This week there’s a new Retro 51 from Anderson Pens, Nick Stewart (Mr. Fountain Pen Inks & Bleach) introduces his own inks and I added a new category, Off-Topic, where I included a DIY for making an awesome pineapple cake from Think.Make.Share. designed by Kelsey at the Mothership. It’s super cute and very clever and…
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Upcoming Events: Maker Faire KC & Saint Louis Pen Show
Maker Faire KC If you are local to Kansas City, the Maker Faire is fast approaching. Its the weekend of June 23 and 24th at Union Station and we will once again be participating under the Skylab Letterpress banner. We will be inside in the main hall again this year. If you are interested in…
Link Love: #MPRraccoon made it!
Lots of paper love this week plus a couple reviews of the new Karas Pen Co. Starliner pens. Lots of arts and creativity action which is great because summer and the extra sunlight make me want to spend more time making art, sewing and being generally more arty. Susan at the Pen Addict wrote the…
In Memory of Kate Spade
The Well-Appointed Desk is hurtling towards its eighth year of blogging (officially, June 17th is the anniversary) and, in that time, I have mentioned Kate Spade 45 times. Clearly, she has been an influence on my life and this blog. Whether a product became the focus of a Fashionable Friday, or the backdrop for a…
Ask The Desk: Teal Pens, Dip Pens and Stationery
Zack asks: I have been looking for a full-sized green/teal body fountain pen for the longest time. I haven’t seen many that are within my budget of <$200 that are to my liking. I was wondering if you have any in mind that could fit my specifications. Nib material is not important, but of course…
Link Love: Happy Little Stitches
This week I was happy to see that Quo Vadis Blog chose happiness as its theme for journaling this month. Often its described as “gratitude” which I find a bit lofty. Thinking about things that make me happy each day, seem to be a bit more attainable. I also wanted to point out that my…
Fountain Pen Review: Opus 88 Picnic in Green (Fine Nib)
The Opus88 Picnic ($99) is a sight to behold. The translucent acrylic ends practically glow. I never thought I’d become someone who went for demonstrator pens but times change. I chose the green model which is a lovely shade of lime. I don’t know if I mixed up the packaging of the Koloro with the…