Posts Tagged ‘Jane Means’
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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Eco 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…
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Jane Means to launch London gift wrapping service at Fenwicks Bond Street
Jane Means to launch London gift wrapping service at Fenwicks Bond Street With Christmas fast approaching we are delighted to announce our latest collaboration Our London gift wrapping service is to be launched at Fenwicks in the prestigious Bond Street Jane Means will be kicking off the campaign on Thursday 9th November in conjunction with…
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Black and White Gift Wrapping Ideas
When we think of the concept of black and white, we may think of classic movies such as, It’s a wonderful Life, Casablanca and Brief Encounter. We may think of impeccably dressed scenes in more recent movies, such as that of My Fair Lady at the races or of stunning and dramatic black and white…
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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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Using Lavender in your gift wrapping, craft projects and in the kitchen
It’s the time of the year to be gathering and harvesting our much loved garden lavender, which I love to use in my craft projects and gift wrapping. Here’s some of my favourite ideas Image by Melanie Ward Ribbons by Jane Means If you’re lucky enough to have a garden with lavender, cut and gather…
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Ribbon Curtains and Canopies for Weddings, Parties and Occasions
With my love of haberdashery I couldn’t wait to write this blog article featuring Ribbon Curtains and Canopies for Weddings, Parties and Occasions Ribbon is a pretty and versatile accessory and our creative and innovative curiosity perpetually searches for new ways to use and reinvent ways to weave these beautiful lengths of colourful fabric into…
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Great Gift Wrapping Ideas for Father’s Day
I’m often asked about Gift Wrapping for the men in our life. Should you include ribbon, tie a bow and are there any colours or themes that should be followed? So read on about ‘Great gift wrapping ideas for Father’s Day’ Vintage Grey Ribbon by Jane Means Whether you are wrapping for a Father, a…
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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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Perfectly gift wrapped wedding cakes and favours to take home
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing this blog post ‘Perfectly gift wrapped wedding cakes and favours to take home’ as our shoots have been swarming with homemade biscuits, yummy cakes and calorie ridden treats. We’ve all been there, enjoying a wedding with a lavish meal, only to find that we are too full to eat any of…
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