by Annastasia | Oct 14, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Why did no one tell us about this before? You can use tape to declutter your kitchen – and it would probably work with your desk too! Remind yourself not to take things too seriously by following the adventures of a soup ladle on Instagram We read these ideas...
by Annastasia | Sep 30, 2019 | Inkdrops, notebooks, Seasons, Shop goodies
If you’ve been a reader for a while you might have noticed that we like to embrace the seasons – and this autumn is no different. We’ve been thinking about what we want to have to hand for the turn of season – and shopping our own stock. A...
by Annastasia | Sep 23, 2019 | Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
So Carla and I were looking back over the summer. A sort of review because summer never works out the way you think it will. We got to talking about spending time outside. I was pleased that I’d done more morning walks in the sunshine but less time out in my...
by Annastasia | Sep 16, 2019 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
Monster jotter Forget eating your frog first thing – make a note of it with a monster! We loved this handy A6 jotter pad; not least because there’s plenty of room to doodle in the margins RRP £2.29 Monstera card Is it still the trendiest of plants? Our top...
by Annastasia | Sep 9, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Has the change of season prompted a change of bag for you? From beach ready to something more suitable for notebooks? This article on why women carry bags and men don’t and what this means is fascinating. You’ve probably seen photographs of stationery in...
by Annastasia | Sep 2, 2019 | Lists, Living, Seasons
It’s September. Time to trot out all those clichés about it being a fresh start. But it is! There are 4 months of 2019 left to enjoy. It’s better than January because the weather is warmer, you’re not worn out by Christmas and there’s no...
by Annastasia | Aug 26, 2019 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
What will be in our monthly selection of stationery is a surprise. Unless that you choose to sneak peek at a photo of what the contents will be. And here’s a closer look at what we included in the July mailing for your delight. Cards are a very important part of...
by Annastasia | Aug 19, 2019 | Inkdrops, organisation
So one of the reasons (or excuses) for all the stationery is to be organised. And being organised has job lists at its heart. We like to feel purposeful. So you make notes of things to do and follow up in notebooks and notepads and on sticky notes. You use pens in a...
by Annastasia | Aug 12, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, declutter, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Having a decluttered and streamlined home seems like a great goal for summer (or any time of the year). Organisation doesn’t have to be super serious. Just try and enjoy it. The thing that stops me from being completely digital is the lure of glorious...
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 | Jul 1, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Stop telling people you’re busy. Focused is your state of being. Too rainy for lunch in the park? Ask your workmates how old they are. Much amusement can then be facilitated by looking up the words that were added the dictionary the year they were born. Who knew...