I have received several questions and recommendations from our fine readers so I thought I might start an infrequent post series “From our fine readers”. Shall we begin? Mark recommended a recent story from The Smithsonian Magazine on the history of the @ symbol. Great article about one of my favorite little glyphs. Nathalie asked…
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Mango Donut Tape Dispenser, seriously.
My lovely pen pal Bibliotiki sent me this darling 3M Scotch mango donut tape dispenser. It took me a month before it occurred to me that washi tape would fit in the dispenser making it THE PERFECT travel tape dispenser. Once I loaded it with polka dot tape, it required eyeballs because sometimes, I am…
It’s 2013… almost — an exhaustive round-up of planners and calendars
Most calendar and planner manufacturers have already released their 2013 offerings so I thought I might whet your appetite for a new wall calendar, desk calendar or planner. First from Taschen are a range of designs featuring art, architecture, illustration and more in many different sizes and configurations. (From left to right: Pin-Ups by Elvgren…
Kaweco Allrounder vs. Student: The Purchasing Debate
Let me start off by saying I have not yet handled either of these pens but based on the descriptions listed, let me go through the differences (and similarities) between the Kaweco Allrounder ($106) and the Kaweco Student ($56). Also, let me clarify that I started this research for my own benefit as I was…
Gender-specific pen: ‘Bic For Her’
Oh, boy… Bic is getting lots of flack for the gender-specific Bic for Her. Does is come with a just showered fresh scent too? I have to be honest, I do prefer smaller pens because I have small pens but this kind of crap marketing and tampon-esque “Easy Glide” ad words make me cringe. C’mon…
Office or dining room… you decide
This may have been a dining room setting but the large, framed envelope and globe reminded me of a lovely home office. The rough-hewn worktable and white-washed, mid-century office chairs make it even more office-y. Though, I suppose, an office-lover like myself might want to make every room look like a beautiful work space. (via…
Winner of the Notice Life Stationery Set
Thanks to everyone who entered to win the Notice Life business organizing system. Without further ado… Drum roll please… m. j. hutchens! I sent you an email to confirm your prize and get your shipping information. Thanks so much to everyone! More giveaways will happen in the near future!