List love


So, yesterday I showed you my new book bought from here in Hastings. Its beautifully handmade with recycled paper and odd pages from map books, botanical books etc made by the gorgeous french artist Sophie Azimont.

It's going to be my book of memorable lists inspired by Pip Lincolne of Meet me at Mikes fame. I've looked at a few of her gorgeous books and have always read her blog and found her writings so relaxing and inspiring.



It's going to be fun to write lists about lots of fun and thought provoking things, together with a trip down memory lane about the various places I have lived and jobs I have had etc. I don't tend to write lists everyday, I tend to write them when I have too much buzzing in my head and if I have loads to do at work or at home they really help me focus and feel less overwhelmed with all that needs to be done.



I've started with "Things I do everyday". Already looking at it in this photo I forgot to add a few other things like hugs, reading with Alice, chatting to Andy about our day etc. Of course these lists are not exhaustive and are just an overview of my life, likes and no doubt there will be some dislike lists.

It's also given me an excuse to buy some more ink cartridges for my Rotring Art pen which is divine to write with. I love a little bit of ink on paper.

How about you?
Do you write lists?
Are you going to join in with Pip's idea?

Happy weekending everyone
See you all soon
xox
Penelope

ps. Did you spot that pretty pink floral vintage sheet which I placed my list book on? I'll very soon tell you about the story behind me acquiring this beauty x

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