introducing… botanicals shop

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the botanicals collection is now available in our online shop lovely new products for the avid collector & garden seeker journals – notebooks – postcards – bottles          botanicals is inspired by the botany of plants, encompassing Japanese traditional art … Continue reading

the sketchbook project

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january didn’t pass by without a project to keep us busy The Sketchbook Project is a constantly evolving library of artists’ sketchbooks from across the globe, brought to you by the Art House Co-op. and we couldn’t resist to get involved … Continue reading

new year… new garden

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It seems like a fine day for starting a garden for the new year… not that we have a lot of room at looseleaf HQ but I’ve been inspired by little gardens especially in places you would not expect to … Continue reading

diy binding

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If you’ve been reading the gorgeous pages of Paper Runway Magazine… you may have noticed a little feature on diy japanese book binding that we have put together. The book binding DIY instructions & pics are on page 60 of … Continue reading

in the studio…

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sunny sunday in the studio – drawing, making and dreaming inspired by the beautiful poppies picked up from the flower markets yesterday. so pretty and full of colour

PS called…

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  and left their calling card while you were out membership to the postale society entitles you to your own private postale box to register your interest in becoming a member or for more details click on the cards or go … Continue reading