I thought you might be tickled to see what my work desk really looks like. Now you know why I dream of something better than the beige Herman Miller AO2 cubicle in which I dwell.
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Vintage Writing Tools
The November 2012 issue of Martha Stewart Living featured a short piece about Bernard Maisner, a collector of vintage writing tools. Click through to read the article and see the rest of the photos. (via Martha Stewart Living)
The Palmer Method of Business Writing
My dear friend Wayne pulled this from his collection of ephemera to tickle my fancy. It is a very old edition of The Palmer Method of Business Writing, a technique taught well into the twentieth century, not just to would-be office workers but also to children in school. “You cannot fail, if you study the…
What Office Supply Junkies Eat For Breakfast
(Still life with Halloween donut and Kaweco). This is a daily carry I can wholeheartedly support. In truth, this was my breakfast this morning. And boy, was it yummy!
Vintage Pen Nib Boxes
This lovely collection of vintage pen nibs was collected and photographed by Dutch type designer Erik Van Blokland of LettError. They all still have nibs in the boxes. Stunning. (via AdaLou Vintage)
Pencil Shaving Art
Pencil shaving artwork by Marta Altés. (via Adalou Vintage)
Fierzo Desk Organizer
This elegant Fierzo Desk Organizer holds notes, photos and other ephemera in its tensioned metal frame. The pale wood base can be used as a pen holder. Small: 11.5″ W X 2″ D X 6.75″ H, $58.00 Large: 26″ W X 3.75″ D X 10.5″ H, $132.00 Design by Julie Richoz (ECAL), 2012. By Alessi.…