I told a friend I despise the thumbs up emoji. She said, 'me too.' So I went down a rabbit hole. Turns out this tiny yellow hand started a genuine cultural conversation, and somehow I'm on the wrong side of my own argument.

I'm deep in the journal-tok rabbit hole and I have zero regrets. This week's Studio Notes is a little bit of everything ⋯ favourite stamps, two staplers I genuinely love, elevated scrap paper, and two tutorials I think you'll want to bookmark.

This week…
From my desk… my story of falling in love with Japanese stationery and my current favourite journal as well.

This week…
Being a ‘generalist’, my journal ecosystem, a lovely new fountain pen, Photoshop share tip, Lr import preset with copyright and your brand keywords, reimagining your photos and building a Flodesk workflow.

Behind the scenes of running a creative business that values analog as much as digital. This week: goal punch cards, Flodesk tips, Squarespace tips and the loveliest paper things.

Step away from the screen and make something instead. A collection of free holiday printables—postcards, paper chains, vintage art cards—for a quieter kind of making this season.

A collection of stunning display fonts to elevate your designs from Adobe Fonts. Along with a video tutorial on managing Adobe fonts on your computer.

A full custom site for Jamie Jamison—photographer, speaker, coach, storyteller. This one was personal… and I’m so proud of how it turned out. Motion-built pages, soft vellum textures, an elegant blog, and a print shop (!). Let’s have a scroll through.

See how I’ve elevated my Squarespace homepage with thoughtful design elements like subtle animations, textured backgrounds, creative typography, and white space. Get inspired by modern trends and practical tips to create a cohesive, minimalist website.

Learn how to use Lightroom Classic’s print module to create clean diptychs, white borders, and grid layouts—no extra apps needed.

Aesthetic isn’t just about visuals—it’s about rhythm, space, and how words land on the page. The way a sentence feels, where the eye pauses, the balance of bold and soft—these tiny choices shape the reading experience. They aren’t random. They’re intentional.

A reflection on full-on-ness, procrastination spirals, and the quiet seasons of growth. In this edition, I share thoughts on navigating momentum, embracing imperfection, and making small steps forward—because starting, even late, is still starting. Plus, a February reset, thoughtful links, and a ChatGPT prompt to break the cycle of overthinking.