I’ve been thinking that I might like to have a personalized mug at work. Something that is clearly mine. When I found this tutorial on Beautiful Mess for using a Sharpie and an oven set to 350 degrees, I thought, “ah ha!” This means I can use a mug scavenged from the office, doodle on…
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Tweed-y Workspace
I’ll let you in on a little secret. When I’m not waxing poetic about office supplies, I’m drooling over yarn, patterns and handmade knitwear. One of my favorite knitwear designers is Jared Flood, AKA Brooklyn Tweed and his patterns and delicious tweed yarns. When his studio space was featured on Design Sponge this week, it…
Textile-icious Workspace
Textile Designer John Robshaw combines his textile love with bold bright colors to create a a bright, inspiring workspace. The space has a Middle Eastern flair that I imagine would smell of chai spices. (via Elle Decor)
Ruled Paper
Found while trolling the internet: a post on Wikipedia on Ruled Paper. The post goes into detail about ruled paper specifications for the US and some European countries and Japan. I notice dot-grid and Doane paper is not mentioned. Is it time to submit an addendum to the article? Anyone ever actually seen Pittman Ruled…
How many pens does it take to sign a bill?
This video, from inside the White House, shows what a production it is to have the President sign a bill — including making him sign it using 22 different pens. Look closely, can you tell exactly what kind of pens he uses?
Link Love: Pens, Paper and a Beaver Pencil Sharpener
Pens and Pencils: The Pilot Murex Fountain Pen Review (via Pen Addict) TWSBI Diamond Mini Review (via Rhodia Drive) Palomino Blackwing Pencil Review (via Guitar Salon, tip o the hat to @pencilscom on Twitter) Vintage Flex (via Rhodia Drive) Carnival of Pen, Pencil, Paper on Pen Addict this month Mechanical Pencil Lead Comparison (via Economy…
Art of The Day: Study Girl
I couldn’t pass up this darling illustration of a redhead reading with a pencil at the ready. Wish it was for sale as a print. Would look lovely in my office. (via Out of Paper)