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How to choose the best notebook for bullet journaling
How to choose the best notebook for Bullet JournalingRyder Carroll created the bullet journal method to enable us all to keep track of our busy lives in a way that works for us. The first step is choosing your supplies, especially finding the perfect notebook. How to...
Archer and Olive UK – What next?
As you may have heard, Bonnie from Archer & Olive has taken the difficult decision not to supply international stockists for the time being. Don't worry, we have been busy finding alternative journals that are just as good, if not better.India and I met Joppe...
Advent Boxes 2021
For the fourth year running, the Under the Rowan Trees Advent Box is here! We have made LOTS of changes this year! To start with you have two options, the Advent Journal Box or the Advent Art Box. See below for more details of what will be in each one. We have also...
Samantha’s Top Entry Level Fountain Pens
Samantha's Top Entry Level Fountain Pens I went to a school where regulation knickers but more importantly fountain pens were compulsory. Rollerballs and ballpoint pens were considered to be the work of the devil. So as soon as I left school my head was turned by the...
7 Top Tips For Acrylic Painting Beginners
What is Acrylic paint? Acrylic paint is a thick fast-drying paint made of pigment. These paints are water-soluble but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much water you use to dilute your acrylic paint, your painting can resemble watercolour, or...
Seven Reasons to Productively Plan your Diary – Laura Forsyth
Hi, I’m Laura Forsyth and I’m a Business Consultant. My mission is to help Mams eradicate their overwhelm when trying to juggle work, kids, homeschooling, house stuff, and all other commitments, to make their business a priority with a clear direction and purpose....
Lisa Kirkbride’s Rose Garden Rowan Berry Box
The Rose Garden Rowan Berry Box was designed by Lisa Kirkbride. Lisa is a graphic designer, illustrator and...
Aurore McLeod’s Winter Friends Rowan Berry Box
I have known the lovely Aurore McLeod for a few years and we have lots of her prints in our home. She first featured in Stationery...
Journaling January Challenge 2022
Welcome to Journaling January! For the fourth year in a row, we are concentrating on self-care for the first month of the year. We have decided to kick off 2022 with a whole month of journaling prompts suitable for those of you who are totally new to the idea of...
What is the best way to store pens and markers?
The best way to store pens was never something that crossed my mind. I've always loved cute pencil cases (I have quite a collection as you can imagine). As my collection grew and I started experimenting with different types of inks, prush pens, metallic markers and...
Meet the Team!
September was a hectic month for Under the Rowan Trees. We've grown from a team of one to three! Meet the team: I accepted a few months ago that I couldn't keep doing the jobs of 12 people and that something was going to break - I suspected it might be me. Lockdown...
Acrylograph Pens from Archer and Olive
If you follow Bonnie from Archer and Olive on Instagram, you will have seen sneak peeks of her exclusive new pens for a little while. Acrylograph Pens are entirely new and not like anything you have ever used before. The pens contain a water-based acrylic ink which...