by Carla | Jun 4, 2018 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
Sometimes, the clash of slow living & technology is interesting…At this time, I have been battling WordPress for hours to bring you this post, about gorgeous stationery which has nothing to do with the internet. Yet without the internet, there would be less...
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 | May 21, 2018 | Christmas Preparations, Inkdrops
The latest instalment of our series on Christmas planning by Mimi is wonderful; it includes index cards, notebooks and list-making! Hello my lovelies, thankfully not late or missing in action this month! There is something to be said for scheduling…. it’s been...
by Annastasia | May 10, 2018 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Hello! Welcome to this virtual envelope with virtual cuttings snipped from virtual journals. Take a few minutes to dip into these, then take 5 deep breathes, drink a glass of water and get on with your day. It’s going to be a wonderful week! Links for May...
by Annastasia | May 7, 2018 | Inkdrops, routine
Welcome to the latest instalment of My Life in Stationery, featuring Rachel of Pillow Pickers. In addition to having some fun answers to our quizlette we were pretty excited to discover that Rachel’s website is all about sleep! It’s a subject that we might...
by Annastasia | Apr 30, 2018 | Christmas Preparations, Inkdrops, organisation
Today’s post is the latest instalment in our Christmas planning series (it’s never too early to plan!) written by the delightful Mimi from Little Sips of Tea. March slipped by… Some of you may have noticed that my monthly Christmas planning guide did...
by Carla | Apr 16, 2018 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Living
Our links roundups are some of my favourite go-to posts for a quiet fifteen minutes with a cuppa – mainly because normally the lovely Annastasia writes them! My turn today, accompanied by cake (obviously) – I hope you like my selections as much as you...
by Annastasia | Apr 9, 2018 | Inkdrops, notebooks
When I’m not obsessing over stationery I can often be found in the kitchen. My Instagram feed is evidence of my love for cooking and eating. I love to try new recipes or recreate old favourites. I’m not brilliant at sticking to the recipe though which means that I...
by Carla | Feb 26, 2018 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
It’s my turn to blog so of course, it’s a late-night special. I’m testing coconut oil as a new moisturiser for winter-chapped hands, the biggest cup of tea in the world is steaming away on my desk, and I might even have some chocolate keeping me...
by Annastasia | Feb 19, 2018 | Christmas Preparations, Inkdrops
The delightful Mimi returns with the second post in her Christmas preparation series – in which you’re encouraged to plan ahead and enjoy later. In February, I am continuing my quest to be ready for Christmas in plenty of time. When I first wrote here in...
by Annastasia | Feb 12, 2018 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
February is a month that takes one by surprise; even more then Christmas creeps up on you. It’s a month that initially seems full of hope after the gloom of January. It holds the promise of pancakes, valentines and the first snowdrops. What it also has in store...
by Carla | Feb 6, 2018 | Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
It was very nearly a disaster. It was a Sunday. I’d done my weekly planning in the morning, organised my calendar for the week and made my lists. I’d been to a meeting at my studio and written down all the points. Then I measured up my space so I could buy...