I arrived home this past Sunday night after a whirlwind 12 days away. I’m still a bit jet-lagged, but I have wonderful photos and memories to look back at. And my travel journal. I won’t say I was super artistic this time, but adding some stickers and washi tape to my supplies did make my…
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Product Review: Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Case in Lemon
The allure of the Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Case in Lemon ($17) is the rigid, triangular shape AND the front flip panel. The double zip closure is also worth noting. The bright, happy yellow lining and the lemon print is a bonus. Front flip panel, you might be asking? The Smand features a magnetic flap…
Did you miss me?
Apologies for one more non-stationery recap, but hopefully I’ll make up for it with gorgeous pictures. I got back about 1am last night (this morning?) from a 12-day trip to Norway. It was in a single word: amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more beautiful country. Every day we were surrounded by…
Out of Office: What am I carrying?
As you read this post, I’m out of the office on my first business trip since the summer of 2019. My day job is working in marketing at an agency that caters to crafty entrepreneurs in the fiber and fabric space (think yarn stores, quilt stores, yarn dyers, needle manufacturers and more!) The truth is…
Tool Review: Plus Compact Pen-Style Twiggy Scissors
Many years ago, I had a pair of compact travel scissors I purchased from JetPens. I loved them for the simple fact that they fit easily into my pencil pouch along with all my other tools without taking up a ton of space. I don’t often need to have a pair of scissors in my…
Art Supplies: Viviva Colorsheets
I did an epic sketchbook review a few weeks back and I included watercolor swatch tests in each sketchbook. Those swatches were created using the Viviva Colorsheets (original set of 16 colors is currently available for $20, new Inktober edition for 2021 is coming soon). Viviva Colorsheets have been on the market for a couple…
Smart Travel Tips for Pen Geeks
I’m about to embark on a little holiday getaway which always leads to seeking out good travel tips. Buzzfeed posted one of their silly lists called 13 Travel Tips to Make You Feel Smart. There are a couple good tips on the list but most will be things you’ve probably already heard. My favorite tip:…