creative & colourful guests at our next show (part 2)

We'll have a star in our midst at Mag Square this weekend.  Veteran actor and TV presenter Jane Hall is also a decorating whizz and it is in her new role as Salvation Jane that she will join stylist Heather Nette King at our show. 

The girls will stir up a storm of colour and prove that creating unique & contemporary looks in your home can be done inexpensively by working with pieces you already have.  Jane and Heather will be avalable to chat between 11am-3pm on each day ... so please don't be shy, have your questions ready or better still bring a photo of the object you would like to salvage!!

Brief career history from high school …

I studied Fashion Design at RMIT, regrettably never completing my degree, as my acting career really took over. I have bounced from role to role across TV, film, theater and radio, most recently appearing as Rebecca in ‘Neighbours’. ‘Salvation Jane’ was formed in 2010, and I hope to be able to combine my design and acting careers in this next phase of my professional life.

First memories of yourself as a creative person…

I have been drawing and sewing in my spare time for my whole life. My mother was an art teacher, so creativity was always encouraged!

so cute!

Sources of inspiration … 

I devour all the good interiors mags, my favourites being ‘Living etc’ and ‘Habitus’. I read millions of blogs, my favourites change daily, and I try to keep my eyes open to see the beauty everywhere I go.

Describe your style and design aesthetic …

My style is ecclectic and varied, I don’t believe anyone should be governed by a ‘style’, I just think you need to surround yourself with stuff that you love. If I have one great design aesthetic, it would be that I embrace colour!

Is your daughter creative?

My daughter draws beautifully. She has sketchbooks full of character based cartoon style drawings. She spends hours at her little drawing table, lost in the world she creates!

 Lucia's room (via the design files)

What are you currently loving?
COLOUR!! The blossoms exploding, the scent of jasmine in the air and my bright new ‘Salvation Jane’ range of bedlinen, due out in spring.

What are you tired of?

Design snobs, bad manners, litter bugs, conflict, dog poo and admin!

I am happiest when … I am in the sun.

I am cranky when … I am tired!

Tell us about your involvement in the next mag square event…

Heather and I adore collaboration, especially when it involves working with colour and its amazing ability to ‘save’ stuff! The opportunity to create a display for an event as classy as ‘Magnolia Square’ is both an honour and a challenge.

Want more?

check out Janes blog, http://salvationjanehome.blogspot.com/ and her recent interview & house tour on the Design Files