Souvenirs from Abroad 🧳
A few things I brought back from being (famously) on vacation...🛍️
I have returned from my travels to London, Barcelona, and some islands in Greece! A few things I brought back that I’m obsessed with….
A Perpetual Calendar Stamp from Present & Correct in London
I finally had the chance to visit Present & Correct’s new Bloomsbury location in London, (a wonderful stationery shop) and bought the coolest stationery gadget: a reconfigurable calendar stamp! Each rectangular unit of the stamp can be rearranged for the perfect calendar stamp every time. Perhaps I will stop hand-writing calendars in my journal….could be huge. Will make a video about it + the store!
An Iconic Poster from the London Transport Museum
One of my favorite museums in the city (besides the Postal Museum of course) is holding an exhibition of posters designed for the London Underground, and it’s an incredible collection! I love the combination of Public Service Announcements x Art x effective Graphic Design. The collection can be viewed digitally for free here! I had to take home “The Tate Gallery by Tube” poster which I find to be a work of supreme genius by David Booth.
A Pair of Precision Scissors from Choosing Keeping London
I’ve been on the hunt for tiny scissors meant for detail work, and I found the perfect pair at Choosing Keeping by Allex (Hayashi Cutlery Co). When searching for the highest quality stationery, Choosing Keeping is always up to the task. I absolutely love visiting the shop every time I’m in town. Excited to use my new Japanese stainless steel precision scissors ✂️!
A Mini Print from Mercilona in Barcelona
Mercilona is a Barcelona shop dedicated to selling prints from local artists! My favorite type of souvenir is a handmade/locally made/local artist something something. So. I did what had to be done. The shop is delightful, and I could watch the screenprinting happening live upstairs. I acquired this mini print by Vteronika Art of a Barça balcon. Adore!
Film Photos from Greece!
I have a little tradition of bringing a disposable film camera on longer trips. (I’ll switch to real film one day promise.) Getting the photos developed when I get home is my favorite thing. I love analog. Milos and Paros were absolutely dreamy. I will write more about it soon.
Off to edit videos about stationery shopping in London. xx