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| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Chalk up a good Christmas

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Finding a good graphiuc designer is like finding a good hairdresser, once you find one you grab on for dear life and never let them go. That’s exactly how we feel about Chalk. Creative Designs.

Owned and operated by the delightful Amy Keech Chalk. Creative Designs is your one stop shop all things graphic design. Think birthday invitations, wedding invitations & stationery, signage, business stationery & logo design, prints, framing, birthday boards, milestone cards etc.

Chalk. Creative Designs was launched while Amy was on maternity leave with her first little bambino and has grown since that time. Amy says she has had a love for stationery and design and says her high school diaries were the prettiest you’ve ever seen. It was just a natural progression to start her own little business after always designing things for friends and family.

Amy is an absolute perfectionist and spends the extra time making sure fonts are perfect and everything is aligned exactly as it should be. Amy says it’s not about the money but rather a love of creating beautiful designs.

If you need some perfect graphics in your life contact Chalk. Creative Designs today:

| Phone: 0431 349 871 |

| Email: hello@chalkcreativedesigns.com.au |

| website: www.chalkcreativedesigns.com.au |

| Facebook: @chalkcreativedesigns |

| Instagram: @chalkcreativedesigns |

| Go see: You can see some of her designs as Bespoke & Co in Keppel Street, Bathurst |

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The gorgeous Amy is giving away to one lucky nester either a Wedding Stationary package (which includes design of an invitation, RSVP card and wishing well card plus an A1 sized “welcome” wedding sign OR a $75 voucher, your choice!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Chalk. Creative Designs as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

*Wedding package only includes design, not printing*

| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Plastic Cactus is a holidays must

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One of the best local businesses I have learnt about since starting this blog is the gorgeous Michelle McRobert and her Plastic Cactus earring shop. 

Michelle operates Plastic Cactus  with a rotating group of loyal friends/shop girls (who get paid in earrings) Mel, Lindy, Trudie, Claudia, Ruby & Piper. Plus, her awesome delivery guy/husband Matt.

Plastic Cactus  offers acrylic & bamboo earrings (Dangles & Studs), brooches, hair clips and necklaces.

The thing that sets Plastic Cactus apart is just how passionate the team are about funky, colourful and affordable earrings & jewellery. Michelle is not afraid of colour and loves creating unique and fun earrings that either have the ‘Wow’ or they ‘Awwww, aren’t they cute’ factor.

Plastic Cactus also offers statement dangles that you could wear to a Ball, a formal or a graduation. You could wear them to the horse races, a Christmas party, a Halloween party, 80’s dress-up, a ladies lunch or even your very own wedding.

In case you’re not that brave she also offers a range of simple shapes for a little pop of colour for your work uniform. Plastic Cactus also offers small simple shapes that are suitable for the school kid in your life.

The range of tiny studs is crazy! Everything from unicorns, Bulldogs seahorses, lightning bolts, Pugs, Cats, Butterflies, Horses, Penguins, Frogs, Turtles, Sausage dogs, Wombats, Clouds, Skulls, Kangaroos, Ghosts, Bats, Poodles…. In every colour imaginable!

If you haven’t bought your end of year gift yet Plastic Cactus  are a great choice for the School teachers. Imagine the students each day looking forward to seeing what they wear to school each day!

One of the coolest new things I am crushing on from Plastic Cactus are the brooches. They come in all shapes & colours

The best thing about Plastic Cactus is just how friendly Michelle and the team are, you don’t just get earrings but also make new friends!

Plastic Cactus  are the queens of collabs and have a ‘Smith & Jones’ range and a cool collab with Abby Smith who has a Vintage Clothing online shop called ‘A Puppy & Her’. Plastic Cactus  designed a range of earrings inspired by her & her collection of amazing Vintage clothing.

You can find Plastic Cactus  locally at Dejorja Boutique, Al Dente, Bathurst Regional Gallery and Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum. Otherwise order through her socials or email! Easy!

