Pens: Behind the Scenes at Kaweco: From Dance Cards to DNA (via Notemaker Blog) Top 5 Entry-Level Gold Nib Fountain Pens (via Goulet Pens Blog) Tactile Turn Gist (via Nib Creep) Pilot Guilloche Vanishing Point (2016 Limited Edition) (via No Pen Intended) Kaweco Traveler Case (via My Pen Needs Ink) Video: Tactile Turn Gist (via…
Showing all posts in October 2016
Kickstarter: Write Your Own Adventure – 2017 Planner
Just yesterday, Ask The Desk was filled with questions about planners for 2017 and this morning I discovered the Write Your Own Adventure planner from Emma Kate Co. in Australia. This looks like such a good option for 2017 that I backed the project and bought two. When they arrive, I plan to give one…
Ask The Desk: 2017 is Coming! Planning Emergencies!
Heather is looking for a very specific planner replacement: I’m looking for a new academic planner 16/17 (or second best choice would be kraft paper notebooks with lines and grids / dots) for the one I’ve just finished using from Paperchase. I’ve been looking and looking and not having much luck. I bought a really…
Fashionable Friday: Rhinebeck Wanderings
This week, I’m headed to my first-ever Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival. It’s a big knitting adventure with two of my local knitting pals. One is the vlogger known as The Corner of Knit and Tea so it seemed fitting that this week, I focus on fall colors, all things yarn-a-riffic and a dash of…
Off-topic: Ferries Bueller’s Day Off
It’s this kind of day. Hope its a Ferris Bueller Day for you too.
15 Things to Do with An Empty Sketchbook
I got to thinking, with Inktober here and a whole pile of empty sketchbooks staring at me, I thought I’d compile a list of ideas to help you fill up one or more of those many empty sketchbooks you might have as well. Illustrate your favorite recipes (inspired by They Draw And Cook) Draw your outfit, maybe…
Art Supply Posse Ep 18: Fountain Pens for Drawing
In episode 18 of Art Supply Posse, we dive in with fountain pens for drawings. I rattle off all my favorite fountain pens for drawing and my favorite inks. Lots of links. Want to swim in the inky sea with us?