http://blog.janepress.com Notes on stationary and smart design Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:26:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jane loves letterpress. The embossed designs and the slight variation of the ink cover give each piece a unique and rich look.  Ever since receiving a stunning letterpress wedding invitation from her fancy friend in Los Angeles she has been searching for the perfect paper to use for her letterpress ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/09/letterpress-with-reckless-abandon/ Jane's son Ben is turning 7.  He insists on having a Guitar Hero party...whatever that means.  All Jane knows is that it will be noisy and she has to invest in hundreds of £s worth of computer equipment, or else she won't be the perfect mum.  We love to spoil our sons ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/09/bens-birthday-party-rox/ The teenage birthday gift.  Ugh! Nothing Jane likes less than having to find the perfect gift for her teenage nieces and nephews. All they want is money and computer games.  Auntie Jane thinks they need to improve their social writing skills - not spend more time in front of the ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/08/the-dreaded-teenagers/ The photographer is coming today to take the Press family portrait for this year's Christmas card.  Yes, it is only August but Jane couldn't resist capturing the bronze tan and healthy glow from her summer holiday.  Children are in their matching Rachel Riley outfits and husband has deigned to comb ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/08/christmas-is-coming/ Jane Press introduces the fresh designs of top US stationery designer Boatman Geller. Following is a selection of the children's announcement and stationery range on offer online in the UK, only through Jane Press. (click on the image to enlarge) Email now for more information: jane@janepress.com.   [gallery] http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/08/announcing-boatman-geller-for-jane-press/ With summer almost over and school back in session, birthday season is about to begin!  Jane's children have a social life that rivals her own (the sad fact is that this is her social life!!).  The invitations have already started pouring through the post slot.  Jane is searching for the ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/08/little-girls-birthday-invitations/ Raining in London this summer? Jane wouldn't know.  With children, nanny and blackberry addict husband in tow Jane has been traveling to Eze, Martha's Vineyard and Maui, visiting friends in their summer homes. Being the perfect guest Jane brought a stash of hostess gifts from her letterpress note caddy collection.     Each ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/08/the-perfect-hostess-gift/   Jane recently flew to New York City to have brunch with her good friend Sarah who lives right down the street from her in London. A long trip to meet her neighborhood girlfriend, but well worth it to be able to chat free from kids and enjoy a maniacal shopping ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/06/a-baby-is-coming/ Jetting into Heathrow this morning, Jane was depressed to see the grey skies of London after spending a decadent weekend in sun-splashed Palm Springs, California where lemon yellow was THE color. The perfect inspiration for her next stationery range. The uber-fashionable Viceroy Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for this three day birthday party ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/04/palm-springs-in-an-envelope/ Jane doesn't talk to her friend Kate anymore. On numerous occasions Jane has hosted Kate and boring husband for dinner; Kate's screaming children have joined her for family holidays in Maui and never has Jane received a thank you note. The straw that broke the camel's back was when Kate left her screaming, ... http://blog.janepress.com/index/2008/04/thank-you/