The gift-giving holiday is just around the corner. Need some help with your list? 

I would've wanted to give you a list for each type of friend, but then that would defer from the whole Luli Lou branding. So let's just stick with the gift recommendations for your stationery-loving friend. 

I will be linking Shopee mostly but will mention if you can find the items elsewhere. For the whole list, I am featuring local artists or Filipino resellers so we can help each other in this economy. 🤗

Ready? Let's begin. ♥︎ 

1. memo pads

Memo pads are perfect for quick note-taking, and for someone who loves write reminders than type them away on a keypad, this one is a sure winner. 

Here are some of my recommendations: 

• For the Christian friend, I'd recommend the thoughtful Plano ni Lord Go Lang ng Go Minipad. 
• For the friend who loves a pop of color, I'd recommend the Candy Grid memo pads by Chrysation Studio. 
• For the friend who loves personalizing everything, I recommend memo pads from Hopscotch Co.

2. sticker flakes 

Stickers are always a good idea to brighten up a blank page. Here are my recommendations: 

• For the friend who's into pretty pinks, I recommend the Burda series from Papel Muna  
• For the friend who gets a giggle from Pinoy humor, I recommend Filipino Phrases by peachlabxwabe.
• For the friend who loves beautiful phrases, I recommend statements stickers from Make Her Happy. 

3. washi tapes

Another way to jazz up a page is through washi tapes; plus they also function as actual sticky tapes (if you get the good quality ones). Here are my recommendations:

• For the friend who's a floral fan, I recommend Alfajone's washi tapes. 
• For the friend who loves very light, doodle-ish ones, I recommend Jenelle Pamela's washis. 
• For the friend who loves everything local, I recommend Ink Scribbler's PH-inspired tapes. 

4. planner icon stickers

Does your friend use a planner? If that's the case, planner icon stickers will be very much appreciated, I'm sure. Here are my recommendations:

• For clear icons, I recommend Handmade Papercrafts by Anyang. 
• For the cutie doodled icons, I recommend Appleprints. [Read my review here.]
• For colored icons, I recommend On the Dot PH.

5. pocket notebook

Small notebooks are essential for stationery friends who have a lot in their mind, which we usually have. 😅A pocket notebook is a convenient tool to scribble thoughts, ideas, reminders throughout the day and can be easily carried around with any bag.  

Here are my recommendations: 

• For the friend who prefers soft-bound notebooks, I recommend PaperNotes. [Read my review here.]
• For the friend who prefers hard-bound notebooks, I recommend Owl Notebook PH. [Read my review here.]
• For something that's easy to purchase, I recommend Veco Idea Notes. [Read my review here.]

6. a nice pen 

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but not every pen is built the same. So kindly save your "It's just a pen" line and check out my recommendations instead:  

• Obviously, my most favorite pen, I recommend the Zebra Sarasa Gel Clip pens. [Read my review here.]
• Something you can purchase anywhere, I recommend the Pilot G-Tech pens. 
• For the friend who prefers ballpoints, I recommend the Pilot Acroball pens. 

7. thermal printer

These might be considered a ✨splurge✨, but if you're a generous, cheerful giver, then who I am to stop you. But thermal printers are honestly helpful not only for journaling babies but to also those who side hustles a business. 

• For the one who only trusts popular brands, I recommend Paperang (the brand that made thermal printers popular).
• For the one who cares about the aesthetic, I recommend Niimbot.
• For the practical ones, I recommend this kawaii thermal printer. 

8. coloring materials

• For the artsy friend who would love dual purpose markers,  I recommend Tombow ABT brush pens. 
• For the friend who'd rather not have you spend too much, I recommend the Crayola SuperTips markers. [Read my review here.]
• For the friend you want to splurge on gifting, I recommend Copic Sketch Alcohol markers.

9. little craft tools 

• For the friend who Tiktoks journaling or packages, the Nusign by Deli Heavy-Duty Cutter would look super cute in videos.
• Tagged as the top eraser choice by JetPens, the Sakura SumoGrip Eraser should be a good idea.
• For mess-proof sticking, I recommend the Tombow Pit Glue Tape Air Touch.

10. storages 

• For a simple and easy way to keep all the little sticker flakes in order, I recommend the Mini Drawer (25s). (You can also get this at department stores.)
• For sticker sheets, this small file organizer is your best bet to keep them sorted out nicely.
• A wise way to keep pens from lying around everywhere while also contributing to an aesthetic desk are these minimalist pen holders.

11. planners 

A neat idea to make 2023 a year your friend gets their duck on a row is a neat planner. Here are my recommendations: 

• For the friend who likes switching things up midyear, the Everyday PH Slims planner is set for a 6-month use. 
• For the friend who's a fan of Abbey Sy, get her planner twinning with her idol with the Hobonichi Techo Cousin 
• For the friend who just needs a planner, plain and simple, I recommend the Papemelroti pocket planners.

12. journal notebooks 

• To give them the freedom to use it for whatever, I recommend journals from Papernotes. [Read my review here.]
• To make journaling time an actual fun time, I recommend the Alpas Interactive Journal. 
• To give them something to start with, I recommend prompted journals from Scribble Book. 

Those are all my recommendations, and I made sure to post this one up just in time for the 11.11 super sales that are about to swipe our wallets clean. Just kidding⏤please be wise with your spendings. Anyway, hope these help! ♥︎

⚘ jls

Cover photo by Asma Alrashed