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Here, we share what fills our creative corner. We explore the minimalist stationery in our collection, books on our desk, and tools we use daily. Consider it a peek into our working space and discover thoughtful design, practical insights, and the details that make work more intentional.
Why Your Grandmother Was Right About Letter Writing
Remember when your grandmother used to sit at her writing desk with beautiful stationery, carefully crafting letters in her elegant handwriting? You probably thought it was charmingly old-fashioned. Well, it turns out Grandma was onto something. Your Brain on Digital...
The Quiet Power of Minimal Stationery
Research from Princeton University's Neuroscience Institute reveals that visual clutter forces your brain to work overtime, with multiple objects competing for neural representation and gradually fatiguing your cognitive functions. Minimal, distraction-free stationery offers a scientifically validated path to enhanced focus, with...
Why We Specialize in Water-Based Creative Instruments
At Alcove and Nib, our collection tells a story about what we value most in creative instruments. Our specialty lies in rollerball pens, fountain pens, and thoughtfully designed pencils, which are tools that prioritize the creative experience through superior ink...
Finding Your Planning Freedom: The Case for Free Format Diaries
In the world of planning, two paths diverge: preformatted planners and free format diaries. At Alcove and Nib, we believe free format diaries offer the ultimate in flexibility—if you can tolerate the blank page and do not require every hour...
Ditch the Diary Drama: Why Doodling Might Be Your New Best Friend
Ever stare at a blank journal page like it personally wronged you? You know the feeling: cursor blinking mockingly while your brain serves up absolutely nothing worth writing. Well, what if there is a delightfully simple escape from diary drama...
Finding Your Perfect Page: Understanding Notebook Formats
Dotted and blank pages offer unmatched versatility, while grid and lined formats excel in specific applications. At Alcove and Nib, we focus on blank and dotted notebooks, with a nifty item that makes blank pages even more adaptable (coming soon)....