Paper the walls of your office with an old book, textural but understated. (via poppytalk)
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Do you need a desk? Why not make your own. Thanks to Strawberry Chic, it looks pretty easy to make a vintage looking table. All the materials necessary can be found at your local Home Depot and the whole project can be completed over one weekend. (via Strawberry Chic)
Blankety Blank Books from CraftBoy Workshop
Last weekend was the annual Ric Rac Roundup hosted by Bon Bon Atelier here in Kansas City. The event features lots of local artists and craftsman in the nearby parking lot and I got a chance to meet Chuck of Craft Boy Workshop who makes exquisite handbound blank books. I was so smitten I purchased…
The Pencilmaker
The Staedtler Pencilmaker Set is a DIY pencil kit in the historical style in honor of their 175th anniversary. The set comes in a commemorative tin, not the coolest tin but not a cardboard box. Included in the kit is two slats of wood, stick of graphite, string, seal and glue along with instructions to…
Cavallini Daily Planner
Its never too soon to think about 2012 and your next planner acquisition. Jenni Bick Bookbinding just announced the new Cavallini 2012 Daily Planner is in stock. These substantial leather-covered planners are available in over half a dozen colors with elegantly printed interior pages. There is one page per day with soft grey lines on…
Morning Pages
Lots of people have attempted to do Julia Margaret Cameron’s The Artist’s Way morning pages at some point in time. If you’re not familiar with the concept, the idea is that by writing three pages every morning, you can clear the mental clutter and get down to the core of your “real work” whether that…
Once again, Rad and Hungry found some wonderful vintage paper clips while traveling the world. radandhungry: Beautiful old box of ‘skavas’ aka clamps or staples. Scored this piece of magic in a touristy shop in Jūrmala selling everything from vacation packages, speedos, honey, and a few leftover pieces of office supplies. Leftovers rule! (STMT X Latvia…