I was flying through different inks and papers this week looking for inspiration. I was reminded of an important lesson - sometimes the nib really does matter.

I really love notebook systems. It lets me play with all sorts of inserts while also having a beautiful cover with character. A little retelling of where I started and where I am today.

Paper discoveries and old favorites in the first month of 2023. I am also rediscovering some old favorite inks and trying out some new ones that I’ve had for a while.

My very first ink review! I am looking at Ferris Wheel Press Velvet Ballet. It’s a great subtle shimmer ink for when you are looking for a red, but don’t want something too bold.

Some thoughts on how I record my “Did” lists instead of “To-do” lists.

Went on my first vacation in a long while (a real vacation, not just a little trip jaunt) and then immediately got sick afterwards. With me the whole way were my pens and papers.

A currently inked update with some thoughts about papers and an ink that is from my past.

Rambling a little bit about goals for the new year and exploring some inks that I haven’t tried in a while (or at all!)

Pondering about how I’m going to engage with my ink collection next year… one of my favorite parts of the stationery hobby.

I’m the sort of writer who can’t get going until I just start. Then the characters take over and they tell me where the story goes.

And this blog is about how the stories get created. We all have stories in our everyday lives from planning, journaling, and all of our different arts. I hope to share my tools and how I’m using them. And to gush over my favorite writing utensils.