by Carla | Aug 17, 2020 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
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...
by Carla | Aug 10, 2020 | Articles, Inkdrops
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...
by Annastasia | Aug 3, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
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...
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 Carla | Jul 20, 2020 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
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,...
by Carla | Jul 13, 2020 | Geekery, Inkdrops
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...
by Annastasia | Jul 6, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
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....
by Annastasia | Jun 29, 2020 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, Planning
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....
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 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 | Jun 1, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
100 memories Start a practice of writing down 100 memories from the month. and get whoever you lived with involved. I started doing this when returning from holidays. When I read back through I’m amazed at the small things that made the time special and how...
by Annastasia | May 25, 2020 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
Butterfly Laser Cut Card We love cutout cards but this might just be our favourite so far. How charming are the paper butterflies flying away from the open book? This would be totally perfect for your book-loving friend. RRP £3.25. Unleash the butterflies now. Cactus...