Review by Tina Koyama In the research world, a longitudinal study involves repeated observations of the same variables over long periods of time. (Although I’m not a researcher, I’ve seen some fascinating documentaries that followed this method.) Probably the closest thing I can think of to a longitudinal study of my own life is my Leuchtturm…
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Inky Ears: An Update
Just popping in to let you know that we’ve given our Inky Ears page (a list of audio podcasts about our favorite topic!) an update. Do you have a pen or stationery related podcast that you listen to that you’d like us to include? Please drop a comment here and we’ll add it to the…
Book(s) Review: Kevin Hearne, Ink & Sigil Series
One of the perks of being a member of the Well-Appointed Desk Patreon is that there’s a book club! Several months of the year members choose a book, read along and discuss. Some of the books are specifically about pens, ink, and other stationery. Others are more loosely related, or just a fun read. Today…
The Forever Pen
Under the category of things I found while I was browsing around: I was really kind of fascinated by this video, but nothing is forever right?
Yarn + Ink: Vanilla ice cream with sprinkles
I unapologetically love color. All the combinations. And it’s even more fun pulling out ink swatches and trying to figure out which ones match the best. What do you think of this one? Kaweco Paradise Blue Monteverde Emotions Kindness Robert Oster Summer Storm Diamine Blue Edition Gingerbread
Ink Review: Octopus Write & Draw Brown Penguin
Today I’m carrying on Ana’s theme of wine, roses and chocolate for February with a yummy brown ink. This is still part of my quest to find some Pantone color of the year appropriate inks. Spoiler alert: this isn’t that brown, but it is lovely just the same! Octopus Write & Draw Ink Brown Penguin…
Quilt + Ink: A crafty palette
Approximately two years ago I started working with a quilt company. And since I’m already in love with knitting, it’s no surprise to anyone that I ended up quilting. Fabric, like yarn, comes in such a lovely array of colors and each collection I find has fun color palettes. So this week, inspired by a…