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31 Oct

Autumnal Vibes

Autumn is under way and the nights are drawing in. With the key colour trends from Autumn/Winter 2018/2019 matching the wash of colour outdoors, we’ve brought you our favourite pieces to match the season, from warm earth tones to subtle natural hues. Lexon

Scribalu Brown Rollerball Desk Pen & Stand This metallic brown rollerball pen and stand set will bring modernist design to your desk. Sleek and minimalist it’s the perfect way to always have a pen on hand for signing important…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts, Product Showcase and tagged pens, colour, autumn on October 31, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

27 Sep

Handcrafted: Bomo Art

In our digital age, we strive for a simpler life. We yearn for the old ways and value the skills of previous generations and trained craftsman. We appreciate those who use their expertise to create. Through ‘handcrafted’, we aim to celebrate some of

our smaller suppliers. Those who have been following time tested traditions and methods to create some of the individual and unique pieces we stock. In this series of blogs, we’ll focus on a brand per blog to highlight their manufacturing processes.…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts, Brand Focus and tagged journal, handcrafted, made by hand, manufacturing, behind the scenes, Bomo Art on September 27, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

07 Sep

Top 5: Products for Students

For those of you starting out in college or university, or even returning after the summer break, it’s important to have the right tools to do the job. Having a great selection of stationery can ensure boosted productivity, and help keep you motivated

all through the year. Here’s our top picks: Parker Jotter Trio Looking for a great value set which will meet all your writing needs? Look no further than the Parker Jotter Trio Set. With a ballpoint pen in blue, gel ink pen in red and a mechanical…

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This entry was posted in Pen Advice & Care and tagged guide, Top 5, students on September 7, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

24 Aug

Proper Pen Storage

We’re often asked how to use a pen and ensure it’s in top condition, but what about how to keep it at its best when not in use? Read on to find our top tips on pen storage. Gravity is not your friend When stored for any length of time, gravity takes

hold of the ink in your pen and pulls it around. This can cause all manner of issues. If you store your pen tip down, you’re opening yourself up to leakages. With a fountain pen this can also cause nib blockages when ink dries in the nib and feed. If…

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This entry was posted in Pen Advice & Care and tagged pen, storage, advice on August 24, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

09 Aug

When Size Matters: A guide to Pelikan pen sizes

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Pelikan creates beautiful pens from hand turned resin with dedicated craftsmanship and subtle details which make each writing instrument an individual work of art. Pelikan uses letters and numbers to distinguish their pens writing types and sizes across

ranges. This makes it hard to know what pen will be right for you without a lot of extra research. To help the Pelikan newcomer, we’ve tried to get down to the core of the issue and show the Pelikan ranges in all their glory. Writing Type The letter…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts, Pen Advice & Care and tagged guide, size, Pelikan on August 9, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

12 Jul

The Draw of the Great Outdoors

With summer upon us, the sun is shining and if you’re anything like us you can feel the great outdoors calling. Getting outside for any reason is therapeutic, but nothing quite beats taking inspiration from the natural world and getting outdoors to draw. We’ve

got some top tips on what you’ll need to successfully create art in the wilderness, be it urban or otherwise. PLAN AHEAD Knowing what you’re planning on drawing, what style or medium you'll use and where you’re doing it is the first…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts and tagged art, drawing, hints & tips, outdoors on July 12, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

08 Jun

Our Stationery Obsessed Friends

Recently we asked our customers just how stationery obsessed they were through a fun quiz. The higher their score the more stationery obsessed they were. We found out that all of you are a bit stationery crazy with a whopping average score of 138 out of

197!! We selected a few of our highest scorers and asked them more about their stationery habits. Let’s meet the stationery nuts: Alejandro (@mchpncl) Score: 169 Amanda Fleet (@amanda_fleet1) Score: 197 Declan W (@gastrowandering) Score:…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts and tagged notebook, pen, stationery, obsessed, addict on June 8, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

24 Apr

Royal Vows - How To Make Your Wedding Regal

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For many people, their wedding day is the biggest day of their life. The day they commit themselves to their true love and bind themselves together forever. Making your special day stand out can be daunting, but with a little flair and some well-chosen

stationery, you’ll have the wedding day of your dreams. For planning Planning the big day is a job no one envies. Take the stress out of your hectic schedule and wedding planning with these beautiful pieces. Moleskine Passions -…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts, Product Showcase and tagged stationery, planning, wedding on April 24, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

23 Mar

Easter Colour Egg-stravaganza

Easter is a time for celebration. Rejoicing new life and rebirth as Spring starts to take hold. Colour is everywhere. From the bright shining foils covering chocolates, to the flowers of all colours popping up in gardens and woodlands. So celebrate in

the colours of the season as we've brought the brights to the fore and we chase away those lingering winter blues... Reminiscent of those foil wrapped eggs everyone loves, metallic hues are great for an instant addition of pizazz to your stationery…

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This entry was posted in Stationery Addicts, Product Showcase and tagged colour, stationery, competition, easter on March 23, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.

23 Feb

Around the World in 80 Pens (or close enough...)

Ever wanted to know where your favourite pen brand hails from? Or wanted to know how they got started? We've devised this fun interactive map for you to try. With a marker showing the current HQ (or original location for global brands), you can zoom in

and out, finding out more about where the brands we stock found their beginnings, how they came to be and see where all the pen and journal making powerhouses reside. The blue markers show journal and notebook brands while the red markers show pen…

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This entry was posted in Brand Focus and tagged history, map, interactive, brands, location on February 23, 2018 by Gemma Plumbridge.