The Hollow Journal
Gift ideas, bag charm styling, little traditions and stories from the Hollow.
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Christmas Ornaments Without a Tree: Where Could They Hang One?
A tree isn't the only home for a hanging friend. Look for an existing hook, a quiet display corner and a spot your recipient will actually enjoy using.
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Christmas Tree Decorations: A Plan for Housemates
One shared tree can hold several different tastes. Agree on a few common rules, then give everyone room for a favourite character.
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Christmas Tree Ornaments for a Small Tree: Check the Scale
A small tree can welcome a few characterful friends without feeling crowded. Check individual dimensions and try a simple paper-spacing test before choosing.
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Felt Christmas Decorations: Mix New Friends With Old Ornaments
A few new hanging friends can sit happily beside the ornaments you bring out every year. Use colour, breathing room and repeated shapes to make the whole tre...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Advent Calendar Gift Ideas for Couples: Plans and Surprises
Build an Advent calendar that makes room for time together and little surprises just for each of you. Start with a shared spending limit, then mix easy activ...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Reusable Advent Calendar Ideas: The Same Felt Friends Each Year
An Advent countdown does not need a new present behind every number. Bring back familiar felt ornaments for a daily reveal-and-display ritual that feels spec...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Advent Calendar Gift Ideas: A Shared Calendar with Fair Turns
One shared calendar can hold something for everyone without holding a present for everyone each day. Here’s how to plan equal turns, name individual gifts an...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Advent Gift Ideas: Four Sundays, Four Little Surprises
Make the four Sundays of Advent your gift-opening days instead of filling 24 pockets. Here’s a simple plan with four little characters, a clear budget method...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Stocking Fillers for a Whole Household: Keep Gifts Distinct
A different little character for each person makes household gifting easier to organise. Use this simple gift-list method to keep every friend with its inten...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Stocking Stuffers for Adults: Small Surprises for Everyday Hobbies
A favourite hobby is a lovely starting point for a small Christmas surprise. Find a felt friend that reflects their everyday interests, plus simple ways to m...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Samichlaus Gift Ideas: One Non-Food Surprise Beside the Treats
Keep the familiar treats at the heart of your Samichlaus gift, with one small felt friend presented alongside them. Here’s how to choose a keepsake without c...
Christmas · October 25, 2026
Kris Kringle Gifts for a Swap Game: Easy to Choose and Trade
A good swap-game gift is easy to recognise, easy to explain and useful to more than one person. Here’s how to choose a little felt friend that keeps the swap...
