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 | Dec 12, 2014 | Christmas Preparations, Creative, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
It’s the season for making plans, having high expectations and hoping that everything will be wonderful. It’s also the season for high-stress levels when no one will play ball with your amazing plan and for setting yourself up for disappointment....
by Annastasia | Nov 7, 2014 | Diaries and Journals, Inkdrops, Living, notebooks, organisation
When does the year start? For those who are able to live absolutely in the moment (so mainly those under the age of five?) it would be January first. For the rest of us, it seems to arrive quite a bit earlier. This question leads to another… at what point do you...
by Annastasia | Oct 10, 2014 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, notebooks, organisation
Moving house. It requires lots of organisation and allows stationery lovers to indulge in notebooks, folders, and sticky notes. However, there is no getting around it. Moving involves a lot of paperwork. And lots of different tasks to be mindful of. How do you ensure...
by Carla | Sep 27, 2014 | Articles, Guest posts, Inkdrops, Living
So we asked the very lovely Mimi, over at Little Sips of Tea, to tell us what Sensible September means to her. And here’s what she said… September is swiftly slipping away – I was startled to realise that it’s already the start of autumn,...
by Carla | Aug 22, 2014 | Day in the life, Diaries and Journals, Handwriting, Inkdrops, Lists, organisation
I often spend time on Fridays and Sundays sorting out what’s happening in the week or two ahead. It’s the only way to stay on top of all the things I do – business, job and life things. Unarguably I’m a very digital girl. Yet this afternoon I...
by Annastasia | Aug 15, 2014 | Inkdrops, Living, organisation, simplification
So you’ve been away from your usual routine for a few days. You’ve been away. Maybe it was business. Perhaps a visit from the family. Or you went on holiday. Possibly you were just really busy. In any case, you’ve lost the thread of your routine. You...
by Annastasia | Aug 1, 2014 | Day in the life, Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation
Packing always requires a list. It’s certainly true if you’re going away for a few days but in my opinion just as true for shorter excursions; from a day at work to popping out for a packet of tea. If you’re anything like me packing for the simplest...
by Annastasia | Jun 6, 2014 | Inkdrops, Living, organisation
When a letter arrived announcing that our power was being cut off I was actually pleased. It was only for one day. It would be a Sunday. And I thought it would provide an opportunity for me to try a ‘digital fast’ of sorts. Theoretically, I could have pretty much...
by Annastasia | Mar 21, 2014 | Inkdrops, Living, notebooks, organisation
Sometimes it seems life is all about job lists. Of course, making a new list, or finding a new method or app for list-making is energising. It gives the impression that all of the problems of life are now under control. You spend a few days thrilled that you’re on top...
