After an impassioned conversation with my husband about how I wanted a really good notepad to put into my planner that went something like this: “I need a really good notepad… you know with a tear-off glue edge to make lists?” “For what?” “Because I … well, I got shit to do!” “That’s what it…
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New Sponsor: Karas Kustoms
Karas Kustoms is a small pen manufacturer that started life as a custom machine shop. When machinist Bill Karas teamed up with designer Dan Bishop, a relationship developed that eventually led to the creation of their very first pen – the iconic Render K. The success of the Render K spurred the creation of several…
Fontoplumo Loves The Desk Readers!
Fontoplumo has been a loyal supporter of The Well-Appointed Desk and is often my first source of news about new European pen products from Lamy, Kaweco, Caran D’ache, Delta and more. Fontoplumo offers great customer service and quick delivery all over the world. AND Fontoplumo has extended the discount code for Well-Appointed Desk readers. All…
Desk Inspired
Portland-based, Hand Eye Supply has created the site Desk Inspired to feature short interviews and photos of workspaces of some very interesting creative folks. The articles feature the tools and methods they use in order to be creative each day. The photography is gorgeous and many of their favorite work tools are available for purchase…
Shop Update: Restocks!
Just wanted to let everyone know that stamps have been restocked in the shop. I’ve had a lot of requests to restock stamps so here they are! Reminder that if you’re in the Kansas City area and want to avoid shipping charges, you can use the code “KCLOCALPICKUP” (and use the “Ask The Desk” link…
Shop RESTOCK!
Finally! The rubber stamps in the Shop have been restocked. Lots of designs are now available in wood handled models as well as classic wood “art blocks”. Prices are the same so you get to choose! There are just a few sets of vintage airmail envelopes left and packets of vintage stars so act fast.…
Shop Tour: Oblation Papers
While in Portland recently, I got a chance to visit Oblation Papers. When the staff realized that we were a letterpress printer (my husband), a lettering artist (my friend Madeline) and a stationery blogger (that would be me), we got a full behind-the-scenes tour. We also happened to be in the store on the day…