Pretty Things

Just a quick one to share some pictures of pretty stationery related things that have been happening. 

We went to an engagement party on the weekend, I am someone who takes a painful amount of time to choose a card. When I saw the one below, the stationery lover in me had to get it. 

How cute is this typewriter engagement card I got for the happy couple

This is what we got them (her), it is stunning and so useful for planning a wedding (Kikki-K)

All wrapped up, I hope they liked it

Happy Mother's Day to me - Kikki-K 365 Journal

I will kick things off Mother's Day...watch this space

Pretty writing paper, so cute

Daily Like Fabric Tape and Washi

My creative exchange parcel arrived, isn't it divine

So many awesome goodies inside, spoilt

Using said goodies to write and say thanks 

Sending off some happy mail

And a little inspiration

 

Receiving some happy mail of my own

How awesome is my penpal's job of papercutting my name, love it

Keshena xo

Be still my stationery heart

So it will be Mother's Day here in Australia next week and my husband asked me what I would like...

There are several things I could ask for but instead I kept it simple and asked for a Kikki-K voucher.

For those not familiar with Kikki-K see link below

http://www.kikki-k.com

They have so many gorgeous things that I adore and want to make mine. I could go nuts in that store, a shopping spree in Kikki-k is the stuff that dreams are made of.

A little secret Santa gift I brought for a girlfriend last Christmas from Kikki-K

This was the above wrapped up, I love gift wrapping.

I am also rather fond of Typo, they have good sales from time to time and I am lucky enough to live near an outlet store of theirs.

My cute little diary I brought from Typo

Locally (the Gold Coast) I can't go past Six Things in Burleigh Heads. I love that place, not just stationery but all sorts of wondrous things. Lucky for those not based on the GC they have online store.

This isn't stationery but it is cute, I got it for my daughter's room from Six Things :)

Evidence (not recent in case my hubby sees this) 

I have seen a lot of people mention etsy shops online but I am yet to try any myself so I can't really comment. I am sure as my addiction grows I will no doubt purchase some goodies from these places and report back myself.

I am really only aiding you all in spending money on pretty things, which you may or may not be in a position to do. I wish I could spend lots of money on pretty things but I fear my husband would divorce me if I really went to town. I buy little bits and pieces here and there to appease my need, ha...it's a never ending thirst!

I just made some rather cute (and cheap) purchases on ebay which I will share once they arrive.

Also this is in no way sponsored or endorsed by anyone, just me wanting to share my love of things. I am an enabler ;) (happy shopping)

Take Care,

Keshena x

Snail Mail Love

So I decided to start a new blog on a whim, a blog dedicated to my love of stationery (and let's not forget the all important coffee, with whom I co-exist on a daily basis). To clarify, I have two small children and that alone should explain at least the necessity that is coffee...but I do also love it, it gets me through the day.

I plan to come here and share bits and pieces in regards to my penpal  adventures (it truly is so much fun, I really enjoy it). I haven't been a penpal for all that long but it really is a great way of meeting some truly amazing people from all over the world and making real connections. Plus it opened up a whole new world creatively, I have Instagram to thank for that (what an awesome community you get on there). I attribute it with my new found love of snail mail and everything that entails.

I have always been a lover of stationery ever since I was a child, but now I am slightly obsessed with it. There are some crazy talented people out there, I am inspired by them every day. I hope to one day be the one inspiring others. For now I just want to bring a smile to your face and a bit of happy to your day. I don't take myself too seriously and I love to laugh.

I also want to share the things that I love, old and new. Things I create that I think might be of interest or just a bit cute. I am a sucker for all things kawaii, washi tape (a recent discovery and now addiction), kraft paper, baker's twine, neon...basically a never ending list of all things stationery.

I hope you enjoy my little slice of heaven and the interwebs ;)

Here's a little taste of what's to come

All wrapped and ready to go for #thecreativeexchange (check it out on Instagram, you won't regret it)

A cute little cloud I made as a gift for someone

Wise words

This was for the #handmadeval exchange back in Feb

We could all use a bit of love in our lives

Some little envelopes I made

Washi tape & twine bunting

Take care,

Keshena xo