Rifle Paper Co.

As many of you know, I am addicted to all things stationary. So you can only imagine my excitement when I learned about Rifle Paper Co. Rifle Paper Co. is a stationary store based in Winter Park, Florida and was founded by a husband and wife team in 2009. Their Winter Park location is where they do things like shipping and product photos, but you can find their products online at riflepaperco.com or in stores like Anthropologie. They sell a multitude of stationary items from calendars to notebooks. But they also sell wallpaper, phone cases, and even some bags and apparel. All their items are great quality and you will not disappointed if you purchase anything from their store. Their prices are pretty reasonable for their products, but if you find that it is a little pricier they do have side-walk sales a couple months in the year. I believe their last side-walk sale was in July and their next one will be in November. When I went, I ended up buying a sticker book and a notepad and I cannot wait for the next time I can go and buy more things. If you are interested in stationary, I definitely recommend you check out Rifle Paper Co., I promise you will not be disappointed.

Love, 

Jenny V

Poetry Slam

When my sister invited me to accompany her to a poetry slam, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've never been to a poetry slam and never really thought much about poetry. But, I figured I had nothing better to do so why not, right? When we first arrived to the location, Anonymous Guitars in Sunrise, I still wasn't sure if I was going to like the evening. It was hot, kinda sketchy, and the chips I got out of the vending machine were expired. Fast forward 30 minutes, and wow. I was blown away by the talent and experiences that these young adults have been through.

There were about ten or more different poets that performed that night, and every single performance was phenomenal. It was eye-opening to listen to these performances and learn about some of the experiences the performers went through. Growing up, I was pretty sheltered and never really knew anyone who has lost a loved one, knew someone who was incarcerated, or even had friends that talked about divorce. But in this one night, I heard the emotions that surround such events.

The best part about these performances was the lesson that each piece provided. Although many were inspired by negative events, the poets reminded the crowd to take each situation, learn from it, and better yourself. It was inspiring to witness the passion of such young individuals and watching them grow with their art.

Love, 

Jenny V

Studio L2E

As you all know, I am addicted to all things planner related. I never seem to have enough washi tape, stickers, scrapbooking paper, etc. Well... let's add another addiction to that list. STAMPS! After watching a bunch of youtube videos on these stamps, I decided I needed them in my life. I figured that stamps are re-usable and will save me money in the long run... Right? Okay lets just be real, I just thought they were cute and needed them in my life. But anyways, my Studio L2E stamps came into the mail and after using them for the past two weeks I highly recommend them.

Studio L2E is a small stamp company based out of Oregon and their stamps are high quality photopolymer stamps. In order to use these stamps, you need an acrylic block which allows you to see exactly where you are placing your stamp. After using the stamp, I use a baby wipe to clean off any left over ink and just put it back in it's place. Over-time the stamp may lose it's ability to stick to the block and all you have to do is wash the stamp with mild soap and water and let it air-dry.

The stamps I purchased are the 'Plan It', 'Iconic', 'Iconic Activities', and 'Today's Weather.' The 'Plan It' stamps comes with a bunch of different stamps for only $15 and is perfect to use in your planner. It has all your basic stamps that you will need. My favorite stamps to use from this set is the 'To do' and 'Hydrate' stamps. Honestly, this stamp set alone is enough if you are just starting, but of course I wanted more. Both the 'Iconic' and 'Iconic Activities' were $8 each and come with icons that fit almost everything in your life. Lastly, I like to track my weather on the top of my planner so I purchased the 'Today's Weather' stamp set for only $3.00.

Before I show you guys the photos, I do want to mention the type of ink you want to use for these stamps. The best ink would be chalk ink, mostly because it does not seep through the other side. The brand that is sold on the Studio L2E site is the Versamagic Chalk Ink. I personally use ColorBox Pigment ink and haven't had any problems. One thing to note is that no matter what ink you decide to use, they will stain your stamps. The ColorBox ink stained my stamps after just one use. But the way I see it, the more stained my stamps are the more love they get. Anyways, I think this is enough text hope you enjoy the photos of the stamps and the way I use them.

Love,

Jenny V

Studio L2E Plan It - $15.00

Studio L2E Iconic - $8.00

Studio L2E Iconic Activities - $8.00

Studio L2E Today's Weather - $3.00

Acrylic Blocks from Recollections and ColorBox Petal Points Pigment Ink - Both from Michaels

THERAPY IN COLOR

One of my favorite things to do when I am having a bad/stressful day is to sit down and color in my Posh Coloring Book. It is a good way to take your attention off from anything that is bothering you and putting it into the page that you're working on. There are so many different Adult coloring books that you can purchase, like Color Me Calm or The Enchanted Forest. I purchased mine from Barnes and Noble, but you can find these coloring books at craft stores like Michaels and even at some Targets. If you find yourself feeling anxious or need a way to calm yourself down, I definitely recommend trying out color therapy. Anyways, enjoy the photos of some of my finished pages and I hope they inspire you.

Love,

Jenny V