In the March 2021 edition of Nero’s Notes Pocket Subscription we got a pack of Storyboard notebooks – “The Farm” edition. These notebooks are made by Endless (the same people that made the endless recorder). This pair of pocket notebooks both show a farm scene with lots of little interesting details. The Reaping Book is […]
Category: Subscription Boxes
Papergang – March 2021
Box. No 60. Papergang’s latest box is designed by Amy Hastings. Amy is a designer and maker from York with a specialism in textiles. The box is filled with lots of stationery goodies, with a bright pop of colour. My favourite item this month was the colouring pencils. These came in a bright pink pouch […]
The Bookhead Club [Dapper Notes] #18
Dapper Notes – Hamsa Edition This is my 18th Dapper Notes Pocket Notebook. Dapper Notes Notebooks are individually handmade by Enon Avital. “Hamsa” (#31) (pictured above) is the most recent edition of the Dapper Notes Pocket Notebook. The word hamsa means “five” in Arabic. In North African cultures it is also associated with good luck […]
Barry’s Cactus Club #9
Box 9 of Barry’s Cactus Club. My ninth cactus has arrived. This month the box included a Golden Barrel Cactus in a Ceramic Pot. This is a stocky little fellow with super spiny needles. He caught me off guard as I was taken him out of the box. However, I love the needles on this […]
The Procrastination Paper – Issue 26
The Procrastination Paper is a monthly mini-mag which encourages you to get off your phone and Waste Some Time Offline. The idea behind the mag is that it is like a paper alternative to scrolling through your phone and a way to procrastinate in a more productive or creative way. This month the theme was “friendship” […]
Neros Notes: No. 4 Desk Pad
The Nero’s Notes “Nero Subscription” this month included the No. 4 Desk Pad from Exacompta. If you love a bit of desk hardware – this is perfect. It has a sturdy metal construction with non-slip backing. It came with dot-grid paper, but the paper (and refills) are available in other types of paper as well. […]
Papergang – February 2021
Box. No 59. Papergang’s latest box is designed by photographer Maddy Gale. The box is inspired by flowers grown on her allotment. The box design features delicate dried flowers. When I opened this box I found that the stationery was gift-wrapped this time, which was a nice new surprise. I’m not sure if this is […]
The Procrastination Paper – Issue 25
I recently backed the Procrastination Paper Annual on Kickstarter. I have also subscribed to their regular Procrastination Paper Monthly Subscription. The Procrastination Paper is a monthly mini-mag which encourages you to get off your phone and Waste Some Time Offline. The idea behind the mag is that it is like a paper alternative to scrolling through […]
Barry’s Cactus Club #8
Box 8 of Barry’s Cactus Club. My eighth cactus has arrived and I feel like I am building up quite the collection. This month the box included an African Pearl in a funky Ceramic Pot. The African Pearl is an enchanting little lady adorned in pearls native to the Western Cape region of South Africa. […]
Kickstarter Find: Hometown Tourist 2021
The third and final notebook in the Goals Planners and Journal 2021 collection from Printed Portal is the Hometown Tourist list notebook for 2021. This pocket notebook contains 52 lists for 2021 to help you to plan and record your activities in your hometown and day trips to make sure you make the most of living […]