Denise’s Favorite Stationery: Calm Moments in Small Details
Meet Denise, an avid masking tape collector who finds calm in tiny details. Her desk tells the story of someone who appreciates the beauty in every pattern, texture, and design—each roll of washi tape, sticker, and postcard carrying a quiet charm of its own.
Her style is minimal yet dreamy, always practical but touched with a gentle sense of wonder. Denise believes that every good thing begins small, and through stationery, she celebrates that feeling every day. One thing she hopes to improve? Her childlike handwriting—something she smiles about each time she picks up her pen.
Meet Denise
Name
- Denise
About
- Avid masking tape collector, collecting them makes her calm. She also collects stickers and postcards. Loves appreciating the small details and story of each stationery design.
Style
- Minimal, dreamy and practical
Inspiration
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Every good in small things.
Denise’s Top 5 Favorite Items
1. All sorts of masking tapes
What I use it for
- Decoration, gift wrapping, and purely for collection
Why it’s special
“Each design and texture of the tape has a calming effect and those tiny details make me happy just to look at them. I especially like those with sparkles and emboss.”
2. PILOT Kakuno fountain pen
What I use it for
- I use it for writing during special occasions, like adding quotes to my "Words Make Me" notebook
Why it’s special
“The smiley face on the pen tip keeps me smiling while I write.“
3. PILOT Frixion 4-color ball pen series
What I use it for
- I use it for daily notes during work and it is very convenient to erase any mistakes instead of crossing it out
Why it’s special
“It is affordable, light, and practical. The transparent body is also very stylish like the transparent gameboys I had when I was a kid.”
4. IWAKO erasers
What I use it for
- Erases pencil marks or as a cute small decoration, or even as miniature toys
Why it’s special
“The design always amazes me, you can take them apart like legos and each part is well designed with intricate details. The food series are my favorite, so cute!”
5. MARUMO Printing Pokeful A5 & Envelop Pocket Folder
What I use it for
- Storing leaflets, letters and business cards, or anything trivial
Why it’s special
“It is compact and cute, the different pocket sizes are useful and the design makes sure things don't fall out.”
Reflections from Denise's Collection
Denise’s stationery choices reveal a love for simple joys and thoughtful craftsmanship. From the sparkle of a washi tape to the playful design of an eraser, each piece reminds her to slow down and notice the stories hidden in small things.
Her desk isn’t just a workspace—it’s a quiet collection of memories and textures, each item reflecting her sense of calm and appreciation for detail. Through her tools, Denise reminds us that creativity doesn’t have to be loud or perfect—it just needs sincerity and a bit of sparkle.
If you’re interested in exploring other creators’ stationery favorites, take a peek at our our Stataionery Stories corner.
