{"title":"Spring 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating Spring with fresh stationery featuring Florals, Birds, Butterflies \u0026amp; Moths.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spring-forward-a5-notepad","title":"Spring Forward A5 Notepad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e50 sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” x 5.8”\/21cm x 14.8cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted on recycled paper using vegetable oil based inks.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThis is the first and original A5 pad I designed, all the way back in 2020 (just pre-covid) when I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to get them to print. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhilst some other items from that collection have been and gone, these have stuck around as they’re always a popular floral notepad for all occasions.  Whether it stays by you on your desk, lives near the phone, or is tucked in a letter rack in the kitchen ready for last minute lists, I reckon it’s a staple in anyone stationery collection.. And even if what you’re using it for isn’t the most exciting, having a beautiful patterned pad still means I smile when I reach for it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOriginally hand-drawn motifs, the flowers on this pad were painstakingly digitised and carefully coloured to become a tonal bouquet to decorate this pad, and with the teal edging it really gives me a dose of spring energy, and unsurprisingly the full pattern collection was called Spring Forward.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis recycled paper notepad has 50 tear-off sheets per pad, which are lightly glued together along the top edge.  The central panel is ever-so-slightly transparent, so you can still faintly see the pattern underneath, but also clearly read what’s been written.  The paper is 100gsm, so it’s nice and smooth to write on and an easily cope with inkier pens and highlighters, and the pad is backed by recycled board to give it some rigidity.  Along with the vegetable oil based inks used by my UK based printer, it means this product is made from recycled elements and is also fully recyclable too. Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, which is also fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere’s a few reasons why a notepad such as this makes a great gift, especially for stationery lovers.  Firstly they’re an easy shape to wrap and post.  Secondly, they make a unique budget-friendly yet quality gift, especially good for a colleague or a secret-santa.  And whilst not everyone likes full-on florals, I like to think the colours on these pads mean they’re not too Victorian-florals in feel.  And finally they’re a practical present too, so if you’re conscious about not wanting to get something for the sake of it a pad like this, or just generally beautiful patterned stationery, make a brilliant choice. In fact last year my A5 pads, and sets including them, were popular teacher gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLooking to make a bigger gift set out of it? Not only can you make your own set using other products from the shop (these in combination with a list pad especially make a great little functional set) but there’s also some pre-made sets available in the Stationery Gift Sets category too which makes things a little more cost effective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396527341845,"sku":"NBSF02","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Spring_forward_A5_notepad_Wooden_Desk_Flat_EMJ_holchester_designs.jpg?v=1769790379"},{"product_id":"brighton-birds-a5-notepad","title":"Brighton Birds A5 Notepad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e50 sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted in the U.K. using vegetable oil based inks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003ePossibly the hardest-working stationery items around the country (*although I have nothing to confirm that), the A5 notepad is a staple of any stationery collection - great for meeting notes it’s also perfectly sized for keeping by a phone, on the kitchen bench for shopping lists or just for around the house leaving notes for whoever needs them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis one features the Brighton Birds artwork which is a new pattern for 2023.  Originally inspired by the Royal Pavillion in Brighton, close to where I grew up and with memories of colour and pattern filled school art trips, this pattern features handdrawn and hand-painted motifs which I then digitised and tweaked for this stylish stationery collection featuring this notepad, a notebook, double-sided bookmark and list pad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis recycled paper notepad is intended to add a pop of colour and air of elegance to what’s on the page, be it a to-do list or phone message.  The central panel is ever-so-slightly transparent, so you can still faintly see the pattern underneath, but also clearly read what’s been written.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe paper itself is recycled, and at 100gsm it is both lovely and smooth and robust enough to deal with highlighters and the inkiest of pens.  There’s 50 sheets per pad, and they’re glued along the top edge making them easy to tear-off sheets without damaging the ones underneath.  The notepad is backed by thick recycled card, so it’ll cope fine on a kitchen bench or tucked in a paper tray or letter holder, and it’s been printed here in the UK by a specialised eco-conscious printers who also uses vegetable oil based inks and conscientiously sources their paper stocks. Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, which is also fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA5 pads just like this one make great gifts for a few reasons! Firstly they’re an easy shape to wrap and post.  Secondly, they make a unique budget-friendly yet quality gift, especially good for a colleague or a secret-santa.  And finally they’re a practical present too, so if you’re conscious about not wanting to get something for the sake of it a pad like this, or just generally beautiful patterned stationery, make a brilliant choice. In fact last year my A5 pads, and sets including them, were popular teacher gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs I mentioned above there are a few products in this pattern collection, and should you want to make up a gift set there’s actually a few already put together in the Stationery Gift Set section. But of course, gift sets don’t always have to be matching patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396552900885,"sku":"NPBB02","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Brighton_Birds_A5_notepad_Wooden_Desk_Flat_EMJ_holchester_designs.jpg?v=1768489729"},{"product_id":"brighton-birds-list-pad","title":"Brighton Birds List Pad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e50 Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDL (9.8cm x 21cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted in the U.K. with vegetable oil based inks.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTo-do List, Shopping List, Packing List - anything you need to list, this is a great pad to help you! This product was hands-down the most requested of 2022 events, so here it is in the expanded range for 2023!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis design is Brighton Birds, and is new for 2023. The Chinoiserie inspired panel can be seen around the edges, overlapping the central writing panel at the very edges, but still leaving you with lots of space for your important list. The central panel is also ever-so-slightly transparent though so you can still see elements of the pattern underneath. And if this pattern has caught your eye there’s also a B5 notebook, an A5 Notepad and a double sided Bookmark in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJust as with all my other notepads the paper is recycled, and at 100gsm it is both lovely and smooth and robust enough to deal with highlighters and the inkiest of pens.  There’s 50 sheets per pad, and they’re glued along the top edge making them easy to tear-off sheets without damaging the ones underneath.  The notepad is backed by thick recycled card, so it’ll cope fine on a kitchen bench or tucked in a paper tray or letter holder, and it’s been printed here in the UK by a specialised eco-conscious printers who also uses vegetable oil based inks and conscientiously sources their paper stocks. Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, which is also fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThese list pads can make a lovely gift and there’s a few benefits to getting one - firstly, they’re an easy shape to wrap, post and easy fit through the letterbox! Secondly they’re fab for a stationery-loving colleague to say thanks for your support this year (without being too showy), and they’re secret-santa budget friendly too.  And finally, being a practical present is also a massive advantage.  If you’re conscious that you don’t want to buy something just for the sake of it, a pad like this is a brilliant choice as it combines easy functionality with quality, colour and pattern so still seems a thoughtful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere is also now the option to add some magnetic tape to your pad! Coming in a separate little envelope you'll get two 8.5cm strips of magnetic tape you can attach to the back of your pad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs I mentioned above there are a few products in this pattern collection, and should you want to make up a gift set there’s actually a few already put together in the Stationery Gift Set section. But of course, gift sets don’t always have to be matching patterns! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders take 1-4 business days to process and standard delivery is second class via Royal Mail. If you need it quicker though drop me a note and I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":48648571945237,"sku":"NPBB03","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":48648571978005,"sku":"NPBB05","price":9.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Brighton_Birds_list_pad_wood_desk_Square_EJM_Holchester_Designs.jpg?v=1769791417"},{"product_id":"brighton-birds-notepad-gift-set","title":"Brighton Birds Notepad Gift Set","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrighton Birds A5 Notepad and DL List Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100gsm Recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in the U.K. using vegetable oil based inks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 15% off when bought together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe perfect little gift set for a letterbox gift, stationery-loving colleague, to say thanks to a teacher or even to put in for an office secret santa.  This set combines the two most popular notepad sizes - A5 and a List pad - and combined together is an elegant and unique stationery gift set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Brighton Birds pattern is a chinoiserie-style pattern inspired by trips to the Royal Pavillion in Brighton where I used to go on art trips when at school.  