New Pen Day: Adding to my non-Fountain Pen Collection

New Pen Day: Adding to my non-Fountain Pen Collection

I recently reviewed my collection of gel pens, felt tips, markers and highlighters to see if I could fill in any gaps in my collection. I started sorting my various pens by color last year to make choosing pens for my monthly planner set-up faster and easier. I used random jars, cans and mugs to…

Review: Midori Peelable Sticker Storage Book

Review: Midori Peelable Sticker Storage Book

I recently grabbed a Midori Peelable Sticker Storage Book (Gray, $6.75) in the B6 size that I thought would be a good accompaniment to by planner set-up. The booklet is filled with slick glossy paper that can be used to store stickers until you are ready to apply to your planner or notebook. The book…

Van Dieman’s Professional Natura Dualis Dual Tone Ink Overview

Van Dieman’s Professional Natura Dualis Dual Tone Ink Overview

Van Dieman’s released a collection of Professional Natura Dualis Dual Tone inks ($23 per 40ml bottle) in 2025. Dual Tone inks are Van Dieman’s answer to a line of multichromatic inks. The challenge for writing an overview of these inks was how quickly they kept selling out. I was able to grab a few samples…

Digital Declutter: Step 5 The Analog Alternatives

Digital Declutter: Step 5 The Analog Alternatives

As paper and stationery lovers, the best part of changing my habits away from phone and social media overuse to a more analog or disconnected is the “analog” stuff! (I say “analog” in quotes because many of the single-purpose devices and items listed below are actual digital devices like cameras, ereaders and video game systems…