Another year of the Diamine Inkvent Calendar has wrapped, and with it, 25 new inks join the ever-growing Inkvent archive. When I pulled out my calendars this year, I realized that Inkvent may be the most consistent stationery tradition I’ve maintained over time. In fact, for a couple of years, it was the only stationery…
Thanks to everyone who participated in my first-effort into a YouTube LIVE to pick out my planner for 2026. To get me to stay on target with my new planner set-up, I decided to give away the planners I decided not to use this year. So, we have two lucky winners in the giveaway. The…
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking with my Patrons on our exclusive podcast about my experiments with a Digital Detox/Minimalism experiment. Today, I am unveiling the process to all our readers. What is a Digital Declutter, Digital Detox or Digital Minimalism? Digital Minimalism, Detoxing or Decluttering are all terms used to describe an…
To celebrate my first-ever YouTube LIVE where I walk through my current planners and what I might use in 2026, decisions were made and the other planners are now up for grabs. First, I have ONE never-been-used 2026 Hobonichi Weeks in Makoto Matsubayashi Dot which has a glossy black paper cardstock cover to giveaway. And…
Taccia makes some unique inks, very much influenced by Japanese history and culture with deep, complex colors. Their line of Roughna Sketch Inks are no different. I picked up a sample of the Earth Green ($32 for a 40ml bottle) which is a sheening olive-y green. And if you’ve been around this site for very…
Big shout out to new reader, Kate, and winner of our Hobonichi Techo 2026 giveaway! I have emailed you directly to get the planner mailed out to you. Please let me know if you have not received it. I hope the folks at Creative Kindness are excited to get your generous gift. Desk readers are…
We pause our regularly scheduled Inkmas to announce a very special giveaway. A kind reader has an extra Hobonichi Techo (classic A6-sized, Monday Start for 2026) that she doesn’t need and asked that I give it to a reader. For full details on this planner, check out the full description on 1101. If you missed…
