After posting the image of President Obama and his noticably “hooked” writing position, I was curious to see what his handwriting actually looked like. Was it illegible, juvenile or awkward? Nope. Mr. Obama actually has quite an elegant, legible hand. This image is a letter he wrote in reply to one of the letters he…
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Ask The Desk: Better Handwriting
A reader asked: I was wondering, since your interest and expertise, you would not happen to know how I can become a better writer? I am talking about the real live writing, the physical act, not as in my style, … I have horrible handwriting and would like to improve that … But I can’t…
The crafty workspace of Emma Lamb. I try to stick to office and workspaces that are not specific to art-making or craft but maybe I’m starting to broaden my horizons. I like new top on the old wooden desk and the lace trim added to the shelves. Dreamy and sweet. (via emma lamb)
Sylvan Townaround Pencil Bicycle at Interbike. Talk about combining two of my loves into one object! (by Lovely Bicycle!)
Use Google maps to create a personalized envelope. Read the comments for details on how to orient the map in order to get this to work even if your letter is traveling from east to west or south to north. (via Craziest Gadgets)
The Le Pen is a total guilty pleasure for me. I remember in my pre-teens I discovered Le Pen and much to the displeasure of my school teacher’s insisted in writing all my homework and papers in one of the more flamboyant colors as teeny, tiny as I possibly could. I’ve noticed a resurgence of…
Just a desk and a bit of flat surface creates a space for bills and writing letters, this one was made from an old cabinet, a stool and a plank of wood. (via niceroom from my 2nd life)