<![CDATA[AMPED AND REVAMPED - Events]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:45:06 +1200Weebly<![CDATA[Meet the maker]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:09:54 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/meet-the-makerI have some jewellery stock at Dawn's Atelier in Main Street, Upper Hutt.
She has kindly featured me in her 'Meet the Maker' series this week!
How very exciting!

This is the text that was used, and the photo was taken by JAB Rocks at the recent Linden Community Centre market. Thanks guys, you rock!
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​✨ MEET THE MAKER ✨
Hi, I’m Hilary — the face behind Amped & Revamped 
I’ve always been drawn to pieces that others might overlook. I love taking something a bit tired or forgotten and turning it into something fresh, fun, and full of personality. For me, it’s all about the transformation — a bit of creativity, a bit of experimentation, and seeing where it ends up.
Before this creative chapter, I spent over 40 years working in Finance across three different countries — so it’s fair to say I’ve had a bit of a journey to get here! Two of my proudest professional moments were gaining my LLB Law Degree (years after qualifying as an accountant), and even getting my name in the credits of NZ TV shows — which was a bit of a thrill.
These days, I’m loving doing something more hands-on and creative. Every piece I work on is different, which is what keeps it exciting. I don’t really do “perfect” — I like character, texture, and things that feel a little bit unique. If it makes you smile or sparks a bit of joy, then I know I’ve done my job.
I also love that what I do gives things a second life. It feels good to create in a way that’s a little more sustainable, while still making something special for someone else to enjoy.
You can find my work in-store at Dawn’s Atelier
📍 Shop 5, City Arcade, 123 Main Street, Upper Hutt
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]]><![CDATA[New creations - flower arrangements]]>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:18:57 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/new-creations-flower-arrangementsIt's always fun to create new gifts from preloved items. For a recent market, I made these unique gifts.
]]><![CDATA[Last market of 2025]]>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:36:11 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/last-market-of-2025During the last few months of 2025, I went to a number of local craft markets with my recycled gifts, books and jewellery. 
I always enjoy going to the craft markets when I get to see familiar crafters and meet new ones. 
At the last market, I took some new gifts - including some recycled and repurposed teapots and some new book folded vases with plastic/fabric fake flowers. 
​They looked lovely in the sunshine!
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]]><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update]]>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 03:08:36 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/covid-19-updateUnfortunately, with current restrictions, many markets are unable to operate. 
I'm investigating an online order/sales system. Watch this space for further news.
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]]><![CDATA[RePurposed again]]>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:21:46 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/repurposed-againI'm back at the RePurposed Market this weekend. Come on down and see what lovely new stock I've got for you to enjoy!
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]]><![CDATA[pETONE MARKET SHOPPER BUYS OWL NECKLACE]]>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 04:37:09 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/petone-market-shopper-buys-owl-necklaceI was back at the Petone Indoor Market yesterday and a lady bought one of my favourite items: the owl necklace. She said her Mum loved owls and she was going to give it to her as a gift. I'm sure her Mum will love him.
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]]><![CDATA[RePurposed market - saturday 20th july]]>Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:58:45 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/repurposed-market-saturday-20th-july
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Come on down and visit me at the RePurposed market on 20th July.
]]><![CDATA[My first market]]>Mon, 06 May 2019 03:40:34 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/my-first-marketHere are some photos from my first Petone Indoor Market.
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]]><![CDATA[Join us at the Petone Indoor market]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:21:17 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/join-us-at-the-petone-indoor-marketAmped and Revamped is going to its first market and I'm really looking forward to it!
We'll be at the Petone Indoor Market on Saturday 4th May. 
Proudly organised by the OutPawed Trust, rescuers of cats and kittens, it's held at the Petone Baptist Church Hall, 38 Buick Street, Petone. 
Do pop along to see our beautiful stock in real life!
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]]><![CDATA[The Key to success]]>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:47:32 GMThttps://www.ampedandrevamped.co.nz/events/the-key-to-successNot quite two weeks since I thought of the idea for Amped and Revamped, and this morning I took my first bundle of stock to a ladies group networking meeting. The response was amazing.
There were gasps of interest and surprise, offers of old jewellery and most of my contact cards were taken. 
Many ladies had a look in the box of goodies and one - an expert in presentation and design - helped to re-arrange the items so they could be better seen and displayed.
Most interest was in the keyrings. That's good to know and I can look into making more of them for the future.
Thank you ladies.
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