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The Stationery CafeEP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi next yearWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April, Phyllis, and Kelly got together to discuss their Techo Kaigi (planner and journal line up) for 2025! We discussed difficult things we ran into this year with our techo kaigi as well as things we're excited for next year!
2024-10-101h 38The Stationery CafeEP121: Birthday special featuring Kelly and ToastyWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly invited special guest Toasty to talk about their favorite stationery stories, pens, and birthday wishlist. We also share our stationery-related goals for the next year. Tune in for some fun conversation!
2024-05-231h 35The Stationery CafeEP104: Particular about greenWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! April and Kelly catch up on their respective stationery adventures over the last week. Kelly took her TRAVELER'S notebook Diner on a solo road trip in Oregon, while April walked down memory lane when she gave a creative journaling workshop at a local library. Both girls acquired new pens in their favorite colors. Kelly was gifted a beautiful BENU Sakura Cherry Blossom, while April bought a very special Pilot Vanishing Point. April clarifies on different colors of green...
2023-05-251h 01The Stationery CafeEP100: First quarter planner reviewWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, Phyllis joins April and Kelly in catching up on their stationery lives in the past month. Everyone had some fun travel or stationery stories to tell. We also looked at our first quarter planner and notebook review to see how our setup for 2023 has been coming along. We took some times to appreciate the amazing community and say thank you for a wonderful journey leading up to episode 100 (actual episode 183).
2023-03-161h 15The Stationery CafeEP91: I can only handle cute HalloweenWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Kelly from @kellyloveletters about new items and favorite stationery they are using. Kelly gushes about the TWSBI Eco Glow Purple while April talks about many new pens in the game. Kelly shares how she's been using her TRAVELER'S notebook and April discovers a new use for her PLOTTER Mini Size! What are some fun Halloween-related stationery you should know about, tune in to learn more!
2022-10-271h 05The Stationery CafeEP90: You can Techo Kaigi all year longHello, and welcome to a new season of The Stationery Cafe Podcast! We are back from our Haitus and are returning with gusto. This week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom and Kelly from @kellyloveletters about our techo kaigi plans for 2023! This meeting is about what notebooks we use for journaling and planning purposes. We also dive into fun and unique uses of our journals as part of our line up! After years of doing this, it's puzzling how the number of notebooks we're using seems to keep increasing instead of decreasing...
2022-10-201h 11The Stationery CafeEP89: April and Kelly went to SF Pen Show 2022Welcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters is back briefly from hiatus to talk about the latest in the stationery community. April and Kelly both attended SF Pen Show again this year! April worked the entire weekend for PLOTTER USA and TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA, while Kelly got to attend fun workshops and buy a lot of cool items (that April is jealous of). We also recount our Hobonichi haul for 2023 since the most recent release. Tune in to hear our SF Pen Show stories!
2022-09-131h 25The Stationery CafeEP88: April and Kelly went to DC Pen Show 2022Welcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters is back briefly from hiatus to talk about the latest in the stationery community. April and Kelly had a lot of fun at their first experience of DC Pen Show 2022 working for PLOTTER USA and TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA. A lot of friends and purchases were made, so let's talk about them! We also can't stay away from the latest news from Hobonichi's Preview Party so we will be sharing some thoughts about the recent reveals. Finally, we also look forward to what to expect at...
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The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: OURS Studio new items, Liberty.hk Dictionary Stamps, and Retro 51 Fire & Dice Mechanical PencilWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly talked about new items that were recently launched by OURS Studio, a new TWSBI pen, and Retro 51 x Goulet's Fire and Dice pens. April also shared some of her hauls from Taiwan, gifts to Kelly, and a recent new purchase from Oblation!
2022-06-0250 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Ancora hydrangea pens, Pen Realm nib grinds, and LCN letterpress padsWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly recap their fun Portland trip to Oblation and the experience of meeting Kirk from @penrealm to tune and grind their fountain pen nibs! We also talked about new items such as Mindwave's Animal Family stickers and Ancora's beautiful hydrangea-themed pens!
2022-05-2650 minThe Stationery CafeEP86: A Topic on Disc Agendas with PhyllisThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom about their planners and stationery updates! Phyllis, as always, has a new system she enjoys in her journaling lineup. April packs for her Taiwan trip and enjoys the last of the cherry blossoms (this episode was recorded in early April). Phyllis gives a cliff note talk about disc-bound planners!
2022-05-2454 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Bungubox Tipsy Mood, @jimi.white.109 Stamps, and Midori Print-on StickersWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! Surprise part 3! Kelly from @kellyloveletters is joined this week by Toasty from @toastytreat AND April from @penguinscreative. We talked about the latest in the stationery world, which includes more Sailor Pro Gear fountain pens, small stationery finds in Taiwan by April, and other fun goodies that both Kelly and Toasty are eyeing. Toasty brings fun conversations about interesting pens on her radar (and one she's getting work on). Both Kelly and Toasty also share their birthday stationery wishlist!
