It was a busy month, with the help of a few public holidays thrown in. With our annual calendar set for the year, we had planned to close Easter Saturday. With this in mind we communicated the closure weeks in advance via notices, email and by word of mouth. We also thought offering an extra late night was in order to accommodate those who would have wanted their hair done on that Saturday, which many did take advantage of. We don't envisage occasions like this will happen often, but we'd like to thank you all for your understanding.
With Anzac Monday-ised this gave us another long weekend break. John and I decided to take the team and their children away for a weekend retreat to Martinborough. We hired Ferrymans Cottage a two bedroom plus sleep out with it's own ensuite, owned by Paul & Jane Wright (http://www.martinborough.com/ferrymans/). It's got everything that you need for a home away from home. The whole idea of our weekend away was to relax and get to know each other better. I think we accomplished that .....
The highlight of our weekend was hiring pushbikes and cycling around the vineyards and visiting Stone Henge Aotearoa. Those who had bikes took them, otherwise we hired them from Christina Estate (http://wairarapanz.com/see-and-do/martinborough-bicycle-hire-christina-estate). Our plan was slightly set back when we realised that Marcell was too little to ride his bike around the loop and that we would need a bike with a kiddy carrier. Except they didn't have any. However we improvised and put a cushion on the back carrier and Marcell was dubbed around. The bikes we hired were in good working order and with baskets so to carry our bottles of wine in. The bikes cost $25 for the day plus helmets, although there were many cyclists out and about, that weren't wearing them. With the map in hand and vineyards in sight, we set off.
With Anzac Monday-ised this gave us another long weekend break. John and I decided to take the team and their children away for a weekend retreat to Martinborough. We hired Ferrymans Cottage a two bedroom plus sleep out with it's own ensuite, owned by Paul & Jane Wright (http://www.martinborough.com/ferrymans/). It's got everything that you need for a home away from home. The whole idea of our weekend away was to relax and get to know each other better. I think we accomplished that .....
The highlight of our weekend was hiring pushbikes and cycling around the vineyards and visiting Stone Henge Aotearoa. Those who had bikes took them, otherwise we hired them from Christina Estate (http://wairarapanz.com/see-and-do/martinborough-bicycle-hire-christina-estate). Our plan was slightly set back when we realised that Marcell was too little to ride his bike around the loop and that we would need a bike with a kiddy carrier. Except they didn't have any. However we improvised and put a cushion on the back carrier and Marcell was dubbed around. The bikes we hired were in good working order and with baskets so to carry our bottles of wine in. The bikes cost $25 for the day plus helmets, although there were many cyclists out and about, that weren't wearing them. With the map in hand and vineyards in sight, we set off.
I couldn't help but laugh at watching the girls ride on the grass each time the cars drove past and yelling at them to stay on the road. Young Marcell was dubbed on the back of John's bike and somehow he got his outer shoe caught in the spokes and ended up with a chunk of rubber missing from his shoe. He loved being on the back with John because he'd tell him to bike faster then have to tell him to slow down because he was going to fast!!! Avania would speed up if she thought anyone was going to pass her. Kat, would lag at the back of the group and getting us to let her know if any hills were up ahead. As for me, I just took it all in my stride...Here are some pics from our wine testing
We had a fantastic weekend away, I think will visit again....soon.
Salon Training
This months training; Autumn colours and new colour techniques. Autumn colours are warm nutty colours and subtle violets & reds. The tones that we have used on Ali & Karen are absolutely gorgeous and we are sure that you're going to like them too.
Next months theory training will focus on retail and completing their icolor certificate. June's practical training, will focus on hairups.
Next months theory training will focus on retail and completing their icolor certificate. June's practical training, will focus on hairups.
Ball Season
As the school ball season is nearing we are starting to take appointments for June. We have a package deal that includes hairups, eyebrow and eyelash services or facial waxing. We also have a professional makeup artist, Jess from Gorjess who will also be available to do your makeup. If you would like to know more please give us a call.
Other...
Tuesday 5th May, Khandallah New World are running a promotional evening for shoppers. Carmelita and I will be there offering to do people's hair. On the night we will be demonstrating the GHD eclipse & tongs So if you're in the shop on the night, come and see us.
Plus remember its Mothers Day on 10th May. I hope she's treated special on the day because she deserves it! Congratulations to Cheerie Kidd, the winner of our Mothers Day promotion.
Plus remember its Mothers Day on 10th May. I hope she's treated special on the day because she deserves it! Congratulations to Cheerie Kidd, the winner of our Mothers Day promotion.
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