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THE ARCHER & OLIVE 2025 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + MORE!
11/19/25 4 min read
THE ARCHER & OLIVE 2025 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + MORE!

Our Black Friday Deals are coming! As our biggest sale of the year, here's how to navigate our Black Friday Sales. We hope this will help you plan your Black Friday shopping with us, and reduce the stress around sale time.

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Notebook Size Guide and Journaling Ideas
11/16/25 3 min read
Notebook Size Guide and Journaling Ideas

Hello, Keisha here. Today we will be discussing how to begin journaling. There are many ways to use a journal however many people don’t know where to start. I have to admit, getting started can be a bit overwhelming so today we will cover what a journal is, what journal to choose and ideas on how to get started.

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End-of-Year Recap Pages For Your Journal
11/15/25 6 min read
End-of-Year Recap Pages For Your Journal

Hi friend, Elizabeth here with a playful way to recap your life at years-end in your notebooks and planners. Using a waterfall-style page display and coordinated washi and stickers, we’ll have the perfect set-up for reflection at the end of the year!

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5 Spreads to Include in a NEW Bullet Journal
11/13/25 2 min read
5 Spreads to Include in a NEW Bullet Journal

Hi everyone, it’s Delphine. As you open a fresh bullet journal to get you ready to set the tone for the new year ahead, you might wonder where to start. Don’t worry, because in today’s blog, I’m going to show you five spreads to include at the beginning of your notebook as part of your bullet journal set up! 

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10+ Ideas For Your Junk Journal
11/11/25 6 min read
10+ Ideas For Your Junk Journal

I’m Gracie, and as the new year begins, you might be looking for a new hobby. With junk journaling there's no pressure to be perfect, no expensive supplies you’ve got to have. It’s also a low barrier to entry hobby: no experience or tutorials necessary! If you’re starting a junk journal, but don’t know where to start, take a look at my ideas for 10 different spreads you can try. 

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Make Pop-ups in Your Notebook Using Stickers & Washi Tape
11/09/25 4 min read
Make Pop-ups in Your Notebook Using Stickers & Washi Tape

Valerie here, and today I’m going to be sharing how to make a pop-up in your notebook with the help of a few stickers and Washi tape. Video tutorial and pattern included!

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Setting Up A Gift Tracker in your Journal
11/08/25 3 min read
Setting Up A Gift Tracker in your Journal

Hello everyone, Keisha here, and today we will be creating a gift tracker in our Archer & Olive bullet journals. In this blog I will be sharing what a gift tracker is, what tools I use to create it, and how I designed it.

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Planning for mental wellness
11/08/25 4 min read
Planning for Mental Wellness

Hi! Today I am excited to share some tips and tools to bring self-care into your planner spreads. Planning for mental wellness is about shifting your focus from productivity to presence. It’s about using your journal or planner to support how you feel, not just what you accomplish.

Natasha Miller
Natasha Miller
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Everyday Journaling Practices for Calm, Clarity, and Creativity
11/08/25 3 min read
Everyday Journaling Practices for Calm, Clarity, and Creativity

Hi! Today I am excited to share some easy everyday journaling practices to start today. Whether you use an Archer & Olive dot grid notebook, a pre-made planner, or even a few pages from a notepad, these small daily practices can help you find calm, clarity, and creativity, without adding pressure or perfectionism.

Natasha Miller
Natasha Miller
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FULL REVEAL of the Archer & Olive 2025 Winter Collection
11/03/25 8 min read
FULL REVEAL of the Archer & Olive 2025 Winter Collection

Hi everyone! We are so excited to announce the 2025 Winter Collection: Snow & Stillness is coming on Wednesday November 5 at 9am CT! As winter settles in, the city takes on a dreamlike glow. Snow drifts between narrow streets, soft light spills from golden windows, and the world stills beneath...

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5 Essential Pages to Set-up in Your New Planner
11/02/25 5 min read
5 Essential Pages to Set-up in Your New Planner

Hi friend, Elizabeth here to help you break the seal on your new planner and get ready for a new year! I’m sharing my 5 essential pages to set up first, so you don’t get overwhelmed and lose perspective on what your planner is for – a tool to make your life less stressful!

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Bullet Journaling Supplies For Getting Started
11/01/25 3 min read
Bullet Journaling Supplies For Getting Started

Hi everyone, it’s Delphine. With the new year approaching, now’s the perfect time to start reflecting, get creative and organised… and a bullet journal is the perfect tool to achieve those goals. In today’s blog, you’ll find everything you need to begin your bullet journal journey in 2026!

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