I dig through my growing pile of unused notebooks and try to avoid the lure of new planner season by using or repurposing notebooks and journals I already own.
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I went to SF and all I got was a cold…
Okay, its not entirely true that all I got at the SF Pen Show was a cold but it was the most memorable. I am currently suffering from laryngitis with no voice at all as well as a healthy does of bronchitis. Despite the rapid onset of the con crud, the show was really good.…
Link Love: Stationery Community Controversies
I am still a little vague on the specifics around what has actually happened with the Pelikan Hub events but many local events were cancelled by Pelikan and many attendees were “uninvited” to the events. Hubmasters do not have the contact info for people who were uninvited so they cannot reach out and let them…
September Planner Set-Up: World In My Hands
I love making a fresh start for each month and doing a themed set-up at the start of each month gives me a chance to start over. Each month is a new beginning and a chance to recommit to goals, trackers, etc. This month’s theme was sort of “the whole world in your hands”…
Custom Journal for Orilium Magical Readathon Autumn Equinox 2026
I love to read and I love to gamify my life. I like to play for “imaginary internet points” and just generally find new ways to trim down my ever-growing TBR (to be read) list. So, when a friend of mine introduced me to the World of Aeldia and the Orilium Fall Equinox Magical Readathon,…
Link Love: See you in SF?
I’m in the last-dash packing stage getting ready to fly out for the SF Pen Show. I’m excited to spend time with my West Coast Pen Friends and see how crazy the SF show will be this year. If you’re coming to the show, be prepared for the crowds. Deep breaths, pack snacks and water…
Ink Review: Dominant Industry Leaf Green
I recently picked up a bottle of Dominant Industry Leaf Green ($17 for 25ml bottle — $1.47 per ml). I must have been inspired by the Oregon landscape with this deep green, forest-y vibe ink as I had just been there for the PNW Pen Show. When swatched, the ink is deep green with a…