Vendredi a la Mode: Paris, Je T’aime

After the tragedy in Paris last week, I started to think about how much the pen community is inspired and influenced by French culture. From J. Herbin to  Clairefontaine, there does seem to be a love of the French influence.There’s also lots of stationery embellished with the Eiffel Tower and other icons. I, myself, have…

Fashionable Friday: Colors of Autumn

Sticky Notes “Found Objects: Leaves” $6.50 (via Girl of All Work) Waterman Fountain Pen Ink in Absolute Brown $8.64 (via JetPens) Delta Virtuosa Fountain Pen in Dark Ivory SALE $112.50 (via Pen Chalet) Karas Kustoms The Bolt Ballpoint Pen Brass £68.50 (via Cult Pens) Visconti Classic Fountain Pen in Orange SALE $138 (via Pen Chalet)…

Fashionable Friday: Rosy Golden Glow

What led me to fixate on Rose Gold this week is the rampant internet fervor around the recent release of the Kate Spade Wellesley planner in metallic rose gold leather. It looks absolutely beautiful! Sadly, this item is only available through the Kate Spade Factory Outlet stores. Many folks are reselling them (often at greatly…

Fashionable Friday: Plum Dandy

Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquer Rollerball in Purple (via Anderson Pens, Goldspot Pens, JetPens and more!) Sharpie 80’s Glam Permanent Marker in Valley Girl Violet $1.20 (via JetPens) Seoul Laptop Backpack in Plum Orchard on sale $79.99 (via Kipling USA) Diamine Shimmertastic Purple Pazzazz (50ml Bottle) $20 (Coming soon from Goulet Pens or pre-order at…

Fashionable Friday: Hello Yellow!

Victorinox Classic Yellow Pocket Tool $16.95 (via Goldspot Pens) Omas Ogiva Cocktail Fountain Pen in Vodka Lemon $395 (via Goulet Pens) Hello iPhone Case $39 (via Shop Ampersand on Etsy) Diamine Shimmering Sands Ink (available soon from Pen Chalet) Lamy Safari Yellow Broad Point Fountain Pen $29.95 (via Goldspot Pens) Florence Printed Envelope Set $15…