Yay hi! *waves ecstatically* Life has been mad over the last 18 months, so I made the decision to take a step back from Janey for a bit to get my head around everything. At one point, I even thought ‘well that was fun while it lasted, a lovely lockdown project to look back on’. … Continue reading GUESS WHO’S BACK?
MERRY AND BRIGHT
Hello! Feeling merry?If yes - great!If not, hopefully a lil read of this list will help you get on your way & ready to deck those halls! I've put together a round up of 10 fabby small businesses who have this year's decs covered - from guinea pigs with halos, to ceramic cat filled stockings … Continue reading MERRY AND BRIGHT
SoLo CRAFT FAIR SHOP – A BRAND NEW PROJECT
Hello! Only me! I'm squirrelling away behind the scenes getting this year's Shop Small Festive Gift Guide ready for you, so in the meantime, thanks for dropping by to read this week's special feature! I've had the absolute luck and pleasure of working with brilliant Catherine and Rebecca, of SoLo Craft fair, in their new … Continue reading SoLo CRAFT FAIR SHOP – A BRAND NEW PROJECT
MELROSE MAKES
Woohoo it's time for a Creative Q&A! Get ready for polymer clay, like you've never seen it before... This week I had the pleasure of chatting to Abi: the maker, designer, sculptor, marketer, and 'ooo' creator behind jewellery brand MelRose Makes. You may recognise the name if you're a regular around here - Abi was … Continue reading MELROSE MAKES
MONTHLY RUNDOWN – OCTOBER
Hello!Just like that, October is Oct-over (sorry, sorry) and it is time to look back with another Monthly Rundown. Have a read below to discover what Janey has been up to this month! ON THE BLOG THIS MONTH 1st October - Look On The Fright Side I absolutely adored writing this round up - I … Continue reading MONTHLY RUNDOWN – OCTOBER
WHEN IN DOUBT – ADD GLITTER
As those grey, autumnal days become more and more frequent, add some sparkle with pieces from these 5 wonderful small creative businesses! GEM LETTUCE JEWELLERY I adore these beautiful resin rings by Kaz of Gem Lettuce, and her whole handmade collection is packed with fun and sparkle, so quite frankly it would be rude not … Continue reading WHEN IN DOUBT – ADD GLITTER
WHY SHOP SMALL?
Hello there! As Christmas is creeping up on us with increasing speed, I've been thinking more and more about why it is so incredibly important to shop small, and to shop early. This is obviously something that is key all year round, but during the festive period, people are shopping and spending so much more … Continue reading WHY SHOP SMALL?
MIROO
Hello hello! Happy Creative Q&A day! This week is my chat with brilliantly talented jewellery designer Dani, who creates acrylic pieces to spread joy! Based in Sheffield, she began selling her wares in 2017, and I'm so excited to show you what she can do... JANEY: Hi Dani! Thanks for taking part, please can you … Continue reading MIROO
LOOK ON THE FRIGHT SIDE
Happy Friday, and happy October! I hope you're ready for a corker of a round up - I've put together this exciting list of twenty, yes you heard right, twenty small businesses and creatives who are giving us pumpkin to talk about, and using every trick-or-treat in the books with their spooky products! So bow … Continue reading LOOK ON THE FRIGHT SIDE
MONTHLY RUNDOWN – SEPTEMBER
Hello you! That's it, another month nearly over - but October means my favourite time of year has officially arrived, and I am SO pumped to get my hats and scarves out; to add cinnamon to ALL of my hot drinks; and most of all, get excited about all of the new pieces that those … Continue reading MONTHLY RUNDOWN – SEPTEMBER