This is a story about the grinch (Jason Lynes, the owner and founder of Passionfruit Ads) that ruined ad hosting for me in 2016. I’ve kept pretty quiet about this all year because I am not the kind of person who uses this blog to complain, throw people under the bus or generally be a bully,…
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Giveaway Winner: Montegrappa Fortuna Rainbow Fountain Pen
Thanks and Pace to all the wonderful folks who sent love and peaceful thoughts out into the world this week. I’d like to announce the winner of the Montegrappa Fortuna Rainbow Fountain Pen giveaway. Congrats, Sue! I’ll be contacting you via email to arrange delivery and a very bright 2017 for you. May it pave…
2016: Cheers & Tears
When I started thinking about this topic I was originally going to call it Cheer and Jeers but I realized that I was more disappointed than angry at the outcome of most of things, so “tears” seemed more appropriate. Sad that time or money or effort had been spent in creating a product that didn’t…
Link Love: 2016 Wrap Up
Pens: Kaweco Sport Refresh: New Colors! (via The Gentleman Stationer) Lamy Safari (Dark Lilac, Medium Nib) (via Hand Over That Pen) Video: Kaweco Supra with 14K Medium Nib (via Gorgeous.Ink) Top 5 Favourite Pens – 2016 (via Alt. Haven) Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen (M) and Bookbinders Everglades Ratsnake (via FPQuest) Magpie Syndrome: My…
Ink Review: KWZ Honey (New & Old Formula)
I finally had a chance to test both KWZ Honey (the original formula) and the newly formulated (less odiferous) version ($13 for 60ml bottle) and thought I’d write up a side-by-side comparison. The new formula of KWZ Honey hit the US in the fall with little fanfare and mixed opinions. This gave me a bit…
Giveaway: Montegrappa Fortuna Rainbow Fountain Pen
As only the Italians could say it, PACE! When we were traveling in Italy several years ago, there were flags flying from every window with a bright rainbow with bold letters saying “PACE” which means PEACE. And today, of all days that is what I wish for you. The kind folks at Kenro are helping…
Fashionable Friday: All That Shimmers
In the spirit of the holidays and an urge to celebrate New Year’s with the proper sparkly pomp, I bring you “All That Shimmers” this week. I hope your holidays sparkle with promise and celebration this week and all of 2017. Daisy Place Pencil Cup $20 (via Kate Spade NY) Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen…