After discussing* how much the Karas Kustoms new Tu-Tone RETRAKT reminded me of the classic, “Mad Men” good looks of the Parker Jotter (prices start at $9.50), I realized I didn’t actually own a Jotter. So, I immediately remedied that. I purchased the teal-y blue version which is called “grey-green”. The model I purchased is…
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Giveaway: $25 Jet Pens Gift Certificate
Happy holidays from The Well-Appointed Desk and Jet Pens! I just want to share the holiday spirit and thank all of you for reading, commenting and supporting this blog so I’m giving away a e-gift certificate for $25 from our friends at Jet Pens. You, my darling readers, make it all worthwhile! The GIVEAWAY: To…
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 6 – Additional Resources
This is Part Six of 6-part series about getting started using ring-bound planners. If you would like to read the series from the beginning, check out Part One: Why?, Part Two: Paper Sizes, Part Three: Binders, Part Four: Inserts and Part Five: Accessories. Just like the pen, ink and pencil community, there is an extensive…
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 5 – Accessories
This is Part Five of 6-part series about getting started using ring-bound planners. If you would like to read the series from the beginning, check out Part One: Why?, Part Two: Paper Sizes, and Part Three: Binders and Part Four: Inserts. More than a Calendar: Once I started researching planners, I discovered that there was…
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 4 – Inserts
This is Part Four of 6-part series about getting started using ring-bound planners. If you would like to read the series from the beginning, check out Part One: Why?, Part Two: Paper Sizes, and Part Three: Binders. Planner Inserts: Most of the major planner manufacturers also make planner inserts. Companies like Franklin Covey and…
Fashionable Friday: Inspired by Ralphie
For some reason, this week, I could not get the picture of Ralphie from Christmas Story in that pink bunny suit out of my head. Not really the most “fashionable” inspiration but hopefully I pulled it off. Pages Tabs, set of 10 stacks of 50 tabs $14 (via Russell+Hazel) 2015 Everyday Appointment Wall Calendar $26…
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 3 – Binders
This is Part Three of 6-part series about getting started using ring-bound planners. Please check out the previous articles, Part One: Why and Part Two: Sizes. So, by now you’ve decided if a planner is something that might interest you. You’ve even thought through what size binder and paper might work best for you.…