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Five Reasons to Use a Typewriter
According to the BBC, there are five reasons to still use a typewriter. Refuseniks: AKA Luddites To Be Cool No Electricity Aesthetics: making art with typewriters or matching the look of a specific time period Weddings: Huh? If you have a typewriter, why do you use it? (article via BBC, photos by me!)
Eva Black’s Workspace
I love that this is a REAL workspace. It looks like two IKEA tabletops with simple cylinder legs moved into an L-shape formation and turned to face into the room taking advantage of the light from the window as well as not feeling like you’re staring at the wall all day. She used old glass…
Meh.
I’ve had one of those days that makes this new calendar product just about the most perfect thing to share with you today. Its the Mehffirmations 365-day tearaway calendar. Everyday, you get a snarky or slightly demotivating statement. I can think of a few friends who would appreciate this. And for a mere $14.99, I…
Ladylike Interview Tips
Lauren Conrad collected some great tips on interviewing like a pro. Some of the tips are specifically lady-related (hair out of your face) but many tips can apply to men as well (like not tweeting post-interview and writing a thank you note). I love her tips but I didn’t think the image Lauren used represented…
Jolly and Bright
Need a bright stocking stuffer for a younger relative or just something to brighten up your office through the grey days of winter? These inexpensive, color composition notebooks from Office Depot are just $2.99 each. Get a whole stack and feel fine handing one to a co-worker who forgot to bring paper to a meeting.…
Rare and unusual species of Esterbrooks spotted in the wild
All you vintage Esterbrook fountain pen fans might want to take a close look at this collection. See anything unusual? These pens all belong to my friend Rob L. He has been squirreling away vintage fountain pens for as long as I’ve known him. This week, he brought his rare and unusual Esterbrooks to share…