2022-05-121h 22The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Yoseka Note Writing Pad, Sankakeru Take a Break Stamps, and SHUTTO 2-way CutterWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! Surprise part 2! Kelly from @kellyloveletters is joined this week by CY from @tokyostationpens (also co-host of the Tokyo Inklings Podcast) AND his partner Akane, a long-time fan of TSC, to get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, the three of them share their favorite new stationery items: Yoseka Stationery's new project item, stamps that tell you to take a break, a 2-way box cutter. Kelly also shows off her new fountain pen, a Sailor Pro Gear Momo. There is a lot of fun stationery items to...
2022-04-2859 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Esterbrook Estie Candy, Hase Glassworks, and AmeruuWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! Surprise! Kelly from @kellyloveletters and CY from @tokyostationpens (also c-host of the Tokyo Inklings Podcast) get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. In this special happy hour, CY and Kelly shares their favorite new items, things they own, and something in their shopping cart! From the Esterbrook Estie Candy to glass pen talk, we hope you enjoy their stationery chat!
2022-04-1457 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: MD Kurashiki pen case, Blackwing Vol 200, and Hello Studio Departure seriesWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April looks at MD's new canvas pouches, and Kelly has her eyes on the new Blackwing Vol 200 pencils! April shows off her recent CTFJ finds and Kelly also welcomes a new fountain pen into her fleet. Please enjoy all the stationery conversations today!
2022-03-3143 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Zebra mildliners new colors, Endless pens x Robert Oster inks, and Oreo shaped pouch Welcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly talk about the Endless pens x Robert Oster exclusive ink sets in warm and cozy colors. They also discussed the ten new colors revealed by Zebra to add to the Mildliners lineup! Kelly shows off her new Oreo pouch and April talks about letting go of things that no longer bring joy!
2022-03-2548 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sailor Soda Pop, Wakamichi and Tales on the Desk stamps, and PLOTTER MiniWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly and April delve into the interesting new things that Sailor is introducing in Japan and in the US! We also take a look at the new Cute Things From Japan releases with stamp artists in Japan. Kelly shows off how she uses the Patreon digital printables in her spread, and April walks through her PLOTTER Mini setup!
2022-03-1758 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Traveler's Company New items, Baron Fig notebook, and Sailor Festival SeriesWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week we dived into TRAVELER'S COMPANY new items that were announced for 2022! The 4 sets of new items featuring TRAVELER'S HOTEL, TRAVELER'S AIRLINE, TRAVELER'S TRAIN, AND TRAVELER'S RECORDS definitely had us swooning. April also received the latest subscription kit from HappyDaya featuring cherry blossom theme. Kelly shows off her recent purchase, a Baron Fig notebook. And finally, we take a look at new items by Sailor for the upcoming season!
2022-03-101h 00The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Hobonichi Anytime Panini Tote, Dominant Industry Ink, and Yohaku stationeryWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we got excited about Hobonichi's new item: the Anytime Panini Tote and how we can use it! April got some new Starbucks Reserve Roastery items in collaboration with TRAVELER'S COMPANY, while Kelly revisit her tried and true Kaweco Al Sport in Petrol color. April is looking forward to the creator items that will pop up in a recent market in Taiwan, and Kelly browses little happy things shop to find some cool...
2022-03-0349 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Kakuno Family Series, PLOTTER Mini 5, and PLUS Mt Fuji Eraser Spring EditionWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we talk about Pilot Kakuno's new series release which gives the smiley faces an endearing makeover. Kelly updates us on the new Kaweco releases. April shares her tactic of using a PLOTTER mini 5 ring binder to game-ify her health regiment, while Kelly shows off a new handmade pen roll! Tune in for more stationery talk!
2022-02-2447 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Saitama Inks, Uniball One French Antique, and Wanderlustbytsl Toscana re-launchWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we talk about Papier Platz’s new ink release featuring Saitama colors! We also discuss Ferris Wheel Press’ “brush” fountain pen. April recommends some new Uniball One colors and Kelly finally receives her Benu Wild Rose fountain pen!
2022-02-1755 minThe Stationery CafeEP82: Planner Updates and The Weekly Rx with PhyllisThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom about their planners and stationery updates! Phyllis shares the journey of her TRAVELER’S notebook’s transformation to the pastel wonderland it is today. April talks about the food illustrations that inspired her to paint with watercolor after a long funk! Finally, Phyllis introduces The Weekly Rx, a side project that will inspire journalers and anyone who wants to be more mindful about their daily interactions!
2022-02-1545 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Lamy Safari Strawberries & Cream, Marucoart Tarot Deck, and Aiko Fukawa stationeryWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour in 2022! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we discuss Lennon Tool Bar's new addition to the Taiwan tea series, as well as Lamy's new Safari color release for 2022! Kelly unpacks her planner existential crisis while April shows off her new fountain pen and pen case! We both look forward to receiving the new Maruco Art Dessert-themed tarot deck, as well as getting new stationery from Cute Things From Japan!
2022-02-1059 minThe Stationery CafeEP81: Happy Year of the Tiger!This week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom about their planners and stationery updates! This year is the Year of the Tiger and it's also Phyllis' zodiac sign. She shares how she's been managing her many planners with bite-size journaling routines. April shares some new discoveries about her own stationery, as well as organization tips before the new year! We also share some fun journaling projects on the horizon, so tune in to this fun episode that is honestly all over the place!
