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...
by Annastasia | Feb 10, 2020 | An envelope of snippets
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...
by Annastasia | Jan 13, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Lists
Where’s your January going? It is as glorious as you planned? It is what it is! And every day is a new start! If this is the year that you’ve decided to get organised these tips on using a planner for the first could be handy. January is a time of hope....
by Annastasia | Dec 2, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Stuck for original gift inspiration? How about buying them a book on how to make their own ink from foraged items? You probably knew that the Post Office issued special stamps but did you know that you can buy postcard-sized versions of the stamps? Given the themes...
by Annastasia | Nov 11, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
We all know that washi tape is amazing for festive decorations but this idea round up has inspired us. We like the idea of using tape to make patchwork wrapping paper and creating an advent village. There’s something strangely appealing about articles that...
by Annastasia | Oct 14, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Why did no one tell us about this before? You can use tape to declutter your kitchen – and it would probably work with your desk too! Remind yourself not to take things too seriously by following the adventures of a soup ladle on Instagram We read these ideas...
by Annastasia | Sep 9, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Has the change of season prompted a change of bag for you? From beach ready to something more suitable for notebooks? This article on why women carry bags and men don’t and what this means is fascinating. You’ve probably seen photographs of stationery in...
by Annastasia | Aug 12, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, declutter, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Having a decluttered and streamlined home seems like a great goal for summer (or any time of the year). Organisation doesn’t have to be super serious. Just try and enjoy it. The thing that stops me from being completely digital is the lure of glorious...
by Annastasia | Jul 1, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Stop telling people you’re busy. Focused is your state of being. Too rainy for lunch in the park? Ask your workmates how old they are. Much amusement can then be facilitated by looking up the words that were added the dictionary the year they were born. Who knew...
