If you’ve been a visitor here for any time at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’m a little bit of a notebook/journal/pen fanatic. I know there are a lot of us out there. There’s no rhyme or reason to it, really, is there? Whether it’s bullet journaling, creative journaling (my favorite), or just note…
It’s been a while since I posted a random collection of ideas and things I’ve been up to and buying, so I thought I’d share a few of my Amazon finds and random thoughts today. (It’s been a while since I’ve posted about anything, though. I’ve been so entrenched in moving over to WordPress.) This…
Lately, I’ve become a student of the many different flex pen options out there. I have a few different ones in my collection, and I practice so much more calligraphy and handwriting, now that I’m not tied down to only using dip pens alone for nice line variation (thicks and thins.) Today, I’m happy to…
Finding a fountain pen with a flexible nib that works well can be difficult without spending a fortune, but I’m happy to say it’s possible. My quick review spoiler: For everyday writing, journaling, and snail mail, I think you will love this pen. And, if you want a pen that makes practicing modern calligraphy simple…
One of the most common questions I hear from people just beginning brush lettering and modern brush calligraphy is, “What are the best brush pens for beginners?” Well, to a certain degree, that will depend upon each person, of course. But, some brush pens are just easier to use than others, and I sort of…
As some of you know, I am a bit of a pen addict, and fountain pens have always been some of my favorites. I have several fountain pens, some newer and some decades old, that I enjoy and use often. I like to write in my journals with them, and I love the variety of…
Are you familiar with discbound journals (discbound planners or discbound notebooks?) They’re one of my current favorite kinds of notebooks for any kind of journaling. In this post, you’ll learn how to make a DIY discbound notebook. The fact that the pages can be removed and rearranged so easily makes a discbound journal and discbound nobebook…
I’m a stationery nerd, a lover of journaling of all kinds, a pen fanatic, a lover of calligraphy and lettering, real mail, etc. If you’re also into some of these things, read on. If you need some stationery or journaling supplies, you are in the right place. Here are some of my favorites. This post…
As you all may know, I love journaling, and I have one of almost every type of journal there is. There are so many types of journaling! Any kind of journaling can be done in any kind of notebook, and the writing is what truly matters. But, because I tend to be a notebook addict,…
When I discovered journaling with traveler’s notebooks, I discovered a whole new system for journaling that is practical, portable, and fun. Whether you love to journal your thoughts and experiences, art journal, or do any kind of list-making or planning, the traveler’s journal is a wonderful system. This post contains affiliate links, which means I’ll…
Today, I’m sharing my review of the Canon Ivy mini photo printer. I take a lot of pictures with my phone. (Well, I guess almost everyone takes a lot of pictures with their phones.) Occasionally, I upload those to my desktop. (But honestly, I don’t do that very often.) Given my current obsession with journaling, a…
Hand lettering and calligraphy have always been passions of mine, and when I get into something I really, really get into it! (Do you hyper-focus like that?) Brush calligraphy (brush lettering) is a favorite of mine. If you would love to get started with calligraphy using a brush pen, read on for some of my…