I can still remember just how in awe of all the colours and patterns being used on it’s interiors and once I started drawing these birds I knew there was only one direction in which to develop this pattern. All the motifs are originally hand-drawn and painted, before being digitised and tweaked in scale to create a more complex repeat pattern I’ve then used across the collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis set includes on A5 notepad, and one List pad, both of which are on 100gsm recycled paper and printed with vegetable oil based inks.  Each pad has 50 sheets, and are glued together along the narrower top edge, although they’re very easy to tear off as you need to. Both pads have a ever-so-slightly transparent central panel so you can still see the pattern underneath, but only faintly so anything you write is also easy to read.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach notepad is individually wrapped with a paper belly band, and then they'll be wrapped together for posting in a sheet of Holchester Designs recycled paper wrap.   Alternatively I can fully gift wrap them, include a handwritten note, and post directly to the recipient - which these happen to be perfect for as they easily fit within a letterbox friendly box. Just tick the box and leave the instructions during the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402479321365,"sku":"GSBBP03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Brighton_Birds_Notepad_Gift_Set_A5_DL_Holchester_Designs.jpg?v=1763233114"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-a6-notepad","title":"Floral Trellis A6 Notepad","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA6 (14.8cm x 10.5cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e50 sheets per pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100 gsm recycled Paper with grey board backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy tear-off pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted in the UK with vegetable oil based inks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis notepad is part of the Floral Trellis pattern collection which is new for summer 2024.  There’s 50 identical sheets of recycled paper in per pad, and each page has a gentle and intricate floral pattern, with a hazy colour palette all inspired by the English countryside in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlthough it’s patterned there’s a decent sized semi-opaque panel in the middle, meaning you can both see the floral pattern but also see whatever it is you’re writing (very important when that's why you're using it!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOf course paper quality is key, as with all our products, so the recycled paper is a lovely smooth 100gsm and will even stand up to inky fountain pens or highlighters, so it’s great for next to your keyboard for quick notes at work, in the kitchen for your shopping lists, or even just by your housekeys for those emergency notes you might need to leave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDue to it’s size it is, however, also compact and convenient for fitting side of your laptop case or in the bottom of your handbag just in case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe notepad comes with a belly band around it to keep the pages together, and with a Holchester Designs stamp on the reverse of the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhether for yourself at home or work the A6 pad really does feel like a small but mighty addition to our planet-friendly stationery range.  It’s also a great little gift - think small but perfectly formed (and nicely practical) present for a colleague, friend or teacher - and works brilliantly added to some of our other products to make a fabulous statement stationery gift set.  In fact, I’ve even put some sets together already and you can find them under the Stationery gift sets categories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere is also now the option to add some magnetic tape to your pad! Coming in a separate little envelope you'll get two 8.5cm strips of magnetic tape you can attach to the back of your pad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders can take up to 4 working days to process, but if you need it quicker let me know and I’ll do what I can to get it out sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":48648627028245,"sku":"NPA6FT01","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":48648627061013,"sku":"NPA6FT02","price":8.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_A6_Notepad_flat_wood_desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1751635622"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-a4-weekly-meals-to-do-planner-pad","title":"Floral Trellis A4 Weekly Meals\/to-do Planner Pad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e52 sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA4 (11.7” x 8.3”\/29.7cm x 21cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted on recycled paper using vegetable oil based inks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eSometimes you just need to do your planning with good old pencil and paper, but there’s absolutely no need to do it all on a plain and boring planner.  This Floral Trellis pattern, new for 2024, can't transport you entirely to a beautiful bench under a trellis arch covered in colourful blooms, but can hopefully make your plans and lists feel a little more calming and colourful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eTo be clear from the start, yes this is called a Weekly Planner as it's got 52 sheets of paper, but otherwise you can use it however you want.  My planner pads are deliberately designed to be simple but also adaptable - I hate nothing more than a planner pad telling me to plan Monday-Sunday every time, even though that’s not what I need. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis recycled paper planner will provide you with some structure but it is down to you how you want to use it that day or week.  I personally use this layout for meal planning and shopping list writing, but I've also used it for planning my marketing for the business, packing for holidays and activity planning for the kids.  And what's more I can start it on whatever day of the week I like thanks to the lack of headers!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs with all my A4 and A5 pads it’s 100gsm recycled paper, so thicker than standard printer paper that’s usually only 70gsm, and good enough you can use a highlighter on it too.  The UK based printer I use for these pads is actually a specialist in eco printing and for these uses vegetable oil based inks to minimise the environmental impact and gives the pads recycled board backing to keep it sturdy.  This makes them a fully recycled and recyclable product.  Not only that but it will arrive packaged with a recycled card belly band, to keep it together.  (Please note some may also come in biodegradable cello wrap but this can then be put in the rubbish guilt-free in the knowledge it will degrade without harming the environment). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a pretty yet practical gift, whether for a friend, colleague, new graduate, teacher gifts or new student, a decorative A4 desk pad like this one makes a really unique, thoughtful gift especially for that nature- and stationery-lover in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLooking to make a bigger gift set out of it? There’s a coordinating 208-page notebook too, a 76 page notebook or A6 Notepad, as well as other floral and nature inspired patterned items that would go beautifully with it.  There’s actually some pre-made sets available in the Stationery Gift Sets category too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease note that orders take 1-4 business days to process. But if you need it quicker drop me a note I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48395269308693,"sku":"NPPLFT01","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_A4_Planner_Pad_flat_wood_Desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1751892516"},{"product_id":"brighton-birds-a5-flatlay-notebook","title":"Brighton Birds A5 Lay Flat Notebook","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e208 numbered pages with 0.5cm dot grid (unobtrusive light grey)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e250gsm textured card cover with 100gsm FSC approved off-white internal pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Layflat Binding with thread-sewn pages (16mm depth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis notebook brings the popular Brighton Birds pattern to a new type of notebook for Holchester Designs.  Replacing the previous B5 version, this A5 version has a lay flat binding, meaning you can effortlessly open it out flat without damaging the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brighton Birds artwork is inspired by the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.  Close to where I grew up, and with beautifully overwhelming interiors filled with colour and pattern, I still remember being in awe of on school art trips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the motifs you see are originally hand-drawn and watercolour painted, before being turned into a digital chinoiserie-style pattern and then tweaked to feature on this stylish stationery set of notebooks, notepads and bookmarks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover of this notebooks is a 250gsm FSC-approved card, which gives protection to the 100gsm off-white pages inside but without too much bulk.  The inside of the cover is the same pink as the outside, just without the pattern, and the first page has a monochrome version of the cover with a large circle ready for key information, and to help take away any first-page nerves the owner might have.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the inside pages all have a faint grey dot 5mm apart as well as unobtrusive page numbers in the same colour in the bottom corners, included with planner and bullet journal lovers in mind. The binding is lay-flat or OTA-binding if you want the technical term.  It's similar to what is used on music scores so the orchestras music will stay flat whilst they're playing, and the same threads-sewn techniques have been applied to these notebooks, just on a smaller scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are printed here in the UK by an family-run independent business which specialises in this technique.  They also ensure sustainability within their processes, are FSC certified and they are carbon balanced printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach notebook comes wrapped with a recycled paper belly band, and in some cases will also be wrapped in a biodegradable cellophane wrap to protect it which makes it a planet-friendly stationery gift too!