SWEETIESAL

I have always loved making my notes, lists and diary neat and pretty so gifts to help me achieve my prime aesthetic are always welcome! Stationery is always a fail safe gift in my opinion as items are almost always used.

One of my simple pleasures in life is starting a new note book. Moleskine and Paperchase Agenzio Pads are my faves and you can even have them personalised! I also don't think anyone could miss the onslaught of influencer attention on *those* Papier planners and notepad on Instagram earlier this year but they are a lovely brand offering a really personalised product should that be your gift recipient's preference!

If you love to list like me then perhaps a dedicated list pad for shopping lists or errands you need to do? Paperchase and Kikki K have gorgeous options for all tastes.

New year, new organised you? Spend your downtime filing away all your important paperwork in a nice looking file rather than disappearing into the drawer of doom.. my faves are the brown Kraft range from Paperchase, labelled with my Dymo Label Maker.

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail... That has stuck with me so I am rather obsessed with my paper planner - I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing everything I have on, have to do and achieve in a week in a spread so I know how best to use my time and where I can have a relaxed time and be guilt free. I have a Moleskine 18 month diary which has the diary on the left hand side and a notes page on the right. It is perfect to list any day specific appointments or errands and then the rest can go into a list on the right hand side. I personalise and brighten up the pages with journal stickers and washi tape from eBay and Etsy.

There's also pens and desk accessories to be had - as my 'desk' is currently my dining table in my living room, I make sure that everything on there I don't mind looking at during my spare time! I've also really enjoyed sending cards and notes to my family and friends in the post during the restrictions this year. It's always nice to receive a little card in the post rather than promotional materials or bills! I love these ones from Etsy 😍

What stationery items would you like to find in your stocking or under the tree?