FOREVER STATIONERY, NEVER STATIONARY!

May 16th - May 22nd, the week where we celebrate and quite frankly geek out on the best pens, add more notebooks and journals to our current stash of ones too pretty to write in, and go crazy for all things stationery.

National stationery week kicked off with the Stationery Show at the Business Design Centre in London. I was gutted not to be able to attend this year, and this FOMO was only exacerbated by the plethora of beaut images that have flooded my instagram feed over the last few days.... *Instantly goes to book tickets for the next event.

As a self confessed stationery and notebook Queen, I thought it only highly appropriate to do a bit of a round up of a few of my current stationery obsessions.

Here goes...

Hello Time - A monochrome lovers dream.

The concept of time is such a precious one, and seems more poignant than ever these days! This incredible range of stationery puts time at the forefront of its design. Hello Time's mission is "to help you plan your time more efficiently and intentionally so you can spend this precious resource on the things that matter most". This sentiment is one that is held in such prestige in my life so including Hello Time in my round up was a no brainer. And did I mention they are created here in the UK - WOOP!

The undated planners are perfect to start at any point of the year, so there really is no excuse to have to wait for a new calendar year to get organised.

Hello Time Planners

One product from Hello Time that has been a game changer for me is the Daily Desk Pad... The strategic layout allows for to do lists, note taking, scribbles and goal setting to be laid out on one page. To have this freedom to create these various outputs on a single sheet is really useful when the creative juices get flowing. *adds another to my basket.

Day Daily Desk Pad

Paper goods are not the only thing Hello Times kicks butt at! Head over to their website to stock up on other desk and pencil case essentials - Thank me later ;)

Coffeenotes - When stationery meets sustainability.

If you follow my Instagram, you will know one of my favourite past times is being sat in a coffee shop journaling and writing away. So when I first discovered Coffeenotes last year it felt like the ultimate power couple had been discovered!

Like many others, sustainability is something that is close to my heart, and the discovery of beautiful stationery created from recycled coffee cups just ticks every single box.

Like this duo couldn't get any better Coffeenotes is also right on my doorstep here in Dorset.

The countdown is on for these to launch, and I can't wait to check them out even more.

Ella Iconic - Become a CEO of your own life.

The Ella Iconic CEO of My Own Life planner is one I have used for the last few years. It's the kind of planner that you can use for all areas of life, from day to day appointments, to goal setting and habit tracking. Ella Iconic's recent rebrand oozes femininity and the blush tones bring a relaxed and calming vibe.

For those wanting to focus more on selfcare routines and kickstart a wellness and workout routine, the team at Ella Iconic have just released a fitness and workout planner. If you're anything like me, anytime I start something new requires a new journal or planner, so this is perfect for anyone embarking on a new wellbeing journey.

Mid years planners, dividers, index tabs, pens,pencils, notepads and desk pads, this list goes on. But one thing I know for sure is Ella Iconic have what it takes for you to plan a life that allows you to take control of it, and feel like you can tackle anything that comes your way.

CEO of My Own Life Planner

Fitness & Workout Planner

Tom's Studio - A fountain of beauty!

Do you remember the very first time you made the pen level up? The very first time your teacher rid you of that hideous red Berol Handwriting pens and your fingertips gripped your first fountain pen? The ink blots, splodges and splurges that followed made me first fall in love with handwriting. Watching the ink flow out onto the paper gave me such joy and wonder.

My love for beautiful pens was continued on my 21st Birthday. Whilst friends were receiving Tiffany's padlock necklaces I was gifted the most decadent Cross rollerball... Something that is still cherished and scribbling away today.

The last couple of years have seen yet another inky glow up in the form of my passionate discovery of Calligraphy. This is where the wonders of Tom's Studio comes in. Tom combined his practical skillset of working in a blacksmith forge with his knowledge from a background in product design to create the most exquisite pens you have ever seen. The design of both the calligraphy and foundation pens are truly works of art, and ones that will truly stand the test of time. All are handcrafted making them so unique and even more special to add to your writing tool collection.

The array of inks also on offer are presented in beaut little bottles that make you want to gather the whole collection.... See for yourself here.

Not to mention that they are also another Dorset based brand.

Calligraphy

Fountain Pens

Inks

Seasons - One for all seasons.

It's no secret around here that I am utterly obsessed with the seasons, so throw in a stationery range that literally has its namesake and it's an instant yes from me! The Seasons ambition is to "translate the rhythm of the seasons into a collection of books and products that inspire their audience to live beautifully and reconnect with the world around us". I think you will agree with me that mission has been fully achieved and in fact exceeded!

A selection of journals, artistry tools, wax seals and cards creates a capsule collection of beautiful curated stationery. It's the kind of stationery that can be used practically, but also offers the most incredible products to use as styling (i.e. the journal that's too beautiful to write in).

The Seasons products are the most stylish designs that gives stationery a real demure edge. I am all for romanticising the small moments in life and romance is definitely an apt word for describing all of their products.

I feel like my Christmas wish list is going to be full of products from the Seasons collection.