Lots of people have attempted to do Julia Margaret Cameron’s The Artist’s Way morning pages at some point in time. If you’re not familiar with the concept, the idea is that by writing three pages every morning, you can clear the mental clutter and get down to the core of your “real work” whether that…
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Holy Cow! Monsieur Notebook Review
Today, I got the chance to review a new series of notebooks from a UK-based company called Monsieur Notebook. These books are sized similarly to an A5 (regular 5.5×8.5”) and an A6 (pocket 4×6”) Moleskine but with real leather covers for just a few dollars more than a comparable sized Moleskine. The books are handmade…
Vintage Monarch Silverette Gem Paper Clips
Oh, lovingly photographed vintage office supplies will get me everytime. This time, I have Scout’s Honor to thank for this wonderful find. scoutshonorco: You just can’t beat vintage packaging. Found this old school box of paper clips at my great aunt’s house over the weekend. I love everything about it… Clean, simple, + totally free…
Review: Rhodia Webnotebook “Webbie” Dot Grid (Orange)
Thanks to the kind folks at Exaclair, I have the opportunity to review the new Dot Grid Webnotebook (AKA the Webbie) from Rhodia. This is my first Webbie ever so I was surprised to see the overall quality of the notebooks. The material on the cover is a very smooth, soft leatherette. The cover is…
The Any Camera Bag Insert
The Any Bag Camera Bag Insert from Photojojo Store will let you turn any bag, purse or tote into a well-insulated camera bag. Its no longer necessary to search endlessly for the perfect camera bag because you can just slide this insert into any bag large enough to hold it. Its padded and water-resistant to…
In Praise of the Typewriter
In May 2010, a New York writer named Skye Ferrante learned that he was welcome to remain a member of The Writers Room — a quiet, communal space for writers willing to pay a $1,400 annual fee — as long as he gave up his 1929 Royal typewriter. “No one wants to work around the…