I have been accumulating a decent collection of the Writech Dual-Color Gel Pens. I first got the Vintage 4-Color Set and then added in the Vintage & Black 4-Color Set and over the last week or so, I’ve added in a few more muted and vintage colors to my collection including the Black + Amber,…
Reflection posts and goals for 2026 continue to filter in and that’s great! There is still time to jump start this new year, to start fresh, to start over or just turn the page and go. There are posts throughout this week’s Link Love about starting fresh, starting over or just taking those first steps.…
Over on Patreon, I talked a bit about shopping my own collection this year rather than buying MORE pens. So, I’ve been digging around in my cupboards and drawers and finding some gems. I found a whole box of “fancy” non-fountain pens. I’ve been collecting refillable ballpoint, rollerball and gel pens mostly made out of…
I wanted to try out the BGM Clear Stamp Record Sheet as a new way to organize information in my planner or journal. The set includes an assortment of tracker-style stamps to track habits or activities. There are also a check box stamp, “to Do” and “Check” words, Monday-Sunday letter stamp and a few common…
In my process of Digital Decluttering, the biggest point of concern for me was music. I have always been a music lover. Over the years I’ve accumulated vinyl, CDs and cassettes, made mix tapes for friends and then fell in love with portable music devices (yes, I even had a Minidisc player!) and finally iTunes.…
If I’m already preparing for pen and stationery shows for 2026, does that make me a Pen Show Prepper? Just kidding! But I am already being asked and/or invited to participate in a variety of shows so there is lots of planning for travel, hotels, tables, workshops and more. As such, I updated the Pen…
Review by Tina Koyama For many years, I used to change to a different planner every year. Either the current one wasn’t meeting my needs, or I just got tired of the format, cover or paper and wanted a new view. Several times, I even changed planners mid-year because I couldn’t wait until January. After…
