My May 2023 Cottagecore Bullet Journal Theme (with Fairies!)
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My May 2023 Cottagecore Bullet Journal Theme (with Fairies!)

I’ll let you in on a secret: my bujo themes are usually inspired by one particular piece of stationery I really want to use in the coming month! I’ve found myself with an overabundance of magical stationery recently - fairies and butterflies and mushrooms and this stunning rose paper all came together for a green and yellow cottagecore magical bujo theme for May!

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How to Stop Bleeding & Ghosting in your Bullet Journal
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How to Stop Bleeding & Ghosting in your Bullet Journal

If you’ve ever crafted the perfect page in your journal, only to turn it over and see absolute carnage - this post is for you. I’ll break down what kind of pens are safe to use in your journal, the differences between different kinds of paper in different kinds of journal, and some options to help you fix your pages if it’s already too late.

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Bullet Journal Glossary: What Does It All Mean?
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Bullet Journal Glossary: What Does It All Mean?

When you first discover bullet journaling, it can seem like there’s a whole new language you need to learn! Spreads, pages, bleeding, ghosting, Dutch doors and journal sizes and GSM - it’s a lot to grasp! If the terms are leaving you overwhelmed and have you procrastinating on starting your first journal, this blog post is for you.

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September 2021 LOTR Bullet Journal - One Ring to Rule Them All
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September 2021 LOTR Bullet Journal - One Ring to Rule Them All

I was a HUGE Lord of the Rings fan as a teenager. When the Fellowship of the Ring film was released in 2001, I was 14 years old. Flash forward twenty years - it’s August 2021 and the world has changed. Australian cities are bouncing in and out of lockdown, and my partner Chris and I have started a tradition - each time our city locks down, we watch the extended edition LOTR movies. As I watched Frodo finish his book, I knew I wanted to set up my September with this epic series in mind.

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