Bangle lady

It really doesn't matter how many I have already, the lure of bangles makes me go weak at the knees..Today I was cleaning out my jewellery and decided to have the ones I wear most often out on display in my bathroom. They looked so pretty and improved the current view! It reminded me I have a blog to show off things like this and it has been too long - why do you always seem to put off the things you enjoy the most? I don't think its too late for a new years resolution..do you?

I love my jewellery stands - am trying to source them for the store at the moment..

a few of my favourite cuffs

cheap and cheerful but layer them up and the jingle jingle will mean you never have to announce your arrival again!

couldn't resist buying up lacware bracelets like the one on the left when in Indoa

I have always loved black enamel bangles -  last count I had 22! 

my oldest and most treasured bracelet 

have the happiest of weekends..enjoy the warmth
x
amber

Islands in the Sun

Loving Lorna's hats..couldn't help but think they looked like little volcanic Islands when photographing them. They really make me smile..I can't wait to see the kids versions which aren't far away. What a wonderful warm gift for a sunny birthday - they tick all the boxes for a great gift as far as I am concerned..!! Just arrived in store at both shops and all one offs due to the nature of the product. 

Oh and they fold down..might take one for me too - perfect for my upcoming trip to Vietnam ( counting down the days now :))

Inspiration is all around us

A couple of years ago my husband I spent three wonderful weeks in India with some of our closest friends. Ever since whenever someone mentions the place I think about all that brown dust, dirt and haze offset by a riot of fluorescent colour. 

As we tend to march to our own beat at work, this year we are paying homage to India by inspiring our gift wrapping at Christmas around an Indian Summer. I know its early to start talking Christmas but apparently certain large department stores already have their cards out...crazy!! So folks this is the starting point, the inspiration...

Fathers day ..fantastic gifts for fabulous fellows

for some reason we spend a third less on our poor dads than our mums.. yes men are notoriously difficult to buy for but nevertheless really shouldn't miss out. We are well prepared at Jim & Jane - gift suggestions are abundant, see below for a handful..

sporty dad... father & child ornament..great for the trophy cabinet 

desk bound dad... I find a map of the world helps remind him to think about holidays and warm sunny places he's yet to visit, from left - ceramic map box, Australia cushion, globe and paperweight

great outdoors dad - cool wooden LCD torch from design studio Areaware

Jet setter dad, make sure he has some creature comforts to take away with him - Olivina Olive soap, Redecker bath belt & back brush, Citta design men's toiletry bag and face washer.

good time dad -  Essential games playing cards, marble city coasters and Voluspa Golden cypress candle

fashionable dad - skull cuff links for the dad who leads not follows.

and what about the first time dad..maybe something to remind him what being young again is like..Hanno the Gorilla..after all boys love their toys!

Now this is someone who loved their presents!

This is Em, she has worked for me for 3 years and would have to be one of the happiest humans out there. She turns 21 this week so we took her here for wine, nibbles and presents. The staff at Jim & Jane gave her a Johnny Ramli necklace which she thought had disappeared a long time ago to someone Else's jewellery box so it was a happy reunion! I gave her a wooden art box full of charcoals, pastels, soaps and lots of chocolates from Bon Bon Fine chocolates.

Now officially an adult we hope Em continues dancing to her own beat just like the little artists model did sans hangover!!

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine..

you make me happy when skies are grey...


Such an uplifting sunny couple of days at Jim & Jane last week, despite the weather we had warm thoughts and created Spring instore..amazing how yellow lifts your mood ( apparently orange makes you eat?!!!)

from top..fun quirky on trend Citrus nails from Danks St Beauty..made my husband laugh (of embarrassement?), Gorgeous handmade cards from the divine and talented Kate De Kantzow arrived instore and inspired our shop windows. Big bright happy balloons, sparkly tassles and pom poms galore kept customers children amused and made people smile as they walked by. New competitions..elated winners, reached $400 in our Cancer council gift wrapping donation boxes (only $4600 to go :))  and last but not least discovered Starburst Bananas & Cream..yum!! 

Tattoo fever

Too scared to take the plunge personally but always intrigued by tribal tattoos and tattoo art..maybe its because of my time in New Zealand and the moku ....am seeing a bit of a nod towards this body adornment in both Homewares and fashion at the moment and I like it alot..

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Bodycon Harvey Dress from Jim & Jane

Detail of Fornasetti plate from my own collection

Indian stamp, great little token gift from Jim & Jane