This was a gift well worth the wait - everything in it is very thoughtfully chosen and absolutely beautiful.

The first thing that caught my eye was an absolutely stunning embossed black notebook - it's a lovely quality and I love the design. I'm going to save this one for something special - perhaps I will use it as a travel journal on my next adventure...

There were also a set of three notebooks with vintage map designs - again, really lovely, they're the perfect size to keep in my handbag for taking notes and recording ideas on the go.

A set of my favourite felt-tip pens too! Very well appreciated as my current set are, one by one, running low on ink and they're my favourites to use while I learn to sketchnote.

Last, but definitely not least, a brush pen. I've never worked with one of these before. I've had a bit of time to try it out and I love the feel and the way the lines come out. I'll get better with practice, but it seemed right that the first thing I should do is write a thank you!

I feel incredibly lucky. Thank you very, very much Stationery Santa, you chose items and designs that I adore and have given me a new skill to practice.