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A Closer Look at March 2020
Bright colours. Flowers. Without doubt, it's the March card and stationery selection from Ink Drops. Cat and flowers card Made by a lovely lass who lives near Ink Drops HQ. These were so pretty and sparkly we just couldn't resist. RRP £2. Buy Cat and flowers card now....
An Envelope of Snippets Part 30
Time for our monthly links roundup. Because we could all do with some distractions right now. Bored with Netflix? Run out of cupboards to organise? Then have a look at this post on things to do with your fountain pen during the lockdown. Surely anyone who says they...
A day for everything
Routine has always been a good thing. Obviously, in the interesting times, we currently live in this is ever more relevant. Morning routines have become super trendy. Even if you're not planning on an hour of yoga and intention setting it's good not to have to think...
A closer look – February 2020
Variety was what February's selection for you was all about. Bright cards. More sedate stickers and notebooks. Adorable gift boxes. Citrus birthday card Get groovy with this 70s card. We couldn't resist the bright colours. How about you? RRP £2.50 Buy now. Little bear...
An envelope of snippets part 29
Owl or lark? Somewhere in the middle? Check your perception using this quiz Turns out Anya Hindmarch doesn't like sticky notes! But she does have colour coded pencil cases on her desk. Do you want to know her great tips for an organised life? It was the image of...
Organisational tips for March
Zero your working space In other words, tidy your desk. Not a half-hearted shuffle of papers either! Firstly, take everything off your desk. Give it a good clean. Find a pot or tray to put a selection of writing instruments in and out the rest in a drawer. Do...
A Closer Look – January 2020
January is a month requiring cheer. Because it can seem a bit grey and dull after Christmas. But it's also a month of new starts and plans to avoid cake. These were the thoughts going on when we choose these stationery delights for you. Power Up Weekly Planner Of...
We pondered on Valentine’s Day…
A while back we were planning blog content (because we like to have an excuse to have planner and things). We got to February and made quite a few hmmmm noises before wondering if an early lunch might be an excellent idea. Post lunch we considered post ideas (because...
An Envelope of Snippets part 28
On writing a fan letter? And what you might expect to get out of it? Other people's love letters are fascinating (and filthy!). See what Henry Joyce, Frida Kahlo, Anais Nin and a couple of soldiers had to say. The glory of the handmade valentines including cobweb...
Organisational tips for February
Clear off pinboards Or the front of the fridge. Perhaps the cluster of random papers clipped to the spine of a folder. But wherever you put your miscellaneous paperwork and bits of ephemera now is the time to sort them out. Yes, we had every intention of doing them in...
A Closer Look at – December 2019
Christmas seems a long time ago. But our December selection still looks appealing! Maybe because it'll be a month or two before winter loses its grip! Thank you cards Saying thank you in writing becomes more significant at this time of year. And these small cards mean...
What is stationery?
It's papery things. Things for recording in or on. Notebooks, diaries, journals, planners, receipt books, writing paper, jotter pads, index cards, sticky notes. But probably not floppy disks anymore. It's pens and pencils and things that make a mark. Equally, it's ink...