Sticky Note Day: Midori MD A7 Sticky Memo Pad (Blank)

Our Sticky Note Day series ha ventured into playful and unique styles of sticky notes but today, we are going to discuss the “cadillac of sticky notes” — the Midori MD A7 size Sticky Memo Pad ($11). I purchased the blank style as that feel most like a classic sticky note but with premium Midori…

Sticky Note Day: Midori Writing Marker Monthly Block Sticky Notes

Sticky Note Day: Midori Writing Marker Monthly Block Sticky Notes

This week I decided to try the Midori Writing Marker Monthly Block Sticky Notes in both the Memo design and Speech Bubble design ($4.90 each set). I loved the die cut shapes and thought they’d be nice additions to my planner and journals. Each set include 15 sheets of 4 different designs (60 sheets total…

Sticky Note Day: Mofusand Sticky Notes Stand – Cat / Shark Dance

Sticky Note Day: Mofusand Sticky Notes Stand – Cat / Shark Dance

Did I once say “no kawaii” products? I lied. I found the Mofusand characters a couple years back and scored a plush cat-in-a-costume critter from Enigma Stationery at a pen show last year so when I found the Dancing Shark sticky note pad ($9.99), I couldn’t resist. First, the Mofusand cat characters are a charming…

Notebook Review: Midori Grain Wirebound B6

Notebook Review: Midori Grain Wirebound B6

I purchased the Midori Grain Notebook ($15.50) is available in a B6 size (though it is also available in a reporter-style pocket notebook). This lovely wirebound notebook includes 100 Sheets – 50 lined white sheets and 50 blank cream sheets and a vertical elastic to keep the book closed. The Grain notebook has two notable…

Sticky Note Day: Midori “Pickable” Sticky Notes

Sticky Note Day: Midori “Pickable” Sticky Notes

Have you ever wondered about the Midori “Pickable” Sticky Note packs ($6.75 each)? They include three different paper stocks: white paper with a colored edging, kraft paper and a translucent colored paper stock. All three papers are in one booklet giving the users the option to choose or “pick” what sticky note to use on…

Sketchbook Review: Hahnemühle The ZigZag Book

Sketchbook Review: Hahnemühle The ZigZag Book

Review by Tina Koyama I have a penchant for teeny-tiny things, especially art materials. Tiny pencils, paint palettes and sketchbooks may be adorable, but unfortunately, most are too small to be practical. As an urban sketcher, I am constantly trying to strike the ideal balance between portability and useability, and my sweet spot for sketchbooks…