The Pen Addict has posted the second monthly Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper. It’s another great collection of posts about the wonderful stationery and office supplies we all love. I particularly enjoyed Cynthia’s comparison of the Cartesio and Moleskine planners and Opted Magazine’s post about making the cover of your notebook a visual representation … Continue reading Carnival of Pen, Pencil & Paper #2
When I wrote about my Engineer’s Field Notebook, I mentioned that I would love to have a pocket sized version. Well, here’s something that’s sort of close: a pocket size lab notebook from The Book Factory. I’ve written about this company before— they’re based in the US, which is a rarity for notebook makers these … Continue reading Review & Giveaway: Book Factory Notebooks
You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard the news that celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz is broke. But here’s a new detail: she spent a lot of money on expensive notebooks! When [Leibovitz’s daughter] Sarah started eating solid food, a rigorous journaling policy was instituted, in which every bite and bowel … Continue reading Annie Leibovitz’s Financial Meltdown: Notebooks Partially to Blame
I’ve been wanting one of these ever since I heard about them, but I kept balking at the $40.00 price. Well, not any more! After searching in vain on Amazon, I finally found it listed there as the “12 Volant Daily Pocket” at the amazing price of only $11.26!! Grab one while you can! (Price … Continue reading Moleskine Color-a-Month Planner CHEAP!
Don’t forget there’s another Carnival next week! On September 8th, The Pen Addict will host this month’s collection of the best blog posts about notebooks, pens, pencils, art and office supplies and other good stuff. Details about what the carnival is and how it works are found here. You can submit a post at this … Continue reading Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper 2nd Edition!
Here’s a notebook addict who used her collection to accomplish something amazing: A Wisconsin teenager named Cayla Kluver kept notebooks, lots of them. These colorful spiral notebooks are the kind you get at the local pharmacy or supermarket. Nothing fancy, but the perfect canvas for personalizing, or maybe writing a narrative. On those pages, Cayla … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: A Teenage Novelist