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This week is the exciting start to “planner season” but many retailers’ shipments of Hobonichi got trapped in customs so we will all have delayed enjoyment. Luckily, we don’t need out new books until January so we can wait. Pens: Fountain Pen Rotation: What’s in Your Cup this Month? (via Fountain Pen Chronicles and More)…
For some, today is Labor Day, the last official day of summer but, for stationery nerds, its Hobonichi Day or the official start of 2026 planner season. Whether you have been clicking reload on the Hobonichi web site for the last month or have been waiting for the release of your favorite planner brand for…
Welcome to the first post in our “Friday Friends” series. Laura and I had an idea a couple weeks ago to start featuring some of our favorite folks from the pen community. Every so often, we’ll have a post of someone amazing we’ve found on YouTube, Instargam, TikTok or wherever we find them on the…
It was actually cool this morning. Like, I needed a sweater and socks! I immediately went out and bought some Pumpkin Spice Coffee because in my heart, Autumn is coming and I’m ready to embrace it with two hands — one with a steamy mug and the other with fresh muffin. Hello, Autumn! We missed…
I am off to San Francisco today but I am getting so excited for Autumn and 2026 planner season. Next Monday is the official launch day for Hobonichi and, for us stationery folks, the official start of Autumn. To get prepared, check out some of these posts: All Set Up for Hobonichi Preview Party at…
While in DC, I was able to pick up a Galen Leather Zippered 10-Slot Pen Case in Crazy Horse Havana Brown ($68). The Havana Brown color is a limited edition color variant and is only available in the US at present. I’ve loved my Galen Leather 3-Slot Pen Case that I’ve had for years (EIGHT…
