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 Carla | May 16, 2016 | Heuristics, Inkdrops, Living
Yes, you read that right. Always take a sports car to IKEA. Preferably this one, which is my beloved but fairly impractical Poppy… But why, I hear you say? And what does this have to do with stationery, organising and a slower, happier life? Well, a few things....
by Carla | Apr 1, 2016 | Day in the life, Heuristics, Inkdrops, One Thing at a Time, routine
Do it earlier in the day. I will admit, I was more than a bit dubious about this one. I am a night owl. People who bound of out bed earlier than they have to, full of oomph and energy, make no sense to me – partners, parents, friends or coworkers. I just...
by Annastasia | Jan 23, 2016 | Articles, Heuristics, Inkdrops, simplification
There are too many decisions to make in a day. Let’s face it, most of them don’t matter that much. The choice you make will not be life-changing and could (with a few possible exceptions) be reversed quite easily. So to save my energy for more interesting...