by Annastasia | Nov 21, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation, Seasons
It’s the time of year to find all kind of other things to do rather than face up to planning for Christmas. I should be making a list of people to send Christmas cards to. And then deciding what type of card to send. Will it be an e-card and a donation to...
by Annastasia | Sep 26, 2016 | Inkdrops, Shop goodies
It’s a first-world problem. What do you give to someone who has everything? – and we’re not talking millionaires here. Carla and I always turn to stationery when we’re stuck for a gift. We know that our friends have an abundance of lovely...
by Carla | Jan 30, 2015 | Articles, Day in the life, Geekery, Inkdrops, Living, Photographs
On Wednesday, we scrapped our usual Skype meeting and popped along to The Waiting Room, in Colchester. We’re still getting used to living in the same town! We’ve been before for brunches and burlesque, but this time they had a letterpress takeover. The...
by Carla | Nov 2, 2014 | Creative, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters, Photographs
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I mentioned the C-word… but I’m sure if you’re a crafter, like me, you’ve at least thought about it, right?! I didn’t blog on Friday, because I wanted to feature this year’s Christmas cards on the...
by Carla | Jun 24, 2013 | Handwriting, Inkdrops, Letters, Photographs
When you receive cards, letters and notes in the post, what do you do with them? Do you pin them to a board, proudly display them on a mantelpiece or shelf, tuck them away in boxes? Mine frequently end up as bookmarks, which perhaps sounds ungrateful. But it means it...
by Annastasia | Mar 8, 2013 | Inkdrops
Many years ago, (back in the dark ages Woolworths still existed) I decided to get organised and purchased a greeting card organiser. While it sounded very grand, it wasn’t. Essentially it was a box. Admittedly it was a pretty box and it came with tasteful...