the journal

    short reads about comfort objects, gifting, plush care, and the characters of quirklandia.

    guides · 3 min read

    the desk plush test

    a desk is limited real estate. here is what a plush has to do to earn a spot on it.

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    feelings · 4 min read

    a plush for when you feel anxious

    soft, weighty in the hands, and always in the same spot. what actually makes a plush useful on an anxious day.

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    guides · 4 min read

    what makes a plush comforting

    four things separate a plush you keep for years from one that ends up in a bin.

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    gifting · 3 min read

    plush gifts for people who hate being fussed over

    the friend who deflects compliments still wants to be seen. here is how to do that without making a scene.

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    quirklandia · 3 min read

    how to pick the but cute that is actually you

    five characters, five quirks. a quick way to work out which one is already yours.

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