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The joys of a lap tray office
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 the...
An envelope of snippets part 17
Done your clothes, books, paperwork, komondo and sentimental items? Don't forget to apply Marie Kondo in your office! Valentine's Day reminded us about the Bridegroom Oak. Thinking about booking a holiday? Science has figured out how long your break needs to be. And...
A closer look – January 2019
s. .. Ooooh, this was a particularly lovely box! January's box contained a lovely mixture of quirky, cool and pretty stationery, with a total value of over £18. First up is a polaroid postcard featuring a distinctly whimsical balloon-powered flying house. It made us...
It’s not about the biscuits
It's not about the biscuits.Sorry. It doesn't mean you can't enjoy them but they are sort of, kind of beside the point. While Carla and I were planning #loverealletters for January we thought we would post a biscuit recipe today. We enthused about how nice it was to...
Write a letter on a banana skin
Writing a letter on a banana skin sounds like a fun and crazy thing to do. A cute way to send an unusual message to a friend. Obviously, your niece would love the idea of such a thing. Interestingly neither you or your partner in crime...err.. stationery are able to...
#loverealletters – a 2019 challenge!
Happy new year, loves! 2019 is here, and with it is something we've been working on for a while - #loverealletters - our own love letter to real letters. Real post is something special in the overwhelmingly digital age, and getting a letter to open is so much more...
Looking ahead to 2019 (and a giveaway!)
Well, 2018 is almost over and 2019 is approaching, and as ever, we prefer to look forward than back. So we have a copy of the Accidental Memoir to give away - a wonderful way of writing a "guidebook to yourself" without having to sit down and actually pen a full-on...
An Envelope of Snippets – DIY baubles, creative wrapping and washi tape decor
It's Christmas *turns up Slade and puts on Christmas Jumper*. The mood at Ink Drops Towers is festive. But we still have a lot to get through before the big day. As every door of the advent calendar reminds us... So if you're all ready then well done to you. Reward...
My Life in Stationery: Sue Barsby
Today 'My Life in Stationery' brings you the answers of Sue Barsby - who describes herself as 'a writer, mum to 6 year old, sometime sketcher, another time runner, coffee drinking, knitting, reader'. She's also pretty keen on books and does a bit of writing so pop...
Bullet Journal Inspiration – from a reader
Ahh, bullet journals. We've talked before about how their primary purpose is being practical. Also how it doesn't matter whether they are pretty or not. Just as long as they help you stay organised and on top of the chaos that is modern life. (Or at least, is my...
An Envelope of Snippets 15: making envelopes and getting cosy
While just a few months ago we were all about wearing sarongs instead of dressing gowns. Suddenly onesies and unicorn slippers seem more relevant. Some of the days now are bright and clear if cold. But the grey days are the ones when we want to stay inside and embrace...
An Envelope of Snippets Part 15 – decorated envelopes and catastrophe journals
Hello September. Welcome back with your nip in the air and excuse to buy a new pencil case. We love the way you are like an early start to the new year (so we can practice changes before we decide exactly how it's all going to be different next year). September...