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about jumping tangents
jumping tangents is a very awesome (it's true, we are) online gift shop that specialises in infusing the everyday with more intrigue, surprise and delight!
we love giving the best gifts in the world; we love getting the best gifts in the world; and we like helping other people give the best gifts in the world. all of us here (and that includes you, our friend!) are the best gifters in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD.
this blog is just one of our gifts to you. another is our website, www.jumpingtangents.co.nz.
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Monthly Archives: September 2011
The Accidental Evasion of the Real World
Lately, I have been plotting. This is one of my favourite things to do. I write lists and I make ENORMOUS plans. Following through is this whole other thing that I haven’t quite mastered but in the meantime, you guys … Continue reading
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Tagged claire, david bowie aeroplane, future, henry the cannibal cloud, money problems
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celebrate creativity in wanaka with us!
It’s been mentioned more than once before on this blog, and, even though I’m pointing out the blindingly obvious, I’m going to say it again: Wanaka is a very, very special place. It’s not just the scenery and the proximity … Continue reading
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Tagged art, design, furniture, Mt Maude wines, Myers, photography, she chocolat, wanaka, wanaka living, Whare Kea
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Lady of the Beautiful Tutu: Part Deux
You may remember early last week Cathie shared with us her encounter with the Lady of the Tutu. This beautiful woman swept into the store, scurried about trailing sunshine and disappeared again leaving the faint smell of tulips and honey. … Continue reading
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Tagged choon, little brown house, things to listen to, tutu, visitors
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The Greatest People You Will Ever Meet (Well, in the Top 100)
It occurred to me the other day, as I contemplated whether or not to do something productive (I sat down until the thought passed) that some of you may not actually know the faceless yet endearing oddballs that contribute to … Continue reading
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Tagged cathie, claire, diane, kimberley, little brown house
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An Unexpected Encounter with the Tutu of Wonder
Just last week, a beautiful woman from Sydney came into Little Brown House. She was wearing the most marvelous pink tutu and shall henceforth be referred to as Beautiful-Tutu-Woman, such was the awe and admiration her dress inspired. Beautiful-Tutu-Woman loved … Continue reading
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Tagged cookies, feather quill, hildegard von bingen, little brown house, murano glass pen, recipe, tutu, visitors
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