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotebooks like these really are a great colourful gift for stationery lovers, and why not build it in to a beautiful stationery set with the addition of a double sided bookmark and a notepad - whether in the same pattern or an alternative - creating an elegant, thoughtful and practical gift set sourced entirely from independent U.K. businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/brighton-birds\"\u003efull Brighton Birds Range here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also find all pre-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/gift-sets\"\u003eStationery Gift Sets here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHelpful things to know:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor a paper comparison Leuchtturm notebooks tend to be 80-100gsm, and standard printer paper is usually 70-80gsm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council, which promotes responsible forestry and, arguably better than just recycled paper, FSC-Certified paper confirms that the paper used is both recyclable in its own right and has originally come from a sustainable source committed to responsible forestry practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders take 1-4 business days to process. Need it quicker – drop me a note I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48395595448597,"sku":"NBFLBB01","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Brighton_Birds_A5_Lay_Flat_208_notebook_flat_Wood_Desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1761221505"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-a5-lay-flat-notebook","title":"Floral Trellis A5 Lay Flat Notebook","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e208 numbered pages with 0.5cm dot grid (unobtrusive light grey)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e250gsm textured card cover with 100gsm FSC approved off-white internal pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Lay-flat Binding with thread-sewn pages (16mm depth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Floral Trellis pattern, new for 2024, can't transport you entirely to a beautiful bench under a trellis arch covered in colourful blooms, but can hopefully make your notes, lists, plans or journaling feel a little more calming and colourful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the motifs you see are inspired by time spent in the rose and flower gardens of local estates I've visited with the family, as well as some of my family's own gardens too.  In fact day I dream of having my own trellised arch, with a bench underneath, covered in climbing flowers.  The illustrations were originally hand-drawn before being digitised and turned into a repeat pattern to feature on this stylish stationery set including notebooks and notepads (and hopefully more to come). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover of this notebooks is a 250gsm FSC-approved card, which gives protection to the 100gsm off-white pages inside but without too much bulk.  The inside of the cover is the same pink as the outside, just without the pattern, and the first page has a monochrome version of the cover with a large circle ready for key information, and to help take away any first-page nerves the owner might have.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the inside pages all have a faint grey dot 5mm apart as well as unobtrusive page numbers in the same colour in the bottom corners, included with planner and bullet journal lovers in mind. The binding is lay-flat or OTA-binding if you want the technical term.  It's similar to what is used on music scores so the orchestras music will stay flat whilst they're playing, and the same threads-sewn techniques have been applied to these notebooks, just on a smaller scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are printed here in the UK by an family-run independent business which specialises in this technique.  They also ensure sustainability within their processes, are FSC certified and they are carbon balanced printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach notebook comes wrapped with a recycled paper belly band, and in some cases will also be wrapped in a biodegradable cellophane wrap to protect it which makes it a planet-friendly stationery gift too!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotebooks like these really are a great colourful gift for stationery lovers, and why not build it in to a beautiful stationery set with the addition of a double sided bookmark and a notepad - whether in the same pattern or an alternative - creating an elegant, thoughtful and practical gift set sourced entirely from independent U.K. businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/floral-trellis\"\u003efull Floral Trellis Range here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/brighton-birds\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also find all pre-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/gift-sets\"\u003eStationery Gift Sets here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHelpful things to know:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor a paper comparison Leuchtturm notebooks tend to be 80-100gsm, and standard printer paper is usually 70-80gsm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council, which promotes responsible forestry and, arguably better than just recycled paper, FSC-Certified paper confirms that the paper used is both recyclable in its own right and has originally come from a sustainable source committed to responsible forestry practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders take 1-4 business days to process. Need it quicker – drop me a note I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48395685626133,"sku":"NBFLFT01","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_A5_Lay_Flat_208_notebook_flat_Wood_Desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1762868111"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-a5-narrow-notebook","title":"Floral Trellis A5 Narrow Notebook","description":"\u003ch3\u003e76 pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e300gsm card cover with 90gsm white recycled paper internal pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnobtrusive light-grey Dot Grid pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e'Perfect Binding' square spine (6mm depth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are the perfect compromise between the convenience of an A5 Notepad and the useful functionality of an A5 Dot-grid notebook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the opportunity arose to reintroduce these to the stationery range I jumped at the chance.  A5 notebooks are so useful, whether at home or to carry around in handbags or laptop cases, but not everyone needs 200+ pages all the time.  Plus it's another excuse to add colourful patterns to your useful everyday stationery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis take on my Floral Trellis pattern is a little more vibrant and playful, and I felt these notebooks were the perfect place for it.  Using the same motifs, but playing with scale a little more, this notebook brings a colourful punch.  All the motifs, inspired by all the photos I take when visiting anywhere with flowers, are originally hand-drawn before being digitised and turned into a repeat pattern to feature on this stationery set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300gsm smooth card cover wraps all around the notebook, with a plain inner cover and 76 white dot grid pages within it.  The dots are light and unobtrusive so you can still write straight when you need to and also doodle without limitations.  The inner pages are 90gsm, so ever so slightly lighter than my other products, but frankly you will barely notice.  It still holds up well to all your everyday writing tools, and I have practiced lots to make sure! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notebooks have perfect, square spine binding, with the pages stapled in two places and carefully folded to give a neat spine and a flat-close finish.  This actually makes them brilliant for keeping alongside your other notes, and especially for carrying as they don't get as caught on things falling open like some thinner notebooks can.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are printed by a printers I have been working with for a number of years, who are specialist in eco-friendly printing with the cover and pages both being recycled papers and their processes and methods are fully certified to meet strict environmental and socially responsible standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach notebook comes wrapped with a paper belly band and label, and in some cases may also be in a biodegradable cello wrap so you can also dispose of it in your general rubbish and know it will decompose without harming the environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks make a great budget-friendly gift for so many people - being both colourful and practical they suit stationery lovers, keen writers, recent graduates, teachers and even Secret-Santa's at the right time of year.  Whether on its own, with other items from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/floral-trellis\"\u003eFloral Trellis Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or mixed with others in a DIY-gift set, you can give the gift of gorgeous everyday stationery knowing that you've thought of the environment and supported a small woman-owned UK based business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396304613653,"sku":"NBEBFT01","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_A5_Narrow_notebook_flat_Wood_Desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1751883817"},{"product_id":"butterfly-house-a5-narrow-notebook","title":"Butterfly House A5 Narrow Notebook","description":"\u003ch3\u003e76 pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e300gsm card cover with 90gsm white recycled paper internal pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnobtrusive light-grey Dot Grid pages.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e'Perfect Binding' square spine (6mm depth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are the perfect compromise between the convenience of an A5 Notepad and the useful functionality of an A5 Dot-grid notebook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the opportunity arose to reintroduce these to the stationery range I jumped at the chance.  A5 notebooks are so useful, whether at home or to carry around in handbags or laptop cases, but not everyone needs 200+ pages all the time.  Plus it's another excuse to add colourful patterns to your useful everyday stationery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butterfly motifs are originally hand-drawn, inspired from a trip round the Blenheim Palace Butterfly House with my then 1 and 4 year old daughters.  They were then digitised and turned into the repeat pattern you see on this notebook.  This pattern is actually a reprint of one from the design archives - a popular print that went out of stock in 2022, but is now back! And this size of notebook is the perfect place for a slightly busier and playful pattern just like this one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300gsm smooth card cover wraps all around the notebook, with a plain inner cover and 76 white dot grid pages within it.  The dots are light and unobtrusive so you can still write straight when you need to and also doodle without limitations.  The inner pages are 90gsm, so ever so slightly lighter than my other products, but frankly you will barely notice.  It still holds up well to all your everyday writing tools, and I have practiced lots to make sure! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notebooks have perfect, square spine binding, with the pages stapled in two places and carefully folded to give a neat spine and a flat-close finish.  This actually makes them brilliant for keeping alongside your other notes, and especially for carrying as they don't get as caught on things falling open like some thinner notebooks can.