The journal of a South Londoner, born and bred, experiencing a new way of life by the seaside.

Beginner's Bexhill

Chapter 17 - Summertime, and the seaside is….. lovely!

Chapter 17 - Summertime, and the seaside is….. ...

This is the first summer when the shop is open and trading and I am interested to understand the rhythm of the town and the inhabitants’ retail requirements. Given that...

Chapter 17 - Summertime, and the seaside is….. ...

This is the first summer when the shop is open and trading and I am interested to understand the rhythm of the town and the inhabitants’ retail requirements. Given that...

Chapter 16 - An update

Chapter 16 - An update

I must admit, it has taken me a few weeks to settle down again after my return from India. What a productive trip! And….what a productive few weeks making big...

Chapter 16 - An update

I must admit, it has taken me a few weeks to settle down again after my return from India. What a productive trip! And….what a productive few weeks making big...

A hiatus: Time to go to India

A hiatus: Time to go to India

Nearly time to go to India. Just one week to go. Hurrah! The shop will be closed while I am away and will open again 11th April. Full of gorgeous,...

A hiatus: Time to go to India

Nearly time to go to India. Just one week to go. Hurrah! The shop will be closed while I am away and will open again 11th April. Full of gorgeous,...

Chapter 15 - The year of the Snake!

Chapter 15 - The year of the Snake!

I am very happy to say that at long last I have the best selling finepintuck tunics back in the shop. They arrived last week and I haveintroduced a gorgeous...

Chapter 15 - The year of the Snake!

I am very happy to say that at long last I have the best selling finepintuck tunics back in the shop. They arrived last week and I haveintroduced a gorgeous...

Janine in Sussex Express

Janine in Sussex Express

Janine du Plessis in Jaadu Boutique, in a video from Sussex Express

Janine in Sussex Express

Janine du Plessis in Jaadu Boutique, in a video from Sussex Express

Chapter 14 - Coasting along by the coast

Chapter 14 - Coasting along by the coast

My shop is a little haven of gorgeousness! Even though it is only a few weeks old I have had some lovely comments from visitors who welcome something new and...

Chapter 14 - Coasting along by the coast

My shop is a little haven of gorgeousness! Even though it is only a few weeks old I have had some lovely comments from visitors who welcome something new and...