If you want some help filling your Christmas stockings get in contact with Plastic Cactus today!

| Phone: 0439 318 990 |

| Email: shellmac31@hotmail.com |

|Facebook: @PlasticCactus |

| Instagram: @plastic_cactus| 

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Plastic Cactus  is spreading the Christmas cheer far and wide this year and is offering one very lucky nester a prize pack valued at $160!

The prize includes: Jumbo Dots, Classic Cactus Studs, Gold Crown Studs, Mirrored Sugar Skull Studs, Pale yellow ‘Petal top’ Dangles. Bamboo ‘Owl’ studs (Dejorja Boutique exclusive) Two Tribes Dangles (Bathurst Regional Gallery exclusive) Pop Pink Dinosaur studs (Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum exclusive) Etched Acrylic Lolly Studs (Al Dente exclusive) and Plastic Cactus + A Puppy & Her collaboration ‘Unicorn Breath Disc Dangles’

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of 
Plastic Cactus as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

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| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Relax this Christmas

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This time of year is notoriously stressful, there are approximately 18,000,000 things that need to be done and only 24 hours in a day. Often taking care of ourselves slips into the back drop. That’s where Jamee Stair Massage Therapy can help out.

Jamee holds a Bachelor in Health Science – Musculoskeletal Therapy and offers a whole range of services including:

  • Remedial Massage – Remedial massage is a complementary therapy which aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Using trigger point therapy, Chinese cupping, deep tissue massage, stretching and myofascial release techniques.
  • Relaxation Massage – Relaxation massage is a gentle Swedish massage that uses smooth, gliding strokes to help you relax without focusing on easing any muscle soreness or tension.
  • Pregnancy Massage – Pregnancy massage can help you cope with the changes to your body that occur while you are pregnant. Pregnancy or prenatal massage is used to reduce stress, reduce swelling in the arms and legs and relieve muscle and joint pain in pregnant women.

One of the best things about Jamee Stair Massage Therapy is the Referral Rewards Program. If an existing client refers a new client, the existing client will receive $10 off their next treatment, every 10th referral the referrer gets 1 hour free massage to say thanks!

There is a fabulous Christmas special on until 24 December 2019 when you purchase a 1 hour massage voucher you get a bonus 15 minute foot or scalp massage.

In other news, there will be an exciting new launch in January 2020! So make sure you like her facebook page for updates.

If you want a more relaxing way to go into 2020 talk to Jamee Stair Massage Therapy today:

| Visit: 104 Keppel Street Bathurst NSW 2795 |

| Phone: 0434 211 484 |

| Email: jameemassagetherapy@outlook.com |

| Website: http://www.jameemassagetherapy.simplybook.me/v2/ |

| Facebook: @Jamee Stair Massage Therapy |

Instagram: @jameestair |

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Jamee is offering one lucky nester a 45 minute massage valued at $65! 

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Jamee Stair Massage Therapy as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | That’s Hair Like It

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One of my absolute favourite finds this year was Hair By Hair! Owned and operated by Emma Hair it is a fantastic salon that makes you feel good and most importantly welcome.

Emma works alongside Briana & Dianne and can take care of the whole family. They do cuts, colours and perms (not often but they can do it!). Extensions as well as bridal and event hair.

The whole team are highly trained in De Lorenzo products which are an Australian Family owned and operated Company. Their products are high quality, vegan, organic where possible, made and tested in Australia for our harsh climate

Hair By Hair opened in February 2006, with just Emma and her husband (who helped where he could!) Emma says hairdressing was always her passion and took a chance on starting a new business designed to focus less on busy appointment books and more on making clients feel good.

The thing that sets Hair By Hair apart is that they always offer real customer service, and take genuine pride in making people feel special.

It’s pretty simple Emma says just be genuine and take the time to listen. It seems to be working 14 years after starting her business and she has an incredibly loyal client network.

