Journal

Notes on the studio, new drops, and the ideas behind what we make.

152 articles and counting

Keep a Little Wonder travel jewelry case

Jewelry Gift Ideas: Travel Cases, Boxes and Engravable Bracelets

Jewelry gift ideas that don't involve choosing a ring size: a travel jewelry case, a wooden jewelry box and an engravable natural stone bracelet.
You Are More Than Your To-Do List car mat set

Inspirational Car Accessories: Small Upgrades for Everyday Drives

Car accessories gift ideas for everyday drivers: floral car mats, a hanging air freshener, an insulated bottle and a slim phone case. See what each one does.
Christmas 2026 Gift Order-By Calendar - Free Printable PDF - preview

Christmas 2026 Gift Order-By Dates: When to Order So It Arrives

When to order Christmas gifts in 2026 so they arrive on time, with dates for US and international orders and a free printable order-by calendar.
Secret Santa Organizer - Free Printable PDF - preview

Free Secret Santa Printable: Organizer, Rules and Sign-Up Sheet

A free two-page Secret Santa printable with a checklist, house rules, sign-up sheet and order-by dates. Download the PDF and run your exchange in 15 minutes.
Let the Good Things In Wall Clock by Parallel World

10 Quiet Messages for Your Home and Where to Put Them

Inspirational home decor quotes, shown as ten quiet messages and the best spot in your home for each, from hallway clock to bathroom curtain.
“Be Open to Beautiful Things” Inspirational Ceramic Ornament - view 3

Best Small Gifts Ranked: Our S to C Tier List

The best small gifts ranked in a tier list from S to C: mugs, candles, journals, socks and more, scored on price, no sizing and everyday use.
Create Your Own Sunshine Sticker, photo 8

Last Minute Gift Ideas: Choose Your Own Path

Last minute gift ideas as a choose-your-own-path guide: answer how many days you have and who it is for, and get a realistic gift plan.
Do It With Heart Ceramic Ornament, photo 3

Proud of You Gifts: 10 Ways to Say It Without Saying It

Proud of you gifts for a new job, a hard year or a big milestone: 10 thoughtful ideas with real prices and a few lines to write in the card.
2027 Inspirational Wall Calendar - "Your Story Is Still Unfolding"

Wall Calendar Size Guide: Standard Sizes and How to Hang One

Wall calendar size guide: common sizes, how to match a calendar to your wall, and how to hang one, with the real sizes and prices of our 2027 calendars.
Better Days Are Coming Plush Blanket, photo 12

Gifts for a Friend Going Through a Hard Time: 10 Kind Ideas

Gifts for a friend going through a hard time: 10 quiet, kind ideas, what to say with them and what to avoid, with real items and prices.
Take the Day as It Comes sherpa fleece blanket, photo 4

Plush vs Sherpa Blanket: A Scored Comparison

Plush vs sherpa blanket, scored on 7 criteria: price, sizes, warmth, softness, weight, care and colors, using the real specs of two throws we sell.
You Are Allowed to Change wrapping paper by Parallel World

How to Wrap a Gift: 5 Steps, Sizes and Toppers

How to wrap a gift in 5 steps: measure the paper, cut, fold, seal and add a topper, with a size rule for a 30 inch roll and toppers that are gifts too.