We have heaps of new gifts in the shop at the moment, and some of them are so cool I want to take them home for myself. I’ll probably settle for sourcing a few of my Christmas gifts from here.

We get new Paperblanks designs in all the time, and the “Embellished Manuscripts” series are among my favourites. Each one has a cover that’s beautifully decorated with a facsimile of the writing or drawing of a famous artist. Here’s the F. Scott Fitzgerald version, decorated with the first page of The Great Gatsby in the author’s handwriting. The magnetic flap has Fitzgerald’s signature. This one would be a great gift for a book lover, which goes without saying. Hint hint!

We have heaps of weird and silly stuff, too: talking hand mirrors, mp3 amplifiers and an angle grinder pizza cutter. Here is one of our newest gifts: a “blood-stained” apron. It might not be everybody’s cup of tea, bit I think it’s fun. We have a Psycho-esque blood-footprint bathmat, too.

Speaking of cooking, we also have some new cooking-related gifts for kids. We have “apprentice chef” sets with a canvas apron, tongs, burger recipes and mitt, and “kids in the kitchen” kits which contain a kid-sized chef’s hat and apron, as well as a mixing bowl with recipes or a set of recipe cards. Good to get your kids interested in cooking, especially around Christmas.

Picture from Alperstein Designs.

Happy shopping!
-Agnes.

Lovingly hand made, these journals contain 100% Australian Made post-consumer recycled paper. The covers and contents of old books are recycled, re-loved and transformed into a spiral-bound book you can use as a journal, a notebook — whatever you want.

You can rest assured that these books didn’t die in vain: old books with writing, torn pages and other damage have been preserved as much as possible in the process of making these journals. What results is a charming, one-off book that inspires. I would recommend these to be used as a notebook, a journal, a place to jot down ideas, a book for children to draw in. They’re also a great gift idea for anyone who likes something a little bit quirky and handmade. The spiral bounding is sturdy and there are plenty of pages, as well as in many cases a whole book to look at.

In stock at the moment we have Golden Books, Children on the Farm, The Amazing Duke, and many more. For a great gift or some inspiration with your writing, come down and have a look at one. They’re sturdy, come in all sizes, and start at $9.95.

A micro size journal is small enough to keep in a handbag, or a pocket, ready for all the everyday notes that need a nice place to be jotted. They come in a range of stylish colours, to suit any mood or purpose. These cute little journals are available at JimmyD’s for $9.95 each.

Gold leaf blocking on leather and parchment has been use since the early sixteenth century in Europe, to produce brocaded paper. The designs reflect the silk damasks of the time

Paperblanks journals come in a range of sizes from a tiny 7 x 9cm to the Grande format which is 21 x 30cm, and in lined and unlined as well as Address books. Their designs are sumptuous and practical. The paper is made with sustainable forest pulp and the boards are 100% recycled.

Prices range from 9.95-34.95. The journal above is priced at $24.95.

These are the most gorgeous journals we have seen. They come in a range of sizes from a tiny note book to a full sized desk top journal, and in a huge range of beautiful styles. Just imagine pulling one out of your bag to jot down a note. Every time you look at it you’ll feel special.

They are designed in Ireland and covered in foils, embossed papers and textured rubber. The best part is the price. For such lovely books, you will be surprised to find they cost from $9.95 to $34.95.

The pictures above show ‘mini’ size styles. They are about 10cm by 14cm and fit into your handbag. On the left is “Painted walls of Lamayuru” and the right is “Islamic Tilework.” You can look at the full range at their website. http://www.paperblanks.com/

JimmyDs always has a range of designs in stock. Come in and have a look or contact us by email or phone. magda@jimmyds.com.au or 02 47518010.