Today, the Hallmark.com featured a tutorial and free printables designed by me! Visit the site to find out how to make an envelope liner for your Mother’s Day card or even make your own envelope using found papers like gift bags and wrapping paper.
(via Hallmark.com)
Since returning from the Atlanta Pen Show, the health of our beloved cat Milo continued to decline to the point where we had to say goodbye to him yesterday. Nine months ago he had an accident that had left his back half paralyzed and this lead to further complications in his overall health and well-being. We were hoping and praying that he might recover from his injuries but in the end, age and infirmity made him more and more uncomfortable. Even the vet said we had done more for him than most people would have and he lived a much longer, happier life as a result of our vigilant care.
That said, I was beside myself with sadness yesterday and today. Hopefully, regular pen, ink and paper-related posts will resume tomorrow and your patience and understanding in the delay is greatly appreciated.
Please join me in welcoming Anderson Pens to the Well-Appointed Desk family! Anderson Pens was founded in 2010 by two wonderful pen collectors, Brian and Lisa Anderson, who fell in love with each and pens before founding their own shop. There is a brick and mortar store that you can visit in Appleton, WI. If you drop by, send them my love.
You can also order from them online and they have a fabulous collection of pens, ink and paper to choose from. They offer great customer service and you can meet the Andersons in person at anyone of the big pen shows across the country.
Some of the latest additions to their inventory are:
Some of other reasons to love Anderson Pens:
Check out a virtual tour of their store on Google maps.
Thanks again to Anderson Pens for sponsoring The Well-Appointed Desk. If you visit the store or place on online order, let them know you heard about them here. Thanks!
To celebrate National Stationery Week, the fine folks at Pen Chalet are hosting a giant giveaway of products totally over $1500. There are five different prize packages that include a fountain pen plus additional stationery goodies. Pens include a Platinum 3776, a Conklin Crescent, Lamy Safari and a Kaweco AC Sport.
There will also be special coupon on World Stationery Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 so be sure to check back for deals then.
Hop on over to the giveaway page for details about the prize packages and to enter.
I’m looking forward to warm, summer days and nothing embodies that more than ocean blues, aqua, and turquoise. I think of swimming pools, sea glass and blue skies.
Sorry for the two-in-a-row Link Love but I wanted to get back on schedule so enjoy a double dose of Link Love and lots of recaps at the end from the Atlanta Pen Show.
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Letter Writing:
Atlanta Pen Show Reports:
It turns out, with the time changes and everything, I didn’t get Link Love posted last week and I just now noticed. Many apologies!!! Bonus: You’ll get another Link Love tomorrow!
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