I’ve been itching for a new solution to a paper address book. Yes, its low-tech and can be location-specific but sometimes I just want to look up a name, address or phone number without logging into my computer or locating my ever-elusive iPhone. The Mini Black Book is a nice solution as it is based around a small binder so pages can be added or replaced as needed. Each page includes slits to hold business cards so you don’t have to copy out addresses if someone has be kind enough to give you their card. The Mini Black Book comes as a kit and includes everything you need to get you started: binder, A-Z tabs, the R+H signature “people tracker” pages and a mini rubberband. $54

(via Russell + Hazel)

JetPens Giveaway!

The kind and benevolent gods and goddesses over at JetPens have given me a $25 gift certificate to give to you, one of my fine readers.

So, here are the rules:

  • You must tell me what you would buy with $25 at JetPens
  • You must leave this information in the comments here at The Well-Appointed Desk (comments on Facebook, Twitter and the like will not be considered an official entry)
  • You have until Tuesday, January 31 at 5pm CST to submit your comment.
  • Winner will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 1. (Only one winner will be chosen using random number generator).

Thanks for reading, playing along with the game and supporting both The Well-Appointed Desk and JetPens!

To start things off, I would buy a new Kaweco Sport in green with an extra fine nib and a gold clip. Just slightly over $25 but well worth it, I’m sure!