We had a few lovely, cool mornings about a week ago and I got so excited that Autumn was finally here. But no. I live in the Midwest and that was FAKE FALL. The temps have zipped back up to 90ºF for the past week and, even as a human lizard that prefers warm weather,…
I was inspired by Derek over at dwrdnet on YouTube to attempt my very own “Use Starter Pens for One Week” Challenge. I like to think of the this as a Platinum Preppy Challenge as these were some of my first fountain pens and the one I’ve loved the most. If you want to try…
I confess that for all my love for beautiful pens and gorgeous ink colors my true love is a notebook, planner, journal or sketchbook. The potential between the covers of any blank book is infinite. I could write letters, reflections, a novel, draw pictures, sketch a new product or paste layer after layer of ephemera.…
Thanks to Olive Octopus for this great tag to share and learn a bit more about the pen community. If you would like to play along, feel free to leave your answers or a link to your answers in the comments (which work now!). If you consider the different ways you can engage with pens…
Its finally cool this morning making me want to drink hot, pumpkin spiced coffee, wear a cozy sweater and light candles. It’s overcast today and I am in full autumn vibes. It’s taking me a few extra days to get my planner set up, so I thought it was a good time to dig through…
While this post is a little about The SF Pen Show, its mostly about how even the shyest, most introverted, awkward people* can find true, lifetime friends. The San Francisco Pen Show is probably the show I’ve attended the most and have developed some of my best, closest friendships. Years ago, I needed a room…
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