GOTTA HAVE IT! Stylish back to school stationery for adults
Can’t get through September without some snazzy new stationery for yourself? Channel those back to school vibes with these stylish gems, all from cool Norfolk brands and creatives.
IN THE BAG
Ok, not technically stationery but you’ll need a new bag to carry all your back to school swag in and this buttery soft, leather stunner from the Muddy Award winning boutique, Fairfax & Favor in Holt, is new season goals. Practical and chic with room enough for tech, notebooks and the kitchen sink, there’s handbags, and then there’s the Windsor work bag.
£415
STYLE IT WRITE
We’re never too old for new pencil case excitement! Store all your stationery must-haves in this sleek envelope pencil case from Nomad & the Bowerbird in Wells. There’s three colours to choose from, though we’re eyeing up the captain blue.
£16
THE NOTEBOOK
Is there anything that screams ‘I’ve got my life together’ more than a snazzy new notebook? This vegan leather, refillable beauty from Norwich gem, Lisa Angel, is the stuff of dreams. There’s space galore for journaling, brain dumps, ticking off tasks and planning your day – even better, it’s not dated, so you can dive in whenever. The initial charm adds a touch of luxe to proceedings whether you are gifting or buying for yourself.
£26
TO THE POINT
No new notebook would be complete without something to write in it with, and these humorous David Shrigley pencils from The Garnet Stores in Norwich caught our eye (and our funny bone).
£9.99
BRIGHT IDEAS
Nothing is more satisfying than writing a list – except ticking it off! This colourful jotter from local print designer and illustrator, Bugg Creative, will brighten up your desk and kitchen counter no end.
£5.99
LIFE’S PEACHY
Stop the week spiralling into chaos with this Brew Norfolk peachy planner pad covering everything from weekly goals to a mood check-ins. Not only will it make you feel super organised it scores you some serious eco creds as it’s printed on recycled paper using vegetable based inks. Fancy.
£15
STICKY NOTE TO SELF
Ideal for jotting down all your big life goals, important reminders and, err, the food shop, this sticky note set from Nomad & the Bowerbird isn’t just handy and super cute – we’re living for the pastel shades and gold foil accents – it made us realise we’ll do anything for a play on words. Let’s just say it had us at For Fox Sake.
£13
PEONY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
Forget buying a house or tying the knot – we reckon posting a thank you card is about as grown-up as it gets. Show your loved ones your appreciation with these pretty floral notecards from local home and gift brand, Bruce Bramfield. A set of eight, each as pretty as the recycled paper they are painted on.
£9.50
DESK DELIGHT
Let’s be honest, desk decor is just as important as new stationery in our books. Channel chilled-out beach strolls while you’re ticking off jobs with a Coastal Walks-scented natural reed diffuser from Norfolk Natural Living, made in King’s Lynn.
£27
FRAME AT LAST
And while we’re talking Pinterest-worthy home offices, we’ve also got our eye on these prints from Double Trouble Prints and Designs in Filby (a Muddy Award 2023 winner).
From £4