September 2011
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The Traveler
I came across this little oddity while out at the River Market Antique Mall in Kansas City this weekend. It is a miniature suitcase with cards and divider tabs inside.
On one side is A through Z and on the other is tabbed with the months. Also included is a small pencil. The set came new in its original box with a copyright from 1967.
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The First Lost Crate
I received my first shipment from Lost Crates last week. I apologize for taking so long to post about it.
First, I have to that the simple corrugated box with stamps all over it definitely feels like a special package that has made its way across the world to me.
Inside the package is bundled in kraft brown tissue and held together with twine. As a designer, this packaging makes this...
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Shoplet Office Supplies Blog →
Oooo! How did it take me so long to find Shoplet’s blog? What a great office supply blog. Definitely friends of ours!
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Analog Renaissance →
Interesting round-up of all the renewed interest in analog pursuits from typewriters and film-based cameras to vinyl records and pinball. No analysis here but it is fun to see that there are lots of people who think analog options are worth learning and preserving.
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The Well-Appointed Bicycle →
I started the first sister site to The Well-Appointed Desk aptly called The Well-Appointed Bicycle. If you love bicycles as much as office supplies, check it out.
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It's all about photo apps. →
Steply has created a blog of reviews for iPhone photo apps, from functional to frivolous. Its a pretty good resource if you’ve been wanting something besides the stock camera app but don’t know where to start.
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White-on-White
I think I need to just paint my office white so I stop torturing my dear readers with endless photos of white workspaces! I think the white-on-white look is the perfect starting point for an office. Then add your favorite colors, a wonderful focal piece like a great desk, flamboyant chair or piece of art. At least that’s my opinion.
What about you? If you were to rebuild your office or...
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Fashion-Inspired Stationery
Fashion-y stationery for the fashion-forward desk, compliments of J.Crew.
1. Clever hat cards from Rifle Paper Co. 2. Wide-stripe wedding save-the-date that’s reminiscent of a sailor tee, from Cheree Berry Paper 3. Madras personalized note card from the Stationery Studio 4. Argyle-inspired thank-you card from Hammerpress 5. Herringbone love-you card from Egg Press 6. Ikat thank-you card from...
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Being Geek Chic: Finding Inspiration: Writing on... →
beinggeekchic:
Every once in a while I post photos with the tagline, “No space to small to be an office.” I started that tagline because I believe that whenever you have time with your computer and a good spot to work, you can do great things, no matter how small your desk may be!
The reality is that…
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Italics with Personality Workshop →
If you’re in the Kansas City area and interested in learning the basics of Italics calligraphy taught by Lisa Rogers, a Hallmark Lettering artist with 24 years of experience, this is it! Lisa has never agreed to teach outside classes before and might not ever offer it again so this may be your one opportunity. I have taken her class before and can recommend her highly! Classes start soon!
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Handwriting is Dead, Long Live Handwriting →
This is a great round-up of articles about the demise (and attempts to resuscitate) handwriting in the 21st century.
(via Kaufmann Mercantile)
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Calling Card Round-Up
Since I’ve been working on my own calling cards this week, I thought I’d round-up some potential options, should you be in need of your own cards.
First up is a total DIY solution thanks to How About Orange. This single design is a PDF file you can download and customize. Then print it on your home printer or take the file to your local copy shop and have them run them off for...
