I’ve just finished adding the Snow & Stillness 2025 Winter Collection from Archer & Olive to Paper Kooka, and honestly… this launch is beautiful. It’s inspired by the quiet glow of a winter city: snow-dusted streets, golden lamplight, frosted windows and small moments of stillness. Even though we’re heading into an Aussie summer, there’s something calming and grounding about this whole release.

Below is a simple walkthrough of each collection, based entirely on Archer & Olive’s official descriptions, followed by all the matching accessories.

Notebook Collections

Frosted Storybook

This design captures that magical flurry of winter—glimmering snowflakes, shimmering silver foil and a teal cover that feels icy without being cold.

• Teal vegan leather cover

• Full-cover snowflake artwork

• Part debossed, part hand-stamped with iridescent silver foil

• Available in B5, 8x8, and A5

• Dot grid pages

A very classic winter notebook: soft, sparkling and elegant.

Lamp Post

This one has all the charm of an evening walk under falling snow. A warm lamppost glow on a cool blue background.

• Blue buckram fabric cover

• Snowfall and lamppost motif

• Hand-stamped with black and silver foil

• Available in B5, 8x8, and A5

• Dot grid pages

A lovely choice for anyone who likes simple, atmospheric designs.

Snowdrops

Snowdrops is fresh, delicate, and very different for Archer & Olive. It’s their first-ever debossed cotton cover.

• Soft mint cotton fabric cover

• Full-cover debossed snowdrop illustration

• Unique tactile texture

• Available in B5, 8x8, and A5

• Dot grid pages

It has a botanical, calm feel — gentle winter instead of frosty winter.

Winter Village

This notebook feels like walking through a storybook town. Winding hills, cottages, snowy trees and a quiet festive charm.

• Vegan leather cover

• Full-colour winter village scene

• Illustrated front and back

• Available in B5, 8x8, and A5

• Dot grid pages

Whimsical and sweet — a lovely choice for holiday journaling.

Mist & Bloom Heirloom Notebook

This is the heirloom-format notebook for the season.

• Letter size

• Soft mauve vegan leather

• Full-cover floral silhouette

• Hand-stamped with ivory foil

• Available in dot grid, lined, or blank

• Includes special end pages and spine detailing

Beautiful and understated, perfect for bigger planning or art spreads.

Accessories

Acrylograph & Calliograph Pens – Snow & Stillness

A brand-new winter colour palette in both pen types.

Ten colours in each set:
Winterberry, Pink Quartz, Soft Pearl, Wintergreen, Blue Spruce, Garnet, Sugarplum, Green Earth, Icicle Blue, Deep Teal.

• Acrylographs: acrylic ink for layering and painting

• Calliographs: dual brush tips (large + fine) for lettering and highlighting

Perfect for winter spreads or soft, muted colour themes.

Washi Tape Sets

Each notebook has its matching washi set:

Frosted Storybook – swirling snowflakes and icy crystal motifs
Lamp Post – golden lamplight and quiet snowy streets
Snowdrops – soft winter greens and early florals
Winter Village – cosy cottages and snowy hills

A great way to tie a whole theme together.

Sticker Sheets

Each theme also has matching stickers:

• Frosted Storybook

• Lamp Post

• Snowdrops

• Winter Village

Each set includes two sheets in mixed finishes (translucent, matte, embossed).

Snow & Stillness Stamp Sheet

One full acrylic sheet featuring winter florals, frost motifs, cottages and little woodland animals.
Great for quick monthly setups and decorative touches.

Legacy Ink – Raspberry & Periwinkle

Two new pigment ink colours: fast-drying, archival and waterproof.
Made for a better stamping experience — especially for detailed designs.

Collage Paper Pad – Snow & Stillness

• 5 x 7 inches

• 48 tear-away sheets

• 120gsm smooth paper

• 12 winter designs

Great for layering in junk journals, scrapbooks, and mixed media layouts.

Large Carry-All Tote Bag

A mint vegan leather tote with snowdrop-printed lining.

• Fits even Letter size notebooks

• Three pockets

• Snowflake enamel charm

• Approx. 13" × 16" × 6"

A big, practical bag with beautiful seasonal detailing.

Travel Accessory Pouch

Mint vegan leather with matching interior lining.

• Includes removable pen insert

• Fits a B6 notebook

• Approx. 8" × 11.5" × 4"

Designed for staying organised on the go.

Snow & Stillness Memo Pad

• Green buckram cover

• Eucalyptus leaf stamped in silver foil

• 3 × 5 inches

• 80 sheets, double-sided dot grid
  A lovely small desk essential.

Reusable Shopping Bag

• Matte finish

• Snowflake-themed artwork

• Lightweight but strong

Perfect for carrying your new goodies.

City Sidewalks Advent Calendar

A 12-day advent full of surprises inspired by winter streets and glowing city windows.
No spoilers — everything inside is limited edition and brand new.