For those who don’t know my history before becoming a full-time content creator and stationery maker, I worked as a graphic designer for Hallmark Cards for almost 20 years. I worked with some of the most talented lettering artists, illustrators and writers. I went on to work for two other companies as a product developer…
I am eagerly awaiting fall. I’m not a summer lover. Sure those first few sunshiney days of spring are amazing after a long winter. And I do love a good summer vacation, but mostly it’s hot and humid and I just want to cuddle up and stay indoors with my woolens and my hobbies. So…
With every week that I do Link Love, I see and feel transitions in the types of posts I find. Lately, I’ve seen a shift towards the paper part of our hobby. As the vessel for our thoughts, ideas, plans and memories, paper can often be the most important part of the stationery hobby. Whether…
You know how sometimes you see the measurements of a notebooks and think, “Oh, I know what size that is” and just order it? Yeah, that’s what happened to me when I ordered the Kobeha Graphilo Notebook – Style – 8.3″ x 4.7″ – Blank ($34 or $0.36 per page, ). I thought it was…
Thanks to everyone who entered the Galen Leather Sinclair case giveaway. I wish I had more to give away but I only have one so let’s celebrate today’s lucky winner: I’m happy to treat you this beautiful case! More giveaways soon so stay tuned! I’ve emailed the winner directly. If its you, check your spam…
Dromgoole’s released a new collection of inks for the Portland PNW Pen Show. The set was a collaboration with Monteverde x Dromgoole’s Trailhead Coffee and Cathedral Grove (30ml ink set + 30ml Pen Flush for $23.04 – 0.25 per ml) and were inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Trailhead Coffee: Trailhead Coffee is a rich, earthy…
The latest release from Kaweco has been a source of fascination and, for some, disappointment. The Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean with EF Nib ($37) features a marbled plastic barrel that features teal blues, greens and clear areas. Because the material is subject to unexpected variations, purchasing one of these pens can be a bit of…