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks are printed by a printers I have been working with for a number of years, who are specialist in eco-friendly printing with the cover and pages both being recycled papers and their processes and methods are fully certified to meet strict environmental and socially responsible standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach notebook comes wrapped with a paper belly band and label, and in some cases may also be in a biodegradable cello wrap so you can also dispose of it in your general rubbish and know it will decompose without harming the environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks make a great budget-friendly gift for so many people - being both colourful and practical they suit stationery lovers, keen writers, recent graduates, teachers and even Secret-Santa's at the right time of year.  Whether on its own or mixed with others in a DIY-gift set, you can give the gift of gorgeous everyday stationery knowing that you've thought of the environment and supported a small woman-owned UK based business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396328993045,"sku":"NBEBBH01","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Butterfly_House_A5_Narrow_notebook_flat_Wood_Desk_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1761222879"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-list-pad","title":"Floral Trellis List Pad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e50 Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDL (9.8cm x 21cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted in the U.K. with vegetable oil based inks.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003eTo-do List, Shopping List, Packing List - anything you need to list, this is a great pad to help you! One of my most request items before they arrived, these are now a firm best-seller!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis design is Floral Trellis, new for 2024. Inspired by the dreamy flower covered trellis arches in country house gardens, the design can be seen around the edges of the pad with a couple overlapping the central writing panel at the very edges.  Don't worry though, there is still lots of space for your important lists. The central panel is also ever-so-slightly transparent though so you can still see elements of the pattern underneath. And if this pattern has caught your eye there’s also two A5 notebooks, an A4 Planner Pad, A6 Notepad and a double sided Bookmark in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJust as with all my other notepads the paper is recycled, and at 100gsm it is both lovely and smooth and robust enough to deal with highlighters and the inkiest of pens.  There’s 50 sheets per pad, and they’re glued along the top edge making them easy to tear-off sheets without damaging the ones underneath.  The notepad is backed by thick recycled card, so it’ll cope fine on a kitchen bench or tucked in a paper tray or letter holder, and it’s been printed here in the UK by a specialised eco-conscious printers who also uses vegetable oil based inks and conscientiously sources their paper stocks. Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in biodegradable cellophane, meaning that you can dispose of it in household rubbish guilt-free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThese list pads can make a lovely gift and there’s a few benefits to getting one - firstly, they’re an easy shape to wrap, post and easy fit through the letterbox! Secondly they’re fab for a stationery-loving colleague to say thanks for your support this year (without being too showy), and they’re secret-santa budget friendly too.  And finally, being a practical present is also a massive advantage.  If you’re conscious that you don’t want to buy something just for the sake of it, a pad like this is a brilliant choice as it combines easy functionality with quality, colour and pattern so still seems a thoughtful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere is also now the option to add some magnetic tape to your pad! Coming in a separate little envelope you'll get two 8.5cm strips of magnetic tape you can attach to the back of your pad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs I mentioned above there are a few products in this pattern collection, and should you want to make up a gift set there’s actually a few already put together in the Stationery Gift Set section. But of course, gift sets don’t always have to be matching patterns! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders take 1-4 business days to process and standard delivery is second class via Royal Mail. If you need it quicker though drop me a note and I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":48648613331221,"sku":"NPDLFT01","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":48648613363989,"sku":"NPDLFT02","price":9.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_trellis_list_pad_wood_desk_Square_EJM_Holchester_Designs.jpg?v=1762868111"},{"product_id":"brighton-birds-full-collection","title":"Brighton Birds Full Stationery Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Brighton Birds Complete Stationery Collection includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 A5 208 page Lay Flat dot-grid Notebook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 A5 50 sheet Notepad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 50 sheet DL List Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 100 Sheet Memo Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll wrapped together in Spring Forward Wrapping Paper.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e* This set is over 20% less when all bought together. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB Please note this set no longer includes the double sided bookmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThe Brighton Birds artwork is inspired by the stunning interiors of Brighton's Royal Pavilion, close to where I grew up, which contains the most beautifully overwhelming rooms filled to the brim with colour and pattern.  I still remember being in awe on school trips! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis 4-piece set has items printed printed here in the UK, by specially chosen printing partners to ensure the quality is top notch whilst the environmental impact as small as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEach item is printed on a minimum of 100gsm paper, so it holds up well to inkier pens and highlighters. And whether it’s the dot-grid notebook with it’s pale grey dots and card cover, or the notepads which are both on recycled paper and printed with vegetable oil inks, the writing experience on all these items is lovely and smooth meaning you can focus instead on what you’re writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePulled together as a gift set for the festive season, this combination of products makes really colourful and yet also practical gift, for stationery addicts, journal lovers or any organisers you might know. And not only that this is an elegant and thoughtful gift set sourced entirely from small and independent UK businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e(Plus, whilst I will wrap it in paper, each item will still have it's individual belly bands on so you can always separate it out and split it down for multiple gifts!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608542654741,"sku":"GSFCBB","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Brighton_Birds_Full_Collection_Wood_desk_2024_square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1733915266"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-full-collection","title":"Floral Trellis Full Stationery Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Floral Trellis Complete Stationery Collection includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 A5 208 page Lay Flat dot-grid Notebook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 A5 76-page dot-grid Notebook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 A4 52 sheet Weekly Meal Planner\/Shopping List Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 50 sheet DL List Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 50 sheet A6 Notepad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 100 Sheet Memo Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll wrapped together in Spring Forward Wrapping Paper.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e* This set is over 20% less when all bought together. Please note this set no longer includes the bookmark from the first image.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003eOne day I will have a beautiful garden that has trellised arch, with a bench underneath, that is covered in beautiful climbing flowers.  But as I don't currently have one, I drew something inspired by it instead.  The illustrations on this pattern were all hand-drawn before being digitised and turned into a repeat pattern, which I have used across this full set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis whopping 6-piece set - including 2 different notebooks - has items printed printed here in the UK, by specially chosen printing partners to ensure the quality is top notch whilst the environmental impact as small as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEach item is printed on 90-100gsm paper, so it holds up well to inkier pens and highlighters. And whether it’s the dot-grid notebook with it’s pale grey dots and card cover, or the notepads which are both on recycled paper and printed with vegetable oil inks, the writing experience on all these items is lovely and smooth meaning you can focus instead on what you’re writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePulled together as a gift set for the festive season, this combination of products makes really colourful and yet also practical gift, for stationery addicts, garden lovers or any organisers you might know. And not only that this is an elegant and thoughtful gift set sourced entirely from small and independent UK businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e(Plus, whilst I will wrap it in paper, each item will still have it's individual belly bands on so you can always separate it out and split it down for multiple gifts!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608595345685,"sku":"GSFCFT","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_Full_collection_wood_desk_2024_Square_EJM_Holchesterdesigns.jpg?v=1768498260"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-small-notepad-gift-set","title":"Floral Trellis Small Notepad Gift Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDL List Pad and A6 Notepad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50 sheets on each pad, glued along the top edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrinted in the U.K. with vegetable oil based ink. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together my two smallest notepads, this little set is small but helpfully formed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing my Floral Trellis pattern, launched in Summer 2024, the pattern is inspired by trellis arches covered in blooms and while it can't make your lists and notes exciting it can add a bit of colour to them whether they live on your desk or in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pad has a central writing panel which is every so slightly transparent so you can see the pattern underneath, but don't worry it's very faint and won't distract from the list itself. And then around the edge you can see the flower motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJust as with all my other notepads the paper is recycled, and at 100gsm it is both lovely and smooth and robust enough to deal with highlighters and the inkiest of pens.  