I can hardly believe that we’re almost at the end of May, but here it is! I decided for today’s post I would take a look at what I’ve been using in 2023 and what is (or isn’t) working. Let’s start with the pens: My pens in order, left to right: Kaweco AL Sport in…
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Pen Case Review: Kamio Japan Paco-Tray Pen Case – Peanuts in Navy
Not that Snoopy and Charlie Brown ever went away, but I feel like there’s something in the air (ETA I did the research – it’s the centennial!). The USPS introduced Charles M. Schulz Peanuts Stamps, and Field Notes did a special commemorative notebook issue to match. And the last time I perused Jet Pens, Kamio…
What’s on my desk? August 2022
I know it sounds hokey, but in the last few years, since I haven’t attended pen shows that much, I’ve been concentrating on what I already have in my collection and trying to use it more. That doesn’t mean I haven’t bought new things (I surely have!) but I’m also focusing on what my favorites…
My humble workspace.
When I shoot photos for the Desk, I always show you the pretty parts, namely the photo studio surfaces or maybe my glass desktop from Ikea. Today I present to you the chaos that follows me around the house. This right here is my ink swatching spot. It’s our dining room table, just adjacent to…
Desk Accessories: Artful Organizer Vintage Camera
A few weeks ago I was perusing JetPens and I came across the Artful Organizer Vintage Camera ($14.95). I immediately thought of Ana, but I was charmed by this paperboard desk organizer. The package arrives in a slim cardboard envelope and the pieces are easily separated along the perforations. Just 60 seconds of assembly and…
Calendar Review: Himekuri Sticky Note Calendar 2022
As I’ve posted before, I’m pretty specific in my calendar/planner needs. I’ll do a more in detail post next week about what I’ve decided to use for 2022 (I can’t believe we’re there!), but first I wanted to share with you a fun little calendar I got from Jetpens. The Himekuri Sticky Note Calendars ($32.00)…
Eye Candy: Pen Queue from Penquisition
Evan of Penquisition generously sent us a prototype of his Pen Queue to test out and we thought we’d share a sneak peek here! The version we received was in Well-Appointed approved green! The Pen Queue features two holes for holding pens upright, plus a groove in the middle to hold a pen horizontally. Would…