The Paper Lover's Gift Guide

Gifts for your organized (or wannabe organized) friend

There’s something undeniably cool about embracing analog hobbies—reading real pages, writing with your favorite pen, sending thoughtful mail, learning hands-on crafts. It slows you down in all the best ways. If you have a paper lover in your life (or are the paper lover in your life), this gift guide is full of treasures that celebrate that joy. And of course, the honorable mentions from Simplified? They’re the gold standard—truly the best paper gifts out there and exactly what any paper enthusiast dreams of unwrapping.

Here’s to gifting tools and treats that make reading, writing, crafting, and cozy hobbies feel magical.

The Paper Lover’s Gift Guide

1. Gold Scallop Desktop Organizer – Keeps their desk tidy and their most-loved notebooks, mail, and papers on display!

2. Rattan Mail Basket – A charming place to corral incoming letters.

3. Mini keepsake trunk – A dream for memory keepers—photos, ticket stubs, love notes, and tiny treasures all tucked away safely.

4. Mug for readers – For the bookworm.

5. Kindle page turner – Helps binge readers stay comfy in bed or on the couch during those “just one more chapter” spirals.

6. Crochet kit for beginners – A perfect paper-adjacent hobby.

7. Murder mystery puzzle – For anyone who loves plot twists and clever challenges.

8. Kindle Unlimited – An endless digital library for the reader who devours books faster than they can buy them.

9. Audible Membership – For the friend who wants stories in their ears while they commute, clean, walk, or wind down.

10. Custom brass paper clips – Little luxuries for the stationary lover.

11. Bookworm Socks – Because every book lover deserves to be cozy while they read for hours.

12. NYT Premium Puzzle Book – For anyone who loves crosswords, logic puzzles, and quiet morning rituals.

13. Love Letter Envelope Keyring – So cute to show off their love for handwritten notes and heartfelt words.

14. “Just one more chapter” candle - A mood-setting nod to their nightly reading rituals.

15. Custom Letter Embosser – A personalized, elegant finishing touch.

16. “Fully Booked” Sweatshirt – Proudly announces their very full (and very loved) reading schedule.

17. Personalized Address Stamp – Makes sending mail extra charming—and way more fun.

18. 100 Essential Novels scratch off chart – The coolest way to visually track reading goals and discover classics they’ve always meant to read.

19. Watercolor Workbooks – A low-pressure introduction to another calming creative hobby.

20. Calligraphy Starter Kit or Modern Calligraphy Workbook – For the paper lover who swoons over beautiful handwriting and wants to try their hand at it themselves.

Honorable mentions:

1. 2026 Simplified Planner – The best of the best!

2. Heirloom Recipe Binder – A gorgeous, meaningful way to preserve family recipes for generations.

3. Gingham Gel Pen Set – Instantly makes journaling or planning more fun.

4. Desk Jotter – The best paper for sweet notes!

5. Beautiful Journal – A lovely place to dream, doodle, reflect, or write their next big idea.

Analog hobbies aren’t old-fashioned—they’re intentional, meaningful, and incredibly cool. Whether it’s turning pages, writing letters, crafting by hand, or planning your days on real paper, these small rituals make life a little richer. Celebrate the paper lovers in your world (or yourself!) with gifts that encourage slowing down, being present, and savoring the joy of things you can hold, feel, and keep.