Out of the box

Sarah Jane Adams is a walking contradiction, inspiring admiration in some; confusion or distaste in others. And that’s just how this newly minted reality-TV star likes it.

WORDS by TIFFANY DUNK

As we approach the front door of a terrace home in Sydney’s Newtown, a waft of patchouli oil comes along with its owner, antiques dealer and jeweller Sarah Jane Adams. Hugs are given and offers of masala tea are made as, wide-eyed, we take in the eclectic beauty of her home, which has been sanded down to find long-lost wallpaper, and displays a multitude of antiquities and memories of a life well lived. It’s “organised chaos”, Sarah Jane laughs, taking us through to her sitting room, where we nestle in for an hours-long chat, ranging through topics as diverse as reality TV and reclaiming menopause. With her striking looks and uniquely personal style, Sarah Jane – or SJ as she introduces herself – has always been more likely to stand…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2021

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