Using wrapping paper and a couple card stock wedges to create the beveled edge, Oh Happy Day created a back-to-school package in the classic shape of a Pink Pearl eraser to fill with goodies. I think this is the perfect gift packaging for any gift for your favorite pen-and-paper geek.
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Frankie Magazine Daily Journal 2015
The Frankie Magazine Diary pre-order announcement is one of those tell-tale signs that the year is wrapping up and its time to start thinking about next year. This year the book has a light blue linen cover but the inside is filled with another year of lovely pages and inspiring patterns and design elements. The…
Kickstarter: Word. Notebook’s Writer’s Block
The folks over at Word. Notebooks have launched a Kickstarter project for a metal desktop pen/notebook base called The Writer’s Block. It is a machined piece to hold your favorite pen or pencil and either two Word. notebooks (or your notebook brand of choice) or your smartphone. The bases are available in brass, black steel…
Fashionable Friday: Black & Gold
Trends affect the stationery and pen world just as much as the fashion and home decor world. I’ve been seeing a lot of black and metallic gold so I thought I’d create a styleboard that features this stunning combination. Shown above: Lucite Desk Stapler $32 (via Anthropologie) “Set the Stage” 17-Month Large Agenda $36 (via…
Jet Pens Too Cool For School Giveaway
Back -to-School time is my favorite holiday (big surprise). I love fall weather, sweaters and wool skirts and I especially love shopping for new notebooks, pens and fresh pencils. Though not all of us are headed back-to-school this month, that doesn’t mean we don’t need to celebrate this season of fresh starts and new ideas.…
New Sponsor: Pen Boutique
I’m delighted to introduce one of our new sponsors, The Pen Boutique. Headquartered in Maryland, the stock pens, ink, paper and leather goods from lots of well-know manufacturers like Edison, Pelikan, Kaweco, Acme, Cross, J. Herbin, Noodlers, Parker, Retro 51, Rhodia, Rotring, Monteverde and so many more. Pen Boutique also has two retail stores, one…
Ask The Desk: The Well-Appointed Desk on Podcasts
Cecelia asked: I know you’ve done some guest podcasts–can you post a list of them/links to (or point me to them if I’m missing it). Thanks 🙂 Thanks for the question, Cecelia! Here’s a list of my podcast appearances. There aren’t a lot but here they are: The Pen Addict Episode 54: The Chair Of…