Wednesday 10 March 2010

The Perfect Gift to a Blogger Soon-to-Be Columnist

A few of my friends have been giving me the same present over the last year or so, thinking that this was indeed, the best idea for someone like me - a blogger. The pride in their eyes gleamed when they handed it over to me, the little Smythson diary.


"You'll be a columnist one day and I will continue to gift you with this present until you become one. I am SUCH a supportive friend." Indeed, such supportive friends I have. "Thanks" I would say, loving and embracing their support, yet wondering where it suddenly comes from. I NEVER said I wanted to be a columnist! Why the sudden urge to turn me into Carrie Bradshaw! Anyhow, I have been enjoying these little gifts. Not because I am deeply hoping that these aspirations of my friends will come true but because they feel quite nice in your hand, they are quite handy, and they fit right into your blogger purse. Whip it out when you've got a genius idea for your blog. It looks so professional, so Sherlock Holmes. It's a great gift, for non-columnists and non-bloggers alike. And it's a daily reminder that we still enjoy our little paper-made items to write random notes and draw funny pictures in. We are not obsessed with technology, and can live without it. In fact, sometimes, a little Smythson notepad can fulfill the note-taking desire much better than your Blackberry or iPhone. 


Smythson can be found all over London, from your favourite department store, Sloane Street and New Bond Street, to the adorable Westbourne Grove. It's no secret gem, but it's quite a fantastic place if you're on the hunt for the perfect last-minute gift.

15 comments:

  1. They are lovely aren't they. I bought my Huzz one with 'Notes' in gold lettering on the front, for our 1st Christmas together. Love that little purple one.

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  2. I love Smythson! I used to work there and getting the staff discount was a great bonus! I love the fashion diary collabarations that they do.

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  3. I love their notebooks, beautiful!

    :)

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  4. I wish i have one of these pretty things! love!

    xoxo,
    andyquirks.blogspot.com

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  5. I have never had one - its not fair! I have a stationery obsession and love notebooks and diaries.

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  6. I use Moleskien journals, but these look lovely!

    Kendra
    daysinmayfair.blogspot.com

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  7. Yes, I do love them!
    Its great to carry a stylish little note pad in your bag.
    xx

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  8. They look great, but my friends still have to buy one of these for me :) I have some Moleskine and I love how handy and old-fashioned they look!

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  9. What a great idea and I love the creative colors too! My Honey also gifted me an orange pocket notebook to write in and I carry it proudly. I think its because of his thought that went into it. Your doing a wonderful job with your posts sweetie!

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  10. i love carrying a notebook around too. i also love having a non-virtual diary. i just love writing in my schedule/dates...! smythson looks lovely.

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  11. lovely friends! i long for a Smythson diary- though I love my moleskin one too- I feel like they are related in some way

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  12. Love, love, love Smythson! I have a little pink one, given to me from the generous Big M. Long before the days of blogging.
    So sorry our lunch didn't work out. Little L is still having explosive nappies. Nothing I would want to bring into a chic Notting Hill brasserie ;) We will have to come and visit you for lunch around where you work. xx MM

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  13. They look lovely (and what nice friends you have!)
    I am not sure if they sell them here in Canada but I will be on the lookout!

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  14. As you said, a notebook can always outperform an iPhone or blackberry! Sometimes, things just need to be written down!! Love the post, thanks for the lovely notebook!

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  15. Thank you for all your comments ladies! Yes the Smythson is a great gift to yourself or to others, I really love mine and use it wherever I go. Happy Monday! xxx LZ

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