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March Playlist - Heat Waves

March Playlist - Heat Waves

We asked our Instagram followers to send us the songs that are making their days and got loads of responses. So it goes without saying that putting this playlist together has been an absolute pleasure. 
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Writing great cards #3: Tell the truth says C.S. Lewis

This series of posts on card-writing is an attempt to make something many of us struggle with a little less intimidating. In no way do we want to intimidate you, and perhaps C.S. Lewis is the man to bring you back to basics.
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February Playlist - Only Love

February Playlist - Only Love

This February, we have a playlist for you about love both lost and found. You'll be pleased to know that Ben Howard, Julia Jacklin, Ellie Goulding, Valerie June and Majozi...
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January Playlist - Pumped Up Kicks

January Playlist - Pumped Up Kicks

Happy New Year to our Julep customers! This upbeat playlist should put some pep in your step and help you achieve your exercise goals for the year. Whether it's for...
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Writing great cards #2: Mary Oliver wants you to pay attention

Mary Oliver is a Pulitzer Prize winning poet known for her clear and poignant observances of the natural world. When it comes to communicating with the people we love, she tells us to pay attention to the little details. 
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November Playlist - Roadtrippin'

November Playlist - Roadtrippin'

As we edge toward the summer holidays, we thought it was a fitting time for a road-tripping playlist to whet the appetite. We tried to capture the feeling of hitting...
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October Playlist - By Your Side

October Playlist - By Your Side

This playlist is a named after the Sade classic, By Your Side, which happens to be the name of the latest Julep arrangement. The playlist includes songs from Phosphorescent, The 1975,...
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Writing great cards #1: Westlake on invention and expression

J Willis Westlake says that the two principles applicable to the composition of any writing are invention and expression. Invention is the finding of something interesting to say, expression is how you say it.
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Julep Gift Cards | Sharing Memories and Moments

Julep Gift Cards | Sharing Memories and Moments

We have put a lot of thought into making our Julep gift cards as personal as possible. Here are a few of the ways... 
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Spring Playlist - Everyone is golden

Spring Playlist - Everyone is golden

Our latest playlist includes Sylvan Esso, Portugal. The Man, Phoebe Bridgers, First Aid Kit, Jake Bugg and alt-J.
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Oh eucalyptus, you're special!

Oh eucalyptus, you're special!

Let’s take a moment to appreciate eucalyptus (also known as pennygum). We love its deep green colour and the distinctive scent combining mint, lemon, honey, and pine. It outlasts the...
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August Reggae Playlist - Here Comes The Sun

August Reggae Playlist - Here Comes The Sun

Spring and Summer are around the corner and we think there's no better time than this for listening to some reggae in the sun. Our latest Julep team member, Bongiwe,...
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