FLASH sale!

In case any of you missed it on all the other social media portals, we are currently on sale!!

SO that's 20% off all full-priced winter clothes...and all full priced summer clothes too - egad!

Ends at midnight Sunday 30th June, so don't dither.

xo
g&j

Winter Inspiration

In Sydney we are having a rather hilariously mild and humid winter so far this year; the city has been swathed in mysterious mist many times as the cold air struggles against the warm. Getting in the mood for a winter wardrobe of woolens, knits and layers has been hard. Especially because we're currently sampling for our summer collection. Winter? What winter!

But it will indeed get cold - this we know for sure! And with today's grey skies and freezing winds, here's some inspiration from our pinterest boards paired with pieces from our winter collection Prairie Moon...

Sunny Side headwrap - $30 // Prairie Necklace - $65 // Midnight Cowgirl blouse - $130 // Paris, Texas skirt - $165

Photo from our Interiors - Home board

Evergreen Prairie blouse - $110 // Texan Belle skirt - $150

Photo from our Outside board

Bebe Beret in Noir - $140 // Prairie Earrings - $35 // Prairie Swing Necklace - $65 // Midnight Cowgirl Blouse - $130

Photo from our Interiors - Home board.

Prairie Swing necklace, large - $68 // Midnight Cowgirl blouse - $130 // Paris, Texas skirt in plaid - $165

Photo from our Outside board

Cedar Bluff coat in green - $260 // Vintage mohair scarf - $37 // Midnight Cowgirl Blouse - $130

Photo from our Table board.

xo
g&j

Pinterest Picks #14

It's a blustery kind of day in Sydney today, wind is whipping the rain around and summer is beginning to feel like an all too distant memory. Combined with our rather fervent winter collection sampling (view our instagram feed for regular updates!), we feel ready to cuddle up with a cup of tea and listen to the steady pitter patter.

{All images sourced from the Ginny & Jude Pinterest boards where they link back to their original source}

xo
g&j

Stylish raincoats from Wet and Wendy

We first came across Melbourne label Wet and Wendy in Brunswick shop OkOk where we saw their lovely umbrellas in soft shades of dusty pink and blue hanging the in the window...

Photo: Emina Dzananovic

And this is by far the prettiest fold-up umbrella we have ever seen. Ever. Full stop.

On further investigation we discovered they do more than just umbrellas...they also do raincoats! Have you shopped for a raincoat recently? There's not that much in the way of style amongst a lot of them, and some of us want to be dry and lovely!

The Mini Cape - available in a range of shades including RED - and an absolute steal at $49.95

The Smartcoat - available in grey marle and pink marle with contrast hood - $169.95

The Raincoat - yep, you too can be little red riding hood. $99.95

And our man-friends don't miss out because there's also a mens range:

The Raincoat - and yes, it's available in a range of smart and interesting colours. $124.95

The Smartcoat - also available in a delicious chocolate fabric. $189.95

These are all available from the Wet and Wendy online shop as well as a huge variety of stores in Melbourne and Tasmania.

Perhaps all this wet weather isn't so bad after all?

xo
g&j

images: courtesy of OkOk and Wet and Wendy

a winter survival guide

As winter sets into the very bones of our draughty houses here in Sydney, our minds wanders to simple and practical 'stay warm' concepts for the home. Our little heater here at G&J HQ is one of those silly little heaters that has good intentions, but it ain't no fire!

1. BAKE!
Honestly, it's the best thing for heating up your home. Not only does the oven create a warm glow though the house, but you warm up with all that beating and whisking and then after all of that there's cake to eat. Delicious, straight out of the oven, melt-in-your-mouth cake. What's not to love!?
Our current favourite no-fuss cake is what we would like to think is a cake's cake.We read this recipe in the sydney morning herald's Good Living section recently (in paper form, our favourite and irreplaceable way of reading a newspaper thankyou). The story that goes with it perfectly captures why it's the ultimate in comfort food.

Photo: Eddie Jim

Cushla's wholemeal chocolate hazelnut cake

125g butter
1 cup raw sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp milk
1 cup wholemeal flour
2 tsp baking powder
200g plain dark chocolate, chopped small, or choc drops
125g ground hazelnuts
25g chopped hazelnuts
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs gradually. Fold in milk, flour and baking powder and mix well. Add chocolate and ground hazelnuts. Spoon into tin and sprinkle on chopped hazelnuts. Bake at 180C for one hour. Cover with baking paper after half an hour so the nuts don't burn.

Read more here...

2. Door snakes
Keep those wisps of freezing wind at bay with a door snake. Living in a Victorian era home, our back door is an uneven inch or so from the ground so a door snake is a must.

We love:

The Doorsnakes from Maya Muse Textiles

We have the white feather one.

$44

These stylish striped linen ones from Handmade by Lynneke are available in three lengths which is handy.

$25-$35

And these bright and fun Marimekko numbers from Jesse's Threads add a bit of colour-pop to the equation.

$45

3. A woven afghan
Wrap yourself in it whilst stuck in a frozen stupor in front of the heater. Works like a charm!
Our favourites...

A St Albans knee throw - we have one of these super soft mohair beauties and can attest to its warmth!

from $109

Hand-dyed and hand woven merino wool throw from Dianne Nordt's gorgeous Etsy shop

$175

Nothing like a vintage scottish mohair throw to keep you warm, especially in this toasty hue.

from Epocho on Etsy $40

4. Tea
Herbal, black - as long as it's loose leaf it's okay by us.
And any excuse for another teapot...

Everything Blue Mountains ceramicist Sian Thomas makes is amazing, and these teapots are no exception.

Available from her online shop for $100

And while you're there you may as well get yourself a lovely new teacup

Rosette Cup

$25

We were given one of these beautiful hand-painted Polish teapots many years ago - the perfect pot for two.

A huge array of these are available at McIvers coffee and tea merchants in the Victoria St Markets in Melbourne. 

From $55

These pastel beauties are from Brisbane ceramicist Simon Suckling - get in touch via email for order inquiries...

And most importantly, sit in the sun while you can and warm yourself up good...

...before heading back indoors!

Won't be long until the freesias come out, spring's not *that* far off!

xo
g&j

Pinterest Picks #8

Images plucked from the depths of winter - embrace it, don't fight it!

{ All images from the Ginny & Jude's Pinterest boards, where all images link back to their original source }

xo
g&j