There’s 50 sheets per pad, and they’re glued along the top edge making them easy to tear-off sheets without damaging the ones underneath.  The notepad is backed by thick recycled card, so it’ll cope fine on a kitchen bench or tucked in a paper tray or letter holder, and it’s been printed here in the UK by a specialised eco-conscious printers who also uses vegetable oil based inks and conscientiously sources their paper stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinally, these notepad will come to you each wrapped in their own paper belly band, before being wrapped up together in a sheet of Holchester Designs recycled paper wrap.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThese list pads can make a lovely gift and there’s a few benefits to getting one - firstly, they’re an easy shape to wrap, post and easy fit through the letterbox! Secondly they’re fab for a stationery-loving colleague to say thanks for your support this year (without being too showy), and they’re Secret-Santa budget friendly too.  And finally, being a practical present is also a massive advantage.  If you’re conscious that you don’t want to buy something just for the sake of it, a pad like this is a brilliant choice as it combines easy functionality with quality, colour and pattern so still seems a thoughtful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere are a few products in this pattern collection so if you'd like to create your own gift set just \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/floral-trellis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehead to to the full collection page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/paradise\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but don't forget gift sets don’t always have to be matching patterns! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders take 1-4 business days to process and standard delivery is second class via Royal Mail. If you need it quicker though drop me a note and I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575085134208,"sku":"GSDLA6FT","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Gift_Set_Flat_Lays_Combined_Images-1-FloralTrellisSmallSet_HolchesterDesigns.png?v=1732014010"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-notebook-set","title":"Floral Trellis Notebook Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” X 5.8”\/21CM X 14.8CM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 Lay Flat notebook with 208 numbered pages, unobtrusive light grey dot grid, 250gsm textured card cover with 100gsm FSC approved off-white internal pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 Narrow Notebook with 76 dot grid pages on 90gsm white recycled paper and a 300gsm full colour printed recycled card cover. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver 10% off when bought as a pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together the two notebooks from the Floral Trellis Collection, these are the only ones that are technically a pair from my notebook range, giving you lots of opportunity to have beautiful looking notes whether it lives on your desk or comes travelling around with you.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth notebooks have unobtrusive light-grey dot grid inside them, which is perfect for helping you write straight when note-taking but also allows you to draw on the pages without lines getting in the way.  The paper thickness on both is strong enough to deal with your inky pens (although thick \u0026amp; wet markers will be a step too far), but if you regularly use fountain pens, highlighters or brush pens you'll be absolutely fine.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks, as with all my other products, are both printed in the U.K. by carefully chosen printing partners who are careful about the environmental impact of their businesses and the products they produce.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour notebooks will each arrive bound with their own paper belly band, before being packaged together with Holchester Designs recycled paper wrap.  This means that you could, if you wanted to, buy one for a friend and keep one whilst still making the most of the discount compared to if they were bought separately.  If you would like to give them both together and have them fully gift-wrapped, and even a hand-written note added to send direct to a recipient, just add gift-wrapping and other relevant notes, as part of the checkout process.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese notebooks make a great budget-friendly gift for so many people - being both colourful and practical they suit stationery lovers, keen writers, recent graduates, teachers and those who may be going back to studying in 2025.  Whether on its own, with other items from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/floral-trellis\"\u003eFloral Trellis Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or mixed with others in a DIY-gift set, you can give the gift of gorgeous everyday stationery knowing that you've thought of the environment and supported a small woman-owned UK based business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575167480192,"sku":"GSA5NA5FFT","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_Notebooks_Cropped_Images_EMJ_Square_HolchesterDesigns.png?v=1732015957"},{"product_id":"golden-dahlia-foiled-art-print","title":"Golden Dahlia Foiled Art Print","description":"\u003ch3\u003e14.8cm Square Art Print \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e380gsm card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold foil line detail\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Golden Dahlia print has returned! Having been a part of the original Spring Forward line-up for my  successful Kickstarter campaign back in Spring 2020 (yes, THAT spring 2020!), I recently found a small box of them that had been mistakenly hidden away! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prints feature a hand-drawn Dahlia motif, which was then digitised for the larger Spring Forward collection.  Printed crisply on card, with a teal background, there is gold foil line-detail off-set over the top to give it that little bit of added luxury without being too showy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese prints were created with small spaces and desk decoration in mind, to bring a pop of gold and colour without taking over a space. 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But it can also be used as a toiletry or makeup bag, a travel bag to keep your key documents together in your hand-luggage, or keep your small electricals or laptop attachments in it so they’re not rolling around and getting caught on other things. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey to it being so practical is its square bottom - this isn’t just a flat pouch, it’s got a base to give it that extra give and also means that it can potentially stand up too (depending on how you fill it of course!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing our Moonlit Moths pattern, new for Spring 2025 in 3 different colourways, these items are the re-introduction of textiles to the Holchester Designs range and they’re back because I have, excitedly, found a collaborator to make them who values sustainable practices just like me.  The pattern was originally inspired by a walk around a butterfly house with my young daughters, who found the sheer number of winged insects around them mind-blowing.  Using my original hand-drawn sketch, these motifs were refined digitally before turning them into a repeat pattern.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are printed in Scotland on sustainable cotton, and then handmade (also in Scotland) in small batches to ensure minimum fabric waste.  The YKK zip is really sturdy, made from recycled plastic and with a leather zip pull for ease of opening.  Plus the thread used is also from recycled plastic and the case is fully lined for maximum practicality.  It will be posted out to you packaged simply with a recycled and recyclable tag, before being wrapped and posted out in our standard recycled\/recyclable plastic-free packaging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis colourway is available in three different sizes of case - Slim, Standard Pencil Case and Zip Pouch - and all three sizes are also available in another two colourways too.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not create your own gift set, mix and match colours and sizes in this pattern, or add some stationery too.  In fact it also goes brilliantly with the Butterfly House notebook. 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But it can also be used as a toiletry or makeup bag, a travel bag to keep your key documents together in your hand-luggage, or keep your small electricals or laptop attachments in it so they’re not rolling around and getting caught on other things. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey to it being so practical is its square bottom - this isn’t just a flat pouch, it’s got a base to give it that extra give and also means that it can stand up too (depending on how you fill it of course!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing our Flight of Herons pattern, in 3 different colourways which are new for Spring 2025, these items represent the re-introduction of textiles back to Holchester Designs as I’ve found a collaborator to make them who values sustainable practices just like me.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern was originally inspired by some research I was doing into migrating birds (my daughter had asked a question!) and images I saw of the flocks flying in formation.  Using my original hand-drawn sketch, drawn in a style inspired by wire-jewellery, these motifs were refined digitally before turning them into a repeat pattern.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are printed in Scotland on sustainable cotton, and then handmade (also in Scotland) in small batches to ensure minimum fabric waste.  The YKK zip is really sturdy, made from recycled plastic and with a leather zip pull for ease of opening.  Plus the thread used is also from recycled plastic and the case is fully lined for maximum practicality.  It will be posted out to you packaged simply with a recycled and recyclable tag, before being wrapped and posted out in our standard recycled\/recyclable plastic-free packaging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach colourway is available in three different sizes of case - Slim, Standard Pencil Case and Zip Pouch.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not create your own gift set, mix and match colours and sizes in this pattern, or add some stationery too.  If you’re working with a bird theme the Brighton Birds and Paradise patterns are the place to go, or alternatively the Moonlit Moths is a similar style of print that complements it so well.  And the colours of the Deco Delights stationery range also looks *chefs kiss*. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunching just in time for Mother’s Day, this would be a great Mother’s Day gift or an alternative to an Easter Egg if chocolate isn’t their thing. 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The notepad is also backed with recycled board, which gives it some rigidity but also means it’s a fully recycled and recyclable product too! 