I’ve always been mesmerized by the aesthetics of Papaya Art, a stationery and gifts product line that revolves around founder and artist Anahata Katkin. I saw photos of their office space awhile back and was equally inspired. The space has a funky, bohemian vibe that is echoed in the products they create. Maybe their space…
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Link Love: Later Than Usual
Pens: OMAS 90th Anniversary Cavalier Armando Simoni Limited Edition Scarlet Red Celluloid (via Eclectidbits) TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Purple Fountain Pen (via Gourmet Pens) Lamy Persona Fountain Pen (via Write to Me Often) Inks: Emerald Of Chivor (via Stationery Wednesday) De Atramentis Cucumber (Scented) (via The Desk of Lori) Sailor Bung Box Hatsukoi “First Love”…
The Downside of Teaching Your Spouse to Love Pens
I don’t know where on the spectrum your significant other, spouse or children are on the “pen love” chart but I officially converted my husband to the joys of good pens about a year ago. As a result, certain items come into my house that I never, ever, ever see again. While I’m flattered that…
New Sponsor: Fresh Stock Japan
I’m delighted to introduce you to our newest sponsor, Fresh Stock Japan. Fresh Stock was started by Benjamin and his wife Becky when they were living in Japan. They’ve recently returned to the US but will continue to import unique and unusual items from Japan. Fresh Stock has a small but highly-curated assortment of pens,…
Ink: Papier Plume Inks
My fine friend Father Kyle, sent me an assortment of inks to try out including three Papier Plume colors. Papier Plume is a New Orleans-based pen shop with a small collection of their own inks. I had the pleasure of trying out the Midnight Blue, Violet and Forget-Me-Not Blue. Papier Plume offers their inks in…
Love Wins
I know people are already starting to complain about too many rainbows in their Facebook and Instagram feeds but I was so tickled at the outpouring of love and support from all the folks in my Instagram feed yesterday that I couldn’t help but share some of the wonderful, creative and paper-inspired images. I love…
Fashionable Friday: Peacock
Aviary Fond Memory Necklace $19.99 (via Modcloth) Pilot Iroshizuku Mini Ink in Ku-jaku Peacock $14 (via Jet Pens) Modern Peacock print $22.43 and up (via Etsy) Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pen in Lapis $81 (via Pen Chalet) Filofax Saffiano Aquamarine A5 Organizer $65 (via Goldspot Pens) Lamy Safari Neonlime fountain pen (2015 Special Edition) €19,50…