Environmental enthusiasts — obsessed with beautiful stationery.

2023 Minimalist Planner #color_

Small. Strong. Sustainable.

Being a small team has taught us a lot about mindfully creating a sustainable experience.

We make our products locally, which gives us a high degree of control which we use to create an intentional experience for our customers.

Some things that set us apart include:

  • Clean and minimal layouts that are designed in-house
  • Products that are shaped through community feedback
  • Incorporation of post-consumer waste wherever possible
  • A responsive and genuine customer service experience
  • Plastic-free packaging (all of which can be recycled, including the tape! we even recycle our shipping label liners instead of using traditional thermal labels that create unnecessary waste
  • Constant process of iteration and innovation

Small. Strong. Sustainable.

Being a small team has taught us a lot about mindfully creating a sustainable experience.

We make our products locally, which gives us a high degree of control which we use to create an intentional experience for our customers.

Some things that set us apart include:

  • Clean and minimal layouts that are designed in-house
  • Products that are shaped through community feedback
  • Incorporation of post-consumer waste wherever possible
  • A responsive and genuine customer service experience
  • Plastic-free packaging (all of which can be recycled, including the tape! we even recycle our shipping label liners instead of using traditional thermal labels that create unnecessary waste
  • Constant process of iteration and innovation
2023 Minimalist Planner #color_

FOUNDER Tia Masic launched Hemlock & Oak with the goal of distrupting the plastic-laden, environmentally-overlooked stationery industry while designing mindful products that would encourage value-centered living.

After learning that most "faux leathers" and other stationery items (including paper) contained plastic, she decided to research and support new and upcoming materials to better change the industry. Her goal is to eventually have Hemlock & Oak become a closed-loop company.

As a result, Hemlock & Oak has grown into a community of thousands of planner and stationery aficionados.

Our first planner

After a year of research, preparation, planning, and experimentation, we release our the first Canadian-made planner into the wild in October 2020, and sell out by December.

Diving deeper

While we were satisfied with the initial product, we wanted it to be even better. We deconstructed the manufacturing process to make the books lay flatter and become more sustainable. Obsessive research and material sourcing began, and we released undated planners as requested!

Learning and growing

Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, we manage to expand our colour range for the first time. We experiment with new sustainable book cloths and paper-based soft-touch covers. We also start to research how to incorporate recycled materials and continue to improve our design and branding in time.

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Strengthening sustainability

We launch our 2023 Daily planner with a whopping 400 pages, and successfully transition all of our ribbons to 100% recycled materials from waste that would have gone to the landfill.

The debut of the 2023 Minimalist offers a lighter, more portable A5 option.



Looking ahead

As we celebrate going into our fourth year, we continue to research materials to create future products, as well as refine new layouts.

Why Sustainable Stationery?

You're probably aware that many planners, pens, and stickers are often wrapped in plastics and materials that don't do our planet any favors. These items not only clutter our homes but also contribute to larger environmental issues. It's a cycle we're determined to break.

Our aim is to craft products that align with your values and ours. We're talking recyclable, plastic-free, and sourced from renewable materials. We've got a five-year plan to become an entirely zero-waste operation, focusing on post-consumer materials that are as kind to the Earth as they are to you.

In today's fast-paced world, businesses often prioritize speed and cost over ethics, especially when sourcing products. The convenience of online suppliers can unfortunately lead to overlooking the ethics behind manufacturing. We believe there's a better way to do business.

That's why we've chosen to partner with family-owned manufacturers here in Canada. These are collaborations that allow us to have a transparent, ethical, and sustainable production line. It's the sort of mindfulness that you would expect from a friend, because respect for both people and the planet is what we're all about.

So, if your style leans toward conscientious living without sacrificing elegance, welcome. We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey toward ethical and sustainable sophistication.

The Western Hemlock is a species of evergreen tree throughout Canada that represents grace, change, and long-term planning.

The name Hemlock & Oak is derived from our love of local. We use post-consumer waste everywhere we can, which means we're removing waste from the landfills and using as little pulp as possible.

Find us in store

While we're primarily online, we do have a few stockists that have our products for sale.

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Ambassador program

The H&O Community is always growing. If you already use our products and share them on social media, get in touch to find out about our ambassador program!

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