The offices of Free People are in Philadelphia in the navy yard alongside the office for Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. There is a bohemian bazaar feeling to the Free People space that mirrors the fashions that they sell. I like that they covered the Eames Aluminum Group Chairs with ethnic print fabrics in…
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Yummy Wallpaper for Mobile Devices
Thanks to the great folks on App.net (you can find me @Ana), I found a great assortment of wallpapers for iPhone and iPad (and any other mobile device I’m sure) by an artist named Simon C Page. Go download them now and make your day. If you download a few, click the donate button on…
Poll: What topics would you like covered more on The Desk?
I’ve been doing a lot more tool reviews lately including vintage fountain pens and ink but wanted to make sure I wasn’t ignoring topics you are missing now. Please leave comments if you’d like to go into more detail. Thanks!
Review: Pilot G-2 0.5mm Black Gel Pen
I recently discovered that of all the pen reviews I’ve written over the years, I never actually used or reviewed the office supply closet staple, the Pilot G-2 gel pen. Partly I think it was because I had never found one in an office supply shop that was narrower than the 0.7mm width. I just…
Late Night Shopping: The Shop is Restocked!
The shop has been restocked with rubber stamps! Wood block and classic handled models — you have choices!
App Love: PicFrame
I thought I would share a favorite app today. I discovered PicFrame for iOS awhile back which is a great way to do a grid of photos to post on Instagram, Flickr or Facebook. The app costs $0.99 and works on iPhone or iPad. Its quite flexible with an assortment of grids to choose from…
HERO Pen Winners
I’m happy to announce the winners of the HERO haiku/limerick/poetry contest. I’d like to share their poetic worldplays too. From Julia: A fountain pen, found on the moon Had a talent that caused me to swoon I filled it with ink (Leaning over the sink) And the pen commenced singing a tune! From Jean: It…