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Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in biodegradable cellophane, meaning that you can dispose of it in household rubbish guilt-free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA5 pads just like this one make great gifts for a few reasons! Firstly they’re an easy shape to wrap and post.  Secondly, they make a unique budget-friendly yet quality gift, especially good for a colleague or a secret-santa.  And finally they’re a practical present too, so if you’re conscious about not wanting to get something for the sake of it a pad like this, or just generally beautiful patterned stationery, make a brilliant choice. In fact last year my A5 pads, and sets including them, were popular teacher gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs I mentioned above there are a few products in this pattern collection, and should you want to make up a gift set there’s actually a few already put together in the Stationery Gift Set section. 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And due to it's size it's compact and convenient to live on desks, by phones and on kitchen benches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Memo Block will arrive with a belly band around it to keep the pages together, and a Holchester Designs stamp on the reverse of the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhether for yourself at home or work the memo block is a small but mighty addition to our planet-friendly stationery range.  It’s also a great little gift - think small but perfectly formed (and nicely practical) Secret Santa present for a colleague or friend - and works brilliantly added to some of our other products to make a fabulous statement stationery gift set.  In fact, I’ve even put some sets together already and you can find them under the Stationery gift sets categories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrders can take up to 4 working days to process, but if you need it quicker let me know and I’ll do what I can to get it out sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56145234264448,"sku":"NPMBHE","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Flight_of_Herons_Memo_Block_Notepad_Wooden_Desk_Flat_Square.jpg?v=1751039006"},{"product_id":"blue-birds-journal-set-brighton-birds-dusky-rose-herons","title":"Blue Birds Journal Set (Brighton Birds Lay flat notebook + Herons slimline case)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis gift set contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrighton Birds A5 fully lay flat notebook with 250gsm cover and 100gsm off-white numbered pages (Printed in England on FSC paper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight of Heron, Slimline Case - fully lined eco-cotton case with zip and thread from recycled plastics (handmade in Scotland) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing together two popular items that just happen to go perfectly together (and no, that wasn’t originally planned!).  This set is a great, practical yet thoughtful, gift for anyone who spends a lot of time putting things down in analogue.  Whether they’re a big Journaller, meeting notetaker, student or sketcher, this set means they can carry around paper and some carefully selected pens\/pencils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough they’re both bird patterns, the origins of both are very different.  The Brighton Birds Notebook pattern is inspired by a pink and blue stairway in Brighton Pavilion - somewhere I visited whilst at school that captured my imagination and started a love of pattern and historic interiors.  The Flight of Herons pattern on the pencil case has slightly more humble origins having been originally inspired by some research I was doing into migrating birds.  I was looking for an answer to a question my daughter had asked when I saw images of flocks flying in formations.  Both patterns are, however, based on my own original hand-drawn artwork and watercolour paintings, which I then refined, digitised and then turned into repeat patterns for printing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotebook \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas a fully lay-flat thread-sewn binding, so the most can be made of each page (and they’re numbered for those that are really organised).  The first page has a monochrome version of the cover - so no first page fear - but otherwise the pages are clear with just the light grey dot grid.  And yes, not everyone likes a dot grid but it’s a personal favourite as I can use them to help keep my writing straight as well as drawing on them when I need to, so for me it’s the best of both worlds! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is a sturdy but not heavy 250gsm card, printed lilac on the inside, and the interior pages are an off-white 100gsm FSC approved paper. So they’ll hold up really well against your fountain pens and highlighters without bleeding or show-through.  Lastly, these are printed in the UK by a family-run printer that specialises in the lay-flat binding technique used (infact it was mastered for orchestra scores, but now they apply it on this smaller scale too), and they are also a carbon balanced printers who ensure sustainability within their processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlimline Pencil Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be small but it’s also pretty mighty.  In fact at its fullest I’ve got 12 pens\/pencils in there along with a small rubber, although I wouldn’t quite fill it that full all the time. Most of the time I carry 3 pens, a pencil, a small ruler and my pod headphones in there, and sometimes a phone charger cable too, which keeps all of them away from the bottom of my handbag making them easy to find (and hard to get caught round everything else).  The case is made from eco-cotton, is fully lined (also in cotton), and the sturdy zip and threads are all from recycled plastics.  The fabric has been printed in Scotland, before being cut and handmade into cases by a team just down the road in Stirling, who also specialise in small batch manufacturing and are championing a net zero approach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth these items will be individually wrapped with minimal packaging - the notebook with a belly band and slimline case with a tag, both of which are recycled and recyclable.  They will then be bound together with paper string, ready to give as-is.  Or, if you would like them wrapped in Holchester Designs wrap so they’re ready to give, just add it on as part of the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove the patterns but want to create your own set? You’ll find various items from the range in these patterns, and can search by pattern from the top menu.  But I’ve also got a whole section of pre-made gift sets also available, in lots of different patterns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Dusky Rose\/Teal","offer_id":57032421867904,"sku":"GSBBFLHESL-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Teal\/Golden Yellow","offer_id":57032421900672,"sku":"GSBBFLHESL-2","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Birds_Journal_Set_Lay_flat_Notebook_Slim_Case_FLAT_1500_Holchester_designs.jpg?v=1761221505"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-desk-set","title":"Floral Trellis Desk Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis Gift Set contains:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Lay Flat notebook with 208 numbered pages, unobtrusive light grey dot grid, 250gsm textured card cover with 100gsm FSC approved off-white internal pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 DL List pad with 50 sheets of 100gsm recycled paper, recycled card back board and easy-tear glued top edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Square Memo Block with 100 sheets of 100gsm recycled paper, recycled card back board and easy-tear glued top edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing you flowers everyday (without the watering or sneezing), these are three of the most-useful items in the stationery range brought together in a practical and thoughtful gift set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotebook \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas a fully lay-flat thread-sewn binding, so the most can be made of each page (and they’re numbered for those that are really organised).  The first page has a monochrome version of the cover - so no first page fear - but otherwise the pages are clear with just the light grey dot grid.  And yes, not everyone likes a dot grid but it’s a personal favourite as I can use them to help keep my writing straight as well as drawing on them when I need to, so for me it’s the best of both worlds! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is a sturdy but not heavy 250gsm card, printed lilac on the inside, and the interior pages are an off-white 100gsm FSC approved paper. So they’ll hold up really well against your fountain pens and highlighters without bleeding or show-through.  Lastly, these are printed in the UK by a family-run printer that specialises in the lay-flat binding technique used (infact it was mastered for orchestra scores, but now they apply it on this smaller scale too), and they are also a carbon balanced printers who ensure sustainability within their processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo notepads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are both trusty work-horses for around your desk, kitchen or, to be honest, anywhere else at home! They’re both made from 100gsm recycled paper, so they’ll stand up to your inky pens just like the notebook, and the glued top edge keeps the sheets together but won’t make a mess when you tear them away. Great for to-dos, shopping lists, phone messages or last minute notes and ideas, you can easily move them to wherever you need and make sure your everyday notes feel special.  You’ll be able to see the pattern very faintly through the writing panel, so you still get to enjoy it, but it’s light enough that you’ll also be able to easily read whatever you write. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach item in the set will be individually wrapped with a paper belly band (recycled and recyclable) and they'll then be wrapped together in paper string ready to either give as-is or to be wrapped again to gift.  Or, if you would like them wrapped in Holchester Designs wrap so they’re ready to give, just add it on as part of the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small sets do make perfect gifts as they fit easily within a letterbox friendly box and so if you would like them fully gift wrapped, and a handwritten note included so it can be sent directly to the recipient, you can select gift wrapping and leave the message during the checkout process.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the pattern but want to make up your own gift set? There’s a variety of items in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/floral-trellis\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral Trellis Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or you can mix with others for a DIY-gift set.  