While I had a good time visiting Baltimore and the BWI Pen Show, I came home with the crud. I am so bummed because I have so much to do in preparation for the upcoming Chicago Stationery Fest next week. Send me healthy vibes and NyQuil. Thanks. Pens: Who Are the Best Artisanal Pen Manufacturers?…
I am headed to Charm City tomorrow to help the Dromgoole’s at the BWI Pen Show. But I gotta ask, why isn’t the Baltimore Pen Show called The Charm City Pen Show? That just seems like such a fun name for a pen show?!!? Come find me, say hello and bring me your most challenging…
Its next level cold here in the Midwest. And I brought back a lovely case of the sniffles from LA. Today is a good day to build a blanket fort, drink tea and just play in my notebooks but alas, duty calls! Hope you are staying warm and saving a little time to make yourself…
I like thinking about Valentine’s Day as a great opportunity to practice a little self-care. Here in the midwest, its still cold and potentially snowy, so Valentine’s Day is a good time to take a hot bath, make a blanket fort or just do something you genuinely enjoy. That might be something with someone you…
Lunar New Year was actually a few days ago but I wanted an excuse to share the new Year of the Snake postage stamp (link to article below). I love this series from the USPS and love that they continue to create new designs each year. May your year be filled with joy, prosperity and…
There seems to be a focus on the paper part of our stationery adventures over the last few weeks. We are all trying to find the best ways to use our paper and notebooks with all the fabulous pens and inks we’ve acquired over the years. Notebooks Stories just reviewed the book The Notebook: A…
It’s been a few crazy weeks so far in 2025. Politics, weather, and more weather. I hope, wherever you are, you are safe and doing something to relax, stay warm (or cool), surrounded by people (or critters) that love you. If not, know that my thoughts go out to you and I know I am…
