New Autumn workshop announced…Festive Gift Wrapping and Calligraphy
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of basic calligraphy and gift wrap like a professional?… well read on as we have some super exciting news to announce. Calligraphy by Judy Broad One of my greatest loves in life has been the art of writing. Even as a child I love the creative aspect…
Read MoreJane Means to launch Gift Wrapping Courses in the Cotswolds
Here a Ribbon HQ we are very happy to announce that Jane Means is to launch Gift Wrapping Courses in the Cotswolds. Whatley Manor Image courtesy of The Foodaholic Whatley Manor, our new venue, is a luxury manor house set in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside with 12 acres of garden, Spa and Michelin star cuisine.…
Read MoreCreative ideas to hang pictures with ribbon
I love my home and I’m always looking at ways to introduce luxurious ribbon and trimmings, so my latest blog post is ‘Creative ideas to hang pictures with ribbon’ Fern Stripe Ribbon by Jane Means Wooden Spool by Jane Means Curtain Rods and Ribbons Hanging a picture can be as simple as hammering a…
Read MoreNew Jane Means Dahlia gift wrap collection with a giveaway
This year whilst designing my new collection of gift wrap I’ve decided to focus on the popular ‘Dahlia’ flower and I hope you enjoy our latest blog post ‘New Jane Means Dahlia gift wrap collection’ with a giveaway’ Pink and Green Dahlia Gift Wrap by Jane Means Throughout my childhood my grandmother was a very keen…
Read MoreJoin Jane Means at the Country Living Spring Fair with a ticket giveaway
With Spring in the air and Easter fast approaching we are gearing up for our Spring Shows This month join Jane Means at the Country Living Spring Fair and you can also enter our ticket giveaway worth £47 (we have 3 prizes!) Jane Means has been exhibiting at the Country Living Fairs for nearly 20…
Read MoreJane Means is having a Head Shave for charity and hoping to raise £5000
We all know someone with Cancer At Christmas a friend said she was dreading losing her hair through chemo, so I made a crazy suggestion to her “We’ll do this together and I’ll be bald with you” In the last month, 2 other good pals have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and I want to…
Read MoreMy favourite Spring Styling and Easter Gift Wrapping Ideas
My favourite season of the year has to be Spring. It’s new beginnings where the garden starts to flourish, the closets get cleared and the longer days are evident. In this post I thought I’s share with you my favourite Spring Styling and Easter Gift Wrapping Ideas Image courtesy of Pinterest I have a huge…
Read MoreGreat ideas using Calligraphy in Gift Wrapping
I have always loved the old fashioned way of writing particularly with a fountain pen, so I thought I’d share with you some great ideas using calligraphy in gift wrapping Ribbons, Wooden Spool and Tag by Jane Means I am very lucky to have worked along side the talented calligraphy expert Judy Broad, who’s help…
Read MoreEco friendly gift wrapping ideas and recycling your gift wrapping
With Christmas over and the thought of so much wrapping paper and ribbons being discarded, I thought I would share some top tips on eco friendly gift wrapping ideas and recycling your gift wrapping Recycled Wrapping Wrapping presents, especially when there is a mountainous quantity to wrap, can be an expensive business. We are also…
Read MoreMy TV and Radio appearances at Christmas
With December 25th fast approaching, and everyone busy gift wrapping their Christmas presents, I thought I’d share with you ‘My TV and Radio appearances at Christmas. Chris Evans – BBC Radio 2 December 21st – Lots of gift wrapping tips will be shared on this show live in the BBC Radio 2 studio with Chris…
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