Hair By Hair works almost exclusively off word of mouth. Emma says it’s so rewarding when you meet a new client and they’re booked in because someone has told them how great Hair By Hair is!

Hair By Hair prides itself on being the type of business that means their staff can skip out to that important school assembly and get to weekend sport without feeling guilty. Striking a work/Life balance is so important (and ever changing) and Emma proudly says that she’s created a workplace which embraces the balance.

If you want some good hair, contact Emma and the team today:

| Phone: 02 6331 4433 |

| Email: hairbyhair227@gmail.com |

| Visit: 227 George Street, Bathurst |

| Facebook: @happyhairdressers |

| Instagram: @hair_by_hair_bathurst |

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Hair By Hair is offering one very lucky nester a haircut and product pack tailored to your hair needs, valued at $150!

If you want to be in the running then all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of  Hair By Hair as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Spectacular Turning Tables

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Some businesses really do leave a mark on your heart and that’s what Turning Tables Furniture does! Owned and operated by the incredibly clever Louise Blencowe, she restores, refurbishes and recreates furniture.

Turning Tables Furniture started as a hobby but quickly became a business. Louise takes great pride in finding gems that need some extra love and transforming them so they get a second change at life!

Turning Tables Furniture loves to make old and forgotten things new and beautiful again. She can customise an item or even create something unique for your home. You can rest assure that any furniture you get from Turning Tables will be unlike anything else your friends have!

If you need something new to love in your home then contact Turning Tables today: 

| Phone: 0403 195 956 |

| Email: louise@blencowes.net |

| Facebook: @TurningtablesbathurstNSW |

| Instagram: @_turning.tables_ |

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The super talented Turning Tables Furniture is offering one super lucky nester a custom painted mirror!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Turning Tables Furniture as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

|CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Laser Like Antix These Holidays

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We love local mamas who are creative, clever and talented and Tara from LaserAntix is one perfect example.

LaserAntix is your go-to shop for all custom laser cutting and engraving. 

LaserAntix can create a wide range of products for you including cake toppers, gifts and home decor such as name plaques, wall plaques, name discs, decorative cutouts, Christmas decorations and business signage. 

They can even help decorate your dream day by creating wedding decorative pieces such as Mr & Mrs Signs, place cards, invitations and menu boards. 

LaserAntix offers natural bamboo as well as a wide range of acrylic colour so you can be sure you will find something to suit all tastes and needs. 

Tara says she loves nothing more than working closely with people to design and create something perfect for them. 

A big bonus is that LaserAntix is local so the turn around is a lot quicker than buying online from somewhere else. Plus you save on shipping fees! Tara is also happy to accommodate urgent orders and you can even sometimes find her completing an order within hours of being contacted.  

We had one of Tara’s creations atop of Tommy’s Christening Cake and not only was it was a showstopper, I was able to keep a special reminder of his day!

LaserAntix is a business you should watch because I guarantee it’s going places! If you want your very own personalised creation get in contact with Tara today: 

| Email: laserantix@gmail.com |

| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laserantix | 

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The super generous LaserAntix wants to make your Christmas even more special and is offering one super lucky nester the chance to win a $100 voucher!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of LaserAntix as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

|CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 |

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One of the very best things about running this blog is the Christmas Prizeapolooza. We give away thousands of dollars worth of prizes and support some great local businesses.

This year is going to be absolutely massive and we are beyond eager to get the first prize rolling! First though, there are some rules, terms and conditions that we need to talk about.

These rules apply to the Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019:

1. All winners will be announced at 5pm (AEDT) Thursday 19 December 2019 on The Central Nest Facebook page.

2. You must ‘like’ the original competition post on The Central Nest Facebook page

3. You must be a ‘liker’ of The Central Nest Facebook page as well as the Facebook (or Instagram) page of the business giving away the prize (as specified in the competition post).

