The world’s most practical fountain pen?!
Ahhh, fountain pens. They’re not always terribly practical, and I inevitably end up with inky fingers, but I can’t keep away from them. There’s something about the way they glide over the paper, and also the rainbow of inks which are available now...
Organisational Tips for September
Usually, at this time of the year, I’d be all about embracing the back-to-school fee. My thoughts would turn to finding ways to enjoy the last of the summer weather while putting foundations in place for winter. However, I’m a little distracted from such...
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!). Trello is absolutely perfect for applying Getting Things Done methodology! Why didn’t we...
A closer look: inside Box 93
Box 93, released in August 2020, had a definite summery feel to it, with some cult stationery brands as well as our usual fabulous cards… let’s take a closer look. Traveler’s Notebook film pocket stickers Traveler’s Notebook is a much-loved...
A Stationery Staycation
It’s swelteringly hot, not a cloud in the sky and it truly feels like summer. And this year, for most of us, going abroad isn’t an option, so how about a stationery staycation? We’re having staycations, too, and we thought we’d share some of...
Organisational Tips for August
Commit to trying monotasking There’s a real appeal in multitasking. It makes us feel that we are super productive. That we are getting lots done. And also that we are very busy and therefore very important. And it’s a good way of not really engaging with...
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...
A closer look: Box #92, July 2020
It’s that time again! Our monthly stationery box has been winging its way round the world to land in your letterbox (through your letterbox? On your doorstep? Anyway…) and it’s time to take a closer look at what you got! July 2020 was box number 92,...
Embrace your (stationery) geekness
Apparently, today is Embrace Your Geekness day… there really is a day for everything! I am highly keen on geekery – in fact, you could say I was a geek about geeking! Both Annastasia and I have some interests we’re unashamedly enthusiastic about, and...
Organisational Tips for July
Get ahead of yourself Go through and make a list of all the birthdays/anniversaries/significant events coming up in the next 3 months. Focus on the kind you need cards or gifts for. Then make a plan to deal with them. You could order all the cards and gifts in one go....
If you didn’t do it in lockdown
As the Uk entered lockdown it appeared to be divided into 2. There were those who would be even busier with work, childcare and other demands. And those who found themselves at a loose end. Enter the idea that the nation would emerge from their houses changed forever....Get featured on our blog!
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