Obvious State EDC Notebook – “She was becoming herself, casting aside that fictitious self which we assume like a garment.” – Kate Chopin

Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration.  This poignant quotation […]

Papergang – Changing Seasons (September 2022)

Papergang’s latest box “Changing Seasons” is designed by illustrator Rebecca Zwanzig. This box is inspired by vintage botanical prints and vivid colours of flora. I love this style and the lovely autumnal vibe. Totally love autumn and botanical inspired stationery. My favourite items in this box by far were the greeting cards – I totally […]

Uses for Notebooks: Pretty Pages

I love functional notebooks, so I don’t always choose to go for pretty notebooks with pretty pages. This is an example of a journal with pretty botanical images that can be used as a notebook or journal, but sometimes because the pages are so pretty I prefer to fill then with inspirational quotes and other […]

Notebook with an underwater scene on it.

Ant Explorer Notebook from Kurzgesagt

The ant explorer notebook is a fun notebook for ant fans. Even if you don’t like ants, this notebook is very cool and interesting. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed by the lavishly illustrated cover or the detailed infographic pages. This is a fun illustrated ant themed notebook from Kurzgesagt. As always it has a […]

EDC: Moo Notebook in Jet Black

You may have used Moo for your business cards – but have you used for them for your notebooks? The Moo Notebooks are a great everyday hardback notebook. They are professional but fun as they have a splash of colour. They are sturdy notebooks so can be used on the go or for meetings without […]

Nero’s Notes: Pebble Stationery Co. Pocket Notebooks – Dragonfly Notebook

The latest Nero’s Notes Pocket Subscription featured pocket notebooks from Pebble Stationery Co. I first came across Pebble Stationery on Kickstarter when I backed their original campaign back in 2019. Pebble Stationery Co is an Australian company founded by Lois Ho and John Soh who decided after years of searching for their perfect fountain pen friendly […]

Cactus in a black and white striped ceramic pot

Barry’s Cactus Club #27

Box 27 of Barry’s Cactus Club contains a Mammillaria Supertexta Cactus which is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca in tropical deciduous forests. As part of the subscription box we also got a nerve plant. You can grab your own subscription here. (this is a refer a friend link).

Notebook with an underwater scene on it.

Ocean Explorer Notebook from Kurzgesagt

We love the ocean. If you do, too, get this notebook. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed by the lavishly illustrated cover or the detailed infographic pages. This is a fun illustrated ocean themed notebook from Kurzgesagt. As always it has a vibrant bright cover. Inside the notebook are different sections with different types of […]