An Envelope of Snippets #39
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?...
An Envelope of Snippets #38
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...
An Envelope of Snippets #37
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...
An Envelope of Snippets #36
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...
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...
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!). We love Trello. And for applying the Getting Things Done methodology it is ideal! Why didn’t...
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...
An Envelope of Snippets #32
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 –...
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...
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 her desk has colour coded pencil cases and she has some great tips for being organised It was the image of pencil shaving that...
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...Get featured on our blog!
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