
Organisation Tips for January
Remind yourself it's no big deal It's so easy to get all caught up in the turn of the year. To obsess over making yourself into something you think will be an improvement on the current model. Step back and remind yourself that it's just another day. If you want to...
An Envelope of Snippets #35
A DIY postcard advent calendar - I know it's a little bit late in December, but you could do one for any stretch of time that takes your fancy. Sustainable alternatives to Christmas trees Got some lovely cards and want to display them? Here's a thrifty way to display...
Organisational tips for December
Think about reviewing 2020 There's no obligations to set goals for the year or to review your progress on them. However it is a pleasing ritual marking how you have grown and what matters to you over time. If you didn't do any of the things you planned you've likely...
Organisational Tips for November
It's not been the year we expected. But isn't that always the way. Among the things I hadn't expected back in January were spending two months helping out with family members who were decluttering and downsizing prior to a move. They had plenty of stationery among...
The world’s most practical fountain pen?!
Ahhh, fountain pens. They're not always terribly practical, and I inevitably end up with inky fingers, but I can't keep away from them. There's something about the way they glide over the paper, and also the rainbow of inks which are available now make my heart happy!...
Organisational Tips for September
Usually, at this time of the year, I'd be all about embracing the back-to-school fee. My thoughts would turn to finding ways to enjoy the last of the summer weather while putting foundations in place for winter. However, I'm a little distracted from such things at...
An Envelope of Snippets #34
Tiny physical actions you can take to move your mood on! Definitely there with the hugs as well as the suggestions 8 (procrastination action!) and 9 (avoid temptation!). Trello is absolutely perfect for applying Getting Things Done methodology! Why didn't we think of...
A closer look: inside Box 93
Box 93, released in August 2020, had a definite summery feel to it, with some cult stationery brands as well as our usual fabulous cards... let's take a closer look. Traveler's Notebook film pocket stickers Traveler's Notebook is a much-loved brand and for good reason...
A Stationery Staycation
It's swelteringly hot, not a cloud in the sky and it truly feels like summer. And this year, for most of us, going abroad isn't an option, so how about a stationery staycation? We're having staycations, too, and we thought we'd share some of the ways we're using...
Organisational Tips for August
Commit to trying monotasking There's a real appeal in multitasking. It makes us feel that we are super productive. That we are getting lots done. And also that we are very busy and therefore very important. And it's a good way of not really engaging with tasks we...
An Envelope of Snippets #33
The Postal Museum are doing an exciting project about COVID-19 and the post. They're recognised the importance of post during this time and want to preserve item reflecting this and add them to their collections. Have a look a the kind of things that they have in mind...
A closer look: Box #92, July 2020
It's that time again! Our monthly stationery box has been winging its way round the world to land in your letterbox (through your letterbox? On your doorstep? Anyway...) and it's time to take a closer look at what you got! July 2020 was box number 92, and had a lovely...