While researching for the Free People office post the other day, I also found images of the neighboring Urban Outfitters office space and thought it would be fun to share this space as well. This is part of the old Philadelphia shipbuilding yard, a series of massive old buildings with some…
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Free People Offices
The offices of Free People are in Philadelphia in the navy yard alongside the office for Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. There is a bohemian bazaar feeling to the Free People space that mirrors the fashions that they sell. I like that they covered the Eames Aluminum Group Chairs with ethnic print fabrics in…
Yummy Wallpaper for Mobile Devices
Thanks to the great folks on App.net (you can find me @Ana), I found a great assortment of wallpapers for iPhone and iPad (and any other mobile device I’m sure) by an artist named Simon C Page. Go download them now and make your day. If you download a few, click the donate button on…
Poll: What topics would you like covered more on The Desk?
I’ve been doing a lot more tool reviews lately including vintage fountain pens and ink but wanted to make sure I wasn’t ignoring topics you are missing now. Please leave comments if you’d like to go into more detail. Thanks!
Review: Pilot G-2 0.5mm Black Gel Pen
I recently discovered that of all the pen reviews I’ve written over the years, I never actually used or reviewed the office supply closet staple, the Pilot G-2 gel pen. Partly I think it was because I had never found one in an office supply shop that was narrower than the 0.7mm width. I just…
Late Night Shopping: The Shop is Restocked!
The shop has been restocked with rubber stamps! Wood block and classic handled models — you have choices!
App Love: PicFrame
I thought I would share a favorite app today. I discovered PicFrame for iOS awhile back which is a great way to do a grid of photos to post on Instagram, Flickr or Facebook. The app costs $0.99 and works on iPhone or iPad. Its quite flexible with an assortment of grids to choose from…