Rata & Smudge

30/01/2026

🌿 Where is Rata & Smudge this weekend? 🌿

I’m out and about again this weekend with all the herbal hugs — and something brand new… 👀✨

✨ Saturday
📍 Alexandra – Pioneer Park Summer Market
⏰ 10am–2pm
The usual spot, the usual favourites — plus you can be one of the first to smell our new blend, Courage 💛
It’s warm, comforting, and quietly powerful… come have a sniff if you’re curious.

✨ Sunday
📍 Farmers & Artisans Market
⏰ 9am–1pm
Same deal — pop by, say hi, and experience Courage for yourself.
No pressure, just a moment to breathe it in and see how it feels.

If you’re needing calm, grounding, sleep support — or a little bravery in a bottle — come find me 🌿
See you under the gazebo 💫

— Fiona
Rata & Smudge | Herbal Hugs

26/01/2026

ontherox.nz you ROCK!!! Tuesday morning I’m in store between 10 and 1pm so if you are in town, stop in say hey and have a look, a smell and feel some herbal magic 💜💕💜

26/01/2026

The lavender harvests have begun and the bumble bees were so busy Don’t worry I left them loads 🐝🐝🐝🐝

23/01/2026

Orders overnight thank you to all who trusted me Truly Grateful 🌸💜🌸

23/01/2026

✨ It’s happened… Courage is here ✨

This little balm has been quietly brewing for a while, and today it finally gets to step out into the light 💛

Courage was created for the soft, steady moments of bravery — for anxious days, big changes, and those times when you just need a gentle reminder that you’ve got this.

Infused with vanilla pods and saffron petals, supported by blue lotus, and lifted with mandarin, this golden balm is warm, calming, and quietly reassuring.

I’m so excited to share this one with you 🌿
Thank you for always supporting my small-batch creations and welcoming them into your lives 🤍

This one feels really special 💛
Where to find it? First 50 made will go pretty fast 💜🌸💜
Below the website link
Tomorrow at On the Rox in Roxburgh
Sunday at the Cromwell Farmers and Artisans Market
Next week Bunts Florist in Alex
& the beautiful La Bottega in Cromwell


Heres my link to read more on the website

Soft strength for brave hearts Courage isn’t always loud.Sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and deeply reassuring. Courage Balm is a gentle, golden balm created to support emotional bravery, calm the nervous system, and bring comfort during anxious moments, big days, or times of change. Handcrafted i...

22/01/2026

This one’s been on my heart for a while 🤍

16/01/2026

🚗✨ SUNDAY – Cromwell Farmers and Artisans market

Cromwell is about to be revving with energy 🔥
Classic cars, sunshine (fingers crossed 🤞), and a market full of goodness!

If you’re still in town on Sunday after the Annual Car Show, swing by the
🌿 Cromwell Farmers & Artisan Market in the old Precinct 🌿

I’ll be there with:
✨ Gratitude Liquid gold
✨ Stress-soothing oils
✨ Hand creams, body balms & herbal treats
✨ And all the hugs your nervous system didn’t know it needed

🚗➡️🛍️ Come for the cars, stay for the calm.
You’ll find me tucked in amongst the locals, the makers, and the good vibes 💚

Sunday | 9–1pm
Cromwell Farmers & Artisan Market

🌿💛🚗

16/01/2026

🌟 SATURDAY – 🌟St Bathans Village Fete

Liquid Gold has been struck… 💛⛏️

They once mined gold in St Bathans —
this weekend we’re bottling it 🌿✨

From empty bottles ➡️ filled with Gratitude, this little batch of liquid gold is heading to the fete and ready to be discovered.

✨ Hand-crafted
✨ Golden botanicals
✨ Made with intention, love & a whole lot of love💜💜💜

If you’re heading to the St Bathans Fête, come find us across from the pub and strike gold with our Gratitude Oil — small drops, big feelings 💛

⛏️💛🌿

14/01/2026

🌿 AND THE WINNER IS Katy Button Thank you everyone for all your beautiful comments shares and positive stories I love them all and feel very humbled
💜🌸💜🌸💜🌸💜

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY 🌿
WIN the Absolute Silk Earthworker Duo

You absolute legends sold me out for 24 hours — so it’s time for a little thank-you 💚

I’m giving one lucky person the Absolute Silk Hand Cream Earthworker Oil or Balm Duo ✨

👉 To enter:

✔️ Like this post
✔️ Share this post
✔️ Comment about what do you love about either or any in fact products

(Each step counts as an entry 💚)

🕊 Winner drawn: Sunday night (18th)
🌿 Handmade, small-batch goodness
🇳🇿 NZ entries only

This duo is loved for hard-working hands and tired, achy bodies — and it’s back in stock now

https://ratasmudge.com/products/earthworker-joint-muscle-soother?_pos=2&_psq=eart&_ss=e&_v=1.0

https://ratasmudge.com/products/absolute-silk-handcream

Good luck everyone, and thank you so much for supporting small 💚
— Fionae

09/01/2026

🌧️✨ Rain or shine, I’m still here! ✨🌧️

It might be a wee bit rainy this weekend, but I’m all snug under my gazebo and ready for aCromwell Farmers and Artisans Marketioneer Park Summer Market
🕘 10am–2pm

Tomorrow:
📍 Cromwell Farmers & Artisans Market
🕘 9am–1pm

Perfect weather for a wander, a browse, and a little herbal hug 💚
Pop by, say hi, and shelter with me for a bit!

02/01/2026

Happy New Years everyone 🥳

✨ Where to find me this weekend ✨

I’m out and about with my herbal hugs this weekend and would love to see some friendly faces 💚

🌿 Saturday Alexandra Summer Market - Food Stall
9-2pm
Pop down, have a wander, say hi, and come have a sniff, sample, and yarn

🌿 Sunday – Cromwell Farmers and Artisans Market 9-1pm
My happy place on a Sunday morning — come grab your favourites
Sleep support, heavenly calming blends, muscle & achy joint balm, lavender magnesium goodness… all made with love and local herbs 🌱

Come say hi, bring a mate, and let’s catch up ✨
Fiona
Rata & Smudge 🌿💚

🐾 This is our Barry looking after the catnip 🐾

30/12/2025

My gorgeous cousin Jan posted this which tells me we come from the same wanting the same for all 💜A very happy New Year to you all 🌸🥰💜