I recently read and it's really changed the way I think about the items I own, what I chose to keep and how I store them. Not only was I in undergrad for 8 years (because I did it part time while working), but I then went on to be self employed for quite a few years. Couple that with being a bit of an office supply junkie, as you can imagine, my supply stash was pretty legit. ;) Fast forward to today -- I work full time, have two little ones, run this blog, and rarely find myself reaching ...
Bullet Journal Pens and Markers (Liz’s Favorites)
Are you new to bullet journaling and not sure where to start supply-wise? Are you a veteran and looking to get some new bujo gear? Here are a few of my favorite pens and markers that I always keep handy (and use everyday)! 1: - This is my all-time favorite. It writes with the boldness of a marker, yet the finesse of a pen! It's extremely versatile so I use it for writing as well as creating my layouts. It also comes in fine, and a few different colors but the medium black is my #1 go ...
Bullet Journal Bleed and Ghosting Test
I've seen a few questions about experiencing any bleeding or ghosting and what pens we use in our bullet journals so I decided to do a quick bleed and ghosting test with all of my favorite pens and markers! Leuchtturm1917 vs. Piccadilly Essential Notebook First off, I tested in my and a - I use this one as my test journal when I want to sketch out a new spread, draw a quick doodle and everything else in between. In the first picture below you'll see the two tests side by side. I ...
Bullet Journal Handwriting Hack
How beautiful did my writing come out for this February header? What about this weekly spread? Well I have a confession to make.. I made it on my computer! (gasp) I'm envious of all of you with beautiful calligraphy handlettering, and I'm putting in the time to practice my handwriting to get mine there. I know we are supposed to stride for progress over perfection, but I yearned for the beautiful pages I see so many of you sharing on a day-to-day basis. When I came up with this ...
Organize Greeting Cards
I don't send a lot of hand written letters these days, but I try my best to send cards to close family or friends for any major life events, or send thank you notes for any gifts we get. Since even the smallest of errands can often be inconvenient with a toddler, I love having extra cards and stationary on hand. In fact, I loved it so much that I found myself with two different card organizers, a few boxes of thank you notes, and random floating cards throughout my home. The result? ...