June 10, 2017
As with all things in life, good planning is the key to making things stress-free. With a little organisation you can ensure that you don’t need to take the entire house with you the next time you take the family camping. Here’s our top tips for using a journal or notebook to plan your next family adventure under canvas.
May 26, 2017
Designed to go wherever you go, these fabulous little A6 pocket notebooks were created for life-on-the-go. Each book is reversible with both lined and grid page layouts...simply 'flip' the book to switch between the two! From shopping and to-do lists to mini journal and habit tracker - FlipFlop can be used wherever and however you require.
May 19, 2017
If you're self-employed professional, you will appreciate the amount of planning and organisation that comes with working for yourself. We’re here to help with our Top 4 tips to help you stay organised and build a strong business.
May 15, 2017
We’re really excited to invite you to join us at brand new summer event - House & Garden Festival, 21-24 June at Olympia London. We'll be there with the complete Say Nice Things collection for you to see and purchase. The show will also be the first public outing for some new products due in the next few weeks...we can't wait to share them with you.
May 12, 2017
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a national campaign to help remove the stigma attached to mental illness. With homage to the campaign, we have dedicated this week’s blog post to the topic of emotional intelligence and how writing techniques can be used as part of a self-help approach.
May 05, 2017
We loved National Stationery Week 2017 but unfortunately, like all good things, it had to end. In this week’s blog, we look at the best bits from the seven days of stationery and look forward to the other reasons to get passionate about paper during May.
April 27, 2017
As National Stationery Week draws to a close, we thought #FountainPenFriday was a great opportunity to delve into the curious world of graphology; the study of our handwriting and what it might say about us. Time to get our research hats on!
April 27, 2017
With National Stationery Week in full swing and today being #ThankYouThursday, now is the perfect time to reflect upon all the things we are thankful for. And whilst it’s always nice to express thanks in person, writing down all the things we are grateful for comes with many benefits, and where better to take note than in your journal or notebook.
April 25, 2017
It's National Stationery Week so we're celebrating Tuesday's #GetCrafty theme with this cute film that teaches your kids how to draw a dog. #NatStatWeek #7DaysofStationery
April 21, 2017
If you are a stationery fanatic then we’re sure you are aware that National Stationery Week is just around the corner and the perfect excuse to celebrate just about everything to do with paper, your pen pot or pencil case. So, whether you’re nerdy for notebooks, jolly about journals or have a penchant for pencils, this is the week for you.
April 15, 2017
At this time of year many of our News Year’s resolutions can start to become a distant memory. And when the warmer weather arrives along with the promise of al fresco dining, the last thing on our minds is eating healthy or going to the gym. That’s why it’s a great idea to use your Say Nice Things journal to track your habits all year so that you don’t lose focus of your goals.
April 07, 2017
Although we love the excuse to enjoy some extra chocolate treats at this time of year, at Say Nice Things we’re all about being creative (and organised, of course). So, here’s our pick of some simple but egg-cellent Easter art and craft ideas for a little fun for everyone at home this half term. Let’s get cracking!
March 31, 2017
Being organised with meal plans, recipes and culinary inspiration can really help you to get creative in the kitchen. So, if you’re a real foodie, read on as we serve up some great ideas on how you can use your journal to create the perfect place for everything food related.
March 24, 2017
There’s something about the arrival of spring that makes our thoughts turn to improving our lives with some home improvements. So, whether it’s decorating the kid’s bedrooms, giving your garden a makeover or building an extension we share some simple ideas on using your journal to collect your thoughts and piece together your next home improvement plan.
March 14, 2017
Planning your wedding, the most perfect day of your life, is a big deal. But as with any big event there is a lot of planning…and we mean a lot! Here’s just a few handy tips on how your journal can help to take the strain and keep you organised and stress-free for the Big Day.
March 10, 2017
It can be hard to find a gift that really shows your Mum how much you appreciate everything she does. We look at how you can personalise a Say Nice Things journal with a few little touches to add extra thought and love to your gift this Mother's Day.
March 03, 2017
Sometimes, having a baby can feel a little bit like Groundhog Day with a seemingly never ending cycle of feeding, changing nappies and getting your little one off to sleep. Why not use your Say Nice Things journal as a Daily Diary to record your achievements, with the added bonus of creating a lovely memory book to look back on and share with your children in the future.
February 24, 2017
Family life can sometimes get hectic. With everyone having different interests, activities and commitments keeping track requires a good organisational strategy. We look at the ways your Say Nice Things journal can be used to become the second-in-command you need to help whip your squadron into shape.
February 17, 2017
No matter how prepared you think you are for becoming a parent, think again. When that little person arrives in your life, everything changes and life is never quite the same again. Using your Say Nice Things journal to keep a Baby's First Year Diary is the perfect way to capture those special moments in your child's life.
February 09, 2017
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not ditch the chocolates and flowers and use the written word to express how you feel. Valentine’s might be the perfect excuse to shower your loved one with gifts, but why not take some time to write down how you feel to show the person you love how much you really care for them.
February 03, 2017
We don’t just need beautiful stationery at work because it’s convenient and handy; we need it because it can also lift our spirits, helping to keep us motivated and focused on the task in hand which in turn can help to make us more productive.
January 27, 2017
Some of the best ideas always seem to come to us at night. And why is it that when you wake up in the morning you can just about remember how to work the kettle but have absolutely no idea what that world changing idea was? One sure fire way to remember your ideas at night and enjoy a good night's sleep is to keep your Say Nice Things journal and pen by your bed so you can write them down. In our latest article we share some simple ideas to think clearly and sleep better.
January 20, 2017
We understand that it can be hard to choose a product based only on what you can see on our website; sometimes you'd like to hear what other people have to say. Since our launch we've been lucky enough to receive some very nice feedback from the lovely folks out in the stationery blogging community so we thought we would share these with you in order to provide some independent feedback on our products.
January 20, 2017
You’ve hiked the Himalayas, sky dived in Australia and backpacked across New Zealand. It’s understandable you might just be feeling slightly lost on your return home and getting back to reality but don’t worry; we’re here to share a few tips on how to avoid the post-travel blues by using your journal to reminisce on your adventure, remember what’s great about being home and start planning for the next adventure!