On a personal level I love receiving handwritten mail (usually postcards from my parents), on a professional level, i.e. during the course of my job I hate handwritten letters as they are quite frequently a mess, with appalling handwriting. Handwriting: Truly a lost art. Lately I have been reading about parents improving their handwriting skills […]
Notebooks can make the perfect gift for the right person. I always get notebooks as gifts, but then again most people I know – know I love notebooks. But what about a gift of a notebook for someone who isn’t a big fan of paper. The journals of a lifetime series really hit the spot. […]
I bought my first Filofax since I was a kid about 5 months ago. Previously to that I hadn’t used a Filofax since I collected their “funfax” children’s range. My first and favourite was the one pictured below. Back when I was a kid (yes, I’m a 90s kid) the funfax range were mostly educational, […]
An exercise book or jotter is the ultimate cheap, cheerful but potentially very durable notebook. Commonly used in the classroom they have a hint of learning and ultimately my schooldays when we used to jazz then up with colourful paper and felt tip pens. Below are a few examples of the modern day exercise book: […]
If you read my personal blog you may have heard it has been all change on the job front lately. That meant: new diary. Awkward time to start a new diary (and 2012 diaries despite being in the sales aren’t that cheap). You can get diaries made to start anytime for various durations. Custom made […]
My Flatmates bought me “the Cupcake” for my birthday. A lovely cookbook full of cupcake recipes… unfortunately I have never made a cupcake before in my life. So the question that faces me today is how to get started? It begins by getting the “kit” – all those items needed to make cupcakes and making […]
I have decided to put the third part of my blogging journal how to as part of my a to z blogging challenge. How to: Organise your blogging (#3 list your blogging goals) I started this year with aspirations of really overhauling my blogs. That didn’t quite going to plan and later lead to this […]
A is for Artist’s Sketchbook. Keeping a sketchbook is not just for artists. A sketchbook can be used for ideas or inspiration. Whether you use it to clear out the mess of your head or use it in a more organised fashion e.g. for a specific project – a sketchbook is a great addition to […]
Blogging unfortunately has taken a back seat lately. So I’ve been looking for a way to get re-inspired and get back into a routine. With only days to go I’ve decided to join in with the Blogging from A-Z Challenge April 2012. The concept? 26 blog posts during the month of April – one for […]