Put all those notebooks and pens you’ve been collecting to use with the Sketchnotes technique. Its sounds like some NEWFANGLED invention but its mostly a merging of doodling and note-taking to help you process and remember details of meetings, lectures or presentations. Clickthrough to get lots of links and a video that provides an overview…

While my skills with Nordic languages is beyond iffy, I think this is a Swedish blogger who posts often about her beautiful home. This picture is of her work table where she sews. I love the use of low-budget strand board normally used for sub-flooring but here its been stained and polyurethaned to a soft…

This DIY pencil holder is a great way to bring a little rustic outdoors into your office or workspace. This was created with a piece of found wood, sanded and drilled across the top to hold pencils. Pretty and truly upcycled! (via Strawberry Chic)

The Perish Trust is an antique shop specializing in industrial and institutional wares. Its located at 728 Divisadero Street in San Francisco. Looks like the kind of place readers of the Well-Appointed Desk might like. If anyone gets a chance to visit, please drop us a line or email details of your visit! (via The…