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Guest post: 5 tips for maximising concentration without leaving your desk
One of our readers across the pond, Helen, has written a fab guest post for us this week - cuppa at the ready? Here goes: Concentration in the 21st century is not as easy as it used to be. Constant mobile phone messages and notifications from social networking...
Give your future self the gift of being organised
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 realised I'd forgotten!! I have...
An envelope of snippets for September
Here comes the rain... As I'm writing this the rain is setting in. The sky is grey. Presently, there's a slight nip in the air and I'm thinking that a pair of socks would feel very cosy. At this point, it feels that summer is over. So it's time to look to the...
My Life in Stationery – Hannah
Hannah's our latest Life in Stationery lady: Here's what she told us: What's the best thing you ever received in the post? Anything that's a surprise... What's your current favourite stationery item? My new Mint green fountain pen with green ink that I use for marking...
The Silly September sale is on its way
September has got us thinking about decluttering, our ongoing quest for early nights and Ink Drops turning 5 in October. The decluttering seemed the ideal place to kick-off. Our list of decluttering spaces started off innocently enough with desks, files and computers....
Why our boxes aren’t boxes
We're often referred to as a stationery subscription box company. Technically we are, but if you've subscribed to or ordered from us, you'll notice a slightly random thing… Our boxes AREN'T BOXES. So why would we do such a heinous thing? Why would we call ourselves a...
New words, tree planting and someday – an envelope of snippets for August
We've been having a delightful August. Although there was an unfortunate rain shower during a cycling expedition last week. Happily, the weather stayed dry enough to lie in the garden drinking tea and watching the Perseid meteor shower. Who doesn't want to see...
My Life in Stationery – Louise Rose Couture
Meet Louise. She loves all things vintage and pastel, and is a fan of purple ink (we approve!). Accordingly, she tells us about her life in stationery… First things first, what's your name? Louise What's the best thing you've ever received in the post? Unquestionably,...
3 ways to make the most of summer
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. It'll be autumn before...
Just what do we send out each month?
Just what do you get in a subscription selection? And more to the point do you want to know in advance? So many of our customers tell us that they never look at the sneak peek feature on our website. They like the surprise of opening the envelope and discovering the...
The joy of the penpal
The Penpal! I had loads of them as a teen in the late 80s and early 90s. Letter writing was the way to stay in touch with friends that it was just impossible to meet up with. So there were new friends from a regional Guide camp (who lived just the wrong side of the...
The postal museum, cute things and rich people – an envelope of snippets for July
We're past the longest day so no excuses! Get out there and do that summer stuff. Get round to all the activities you said, back in January, that you'd do when summer arrived and the weather was warm. Carla has been making more of an effort to sit in her garden while...