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 Annastasia | Aug 28, 2017 | Business Musings, declutter, Inkdrops, Seasons
September has got us thinking about decluttering, our ongoing quest for early nights and Ink Drops turning 5 in October. The decluttering seemed the ideal place to kick-off. Our list of decluttering spaces started off innocently enough with desks, files and computers....
by Carla | Aug 7, 2017 | Inkdrops, My life in stationery
Meet Louise. She loves all things vintage and pastel, and is a fan of purple ink (we approve!). Accordingly, she tells us about her life in stationery… First things first, what’s your name? Louise What’s the best thing you’ve ever received in the...
by Annastasia | Sep 19, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, routine
It’s the third week of my bullet journalling efforts and I’ve finally managed to draw something on a daily page! This week saw me add in a daily ‘to cook’ section as well as separate out my activities. While I suspect my layout will continue to...
by Annastasia | Sep 12, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, routine
It’s week 2 of my bullet journalling experience (experiment seems a bit strong no matter how far I feel I’m being pushed from my comfort zone). I haven’t developed amazing art skills but it’s been interesting! Weekly spread My weekly spread...
by Annastasia | Sep 5, 2016 | Bullet Journal, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, routine
I’m clearly not an early adopter. And as regards bullet journalling I’m officially late to the party. Carla has shown me her own journal on several occasions but I’ve always resisted the urge to try it out. It looked complicated and quite probably...
by Annastasia | Apr 28, 2016 | Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, National Stationery Week, notebooks, routine
Inspiring stationery item Nu: notebook* How I’d use it For writing a gratitude list at bedtime. Particularly as it’s slim enough to pack if I’m away and I can use felt tips on the pages. Where I’d use Sitting at my desk or curled up in chair...
by Annastasia | Feb 6, 2015 | Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation, simplification
How do you handle your to-do list? I find that I add more tasks than I can do. Then I carry these over to the next day or week. At this point, it becomes clear that once again I’ve given myself too many tasks to do. Consequently, I’m always a bit behind...
by Annastasia | Jan 9, 2015 | Books, Day in the life, Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation
Every year I try to find a way of making my life more organised. I’m a scanner personality. So using exactly the same system year after year would probably bore me. Additionally, life doesn’t stay the same every year. Hence it’s good to be flexible...
by Annastasia | Aug 29, 2014 | Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, notebooks
This old notebook doesn’t look like much. Indeed, it’s a bit battered and creased. A bit pocket worn maybe? The paper is browning. What do you expect to find inside? Shopping lists? Surprisingly, it’s actually a diary of a holiday that a dear family...
by Carla | Jan 18, 2014 | Inkdrops, Living
Happy (rather belated) new year, stationery lovers! I’ve chosen a word for the year for the first time in 2014. In keeping with the ethos of Ink Drops, and in an attempt to continue to slow down and really savour and appreciate life, I’ve chosen BALANCE....