Great Ribbon Decorating Ideas for Christmas
I’ve always had a love of textiles and trimmings and with the festive season upon us, I thought I’d share with you some great ribbon decorating ideas for Christmas. Ribbon by Jane Means Aside from the very obvious way that ribbon is used lavishly, luxuriously and in flamboyant, festive ways to wrap gift boxes at…
Read MoreMy Favourite Stripe Trends supporting Matalans Charity Campaign and Alder Hey
I do have a slight obsession with Pattern Design and was only too happy to take part in the ‘Get your Stripes’ Charity Campaign with Matalan for Alder Hey Childrens Hospital. My latest blog post is called ‘My Favourite Stripe Trends supporting the Matalan Charity Campaign and Alder Hey’ and as you can see from…
Read MoreGift Wrapping at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons with Jonathan Moseley
I am thrilled to have been invited to team up with leading floral designer and floristry industry consultant, Jonathan Mosely for a wonderful Winter Workshop event at the breathtaking location of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Created by the celebrated chef, Raymond Blanc OBE, this renowned and stunning manor house hotel and cookery school, nestled in…
Read MoreJoin our ‘Styling for Christmas’ Event at Clifton Nurseries London on December 7th
Our ribbon and stationery shop opened at Clifton Nurseries in September and we are delighted to announce our ‘Styling for Christmas’ event on 7th December at this Central London venue. Image courtesy of Lavender and Lovage Clifton Nurseries is magical, the twinkly lights lead you up into this secret hidden oasis in central London. With…
Read MoreClever props and styling tips to make your craft fair booth stand out
I’ve written this blog post ‘Clever props and styling tips to make your craft fair booth stand out’ after being asked by so many people about displays. Even if you haven’t anything to sell or promote, this article will give you lots of inspirations for displays in your home too. When a stall is competing…
Read MoreCheck out our London Gift Wrapping Service throughout the year
Our London Gift Wrapping Service is now in full swing with the with the weeks numbered until Christmas. Months have been spent sourcing beautiful embellishment from the New York, luxurious papers from Europe and every type of ribbon has been sourced around the globe. We believe that the wrapping of a gift is as important…
Read MoreRaffia ideas in your gift wrapping and craft projects
I’m a huge fan of Raffia Palms (also known as Raphia) and thought i’d share with you some great raffia ideas in your gift wrapping and craft projects. Using raffia in giftwrapping immediately introduces a natural and rustic feel to your presentation creation. When used sparingly, it punctuates your nature loving, natural intentions but when…
Read MoreCreative Ideas using Wax Seals
My pop up shop has recently opened in London, and I am excited to be placing a real focus on the beauty and versatility of stationery, so I thought I’d share my favourite creative ideas using wax seals. At the new shop we will enjoy the added expertise of the skillful calligrapher, Judy Broad…
Read MoreJane Means launches a London stationery shop
Being so appreciative of the positive feedback and many requests for the return of my successful venture into ‘the pop up shop’ world of two years ago, I welcomed the opportunity to, once again, and I’ve some exciting news….Jane Means has opened a London pop up stationery shop within the elegant and established garden walls…
Read MoreSteampunk Style Gift Wrapping Inspiration
I’ve always loved Vintage, Adam Ant and his slightly way out style, pre loved heirlooms and decided this blog post would be dedicated to Steampunk Style Gift Wrapping Inspiration Steampunk is a term originating from science fiction novels and is a style that has exploded quietly over the last decade or so, to become one…
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