There are so many ways in which I'm old fashioned, and hand writing is one of those ways. I can see your confused faces now. Surely I don't mean actually taking a pen and applying it to paper?! Well yes, actually. I've always loved writing in notebooks and it's how I started, and continue to write creatively - short stories and my never to be finished novel are all in notebooks and I just love the process.
I love seeing the misspellings, the crossings out, the brainstorms in the margins and plot twists arrowed on a different page; I love seeing my mind working stories out and it's something you just don't get when typing away on a computer/ laptop/ phone, etc.
I feel so much more connected to my work when I'm using a pad and pen, so when I was asked if I wanted to pick some items from
Old English Co. I couldn't wait to head over to their site. In the end I decided on half writing tools and half treat yo'self gems:
1. '
Do What You Love' A4 Notebook for new projects
2. '
Beauty in Simplicity' A5 Wiro Notebook for brainstorming
3.
Blush Pink and Gold A5 Planner because I'm a huge lists person and love having a cute planner to travel around with me
4. A '
Girl Gang' and an '
Ice Cream' enamel pin because I have an array of tote bags in need of embellishment
5.
Spiffing Birthday Card because it's always someone's birthday
6. '
You Look Scrumptious Pocket Mirror' because a girl needs to have one to hand to retouch her lipstick!
I love each item in my gift package and everything is such great quality - almost to the point where it all feels too fancy to use. The clean lines and simple designs make each item extremely versatile, and I can't wait to start using my planner and A5 notebook, in particular, for brunch-date planning and short story musings.
I'm so impressed and will probably purchase a few homeware items and prints I've seen and have fallen in love with.
Old English Co. website is filled with great kitchen and homeware accessories, gift ideas, stationary, and greeting cards for every occasion - you'd really struggle not be utterly impressed with what's on offer.
'til next time!
Love and hugs,
Isha xxx
