This snug workspace feels cozy and reflective in the deep blue tones, surrounded by books and treading upon a well-worn rug. And oh, how I love those built-in bookcases!
(via Because It’s Awesome, photo from Michael Graydon Photography)
You are SO Awesome
I just wanted to compliment all the people who have commented on the blog for the Action Diary Giveaway. Each of you has set tremendously noble goals for 2013 from fitness to travel to expanding your minds, from recycling and community efforts to spending more time with your children. I am inspired by your goodness and optimism.
If you have not yet entered the drawing, please do. And if you have a moment, read all the inspiring comments of your fellow readers who are looking forward to making a difference in 2013.
Kudos to you all!
Mrs Eliot Books — and prints and things
For those of you with a soft spot for washi tape, this mug might become your new favorite. Available from Mrs Eliot Books for £9.50.
You might enjoy prints and other products which appear to be inspired by the translucent overlapping of colors like washi tape like this Abacus print which sells for £22.
(via Mrs Eliot Books)
Beech wood desk accessories
Handcrafted beech wood desk organizers by French artist, Caroline Gomez. €35 for the pencil rail “tablette” and €32 for the divided “plateau.”
Link Love: Slow News Week
- Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook Video Review (via Ink Nouveau)
- Pilot Hi-Tec C 0.4mm Review (via Gourmet Pens)
- Ode to the Pink Pearl (via Design Sponge)
- Tiny Post Offices (via Present & Correct)
- Journaling School (via Notebook Stories)
(Thanks to all my favorite blogs, twitter friends and email contacts who keep me posted on the latest pen/pencil/paper news! Keep those suggestions coming please!)
Action Diary for 2013 Giveaway
The folks over at We Are What We Do sent me a new 2013 Action Diary to giveaway to one lucky winner. I reviewed their diary earlier this year and the new edition is the same fine quality paper, matte-coated paperboard covers and filled with quippy “Get off your tookus” inspirational messages and pages for doodles and plans.
This edition is a bright turquoise blue (one of the six colors available) and A6-sized (4.25″x5.75″ or thereabouts). The paper comes from sustainable sources and the proceeds from the sale of the products go to fund school and community activities. If you decide to purchase, they cost £6 per book (about $9.50 US) plus shipping.
Now, if you’d like to win this, you need to tell me what Action you plan to take in 2013 to improve your community, school, neighborhood or yourself. No action, no entry.
FINE PRINT: All entries must be submitted by 10pm CST on Friday, October 26, 2012. All entries must be submitted at wellappointeddesk.com, not Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook, okay? Winner will be announced on Tuesday. Winner will be select by random number generator from entries that played by the rules (see above). Please include your email address in the comment form so that I can contact you if you win. I will not save email addresses or sell them to anyone — pinky swear. Shipping via USPS first class is covered. Additional shipping options or insurance will have to be paid by the winner. We are generous but we’re not made of money.
Winners of the Daycraft Planners!
Because I offered the option of either the orange planner or the pink, I had to do this giveaway old-style and print out each comment and separate them based on color preference. So, I did the drawing for the orange A5 planner first, held the bowl up over my head and the lucky winner is:
Elaine! I’ll be contacting you via email to get your shipping information. Congratulations!
Now, on to the drawing for the pink A6 planner:
(shuffle, shuffle… toss… scrounge….) and the winner is:
Mina! Again, you’ll be contacted via email to make shipping arrangements. I hope you like your new planner.
Thanks to everyone who entered and keep checking back, I have another giveaway next week! And also, thanks to Daycraft for providing the planners and supporting The Well-Appointed Desk!