I’m back on schedule and just in time to celebrate Derby weekend, Desk-style. So, pull out your race day finery, mix up some mint juleps and place your bets! And don’t worry, I practice what I preach, I bought the Rose Garland dress immediately. Too Much Fun Dress in Rose Garland On Sale $59.99 (via…
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Link Love: Shows & Trolls & Links Galore
Post of The Week: Not to toot my own horn but both me and Ian Hedley of Pens! Paper! Pencils! were quoted for this article so, of course, I had to pick it as my Post of the Week: How To Buy A Paper Notebook That Brings You Joy (via Fast Company) Pen Show-related: Thoughts…
Fashionable Friday: Road Trip Edition
After driving all the way to Chicago and then back to Kansas City, I thought this week’s Fashionable Friday TUESDAY (?) should be inspired by the great American road trip. Open roads, adventure, truck stops and roadside attractions that you might want to capture with pen and paper. On our road trips, we like to…
Review: Platinum Maki-E Nylon Bristle Brush Pen
Platinum Classic Brush Pen with Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms Pattern ($52) is a nylon fiber brush pen with a beautiful slender black body. It features a gold toned clip and gold accents and a painted Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms designs. Its one of the most traditionally Japanese motfi pens I’ve ever owned and…
Winner: Notemaker World Stationery Day Voucher Giveaway
Big thanks to Notemaker for helping us make World Stationery Day (and World Stationery Week) a big deal here at The Well-Appointed Desk. Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway. Now, a drumroll for our winner….. Congrats, Nicholynn! I hope you find your flexible nib pen. I will be contacting you via email to…
Cognitive Surplus Wax Seal Kits
Cognitive Surplus asked me if I’d like to try out their awesome array of Wax Seals. I had such a hard time choosing a design, they kindly sent me two because I could not make up my mind. I got the Erlenmeyer Flask and the Moon. The Erlenmeyer Flask came with a deep red wax…