I suppose Smiggle stationery has been around a lot longer than I am aware of. The local post office started to stock these cute goods a couple of years ago, but a store finally opened close by. I’ve been in there just enjoying the cute journals, notebooks, tins and other bits & pieces of stationery. I haven’t bought anything yet. I suppose one day I’ll buy stacks and surprise the girls behind the counter. Today I did buy a little black round ring, which is supposed to be a rubber or eraser for those who don’t know what I mean, …read more

I still haven’t found the perfect pencil case to solve my problem from the other day. Although, this weekend the Avon lady left me something I’ll use until I do find a pencil case I’m happy with. What’s great about this make-up bag is that when you open it you can see through the gauze-type fabric so you can locate the item you’re after quickly.

I threw in all the pens I had been keeping in the old pencil case, but left the other side for my watercolour pencils. I’ve been thinking of using my next journal as a …read more

A few weeks ago my favourite little purple suede pencil case broke, well at least the zip did. I was still trying to use it to carry my assorted pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers and whatevers in, but I finally gave up about a week ago. Instead I carried the current favourite pen and one other; a small red ink pen with novelty cover. Wouldn’t you know it, the pen ran out of ink. Argh! I had to use this short pen with the red ink. I was most annoyed. I felt reluctant to buy another pen because I have so …read more

Writing a journal entry may seem simple, but when beginning to keep a journal that simplicity feels confusing at times. For those who need it, follow this outline and you can’t go wrong. Keep in mind that there are no rules when it comes to writing a journal.
1. Find something to write on. Whatever you have on hand is fine. Or you might like to shop for something that makes you feel good about writing inside the pages.
2. Find something to write with. I love a pen to be smooth and flowing when I’m writing. Just make sure …read more