by Annastasia | Apr 21, 2022 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
We all want to relax more right? The problem is actually doing it. I love this list of 83 ideas for rest and relaxation because they’re organised by how much time you have. I think I might make a cheat sheet so that I have a menu to pick from. Here’s...
by Annastasia | Oct 15, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Isn’t autumn a time to clear out just as much as spring as we prepare to get cosy at home? We’re all about staying warm and making our spaces work for us in preparation for a smashing 2022. Bring on the grey days, we’re ready for them. Here’s...
by Annastasia | Aug 18, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
And how has August been for you? The less then summery weather has meant more desk time for us and we’ve decided that reading is working. After all, you never know when you’ll learn something really useful. Should we really focus on one thing at a time?...
by Annastasia | May 26, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Heuristics, Lists, Living, routine, Seasons
It must be summer because I’ve turned the heating off. This means that I am typing this while rain splatters the windows. And one thought prevents me from staying focused. Was I a bit premature in packing away my onesie? It’s a clean slate The...
by Annastasia | Apr 24, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
You know that the seasons are changing by observing small signs. In our case these seem to be an urge to sit in the park, browsing online for new flipflops and wrestling to open the bathroom window! Did you know that you can download a ton of freebies on the Passion...
by Annastasia | Feb 17, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, routine
Loads of free lockdown writing resources from the folk over at Writers HQ including online writing retreats and courses. They say it’s free because they’re ‘rubbish at capitalism’! If you’ve run out of box sets to watch them this is your...
by Carla | Dec 21, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
A DIY postcard advent calendar. I know it’s a little bit late for 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...
by Annastasia | Aug 24, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
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!). We love Trello. And for applying the Getting Things Done methodology it is ideal! Why didn’t...
by Annastasia | Jul 27, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
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...
by Annastasia | Jun 15, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, organisation, Planning
A continually updated list of 75 things white people can do for racial justice. It has an America focus but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things on this list you can do right now. And make a point to schedule in time to view it again and again –...
by Annastasia | Apr 13, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Pens, Typewriters
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...
by Annastasia | Mar 9, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
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...