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The difference between calligraphy and handwriting
The difference between calligraphy and handwriting
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Paper, cloth and thread
Paper, cloth and thread
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A simple journaling format
A simple journaling format
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Savouring the season
Savouring the season
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Why beautiful stationery matters
Why beautiful stationery matters
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Fresh starts, clean slates, drafts and new notebooks
Fresh starts, clean slates, drafts and new notebooks
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How to get visual inspiration from a quote
How to get visual inspiration from a quote
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Note-taking: a book and an exhibition
Note-taking: a book and an exhibition
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Why I love maps
Why I love maps
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A fairy tale on my mantelpiece
A fairy tale on my mantelpiece
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My everyday notebooks
My everyday notebooks
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Handwriting at Christmas
Handwriting at Christmas
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A woman's feet, in black suede lace-up boots, next to a pile of notebooks

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Stories of love and grief, reinvention and everyday magic in the aftermath of loss – for anyone looking to write their next chapter.

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I was ready early for work the other day so grabbed my camera (and then probably ended up leaving late as usual). Work aside, the week has been about stop motion making, being ill, and ice skating. I’m exhausted, and behind with all the bookbin
I’ve tried to find the right daily routine ever since I first left my regular job three years ago. Something will feel like it works for a few months, but then it… doesn’t, and needs tweaking again. Another review is very much in o
I’m terrible at taking photos when I’m not on my own. But if I’m with someone who can spot a good shot… I may shamelessly copy them. All credit to @rantcliff81 for noticing this mirror reflection. Do head over to his profile
Looking at these photos of Gotland made me dream of my next Swedish adventure. Those colours, that light… calling me northwards. . My concertina albums are made with watercolour paper and can also be used as sketchbooks. They’re availabl
Early spring blossom from the weekend… I’ve been experimenting with materials and techniques for future bindings, and trying to make progress with my ‘homework’ for my City & Guilds qualification. You’d think these
My new photo-taking spot: I missed having a table in my window with the magical light. Other highlights this week have included singing in Swedish, ice skating, and long chats with favourite people. What were yours? . (More on the Swedish singing on
Signs of spring still make me a little nervous*, but I’ve been chasing the light around the house (and even considering cleaning the windows). . I’m holding one of my blank handbound maps in this photo, and trying to give you an idea of h
Another way to add clouds everywhere… I took my carving tools out of retirement and made these two little rubber stamps. I’d planned to do more, but it was a week of migraine fog as well as inky clouds. And that’s ok. It’s en
The day ran away from me, between recovery from the fifth migraine in two weeks, an impromptu call with a friend and a little creative play, before rushing out to make my way to the theatre. So here’s a shot I took last week in between having m