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Celebrating Happy Moments with Kikki.K Stationery - One Journal At A Time

Kikki.K Stationery: Exploring this stationery heaven in Hong Kong.

Shopping at Kikki.K in Hong Kong was a great experience (you can read about it here), but what I love more is how their journals carry a positive message that we can always find something good or something we can be thankful for all around us.  When life throws us a curve ball and we feel like nothing's going the right way, these little notebooks and journals remind us that maybe the glass is just half full.


My Happiness Is...

Kikki.K Stationery: My Little Journal of Happy Things.

Is It Just Me?  Sometimes it really feels like nothing is working and everyone is driving me crazy...have you ever felt that way?  I use this little notebook from time to time to help calm me down. 

Glass Half Full  A recurring theme among Kikki.K's collections is the idea that life is a glass half full.  Kristina, the founder, had a rough start on her business, but with support from her family and a positive attitude, she kept going and turned her dream into reality.  This little book of happy things is an example of Kikki.K's message - It's a space for writing down happy thoughts, things that make us smile, things that remind us of the happiness around us - in big and small doses - we sometimes look past.

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of My Little Journal of Happy Things.
Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of My Little Journal of Happy Things.
Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of My Little Journal of Happy Things.

I Am Thankful For...

Kikki.K Stationery: The Gratitude Journal

Keeping a Gratitude Journal  Sometimes life gets crazy and stressful and I find myself complaining about things more than ever.  I really don't want to live my life like this, so I google around and start reading about gratitude journals.  It's a small and simple lifestyle adjustment that I'm willing to try.  Since then, I've been starting off my day with a gratitude journal entry.  This quiet moment allows me the time to slow down and appreciate all the great people I'm surrounded with.  It's a great way to start the day with a smile on my face.  I know this concept may not work for everyone at first glance...but do give it a try for couple weeks and you'll see the transformation.

More Than Just A Journal  Kikki.K's gratitude journal is a little different or should I say a little more than just a journal.  It gives me space to develop a holistic approach before I dive into writing down my daily gratitude thoughts.  An example is the reverse bucket list - Writing down what I've already accomplished in life, what makes me happy, and what I'm proud of.  It's a small switch in mindset - The result is a positive energy that fuels even more creativity, ambition, and curiosity.   

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of The Gratitude Journal.

Stay Consistent  For the gratitude entries, there is one tab per month and pages for entries within each monthly tab.  It helps me stay consistent in keeping my entries.

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of The Gratitude Journal.

Small Reminders  I also enjoy reading the little reminders at the bottom of these pages.

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of The Gratitude Journal.
Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of The Gratitude Journal.

Inspirations  And finally, the inspirational quotes throughout this journal serve as encouragement that even when life gets tough, there is always something we can be thankful for. 

This one is my favorite. 

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of The Gratitude Journal.

Writing Down Those Random Thoughts...

Kikki.K Stationery: "Write It Down" Notebook.

This fruity-themed notebook is in the same collection as the "My Little Journal of Happy Things".  It's great for writing down those random thoughts or blog ideas that pop into my head from time to time.  All the cute images/graphics make it fun to use this notebook, too.  

Don't Lose That Great Idea  I have a habit of keeping a notebook with me most of the time, so that I can write down the thoughts as soon as they come to mind.  When I'm done with my yellow Moleskin, I'll start using this cutie.  And staying true to Kikki.K's positive message, words of encouragement are spread throughout this notebook. 

Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of the "Write It Down" Notebook.
Kikki.K Stationery: The inside pages of the "Write It Down" Notebook.

Thanks so much for letting me share with you my love for stationery and, more importantly, some of the lifestyle changes I've gone through.  I'm always looking for ways to improve myself...would love to know some of the things you practice to live life to the fullest!


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Kikki.K - Exploring This Stationery Heaven in Hong Kong

Kikki.K Stationery: Hong Kong store in the Times Square Mall in Causeway Bay.

Sometimes our great travel moments happen when we're not really looking.  Kikki.K was one of those for me while spending time in Hong Kong.  I was actually looking for another store in the Times Square mall when I came across the boutique.  And since I'm a huge stationery fan, I had to go in there!

Kikki.K's founder, Kristina Karlsson, founded the brand because she wasn't able to find her beloved Swedish stationery designs in Australia where she was living.  Also, she was at a crossroad between continuing her un-enjoyable career and creating her own dream career.  She of course chose the latter.  Kristina's story is quite inspirational and many of her products are drawn from her own journey and experiences.  It's definitely worth watching her short 4:36 minutes video.  Even if you don't like her products, you can still learn a few valuable life lessons from her.


a Cozy space for exploration

Kikki.K Stationery: Hong Kong store in the Times Square Mall in Causeway Bay.

Kikki.K's boutique has minimalist style. Nevertheless, it's open, warm, and very welcoming.  The dim and soft lighting makes it a very cozy space. 

Kikki.K Stationery: Each signature collection is neatly displayed on the shelves.

Each collection is neatly showcased on the shelves while little display table encourages everyone to touch and feel the products.  If you have lived in or visited Hong Kong, being allowed to open the packaging and touch the products before buying them is rare.  I'm happy that Kikki.K is showing the Hong-Kongers a more interactive shopping experience.  I also want to say that the store associate was so nice and easygoing, which added to the great experience.

Interactive displays allowing customers to touch and feel the products.

Interactive displays allowing customers to touch and feel the products.

Greeting cards galore.

Greeting cards galore.

"You can never have too many pens."

"You can never have too many pens."


can I have everything please?

I have a hard time deciding what to buy, or should I say, what not to buy here.  Luckily, Kikki.K does ship to the U.S. via their website.  They also ship to the U.K., Singapore, Sweden, New Zealand, and of course, Australia.

I end up purchasing a few journals.  You know that saying, "don't judge a book by its cover"?  Even though these journals already have super cute covers, there's so much more on the inside pages.  Also, each journal has a different focus or purpose, but the overall theme is always about finding happiness in places you'd least expect it and appreciating more of what surrounds us everyday.  Here's s snapshot and I'll be talking more about each journal in the next post!  Be sure to check back in this week.

Kikki.K Stationery:  Gratitude Journal.

hong kong store location

The Hong Kong store I visited is located on the B2 level (second basement level) at the Times Square shopping mall in Causeway Bay neighborhood.  Using MTR (Hong Kong's subway system), get off at the Causeway Bay station.  The Island Line (blue) stops at this station.  Look for bilingual exit signage pointing toward Times Square.  The station is connected to the mall via underground walkways.

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