️

With our November Pretty Crafty Market coming up, we thought we'd start introducing you to some of the wonderful makers you'll find at the market.

Many of our makers have been with us for a long time and have become such a valued part of the Pretty Crafty family, so we're going to give some of our long-standing makers a little extra love over the coming weeks. ❤️

Today, it's Fiona from Kahurangi Cottage!

Fiona has been part of Pretty Crafty for a long time, and we're always delighted to have her back. She creates a beautiful range of goods, from handmade soaps to essential oil perfumes, wax melts and more!

Her stall is always a real treat, with lots of beautiful, eye-catching goodies and the most lovely scents. It's definitely one you'll want to stop and have a good look around!

You'll find Fiona and Kahurangi Cottage at our next Pretty Crafty Christmas Market on Sunday 8 November, 10am–2pm at Richmond Town Hall.

Come along, say hello to Fiona and discover what she has been creating. ❤️

11/09/2026

We just love these adorable flower crowns!

We'll be welcoming the wonderful Pip & Peanut back at the next Pretty Crafty Christmas Market on Sunday 8th November 😊

10/09/2026

🎄 Pretty Crafty Market is back! 🎄

You may have spotted that we've just created the event page for our next Pretty Crafty Market, happening on Sunday 8th November at Richmond Town Hall. Pop it in the diary!!!

Now it's time to start showing you a little of what's in store!

We'll be sharing more of our makers and the wonderful things they'll be bringing over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on the page but for now here's a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous handmade creations you can expect to find at the market by Arreyah Pyers Lisa’s Crochet Bay Soaps Sue Leith Little Birdie Feeling Crafty & Ceejay Creates!

There'll be plenty more to discover on the day, with lots of lovely ideas for Christmas shopping, gifts and treating yourself too. ❤️

And if you're planning to come along, please pop over to the event at the top of our page and mark yourself as Going or Interested. It really helps us to spread the word and get the event in front of more people. Thank you! ❤️

06/09/2026

LAST FEW STALL SPACES AVAILABLE!

Although November might seem a long way away, it will be here before we know it!

Our inside spaces for the next Pretty Crafty Market on Sunday 8thNovember are now fully booked, but if you’d like an inside space, please get in touch to join our waiting list. Cancellations do happen in the lead-up, so you may still get a spot!

We still have a few spaces available in the garden area, so get in touch and book soon before these last couple fill up.

We look forward to welcoming you along on 8 November! ☺️

31/08/2026

Monday Mentions: Natureland 🐒

Today’s Monday Mention has to be Natureland Zoo. I popped in today and it was lovely to see some of the changes since my last visit.

The new capuchin monkey enclosure looks great. It was a rather windy day, so they were mostly sheltering inside, but they kept popping their heads out of the windows to say hello! 🐒 I also loved seeing the iguana in his enclosure, happily nibbling away at some grass. 🦎

It’s clear there is a huge amount of care and hard work happening behind the scenes at Natureland. The animals are happy and well cared for, and it’s wonderful to see the work they do supporting conservation and caring for these animals.

And you don’t have to have kids to enjoy it! It’s such a lovely little spot to spend an hour or so, slow down, immerse yourself in nature and simply watch the animals.

So, if you haven’t been for a while, why not pop in and see what’s happening? By visiting and supporting this local treasure, you’re also helping support the important conservation work they do. 💚

Well done, Natureland, and thank you for all that you do!

24/08/2026

💚Monday Mentions
This week's shout-out is a little bit different...

Usually, I use these posts to shine a light on a local business or someone doing something wonderful in our community.

But this week, I'm going to give myself a little shout-out! 😄

If you know me through the Pretty Crafty Market, you might not know that I also run another market, and it's happening this Sunday.

♻️ The Upcycled Market is all about celebrating second chances. Giving discarded, unwanted and forgotten materials a new life, and celebrating the incredibly creative people who can see the potential in things that others might overlook.

We've got a wonderful bunch of makers and creatives joining us, all with their own unique take on upcycling, reuse and sustainability. There'll be furniture, homewares, fashion, art, vintage finds and plenty of clever and creative things you probably won't find anywhere else.

So, if you're a Pretty Crafty regular and haven't discovered the Upcycled Market yet, come and have a nosy! 👀

📍 The Honest Lawyer, Monaco
🗓️ Sunday 30 August
⏰ 11am to 3.30pm

And if you're already following along, thank you! 💚 It's been lovely watching this little idea grow, and I'm really looking forward to seeing where it goes.

Come along, say hello and celebrate a few second chances with us!

17/08/2026

🌿 Monday Mention 🌿

This week I want to introduce you to, Jasmine, a naturopathic nutritionist and health coach here in Nelson.

I had a session with Jasmine recently, and her advice proved incredibly beneficial for me. I actually realised afterwards that I had been struggling with perimenopausal symptoms more than I had appreciated, and having someone look at things from a nutritional and women’s health perspective was really helpful.

Jasmine specialises in women’s health in midlife, particularly supporting women through perimenopause, and her approach is all about making simple, manageable changes without feeling overwhelmed.

I really appreciated how knowledgeable and practical she was, and I came away with a much better understanding of what was going on and some things I could actually do about it.

So, if this is something you’re navigating yourself, or if Jasmine’s approach resonates with you, I’d definitely recommend having a look at what she offers. 💚

I’ll pop her website details below so you can find out more about Jasmine and her work.
https://www.jasminejune-wellness.com/
Facebook: Jasmine June Fletcher

Naturopathic nutritionist in Nelson, NZ offering nutritional therapy, health coaching and nutrition support — online worldwide for lasting health and wellness.

10/08/2026

🌸Monday Mentions: Tahunanui Pharmacy 🌸

This week’s Monday Mention goes to the lovely team at Tahunanui Pharmacy.

I really appreciate the personal service I always get there. I popped in recently and had a really helpful chat with the pharmacist, who took the time to listen, gave me some excellent advice and pointed me towards some really interesting information. I was genuinely grateful, and it made a real difference.

Yes, I know there are pharmacies offering free prescriptions these days, and that's a fantastic option when you're watching the pennies. But sometimes you really can't beat good old-fashioned personal service. The $5 spent on my prescription felt like a very worthwhile investment when it came with such thoughtful advice and care. ❤️

So this is just a little reminder to support our local pharmacies where you can. Mix it up, use the free options when they suit you, but when you have the opportunity, supporting a local business makes a difference.

And don't forget to have a peek at the gift sections in your local pharmacies too. Lots of them stock lovely local products and handmade goodies, so it's another great way to support local. 💚

Thanks, Tahunanui Pharmacy, for being one of those local businesses where a little personal service goes a long way. 😊

06/08/2026

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