I pulled open my “tape drawer” to add a few rolls of the new Scotch “washi” tape to discover that I have amassed quite a collection lately. Some might call it a problem. I call it an enthusiasm. The best washi tape is still the MT brand from Japan. While the Cavallini paper tape is…
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Review: Poppin Jumbo Mobile Memos
When Poppin suggested that they send me some of their Jumbo Mobile Memos in the hunt for the better-grade-of-sticky-note, I was thinking “jumbo” meant bigger than the standard 3×3″ square. You know, maybe 4×4″? Imagine my surprise when I got these. Here’ s picture with a regular, rather diminutive sticky note and the Jumbo Mobile…
Brand It With Office Supplies
I appreciate any company whose branding leans heavily on quippy uses of office supplies. For one, few jobs are nothing but sparse workspaces and iPhones so of course you need good office supplies. And second, the products aren’t overbranded with the company’s logo but rather with the principles that guide the company. I’m…
Leather Letter Clutch
The gorgeous brilliant blue leather clutch, from designer Karina Hesketh, is stitched with vintage travel decals, postcards and postal marks with ivory leather tie. While the £80 price tag is a bit much for me, the whole thing is giving me IDEAS. A leather clutch that looks like a letter? Of course I need one!…
Video: How Do They Make Bic Cristals?
I’m not at all as enthusiastic about ballpoints as the announcer in this video but it is interesting to see how much work is put into making the Bic Cristal ballpoint pen.The beginning of the video paints fountain pens in a very poor light indeed. Let the comment raging begin. (Shoutout to Andy of Woodclinched…
Vintage Book Tablet Covers
I mentioned earlier how my dearest friend, Rebecca AKA Squirrel Junkie had created fabulous tablet covers using vintage books. Well, she is now selling her creations so if you’re not inclined to make your own, you can purchase one directly from her. Each tablet cover includes a vertical elastic closure and soft felt lining and…
Brand Name Pencil Branding
The logos and branding on pencils is quite amazing when you see it like this. Thanks to H&FJ for finding it. The original pieces were culled from Brand Name Pencils a vast array of vintage and modern pencil-nalia. (via Hoefler & Frere-Jones)