Posts Tagged ‘clifton nurseries’
Great 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…
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Gluten Free Lavender Shortbread gift wrapped to perfection
In a recent post I wrote about the uses of Lavender so I thought this post would be dedicated to ‘Gluten Free Lavender shortbread gift wrapped to perfection’ Not only do you get yummy biscuits but they are wrapped beautifully too! How deliciously, considerately wonderful is to give a gift that is lovingly homemade, perfectly…
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International Gift Wrapping ideas to suit all cultures
After 20 years in the business, I’m now finding myself travelling the globe sharing my knowledge and decided it was time to write my latest post ‘International Gift Wrapping ideas to suit all cultures’. My in laws live in Japan, my second home is in Singapore, plus I have Scottish ancestry and run courses in…
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Farewell to Jane Means London pop up shop at Clifton Nurseries
In September we had a grand opening of our pop up shop at Clifton Nurseries in London We enjoyed the Autumn sunshine, with guests sipping cocktails and filled the store with design led products, loveliness and lots of ribbons. We were due to be in residence until Christmas and decided to extend by a few…
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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…
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Join 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…
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Creative 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…
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Jane 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…
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A peek inside the new Jane Means gift wrapping book ‘giftwrapped’
For years this has been a dream. To put all of my creative ideas in to my very own Gift Wrapping Book. I’ve been approached by others, but wanted to write my signature book, with a specific look and feel, oozing with beautiful photography and simple steps. I approached one publisher only, one whos books…
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Visit us at the Spirit of Summer Fair
The new London ribbon shop at Clifton Nurseries is proving very popular and we are delighted to be exhibiting alongside Clifton Nurseries at the Spirit of Summer Fair organized by House and Garden Magazine The 4 day fair will take place at Olympia, London from Wed 14-Sat 17 May and has hundreds of handpicked exhibitors showcasing…
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