There’s also a range of ready-made gift sets too, giving you lots of options to give the gift of gorgeous everyday stationery knowing that you've thought of the environment and supported a small woman-owned UK based business too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56750831632768,"sku":"GSFTFLDLMB","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_Desk_Set_Flat_Wooden_Desk_1500_holchester_designs.jpg?v=1761221605"},{"product_id":"butterfly-moth-field-notes-gift-set","title":"Butterfly \u0026 Moth Field Notes Gift Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis gift set contains:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 A5 Narrow Notebook (76 dot-grid 100gsm recycled paper pages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Slimline Pencil Case (21 x 5.5 x 2.5cm, Fully lined eco-cotton case with zip and thread from recycled plastics, handmade in Scotland) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Field Notes set is the perfect travelling companion.  Ready to take notes, keep key info at hand, serve as a holiday diary or just generally live in your handbag for those moments where you need to write things down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe butterfly and moth motifs are originally hand-drawn, inspired from a trip round the Blenheim Palace Butterfly House with my then 1 and 4 year old daughters who found the sheer number of winged insects around them mind-blowing.  I then took these hand-drawn sketches, refined and digitised them to turn into the repeat patterns you can see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enarrow notebook \u003c\/strong\u003ehas 76 pages, with a faint grey dot grid on the recycled white 90gsm paper. The cover is 300gsm, full colour printed on the outside and has a square spine which is stapled in two places and carefully folded to give a neat spine and a flat-close finish. These notebooks are the perfect compromise between the convenience of an A5 Notepad and the useful functionality of a chunkier A5 notebook. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eslimline pencil case\u003c\/strong\u003e has been printed and handmade in Scotland on 100% eco-cotton, also has a cotton lining and a zip made from recycled plastics with a leather zip pull. It's a great size for on the go, fitting lots of different pens in, or alternatively use it for make-up, accessories, headphones etc or even to keep medication concealed but easy to hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth items will be packaged individually, with recycled\/recyclable belly band and swing tag, but otherwise both are totally plastic free. They’ll then be tied together with paper string, ready for you to give as-is, or re-wrap for extra oomph. If you would like Holchester Designs wrap, along with a hand-written tag, so it’s ready to give or be sent direct, just add gift wrap as part of the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set would make a brilliant gift - whether for a student off travelling, an avid note-taker when out and about and maybe even a Secret-Santa's at the right time of year.  Plus, in the post it's not too bulky so could go through letterboxes pretty easily too. So you can give the gift of gorgeous everyday stationery knowing that you've thought of the environment and supported a small woman-owned UK based business too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Coral","offer_id":56750948811136,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue\/Violet","offer_id":56750948843904,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green\/Peach","offer_id":56750948876672,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Butterfly_Field_Notes_Narrow_Notebook_Slim_Case_Stand_close_Wood_Desk_1500_holchester_designs.jpg?v=1761222879"},{"product_id":"enchanted-blooms-spiral-bound-dot-grid-notebook","title":"Enchanted Blooms Spiral Bound Dot Grid Notebook","description":"\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 Notebook \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFully hand-drawn symmetrical floral design with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold foil cover detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e200 pages of white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100gsm paper with light grey dot grid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze coloured metal spiral binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Satin ribbon bookmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the UK in small batches to minimise waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-ordinating items also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding a Spiral Notebook to the range has been on my list for a while, and after receiving a wonderful recommendation from a friend I found the perfect small business - that used just the sort of coil I wanted - to help me bring this to life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very much a notebook to be used everyday, but which makes you feel extra special when you use it.  The hardback cover gives it some rigidity, meaning you can prop it open and the spiral binding means you can fold the cover all the way back and easily turn the notebook round whichever you need it. And although the spiral binding does make it a little bulkier for your shelf that the others in the range, it's still only A5 in size so it's not over-weighty or overwhelming to be carried around or stored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork has been inspired by that magical feeling of being in a flower field surrounded by thousands of multicoloured petals.  The sort where when there's a breeze it feels like an exciting natural energy flowing through the stems (rather than bringing impending rain).  But also by the wonderful busy yet methodical, nature inspired patterns from the Arts \u0026amp; Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, where there's lots to see and an intensity of colour but it isn't overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is full-colour printed with the title in gold foil, and inside the covers you’ll find the dark blue continued but without a pattern so you can add any stickers or even your own designs!  As with my other notebooks, the first page is a monochrome continuation of the cover artwork, with space to add a name, gift message etc so no need for first page fear.  Following that are 199 sides of paper with a light grey dot-grid, made from 100gsm FSC uncoated paper, just like my other notebooks, so they’ll hold up well to inky pens you might write or draw with and make sure this really is a practical, long-lasting notebook. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe finishing touches are the gold ribbon page marker, so you can always find your place straight away, the brass-coloured metal spiral binding and the gold foiling on the cover that mean this notebook will always feels a little bit special when you get it out to use it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat also makes this notebook special though is not just the hand-drawn artwork or the great materials.  It's that it's also been fully constructed by hand too, by the very aptly named Stationery Godmother who is another UK based female-owned small stationery business. I couldn't ask for a more perfect collaborator! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this pattern there's also an A5 notepad and List Pad to match, and the full set is also available if you want to really embrace the magic of jewel-coloured flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802489172352,"sku":"NBSEBA5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Enchanted_Blooms_Spiral_Notebook_flowers_tray_coffee_JCPhotography_72_Square.jpg?v=1773251116"},{"product_id":"flight-of-herons-full-set","title":"Flight of Herons - Full Cases Set","description":"\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Case Set giving you maximum versatility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco-Cotton cases with Zips and Thread from recycled plastics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Lined in Cotton with Leather Zip Pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainably Handmade in Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring colour and pattern to your handbag, luggage and desk with a full set of cases in the elegant Flight of Herons pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cases are truly versatile and such practical sizes that they can really help you keep your handbag or desk beautifully organised (and portable) without compromising on colour or quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes three cases - one of each size - so no need to stress about which size to go for.  And you can choose either all the same colour, or the 'multicolour' option which is as shown (Sky Blue\/Hot Pink Multi-purpose Zip Pouch, Dark Teal\/Golden Yellow standard case and Dusky Rose\/Teal Slimline pencil case).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern was originally inspired by some research I was doing into migrating birds (my daughter had asked a question!) and images I saw of the flocks flying in formation.  Using my original hand-drawn sketch, drawn in a style inspired by wire-jewellery, these motifs were refined digitally before turning them into a repeat pattern.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fabric for this collection has been printed in Scotland on sustainable cotton, and then handmade (also in Scotland) in small batches to ensure minimum fabric waste.  Each one has a YKK zip that is really sturdy and has been made from recycled plastic and with a leather zip pull for ease of opening.  Plus the thread used is also from recycled plastic and the case is fully lined for maximum practicality too.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn this set you will find: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlimline Pencil Case in Dusky Rose (L 21.5cm x W 6cm x H 4.5cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for easily keeping a few bits together, whether it’s coming to a meeting with you or stopping things getting lost at the bottom of your handbag. It can easily store a few pens and pencils in it, some makeup essentials, your headphones\/lip balm\/hair-ties or even just to keep your epi-pen or medication concealed but easily to hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Cosmetics\/Pencil Case in Teal (L 20cm x W 4cm x H 11cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, you can neatly store your stationery in it to keep bits together, but it’s also a great size for some makeup or toiletry essentials, any medication you need to carry around with you, or even small electricals. And it’s squared based also means it can stand up for you (depending on how you fill it), and isn’t the sort that spends forever on it’s side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZip Pouch in Sky Blue (L 20cm x W 4cm x H 15cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extra height you get with a zip pouch is what makes it even more versatile. Of course it’s perfect for stationery storage - you can get a whole set of pens, pencils, rulers and even scissors, washi and journalling essentials in too. But it can also be used as a toiletry or makeup bag, a travel bag to keep your key documents together in your hand-luggage, or keep your small electricals or laptop attachments in it so they’re not rolling around and getting caught on other things. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Personally, I use my one of these for headphones, mouse, external hard drive and all the extra cables that come with my laptop). