The Wolf Pack, the Hype Girl and the power of a good piece of wall art…

I live in a Victorian-era pad. What this means for me, is high ceilings and a lot of wall space.

Decking out these bad-boy walls has been far from easy. Yes, I love the odd Banksy print and have the 'memory lane' area which features all my cherished photos, but I still needed to get some art-work-esque features to make it more intimate, homely and visually appealing.

I love waking up to stare at something beautiful. Most people have their significant other to fill this, but even if I had this, I would still like something else, visually satisfying that makes me want to get up and be pos (positive) for the day ahead. You want something that has the potential to lift you up - a slogan, picture, words; that whenever you look at it, you feel sensational!

Statements, quotes, puns, poetry, music all take centre-stage in the life of Jane. I searched high and low to find something I could place on one of my walls which sums up my life. Above my bed, I received a wall piece that simply states: 'Work Hard, Play Hard and Be Kind'. This was from Oliver Bonas. You can even get this online for a steal of £58. Thank you sister in law. x 

Although this is my mantra for life, I still had empty space on the surrounding walls where I wanted one main central feature. You don't want your safe haven to be cluttered, nor do you want to deck it out because you 'feel you should'. Having a one-statement-art feature on the wall can truly make that space.

When I wake up and think through my gratitude list (what it is I am most grateful for), a reoccurring feature is saying to the universe how blessed I am to have my friends. Never ever underestimate the power of a trusty wolf-pack. I believe that having a tight-knit pack is an essential element to never-ending happiness. I know that my friends bring out the best version of me and I am slowly, (but surely) getting to a place where I am cutting out the neg, and all those I class as energy vampires. They tend to rent space in your head, aren't even paying for it - so it's time to serve them with an eviction notice... You get my drift.

Coming to London I had a few of my cherished diamonds living over here. Making new friends, having to 'start again', having that new job in a city which boasts a population of circa, 12 million plus - can in fact be quite a daunting experience. Although I felt quite scared, I also felt a sense of excitement - this was a great opportunity to meet new folk and extend the pack...

Don't you just love meeting good people, having the best time and really feeling that great friend connection? They are honest, kind, oodles of fun and just generally very good human beings. We all meet others who bring out the best in us. I call these my hype girls and boys. Everyone needs at least one. 

My fellow hype girl (Kristina with a K) and myself have been lucky enough to meet a bunch of people who we seriously just want to high-five all the time! We met these fellow wolves by chance, but always walk away feeling like we have found some good friends for life (such a beautiful feeling).

We spent some time over the weekend, laughing non-stop, not wanting the sun to go down, and even climbed a tree! (okay, well I did, the others just stared, but the fact that I felt comfortable to be a first class version of myself, rather than a second class version of someone else was truly amazing). I felt like we had travelled to our own Emerald City... That is how much fun we had.

My new purchase, on canvas, is a one-liner: 'I get by with a little help from my friends'. Simple, plain, but loaded with meaning, which I will now look at when I wake up each day. I made my own design, took words from my good friends The Beatles, and then went to the 'your image' website (see below) and placed an order. For £24.99, choosing your own dimensions and canvas and free delivery anywhere in the UK -this place is gold!

Don't underestimate the power of words, slogans, mantras. On this note, I am getting back into the card biz again, bringing back 10 new (not seen before) concepts I have designed in London. These will be sold from here, (I am not going to go through any other company nor art shop), because I think they will appeal exclusively to those who do in fact read this.

This week, deck out your walls, love your friends and make sure you tell them how much you appreciate them - it costs nothing. 

To the new company in my wolf-pack - thank you. As we use to say back in the Wellington card days - You are very swell indeed...

New hype message for my mornings: £24.99 -

http://www.yourimage2canvas.co.uk/

• White Frame, Cream Mount

• Size - 16x9 inches 

• White wrap edge 

• Canvas depth:1 Inch

Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind - £58 - Oliver Bonas: 

http://www.oliverbonas.com   

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  • Glass face
  • Frame Width: 2.25cm
  • Dimensions Small : 63cm x 53cm 
  
  
  • Dimensions Large: 90cm x 75cm