Vanita Comissiong (1962) is a very well known and prolific Barbadian artist whose colourful paintings depict everyday Caribbean life using a vibrant palette and energetic brush strokes. Painting since 1980s Vanita’s work has been featured in international shows and magazines, representing Barbados. She is also the owner and curator of On the Wall Galleries in […]
What is Muji? MUJI was founded in Japan in 1980 as an antithesis to the habits of consumer society at that time. On one hand, foreign-made luxury brands were gaining popularity within an economic environment of ever-rising prosperity. On the other, poor-quality, low-priced goods were appearing on the market and had a polarizing effect on […]
Green Pebble is not just great for greeting cards, they also sell notebooks, journals, notepads and other stationery items all featuring the beautiful work of some of the UK’s best contemporary artists. They have recently introduced a new notebook range. As a thank you, I recently received a couple of their notebooks to try out. […]
When I first looked into stationery shopping in UAE it looked rather limited. Googling stationery shops in Abu Dhabi only brought up a couple of stationery companies, the shops within the Malls appeared to be limited to the same brands we have over here in the UK (such as Typo and Paperchase) and within Bookstores […]
I recently got a beautiful selection of items from Washi Club as a gift including mino washi notepaper and wrapping incense. Lovely delicate items with a beautiful authentic Japanese vibe about them. Wrapping Incense Wrapping incense 24 verses Iroha incense “RO” box. A box of Wrapping incense with natural incense in a small parcel. The […]
Post-Christmas and New Year festivities it is important to write Thank You cards to express gratitude to your hosts and those people that have been kind enough to buy you a present. It is likely that you have already thanked everyone in person or through a text or call. However, you may want to send […]
Stuck for ideas for stocking fillers – here are some more ideas: Midori D-Clips Mini Bird Paper Clips Iconic Deep Blue Magnet Earphone Winder Masté Set of 8 Rolls Washi Tape Set – Bright Colour Mix A Ohto Rays Quick Dry Gel Pen Go Away: Women’s Crew Socks Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Kit PARKER […]
Stationery can make fantastic Secret Santa gifts around the office – after all who doesn’t love some new stationery. Here are some favourites: WTF Am I Doing? Notepad Paper Tantrum Nifty Notes Talking Tables Cheesy Jokes Plan of Attack Stickies Semicolon Sticky Markers Mental Note Sticky Notes Honest Acronyms File Folders
There is nothing like a personalised gift. Not on the high street is the perfect place to find some personalised gifts for your loved ones. Here are some of our favourite personalised stationery gifts: Personalised Family Organiser Whiteboard Personalised Luxury Leather Document Folder Daily Inspirational Lifestyle Planner/ Undated Personalised Golf Score Card Holder Personalised A4 […]
The Ohh Deer Gift Guide came with the latest Papergang Box. Here are some of my favourite recommendations: Papergang Subscription Boxes – I’ve been getting these subscription boxes pretty much since they started. They make a great gift (to self or others). Previous Boxes can be found here. Gifts for the Plant Lover – as […]