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese each have minimal packaging with just a recycled and recyclable tag, before being wrapped and up together and posted out in our standard recycled\/recyclable plastic-free packaging. Want them gift-wrapped in Holchester Designs wrapping paper? Just add it on during checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Dark Teal\/Golden Yellow","offer_id":56802806497664,"sku":"GS HE FS TG","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky Blue\/Hot Pink","offer_id":56802806530432,"sku":"GS HE FS BP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dusky Rose\/Teal","offer_id":56802806563200,"sku":"GS HE FS RT","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multicolor","offer_id":56802809053568,"sku":"GSHEFSA","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Flight_of_Herons_Full_Set_Mixed_Sizes_Wooden_Desk_EJM_SQ_Holchester_Designs.jpg?v=1762033986"},{"product_id":"moonlit-moths-full-set","title":"Moonlit Moths - Full Cases Set","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Case Set giving you maximum versatility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco-Cotton cases with Zips and Thread from recycled plastics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Lined in Cotton with Leather Zip Pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainably Handmade in Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring colour and pattern to your handbag, luggage and desk with a full set of cases in the sophisticated Moonlit Moths pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cases are truly versatile and such practical sizes that they can really help you keep your handbag or desk beautifully organised (and portable) without compromising on colour or quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes three cases - one of each size - so no need to stress about which size to go for.  And you can choose either all the same colour, or the 'multicolour' option which is as shown (Sky Blue\/Hot Pink Multi-purpose Zip Pouch, Dark Teal\/Golden Yellow standard case and Dusky Rose\/Teal Slimline pencil case).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern was originally inspired by a walk around a butterfly house with my young daughters, who found the sheer number of winged insects around them mind-blowing.  Using my original hand-drawn sketch, these motifs were refined digitally before turning them into a repeat pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fabric for this collection has been printed in Scotland on sustainable cotton, and then handmade (also in Scotland) in small batches to ensure minimum fabric waste.  Each one has a YKK zip that is really sturdy and has been made from recycled plastic and with a leather zip pull for ease of opening.  Plus the thread used is also from recycled plastic and the case is fully lined for maximum practicality too.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this set you will find: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlimline Pencil Case in Coral (L 21.5cm x W 6cm x H 4.5cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for easily keeping a few bits together, whether it’s coming to a meeting with you or stopping things getting lost at the bottom of your handbag. 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Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, which is also fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThese list pads can make a lovely gift and there’s a few benefits to getting one - firstly, they’re an easy shape to wrap, post and easy fit through the letterbox! Secondly they’re fab for a stationery-loving colleague to say thanks for your support this year (without being too showy), and they’re Secret-Santa budget friendly too.  And finally, being a practical present is also a massive advantage.  If you’re conscious that you don’t want to buy something just for the sake of it, a pad like this is a brilliant choice as it combines easy functionality with quality, colour and pattern so still seems a thoughtful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere are a couple of matching items in this pattern collection, as well as other Florals, should you want to make up a gift set.  And there's even some already put together for you in the Stationery Gift Set section. 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Just select gift wrapping at the checkout process and I’ll sort that for you - I can even hand-write a note for you to make it extra special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cases are limited edition for Autumn 2025 (so you’re ready for those cold and bright mornings in 2026) and are only available in three patterns - this Teal colourway, Paradise (colourful bird print) and Cutouts (colourful abstract retro print) in the black colourway.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, matching accessory cases and stationery are also available in this print, so you could even make your own gift set.  Alternatively, head to the Gift Set section where some ready-made sets have already been put together for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802994880896,"sku":"GC HE LE","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Herons_Teal_Glasses_Case_Wooden_Desk_hand_Holchester_Designs.jpg?v=1762108815"},{"product_id":"enchanted-blooms-gift-set","title":"Enchanted Blooms Stationery Gift Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGet 10% off when bought as a Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis set contains an Enchanted Blooms A5 Spiral Notebook, A5 Notepad and a DL List Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork on this set \u003cspan\u003ehas been inspired by that magical feeling of being in a flower field surrounded by thousands of multicoloured petals.  The sort where when there's a breeze it feels like an exciting natural energy flowing through the stems (rather than bringing impending rain).  But also by the wonderful busy yet methodical, nature inspired patterns from the Arts \u0026amp; Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, where there's lots to see and an intensity of colour but it isn't overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A5 Spiral bound notebook is very much designed to be used everyday, but which makes you feel extra special when you do.  The hardback cover gives it some rigidity, meaning you can prop it open and the spiral binding means you can fold the cover all the way back and easily turn the notebook round whichever you need it. And although the spiral binding does make it a little bulkier for your shelf that the others in the range, it's still only A5 in size so it's not over-weighty or overwhelming to be carried around or stored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A5 Weekly Planner as 50 identical sheets of 100gsm recycled paper, lightly glued across the top edge, and has space within it to plan for 7 meals alongside a notes section you can use for shopping lists or instructions for as you plan.  Printed in the UK with vegetable oil inks by a specialist printer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DL List pad has been printed by the same printers to the same specifications - the only difference here is it's size!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach individual item will be individually wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, before being all wrapped together in Holchester Designs wrapping paper and then prepared for posting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56858836074880,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Enchanted_Blooms_Full_Set_Bench_flowers_JCPhotography_72_Square.jpg?v=1773251116"},{"product_id":"floral-trellis-a5-notepad","title":"Floral Trellis A5 Notepad","description":"\u003ch3\u003e50 sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA5 (8.3” x 5.8”\/21cm x 14.8cm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100gsm recycled paper with board backing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted on recycled paper using vegetable oil based inks.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThis is an updated version of my first ever floral A5 Notepad, the Spring Forward pattern that was part of the original Kickstarter campaign back in 2020.  We've still got the teal, we've still got the graphic flowers, but this time it fits in seamlessly next to the [much bigger] Floral Trellis collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAnd an A5 notepad is always handy, whether it stays by you on your desk, lives near the phone, or is tucked in a letter rack in the kitchen ready for last minute lists, I reckon it’s a staple in anyone's stationery collection. And even if what you’re using it for isn’t the most exciting, having a beautiful patterned pad still means I smile when I reach for it.  In fact I reckon it's a lovely bit of self-care as a little treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMy Floral Trellis pattern was inspired by trellis arches in country house gardens, which when in full bloom became a bit of an obsession of mine as they looked and smelled so incredible.  My hand-drawn flowers were then digitised and tweaked for scale to be used across the collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis recycled paper notepad has 50 tear-off sheets per pad, which are lightly glued together along the top edge.  The central panel is ever-so-slightly transparent, so you can still faintly see the pattern underneath, but also clearly read what’s been written.  The paper is 100gsm, so it’s nice and smooth to write on and an easily cope with inkier pens and highlighters, and the pad is backed by recycled board to give it some rigidity.  Along with the vegetable oil based inks used by my UK based printer, it means this product is made from recycled elements and is also fully recyclable too. Finally, this notepad will come to you wrapped in a recycled paper belly band, which is also fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere’s a few reasons why a notepad such as this makes a great gift, especially for stationery lovers.  Firstly they’re an easy shape to wrap and post.  Secondly, they make a unique budget-friendly yet quality gift, especially good for a colleague or a secret-santa.  And whilst not everyone likes full-on florals, I like to think the colours on these pads mean they’re vibrant but not obnoxiously floral (which sometimes is just what you want, but not always).  And finally they’re a practical present too, so if you’re conscious about not wanting to get something for the sake of it a pad like this, or just generally beautiful patterned stationery, make a brilliant choice.  And actually my A5 pads, and sets including them, are popular teacher gifts too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLooking to make a bigger gift set out of it? Not only can you make your own set using other products from the shop (these in combination with a list pad especially make a great little functional set) but there’s also some pre-made sets available in the Stationery Gift Sets category too which makes things a little more cost effective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holchester Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57961521414528,"sku":"NPA5FT","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/files\/Floral_Trellis_A5_Notepad_Wood_Desk_Square_Holchester_Designs_72.jpg?v=1777031447"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8795\/2405\/collections\/Enchanted_Blooms_Spiral_Notebook_woven_tray_setup_JCPhotography_72_Square.jpg?v=1773746765","url":"https:\/\/holchester.com\/collections\/spring-2026.oembed?page=2","provider":"Holchester Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}