Trends affect the stationery and pen world just as much as the fashion and home decor world. I’ve been seeing a lot of black and metallic gold so I thought I’d create a styleboard that features this stunning combination. Shown above: Lucite Desk Stapler $32 (via Anthropologie) “Set the Stage” 17-Month Large Agenda $36 (via…
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Jet Pens Too Cool For School Giveaway
Back -to-School time is my favorite holiday (big surprise). I love fall weather, sweaters and wool skirts and I especially love shopping for new notebooks, pens and fresh pencils. Though not all of us are headed back-to-school this month, that doesn’t mean we don’t need to celebrate this season of fresh starts and new ideas.…
New Sponsor: Pen Boutique
I’m delighted to introduce one of our new sponsors, The Pen Boutique. Headquartered in Maryland, the stock pens, ink, paper and leather goods from lots of well-know manufacturers like Edison, Pelikan, Kaweco, Acme, Cross, J. Herbin, Noodlers, Parker, Retro 51, Rhodia, Rotring, Monteverde and so many more. Pen Boutique also has two retail stores, one…
Ask The Desk: The Well-Appointed Desk on Podcasts
Cecelia asked: I know you’ve done some guest podcasts–can you post a list of them/links to (or point me to them if I’m missing it). Thanks 🙂 Thanks for the question, Cecelia! Here’s a list of my podcast appearances. There aren’t a lot but here they are: The Pen Addict Episode 54: The Chair Of…
Don’t Erase This T-Shirt
What’s a podcast without a little t-shirt love? The Erasable podcast is offering a t-shirt on Teespring. Available in both men’s and women’s cut. $22 each. Three weeks left in the campaign so get your orders in soon.
Video: Leigh Reyes’ Feathers by Twilight Singers
Leigh Reyes of My Life As A Verb put together a lovely video of her pen strokes along to the lyrics of Feathers by The Twilight Singers. Lovely.
Link Love: Inky Overload or is it Overlords?
Article(s) of the Week: At 92, Seattle’s Last Typewriter Repair (via Seattle Times) A shoutout to Tina at Fueled by Clouds & Coffee for the tip. Tina creates gorgeous watercolor drawings with fountain pen ink. Definitely worth a peek! And, in contrast to the recent “pens are dead” tirade, Creative Types From Manolo Blahnik to…