by Carla | Jun 9, 2020 | Closer Look, Handwriting, Inkdrops, notebooks, Shop goodies
Our May selection sold out. But we managed to get our hands on a tiny amount of the stock featured if you missed out. Have a look at what we sent to you: Tea time Simplanner A beautiful Simplanner, a monthly planner which can start in any month is perfect for both...
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 Carla | Jun 3, 2019 | #loverealletters, Creative, Events, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Ready to rediscover the lost art of letter writing? It’s back! The Ink Drops Letter Writing Salon will be visiting Made & Found Colchester on 23 June. We can’t wait to welcome you! We’ll bring our delightful selection of stationery so you can...
by Annastasia | Jan 14, 2019 | #loverealletters, Creative, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Writing a letter on a banana skin sounds like a fun and crazy thing to do. A cute way to send an unusual message to a friend. Obviously, your niece would love the idea of such a thing. Interestingly neither you or your partner in crime…err.. stationery are able...
by Carla | May 28, 2018 | Articles, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
Obviously here at Ink Drops HQ we’re big fans of all things handwritten, and love to pen letters to our friends & loved ones as an alternative to email, text and phone calls. But it’s rare that I sit down and write a letter to myself. It’s...
by Annastasia | Oct 16, 2017 | Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters, One Thing at a Time, organisation
It’s confession time. I’m a terrible pen pal and as with so many things in life, it’s because I mean well. When a letter arrives from one of my penpals I open the envelope (with a letter opener, of course). I then devour the contents while my brain...
by Annastasia | Jul 17, 2017 | Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters
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...
by Annastasia | Sep 12, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, routine
It’s week 2 of my bullet journalling experience (experiment seems a bit strong no matter how far I feel I’m being pushed from my comfort zone). I haven’t developed amazing art skills but it’s been interesting! Weekly spread My weekly spread...
by Annastasia | Sep 5, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, routine
I’m clearly not an early adopter. And as regards bullet journalling I’m officially late to the party. Carla has shown me her own journal on several occasions but I’ve always resisted the urge to try it out. It looked complicated and quite probably...
by Carla | Jul 6, 2016 | Articles, Guest posts, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters, Living
You become chronically ill that you begin to realise how much the small things can matter when you become chronically ill. When you struggle to leave the house and your world becomes reduced to the four walls of your bedroom, it can be beyond difficult to keep...
by Annastasia | Jun 27, 2016 | Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation
I was wandering home the other night. the town around me was distracting and my mind wandered. It is wonderful to observe the familiar and see what is new and what is comfortingly unchanged. Summer always brings extra distractions as I can’t resist stopping to...
by Carla | Jun 14, 2016 | Articles, Creative, Day in the life, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Living, notebooks, routine
It’ll come as no surprise to discover I’ve had a love of journalling for my whole life. From the newsy childhood letters exchanged with my best friend, through my drama-soaked teenage diaries to the current almost-daily handwritten download of my brain....
