I have been curious about some of the trends I’m seeing in the pen community and in the world in general. Folks are going back to their starter pens, diving into their notebooks and paperlife with renewed fervor and everyone seems to be embracing the vibes of October with cozy sweaters, blankets and pumpkin spice…
I cannot believe its October already. I love pumpkins, crunchy leaves, and more sweater weather. But I completely forgot today starts Inktober. The list of the official prompts are available but I like to create my own list. In the past, I’ve created an A-Z list (26 drawings with bonuses for any over the 26)…
I finished the Orilium Fall Equinox Magical Readathon Challenge this weekend. Its another in a long list of ways I’m gamifying my life. The challenge started on September 1 and is filled with various RPG-style challenges to inspire participants to read more. I read about eight books so far (the seven shown above as well…
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 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.…
This week is the exciting start to “planner season” but many retailers’ shipments of Hobonichi got trapped in customs so we will all have delayed enjoyment. Luckily, we don’t need out new books until January so we can wait. Pens: Fountain Pen Rotation: What’s in Your Cup this Month? (via Fountain Pen Chronicles and More)…
I am off to San Francisco today but I am getting so excited for Autumn and 2026 planner season. Next Monday is the official launch day for Hobonichi and, for us stationery folks, the official start of Autumn. To get prepared, check out some of these posts: All Set Up for Hobonichi Preview Party at…
