Start the New Year Right with a Pen, a Plan, and a Little Bit of Magic ✨
There’s something almost sacred about the start of a new year.
Fresh pages. Blank slates. Quiet moments before the noise. That delicious pause before everything begins again. And for me, nothing captures that feeling more than sitting down with a planner, a handful of cute pens, and a heart full of soft intentions.
That’s exactly what I did recently—surrounded by Flying Tiger Copenhagen finds and my own “Love, Ink, and Sakura” weekly planners, letting myself plan for the year ahead the way I always wanted: gently, joyfully, and beautifully.
✍️ Planning Isn’t Just About Productivity
We all know the traditional reason for making plans: to get things done. But for someone like me—ADHD, perimenopausal, healing, evolving—planning is much deeper than that.
Planning helps me cope, recover, dream, and move forward without crashing. It gives my mind something to hold onto when the days feel foggy, and it protects me from falling into burnout. I don’t plan to rush; I plan so I can slow down with intention.
And that’s why the tools I use matter. Cute stationery may look like just “aesthetic,” but for me, it’s medicine. A beautiful pen, a soft planner, a pink sticky note—these are dopamine hits I need to function. They don’t just help me stay organized. They help me want to organize.
🛍️ My Flying Tiger Copenhagen Picks for an ADHD Dopamine Hit
I visited Flying Tiger Copenhagen before Christmas and fell in love with their lineup of cheerful stationery. Here’s what caught my eye:
Stackable bear-shaped highlighters – playful, glittery, and perfect for marking my wins (not just my tasks).
Erasable gel pens in 24 dreamy colors – I adore that they’re forgiving. Just like me. If I mess up, I can start over. No pressure.
Bear-shaped sharpener – because even the mundane should feel magical.
Foldable pastel organizers – the cutest way to keep things tidy on your desk.
Planner board - great for reminders, and yeah, that note on the bear is what caught my eye. I've been running on fumes since I got back from our vacation from all the orders.
Pencils and bear-print pens – because my inner child deserves to feel delighted every day. I've also recently fell in love again with pencils. I love how I can easily erase mistakes in my lists.
Organizer with elastic straps - I was attracted to this, but didn't know where to use it. Now I know. To organize my pens in my tote when we go out or travel. It's thinner than my pencil case and lighter. I'm buying this the next time I see it.
And the prices? So affordable, especially for how charming and high-quality they are.
📓 My Love, Ink, and Sakura Planners
Of course, no planning session would be complete without my own creation: Love, Ink, and Sakura: A Weekly Planner.
This isn't your average planner.
It's soft. Gentle. Undemanding. It's designed for women like me who want structure without pressure. Who crave beauty and grace in their everyday tools. Who write down plans not just to “be productive,” but to take care of their mind and soul.
Every page is an invitation to reflect, reset, and refocus. You can use it once a week or every day—it flows with you. It doesn’t scold or overwhelm. It holds your thoughts like petals in springtime.
It’s my love letter to every woman who wants to live with more grace and less grind.
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| Ready to ship tomorrow! |
💖 Journaling Is My Love Language
I don’t journal daily. But I journal often—whenever my heart is full, my mind is scattered, or my spirit needs to hear my own voice again.
Journaling helps me check in with myself. It clears mental clutter. It catches beautiful moments before they disappear. It even helps me manifest my goals. There’s something powerful about putting pen to paper and seeing your thoughts take shape.
And when I journal using cute, high-quality stationery? I feel cared for. And I care for myself better, too.
🛒 Start Your Year with Beauty and Intention
If you're like me—someone who wants to step into the new year with peace, purpose, and a whole lot of sparkle—I invite you to do two things:
Treat yourself to some joyful tools. Surround yourself with items that make planning fun and journaling exciting.
Grab your own copy of “Love, Ink, and Sakura.” Let it hold your goals, dreams, and everyday thoughts in a soft, sacred space. You deserve that kind of support.
You don’t need to hustle. You just need to begin. Slowly. Softly. Intentionally. With tools that make you smile and pages that invite your dreams.
💌 Ready to Begin?
Tell me in the comments: what’s your dream for this year? What’s one small plan you’re excited about?
And if you're already using your own version of a Love, Ink, and Sakura planner—tag me or send me photos! I’d love to see how you're filling its pages.
Here’s to a beautiful, brave, and blooming year ahead. 🌸
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Lady E
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