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Nook Essentials, Story Props & Creative Tools
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items A peek into my studio and writing corner. From the notebooks and distraction-free tools I use to draft fiction, to the handmade Etsy props, candle accessories, and cozy desk touches that bring my stories to life.
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✒️ Drafting & Writing Tools
🕯️ Story Props & Studio Aesthetics
📖 Reading Nook & Desk Comforts
✒️ Drafting & Writing Tools
I love using these real branch pencils for raw drafting and as the base for custom stationery. The natural wood bark and raw twig texture bring an organic, grounding energy to both my writing desk and my craft work.
BSIRI Graphite Wooden Rustic Twig Pencils
I keep these slim kraft notebooks everywhere for quick story notes on the go. The simple cover and threaded binding also make them the perfect blank canvas for crafting custom stationery to sell!
Pen+Gear Personal Notebook, College Ruled, 30 Sheets, Brown
To be honest, I'm more of an intention-setting person than only affirmations. They do have their place, and for me, it's for story prompts. Hey, it's growth in one sense 😂 A few of these cards have helped me shape a couple pretty unhinged ideas!
Badass Affirmation Cards - Motivational Gifts
🕯️ Story Props & Studio Aesthetics
I use these metallic paints to hand-paint covers and decorative accents on my kraft notebooks. The metallic sheen pops beautifully against natural brown paper, making plain stationery feel like a custom studio art piece.
12 Color Metallic Acrylic Paint Set by Artist's Loft ...
Makesy is my go-to supplier for studio-quality fragrance and essential oils! Their complex scent profiles hold up beautifully when pouring artisanal candles and blending body lotions.
Fragrances Discovery Kit | Build Your Own Sample Box
My secret weapon for crafting summery, beachy candle lines and body lotions. The warm amber and rich sandalwood balance out the sweet coconut for a grounded, high-end tropical aroma.
Coconut Sandalwood & Amber Candle & Soap Fragrance Oil
These are the paint brushes I use when designing my blank notebooks. Very good beginner brushes! I like the feel of how they glide on paper and kraft!
Natural Bristle Paintbrushes by Creatology™
When making candles, I prefer using more natural materials. Soy wax flakes are easy to melt and work with. Michael's sells good soy wax.
Soy Wax Flakes by Make Market®, Size: 4 lb
I LOVE THESE JARS. They have clear and black ones, but these have an ethereal vibe to them that I can't get enough of. I use these for my candlemaking.
8oz. Iridescent Glass Candle Jars, 2ct. by Make Market®
📖 Reading Nook & Desk Comforts
A studio desk essential! Keeping an oversized, funny coffee mug nearby keeps the long writing sessions fueled and brings a little Michael Scott to my creative desk setup.
Surreal Entertainment The Office "World's Best Boss" Ceramic Coffee Mug | 20 ounces