As usual it was a beautiful Wellington day, all made better with a good team a few Coronas, a bbq and a good fun photo shoot.

You may have seen some of the hammock end product images, but here you can see a few photos from behind the scenes (click on the link).

Mexican Hammocks Behind the Scenes Photoshoot 2010

While many seem to be taking advantage of the large expected influx of travelers by renting out their homes and bedrooms, others will be happy to enjoy the local action without the need to travel abroad.

Perhaps you will be hosting friends and family from NZ or overseas for a game or two. You may be wondering though how you are going to provide sleeping options for these people. Well a cheap and convenient option is a Mexican hammock. Save yourself the cost and effort of buying and lugging in a bed or mattresses into lounges or spare rooms. Simply setup a hammock or hammocks for your guests. Then when they are gone you still have the hammock to relax in throughout summer.

Quick and easy to setup, you can hang these both in or outdoors to accomodate those in need of a bed. Beautifully comfortable and supportive your guests are sure to enjoy a comfort and unique stay.

Outdoor Hammock

If it is a cooler night you might also want to help keep them warm with a Mexican blanket. Even available in All Black colours.

Even outside the home, perhaps you are traveling the country for the World Cup and are camping. What a great way to enjoy our beautiful country and sleep in some unique natural locations.

This year we are are ensuring they will arrive in pre-Christmas and have ordered a few more.

We also have a couple of different styles available. The ever popular Russian Pine Arc Wooden Stands, and also a less expensive lighter metal stand.

So keep an eye out for these arriving early spring.  If you would like to be informed when they arrive, please just email or contact us through the website here – Contact Us

And while you try and stay warm till summer comes, try warming and brightening up with an Authentic Mexican Blanket. Available in a great range of colours, and beautifully soft and warm.

For full details see here:

Win a Authentic Mexican Hammock – King Size

In New Zealand we have some really great giveaways this month. We have 5 free hammocks to giveaway to the first 5 people whom buy a hammock this month. See our specials page for full details. Other giveaways include Mexican shoulder bags, and Mexican Scarves. Get in quick while stocks last.

That is why we have just what you need over the cold winter months. Brighten up you home, office, reception or waiting room with our beautiful authentic Mexican blankets. Sure to brighten up any room and keep you warm. I have mine draped around me at the moment as I write this to stay warm!

Made from cotton they make excellent additional layers to add both warm and colour to the bedroom.  Large enough to spread over a queen size bed, and also fits well tucked in on single bed.

Mexican Blanket on Queen Bed

I use mine to cover the leather lounge suite which is always a bit chilly to the touch over winter. They are also great for protecting your furniture from spills, wear and tear, and dog or cat hair. Or simply wrap it around you to keep in your body heat and save a bit on the power bill.

Check out the range of colours options at Hammocks Online with free shipping New Zealand wide.

Stay Warm.

We’d love it if you would like to vote for us this year under ‘Best Online Shopping Site’. Always a struggle against the big boys, but it’d be nice if we could make a little impression.. We won’t be in the drop down menu box, but if you just enter our website address in the box labeled ‘Other’ and hit the vote button.

Thanks for your votes,

Mike – Mexican Hammocks New Zealand

JUNE HAMMOCK SPECIALS & PACKAGE DEALS

Limited Stock available get in quick!

JUNE HAMMOCK SPECIALS

To be eligible for this months hammock specials simply mention ‘Monthly Hammock Special’ in the ‘Add special instructions to merchant’ field of the checkout process and we will apply the specials to your order.

Mexican Queen Hammock $10 rebate on purchase =$99.95

Mexican Chair Hammock $10 rebate on purchase =$109.95

Mexican Shoulder Bags $29.95 save 25%

Free shipping on all purchases New Zealand wide

Enjoy your long weekend. The Mexican Hammocks NZ team.

As it cools down our cotton Mexican blankets make a great addition to any household and sure to brighten up mum’s day. Available in a range of colours to suit any mother, whether being used as a sofa cover, bedspread, table linen or any other use you can think of.

Mexican Blanket Range

While the weather may not be as appealing for hammock use, these don’t always have to be hung outside. They can easily still be hung inside, a chair hammock from a beam, or traditional family hammock between to fixed walls.

A further option is gift certificates. Available through our website, you can purchase a dollar value certificate that can be emailed or printed for your mother and she can shop at her leisure choosing from our great range.

To all the great Mothers out there, happy Mothers Day, I hope you are well appreciated and have a great day with your family.

Another benefit of the hand-woven approach is the ability of our weavers to create nearly any design you are after. Whether you are just after your favourite colours, or a corporate logo, team colours, or a National flag, we can have this done for you. We’ve even woven full pink hammocks. In fact we are currently having woven a hammock to look just like the South Africa flag for a client in Gauteng, South Africa.

We’ll be sure to show you a picture of the finished product so you can see how great it looks.

Custom Hammock

So if you are looking for that perfectly unique gift, corporate promotion or just an amazing looking and superior comfort hammock then you can contact us directly through any of the following locations.

Mexican Hammocks – New Zealand

Mexican Hammocks – Australia

Hammock Shop – South Africa

Hammock Shop – USA

With New Zealand becoming increasingly popular as a ‘Wedding Destination’ many Australian, Brits and American’s choose to host their weddings here.  There are so many great locations in New Zealand from our beaches and lakes to our national parks, that a traditional wedding in a church no longer has to be the only option.

Likewise when choosing a wedding gift, there is such a great variety of options to choose from. With the advent and continued popularity of internet shopping this makes it much easier to get something unique and special. It often also allows you to buy from an overseas country and delivered to your country of choice.

At Mexican Hammocks, we receive great compliments on our products as wedding gifts. What better way to spend time as a newly wed couple than relaxing and enjoying time together in a hammock.

All our authentic hand-woven Mexican hammocks make perfect wedding gifts. From double through to king size hammocks and available in either soft cotton or durable nylon cord. All in their own unique colour range. Perfect to brighten any day and garden year round. In Mexico our Queen size hammocks are referred to as ‘Matrimonial’ hammocks proving what a great wedding gift they are. A great size for two people.

Mexican Queen Hammock - or sometimes referred to as the Matrimonial Hammock

Other great gift options are our Resort Style Hammocks, chair hammocks and authentic Mexican blankets. We offer free shipping in New Zealand, and you can even order from overseas and have sent to a NZ address with a wedding note for no added cost. We can even gift wrap this for you if you like.

So if you are stuck for a wedding gift idea this year, or are just looking for something you are sure will be well used and enjoyed then consider our beautiful hand-woven and amazingly comfortable Mexican Hammocks.

All the best for the wedding season, from the Mexican Hammocks NZ Team.

Mike Rennie