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How to: First letter to a pen pal

August 11, 2021September 1, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Photo: Igor Stevanovic

You could be the most conversational person in the world, but given a blank piece of paper and a pen with the exciting yet daunting … Read more

How to keep a Dream Journal

October 27, 2016August 8, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Photo: Rido81

If you regularly experience vivid dreams, struggle to recall your dreams, would like to track your dream patterns, would like to attempt to interpret your … Read more

How to keep a Bullet Journal

January 9, 2019June 7, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Journal and pen

There’s been a lot of hype about Bullet Journaling in the stationery and organisation world recently, but what exactly is it, and what are the … Read more

How to keep a Travel Journal

October 27, 2016June 3, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Photo courtesy of Rawpixel.com

  Maybe you’re going on a lovely two week holiday to Greece this summer with your other half, or perhaps you’re embarking on a gap … Read more

How to keep a Gratitude Journal

April 7, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Hand writing in a spiral-bound gratitude journal with pen in four colourful pop art style panels

Keeping a Gratitude Journal has many benefits – both mental and physical – and can make a big difference to your life if you commit … Read more

How to write a thank you note

October 27, 2016March 23, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Thank you card with floral border and blue bird on green textured background

Why send a thank you note? These days there are many methods of expressing your thanks to someone, be it via text message, a quick … Read more

How to clean your fountain pen nib

February 2, 2023February 5, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Close-up of a fountain pen nib with silver cap removed on wooden surface

Your fountain pen’s nib should be regularly cleaned to ensure it’s free from dried ink; once a month is recommended, and certainly at least once … Read more

How to Write a Sympathy Card

August 11, 2021November 6, 2015 by Lucy Williams
sad girl with teddybear

Most of us know exactly what to write in a birthday or Christmas card – after all, we’ve been writing them at the same time … Read more

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