I know everyone wants to see a holiday gift guide but there are so many out there right now… its just a sea of them. There are so many great gift ideas at Discover Paper and so many other places that I feel like I’d be redundant. So I thought I’d mix it up and…
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VSCO Camera App
I don’t post much about iPhone apps as there are 100s of places to get recommendations and lists out there on the web. Occasionally, though, something crosses my path that seems good but not-so-well-known so I thought I’d share one such find. The app is called VSCOCam by Visual Supply Co. and it costs a…
Iowa I-80 Pen Nib Rest Stop
While I was unable to actually stop here, we did pass it both going and returning from Chicago. On the eastbound trip, we missed the turn-off and on the westbound trip, the exit for the stop was only for eastbound traffic. Needless to say, I had to search online for some pictures to share and…
Pieritz Office Supplies
One of the best things about traveling is finding new treasures, especially of the office supply genre. Despite the fact that I was born and raised in Chicago, I did not discover the gem that is Pieritz Office Supplies until this week. Pieritz (pronounced “peer-its” but you can call is “pirates” if you want) is…
Arrow Plier-Style Hand Stapler
This, the Arrow Plier-Style Hand Stapler Model P-66, is not actually a vintage score. I know, its hard to believe but I picked this up at The New Dime Store in Kansas City. Genuine new old stock for a whopping $7.99. The staples (Arrow Precision Made S-66 staples) were and additional $3.99. The packaging totally…
Hermes Rocket
Beneath this beautiful wrapping paper and twine is a new-to-me Hermes Rocket typewriter. The Hermes Rocket is a slimline manual typewriter is battleship grey with minty green keys. It was designed to be durable and portable, weighing about 8lbs with the case/lid. It was acquired through the Letter Writers Alliance and is a fine piece…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope you all have a lovely Thanksgiving week and I hope you get time to write, draw, plan out your holiday projects, address your holiday cards and make your list for Santa. I’m going to be busy for the holiday week but I’ll be back on Monday, November 26 with lots of ideas to fill…