by Annastasia | Jul 29, 2019 | Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
There’s always a lot of talk about September being the new January. The link is clear to see. It’s all about fresh starts and changes in routine. Beginning again with renewed energy and enthusiasm to create a better you. But if we follow things through...
by Annastasia | Jul 22, 2019 | declutter, Inkdrops, Living, organisation, simplification, Travelling Desk
So you’re going on holiday and you’re super excited. The trip is going to be amazing. And (almost as exciting) you get to make loads of lists before you go. There are lists of places to visits, cards with key phrases and information, sticky notes with...
by Annastasia | Jun 24, 2019 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, routine
You need to get more sleep. I’m sure it’s a statement that you agree with. You too have read various reports in the media quoting research. You are aware of the consequences. Maybe you have a genuine reason for not sleeping enough. You have a small child...
by Carla | Feb 25, 2019 | Articles, Inkdrops, Living, Travelling Desk
There are things I do which, when others find out about them, seem really weird – even though to me they seem totally normal. Having a lap tray office is one of them. Working anywhere When the internet got excited about the rise of the digital nomad, I could see...
by Carla | Apr 16, 2018 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Living
Our links roundups are some of my favourite go-to posts for a quiet fifteen minutes with a cuppa – mainly because normally the lovely Annastasia writes them! My turn today, accompanied by cake (obviously) – I hope you like my selections as much as you...
by Annastasia | Feb 12, 2018 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
February is a month that takes one by surprise; even more then Christmas creeps up on you. It’s a month that initially seems full of hope after the gloom of January. It holds the promise of pancakes, valentines and the first snowdrops. What it also has in store...
by Carla | Feb 6, 2018 | Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
It was very nearly a disaster. It was a Sunday. I’d done my weekly planning in the morning, organised my calendar for the week and made my lists. I’d been to a meeting at my studio and written down all the points. Then I measured up my space so I could buy...
by Carla | Jan 16, 2018 | Christmas Preparations, Guest posts, Inkdrops, Living
We have a new series for 2018! The delightful Mimi will document her preparations for the festive season over the course of a year. Without further ado, here’s episode one: Last week I had to go into the big shopping centre in town to buy some new wellies...
by Carla | Dec 25, 2017 | Articles, Inkdrops, Letters, Living
You were up bright and early (or the kids were). Then you had Bucks Fizz for breakfast. The presents are open. Meanwhile, the cats are having a great time in the discarded wrapping paper, and Christmas lunch is in the oven. It’s Christmas. You absolutely deserve...
by Carla | Nov 20, 2017 | Articles, Inkdrops, Living, organisation, Seasons
I’ll be honest, I mean “seasonal” as in “Christmas”, as I write this. I love the idea of having different organisation systems that run with the natural seasons, but frankly, I have enough difficulty staying organised as it is! Without...
by Carla | Sep 18, 2017 | Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Living, simplification
Every year, I nearly miss my beloved Poppy’s MOT date. One year, I actually did forget. It was only when Dad said “how did she get on in her MOT” and then cracked up at my horrified face, which clearly said “what MOT… oops” that I...
by Annastasia | Jul 30, 2017 | Inkdrops, Living, Mini Subscriptions, Seasons
It’s been a pretty good summer in the UK this year. The weather has been warm on the whole. There’s been lots of sunshine and blue skies. It seems like summer has been here for months. However, all good things must come to an end. It’s August....
