Thoughtful journals, beautiful stationery, and meaningful gifts.Made to give. Made to keep. 


An independent creative house bringing together original illustration, literature, and thoughtful design.

Natures Messenger Notebooks -  Illustrated notebooks to give, treasure and keep. 

  • ✓  Original Artwork 

    Distinctive illustrations commissioned for Stillnest, bringing each collection its own character.

  • ✓  Thoughtful Details 

    Carefully selected papers, considered finishes and original words woven into our illustrated notebooks.

  • ✓ Small batch editions

    Produced in small runs, with an emphasis on originality, quality and pieces worth keeping.

 INTRODUCING THE SWAN KEEPSAKE NOTEBOOK 

For cherished people and precious moments.

Created for the people whose presence has become part of our lives.

A richly illustrated keepsake notebook for love, friendship, weddings and anniversaries, with full-colour artwork, original messages and space for words of your own.

Discover the Swan

Gifts That Carry Meaning

GIVE THE HUMMINGBIRD
To the one who forgets how bright they are.

GIVE THE MERMAID
To the deep feeler who lives by instinct.

GIVE THE PEACOCK
To the one on the edge of becoming.

GIVE THE RAINFOREST
To the resilient one ... the person who grows back, again and again, even when life storms harder than it should.

THE SWAN

For those who treasure love, friendship and life's special moments.

There is someone in your life who needs each symbol.
Give them the one that meets their season.
Give them the reminder they didn’t know they were waiting for.

 

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 Beautiful Together 

Discover illustrated notebooks and coordinating stationery, designed to complement one another.

Choose a favourite piece or bring several together to create a thoughtful, personal gift.

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DISCOVER ONE LINE

 ONE LINE — Reflective Edition     A beautiful place to begin. 

An original reflective journal that makes writing feel approachable.

With carefully crafted opening lines, vibrant full-colour illustrated dividers, and exquisitely chosen paper, ONE LINE provides a soothing start whenever inspiration strikes.

No dates to follow. No prescribed routine. Just open the book and feel the texture of the pages as you make it your own.

THE SOUL LEDGER     An illustrated journal of words and reflection. 

A beautifully considered journal bringing together original prose, poetry, thoughtful writing prompts and space for your own words.

Created for those who love literature, enjoy writing and appreciate the pleasure of a book that invites them to linger.

Discover the Soul Ledger

The Stillnest Press story

Stillnest Press began with a love of words, original artwork and the beauty of objects we choose to keep.

Founded by author Deborah Le Moine, Stillnest is an independent creative house where literature, illustration and thoughtful design come together.

Every collection begins with an idea, a story or a piece of artwork. From richly illustrated notebooks filled with unexpected words to journals and keepsakes made for giving, each piece is created with an appreciation for beauty, meaning and the pleasure of something well made.

We believe the objects we live with should offer more than their purpose. They should invite discovery, feel lovely in our hands and become part of the stories we carry with us.

A quiet return to what matters.

 Kind Words from Our Customers 

From the beauty of the illustrations to the thoughtful details inside, it means a great deal to see our creations finding their way into people's homes and becoming treasured gifts.