Desk Therapy: 5 Calm & Minimalist Stationery Picks
Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
A little wit, a dash of wonder, and a generous helping of Italian craftsmanship—meet the CIAK Icons Notebook collection. Each notebook is a charming homage to an iconic work of art, with an embossed cover and a single evocative word to stir the grey matter. Whether you're feeling like a misunderstood “Genius”, having a melodramatic “Monday”, dreaming big with “Dreams”, or savouring the bliss of “Quiet”, there’s a cover to match your mood.
Handmade in Italy, these notebooks feature vegan leather covers, robust recycled paper, and CIAK’s signature horizontal elastic—equal parts function and flair. Available in portable B6 or roomy A5, they're ideal for jotting, plotting, or simply doodling with dramatic flair.
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A little wit, a dash of wonder, and a generous helping of Italian craftsmanship—meet the CIAK Icons Notebook collection. Each notebook is a charming homage to an iconic work of art, with an embossed cover and a single evocative word to stir the grey matter. Whether you're feeling like a misunderstood “Genius”, having a melodramatic “Monday”, dreaming big with “Dreams”, or savouring the bliss of “Quiet”, there’s a cover to match your mood.
Handmade in Italy, these notebooks feature vegan leather covers, robust recycled paper, and CIAK’s signature horizontal elastic—equal parts function and flair. Available in portable B6 or roomy A5, they're ideal for jotting, plotting, or simply doodling with dramatic flair.
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Tracked Delivery 48 |
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£3.50 |
Tracked Delivery 24 |
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£4.99 |
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£7.99 |
International Delivery |
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From £8.00 |
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Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
Spring is the perfect excuse to give your workspace a gentle refresh. Whether you're tidying your desk, updating your planner, or simply want something new and lovely to write with, here are five of our favourite seasonal picks – each from a different brand we love at The Journal Shop.
If stationery's your thing, then you'll feel right at home with us. We love good stationery (and a good stationery shop!), great design and the joy of owning things that make us happy. We go to great lengths to bring you the brands we know you love and we've been happily doing this since the very beginning of our journey. We believe in good things, always.