4. If you ‘tag’ a friend you are given an additional entry to the competition.

5. If you ‘share’ the post you will receive another entry (Please just comment on the original post to let us know you have shared it, and make sure your post is public so we can see it on your page!)

6. We won’t support unsavoury behaviour or language. You will be removed from the competition immediately.

7. This competition is not run in association with Facebook, Instagram or WordPress.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on:

| Email: centralwestnest@outlook.com |

| Phone: 0409 318 687 |

Good luck beautiful Nesters!

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} Handmade Blanket love this Christmas

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Handmade Country Blankets is one of the best finds I have found this year!

Owned by gorgeous Nicole Luther she creates handmade 100% Merino Wool Chunky knit, crochet blankets suitable for cots, throws and bed runners. 

Nicole has been making her creations for her family and friends for about 3 years and now it has proved so popular it has turned into a business. 

Handmade Country Blankets will help you find the best present and Nicole will happily work with you to try and get that perfect colour or exact size that you want. Handmade Country Blankets really are that, made by hand, with love. 

If you pick up any style or design magazine you will see them strewn with chunky and comfortable throws and now with the help of Handmade Country Blankets you can bring that look (and comfort) into your own home. 

Handmade Country Blankets is a local business that loves nothing more than keeping the locals warm! If you need some warming up contact Nicole today: 

| Phone: 0488 567 233 |

| Email: nicoleshaun1@bigpond.com|

| Facebook: @handmadecountryblankets |

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Nicole is offering one special nester a $70 voucher to be used on one of her creations.  

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Handmade Country Blankets as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} Turn the tables this Christmas

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I am one of those people who is creatively challenged. Don’t get me wrong I like all the arts and craft I am just horrible at it! Now, the same CANNOT be said for Louise Blencowe! 

The owner of Turning Tables Louise has this incredibly amazing ability to create and restore items to their former glory. 

What started about three years ago when Louise was creating some pieces for her own home has quickly turned into a beautiful little business. 

Turning Tables transforms furniture and furnishings, by restoring, painting and repurposing in order to bring them back to life. Louise even does custom pieces and items on commission.

I think what is lovely is that Turning Tables started from Louise’s love for practical hands on work and artistic creativity and after encouragement from her family and friends turned into a business!

Louise will happily help create that something super special for your home. She is flexible with techniques and different styles so can find that perfect something that is different from what anyone else has!

If you need something new to love in your home then contact Turning Tables today: 

| Phone: 0403 195 956 |

| Email: louise@blencowes.net |

| Facebook: @TurningtablesbathurstNSW |

| Instagram: @_turning.tables_ |

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This Christmas Louise is giving away to one lucky nester a gorgeous mirror in your choice of colours/style! I REALLY want to keep this one for me nesters!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Turning Tables as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} A perfectly Imperfect Christmas

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One of my favourite things to find is cool local people doing amazing things and that’s exactly what Tanya at Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies is doing!

Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies provide custom made personalised sugar cookies to celebrate any occasion! The cookies can even be hand embossed to suit your needs. 

Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies is a unique way to celebrate special moments in your life in a fun, small package. 

There is a truly beautiful story behind Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies, Tanya has an acquired spinal cord injury and following that realised that sometimes the imperfect things are often the most perfect. Each cookie is handmade with love, showcasing the real meaning of soul food. 

Each time you order from Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies you know you will receive the best customer service and most delicious cookies you have ever tasted!

Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies only uses the freshest of ingredients and can even cater for any allergy requests you may have. She can also post the cookies anywhere in New South Wales!

Isn’t it about time you embraced the imperfect perfectness? Get in contact today: 

| Email: Imperfectlyperfect@mail.com |

| Facebook: @ImperfectlyPerfectSugarCookies  |

| Instagram @ImperfectlyPerfectSugarCookies |

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Now this is not a drill! Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies is giving away $250 worth of cookies! Oh my goodness! #bestPrizeEver

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies on facebook as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules