the Arden Anthology

welcome to the Arden Anthology, a collection of stories, inspiration and creative moments from behind the scenes of Indi Arden.

this is a space for book recommendations, journaling ideas, creative encouragement, travel-inspired adventures and glimpses into the process of building my small business. whether you are looking for some inspiration for your next creative project, searching for your next read or travel destination or simply just taking a quiet moment to yourself, I hope you that you will find something here that sparks joy.

so grab a cup of tea, settle in and explore the latest entries in the anthology.
Introducing My Travel-Inspired Collection; Wandering Pages ✈️
Introducing My Travel-Inspired Collection; Wandering Pages ✈️
Inspired by years of solo travelling with a notebook always in hand, this collection is designed to help you capture your own moments along the way. With travel journals, stickers,... Read more...
a page without rules: welcome to my sketchbook
a page without rules: welcome to my sketchbook
This sketchbook has become a rule-free space where I’m letting go of perfectionism and allowing ideas to exist in their messy, unfinished state. It’s creatively chaotic, playful and unpolished —... Read more...
letting go of perfect pages: reclaiming the joy of junk journaling
letting go of perfect pages: reclaiming the joy of junk journaling
Somewhere along the way, junk journaling became more about perfect pages than preserving memories. For me, it’s been a quiet lesson in letting go of perfectionism — using my journal... Read more...
Why I'm Choosing to Go Analogue in 2026 (and why balance matters)
Why I'm Choosing to Go Analogue in 2026 (and why balance matters)
As we head into 2026, I'm craving a slower, more intentional way of living. Going analogue for me isn't about rejecting the online world - it's about consuming consciously, creating... Read more...
How to Stay Creative When Life is Full (and you're already doing a lot)
How to Stay Creative When Life is Full (and you're already doing a lot)
Life doesn’t slow down just because you’re creative. In this post, I’m sharing gentle, realistic tips for staying creative when life is full — and how I find small moments... Read more...
My Journey to Becoming a Part-Time Artist (and why I'm sharing it on Tiktok)
My Journey to Becoming a Part-Time Artist (and why I'm sharing it on Tiktok)
Over the next 9 months, I’m sharing my journey to becoming a part-time artist — balancing a day job, growing Indi Arden, and figuring things out as I go. This... Read more...
My 2026 Goals for Indi Arden ✨
My 2026 Goals for Indi Arden ✨
New year, new plans, same slightly chaotic creative energy. In this post, I’m sharing my big (and slightly scary) goals for Indi Arden in 2026 — from growing sales enough... Read more...
New Postcards: Brighton and London - A Little Piece of My Travels
New Postcards: Brighton and London - A Little Piece of My Travels
Ever since I started solo travelling back in 2019, I’ve collected postcards from every place I’ve visited — small, sentimental keepsakes that tell the story of my adventures. Six years... Read more...
🎄25 days of cosy creativity: the Indi Arden Sticker Advent Calendars are back!🎄
🎄25 days of cosy creativity: the Indi Arden Sticker Advent Calendars are back!🎄
The most magical time of year is here again — and that means it’s time for one of my favourite launches of the whole year… ✨ the Indi Arden Sticker... Read more...
A Cosy Movie List for Autumnal Evenings 🍂🎃
A Cosy Movie List for Autumnal Evenings 🍂🎃
As the nights get darker and the candles start burning earlier, I’ve been leaning into all things cozy and creative — and what better way to celebrate the season than... Read more...
My Journey Into Junk Journaling ✨ (and how you can start too)
My Journey Into Junk Journaling ✨ (and how you can start too)
This year I discovered junk journaling, and it has completely changed the way I create. Unlike traditional journaling, junk journaling doesn’t need to be perfect — it’s messy, playful, and... Read more...
📚 Introducing My Autumn Reading Challenge 🍂✨
📚 Introducing My Autumn Reading Challenge 🍂✨
Autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, so I’m challenging myself to read 30 books before the end of November! I’ve even created a super... Read more...
the arden anthology - celebrating 3 years of Indi Arden
🎂 Celebrating 3 Years of Indi Arden
Indi Arden is officially three years old! 🎉 What started as six simple print designs shared on Instagram has grown into a shop with over 1,800 Etsy sales, a website,... Read more...
Coastal Creatures, Creative Breaks and Resetting for What's Next
Coastal Creatures, Creative Breaks and Resetting for What's Next
The Coastal Creatures Collection is here! 🦀🐚 After a little break from blogging and posting, I’m back with a seaside-inspired release full of playful stickers and sticker sheets. This collection... Read more...
Looking Ahead: My Goals for the Next 6 Months
Looking Ahead: My Goals for the Next 6 Months
As I head into the second half of the year, I'm focusing on growing Indi Arden through thoughtful planning, exciting product launches (yes, the Sticker Advent calendar is coming back!),... Read more...
Rest, Reset and Really Good Views: My Solo Trip to Corfu
Rest, Reset and Really Good Views: My Solo Trip to Corfu
Last week, I took a solo trip to Corfu Old Town with one goal: to truly reset. I swapped my usual city breaks for slow mornings by the sea, lazy... Read more...
A Day in the Life: Balancing Indi Arden with My Full-Time Job
A Day in the Life: Balancing Indi Arden with My Full-Time Job
Balancing a full-time café management job with running Indi Arden isn’t always easy—but with a bit of structure and a lot of creativity, it’s absolutely doable. In this post, I... Read more...
Top Tips for Prepping for Your First In-Person Market
Top Tips for Prepping for Your First In-Person Market
Nervous about your first in-person market? I’ve been there! After doing four markets—both indoor and outdoor—I’ve picked up a few practical tips that can make the day run smoother and... Read more...
From Doodle to Product: How I Design My Products
From Doodle to Product: How I Design My Products
This year, I’ve finally found a product design workflow that works with my chaotic brain—starting with intentional planning and ending with a cohesive collection. For the Berry Bliss Picnic collection,... Read more...
Introducing the Berry Bliss Picnic collection!
Introducing the Berry Bliss Picnic collection!
Step into a sun-soaked afternoon with the Berry Bliss Picnic Collection - a hand painted celebration of summer, friendship and good food. Featuring a sticker sheet, notepad, bookmarks and a... Read more...
What I've Learnt From Drawing in my Sketchbook Everyday in May (so far)
What I've Learnt From Drawing in my Sketchbook Everyday in May (so far)
Throughout May, I challenged myself to fill one sketchbook page a day - a project I called A Page A Day in May. What started as a fun creative push... Read more...
So what's next for Indi Arden?
So what's next for Indi Arden?
Indi Arden has grown from a spark of an idea into my creative outlet, and I’m just getting started. This year, I’m thrilled to be launching new collections, starting with... Read more...
Who is Indi Arden, Really?
Who is Indi Arden, Really?
Hi I'm India Stilling - though you might know me as Indi Arden - Arden being my middle name. I'm a 25 year old illustrator based in the vibrant city... Read more...