by Annastasia | Jul 22, 2019 | declutter, Inkdrops, Living, organisation, simplification, Travelling Desk
So you’re going on holiday and you’re super excited. The trip is going to be amazing. And (almost as exciting) you get to make loads of lists before you go. There are lists of places to visits, cards with key phrases and information, sticky notes with...
by Carla | Jul 15, 2019 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
Each month we have a little nose at what’s been in a previous box, to whet your appetite and show you the kind of glorious stationery you’ll find in an Ink Drops box! June had some definite purple, pink and grey tones going on – let’s have a...
by Annastasia | Jul 1, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Stop telling people you’re busy. Focused is your state of being. Too rainy for lunch in the park? Ask your workmates how old they are. Much amusement can then be facilitated by looking up the words that were added the dictionary the year they were born. Who knew...
by Annastasia | Jun 24, 2019 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, routine
You need to get more sleep. I’m sure it’s a statement that you agree with. You too have read various reports in the media quoting research. You are aware of the consequences. Maybe you have a genuine reason for not sleeping enough. You have a small child...
by Carla | Jun 17, 2019 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
May’s stationery subscription box was full of delightful things. So let’s take a closer look: Message in a bottle postcard To begin with, there was the message in a bottle polaroid postcards. These are such lovely little pieces of ephemera, they’re...
by Annastasia | Jun 10, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Did we mention that we’re holding a letter writing salon on 23 June? The venue is a lovely little cafe which also sells gorgeous vintage and handmade items. Tickets are on the limited side as befits the space so book your place for tea, cake and stationery...
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 Carla | May 27, 2019 | Inkdrops, Meet the Maker
Our Meet the Maker series is an opportunity to get to know the talented artists and makers behind some of our gorgeous stationery. One of the things we’re proudest of at Ink Drops is working whenever we can with UK artists and makers, so you can discover new...
by Carla | May 20, 2019 | Closer Look, Inkdrops
Ahh, April showers and the promise of spring… at least here in the northern hemisphere. April is a changeable feast of bank holidays and weird weather. Between all the unexpected days off and munching our Easter eggs, we put together a rather delightful...
by Carla | May 13, 2019 | Inkdrops, Shop goodies
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a real typewriter, isn’t there? No plugs, no charging, and (crucially in my case) no backspace key. Writing on a typewriter forces you to be more mindful about what you’re doing, and really think about...
by Annastasia | May 6, 2019 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops
Thank you notes have fallen out of fashion. But it turns out that both the recipient and the thanker underestimate how good they will feel! So write and thank your Aunt Agatha for the handknitted scarf today. You’ll feel good and so will she! If you need to...
by Annastasia | Apr 29, 2019 | Inkdrops, National Stationery Week, organisation
We’re launching a new card subscription service for National Stationery Week! We love National Stationery Week. It’s an excuse to talk about cute notebooks, fun shaped sticky notes and quirky paperclips. Obviously, because these things are excellent for...