2022-02-0158 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Hobonichi spring release, mofusand pop up, and TWSBI PipeWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour in 2022! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly did a live reaction of the spring launch of Hobonichi new covers! We went through all the cool releases as well as what we think about them! This week, April also shares what she carries in her "at home, but for work" pen case. Kelly flips through her PLOTTER setup!
2022-01-2751 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Hello Studio stained glass, Yayitsvica, and Platinum 3776 Apricot Peach TeaWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour in 2022! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we discussed some interesting stationery tidbits we saw on Twitter, including how Studio Ghibli helped Director Miyazaki find a replacement for his electric eraser. April pines for the new Kotorimachi stationery sets, while Kelly can’t wait to try the new Ferris Wheel Press inks! We also shared a little bit of the haul we got for this week from Hello Studio and Hobonichi! Keep listening for more fun stationery news!
2022-01-2050 minThe Stationery CafeEP80: Developing a Healthy Journaling Habit with Kelly AzizIn this episode, April from @penguinscreative chats with stationery enthusiast Kelly Aziz from @___fromthesewords. Kelly is based in Malaysia, and has been a long-time collector and supporter of many stationery brands and creators! Just like many of us, we go in and out of systems, and in and out of love with stationery sometimes, and Kelly shares her journey as well as ways to build a healthy and sustainable journaling habit.
2022-01-1859 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Jobsjournal PET Tapes, Sailor Yurameku Inks, and Catslifepress seasonal sealsWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour in 2022! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we talked about Job's Journal's new tape release in his Etsy store and Sailor's new chroma-shading inks! April also went over her "cafe journaling at home" setup, taking you on a virtual tour through what she has on her desk when she journals. And of course, Kelly shares a recent pen purchase! We hope you enjoy this week's happy hour, as we talk about a few more interesting stationery items from...
2022-01-1357 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: BENU Wild Rose, Eileen Tai Stamps, and Kyupodo Lettering BookWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour in 2022! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we unpack some fun new things such as BENU's Wild Rose fountain pen and a Receipt Calendar from Sumthings of Mine. April re-organizes her cards and letter sets in one big container, while Kelly shows off her new stamps from Paper Plus Cloth! We will try harder not to fall to temptation in the stationery world, but we still love looking at new things such as Kyupodo's lettering book and Sailor's...
2022-01-0646 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Cute Things From Japan Stationery Box, PLOTTER, and Pilot IroshizukuWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly talk about Cute Things From Japan's exciting stationery box collaboration with Eric Small Things, Furukawashiko, and Papier Platz. We also looked at Sailor x Ca.Crea collaboration Pro Gear called Snow Flower. April shares how she uses the PLOTTER Narrow as a financial planner, and Kelly shows off her new MUJI calendars! This is the last episode of The Stationery Cafe for 2021, and we would like to thank you...
2021-12-2355 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Blackwing Vol 93, TRC USA Limited Refills, and Rainbowholic at BungujoshiWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April and Kelly discuss which ink would work best in her new TWSBI Eco Jade, as well as sharing their thoughts about TRC USA and limited editions! We also looked at new launches from Blackwing and Tombow Mono that's tempting us with exciting colors. We anticipate some fun things with the upcoming Bungujoshi, including amazing new items from Rainbowholic!
2021-12-0948 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: TWSBI ECO Jade, Audrey Okeya, and Animal Crossing Uni StylefitWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April discusses TWSBI’s new Jade TWSBI ECO color, and Kelly gush over Sailor’s Fika collection. We also talk about a few things we’re eyeing, including Shachihata’s multi-color inkpads and Hobonichi’s new Drawer Pouch launch!
2021-12-0250 minThe Stationery CafeEP76: My Techo Kaigi is Better Than YoursYou’ve been waiting for this, we’re all waiting for this...the final reveal for our 2022 journals and planners lineup! In this episode, Co-hosts April from @penguinscreative, Phyllis from @misslingbloom, and Kelly from @kellyloveletters are all here to talk about what journals they are using for the coming year...a Techo Kaigi! We break down our core daily planners, as well as fun notebooks for creative projects. Also, have a happy Thanksgiving week from The Stationery Cafe! (And yes, we totally copied the same description from last year's post)
2021-11-231h 24The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: HappyDaya x Paperandmilk, Torreysmithstudio, and Nagasawa Umeda SailorWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April talks about her adventure with Happydaya x Paperandmilk holiday collaboration. Kelly shares the news about Everyday Explorers Co's new stamp sets for stationery enthusiasts. April shows off her TRAVELER'S notebook insert for Animal Crossing journaling, while Kelly shares her handmade pen roll made by Torreysmithstudio for her Kaweco collection! Stay tuned for more interesting stationery news in this week's episode.
2021-11-1853 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Bungubox TIPS pen, Midori 70th Anniversary, and Dominant Industry InksWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly and April talked about Bungubox's commemorative pen to be released during Tokyo International Pen Show, as well as a few other things April has her eyes on. We also discuss the variety of items released by Midori for their 70th anniversary! Have you grabbed a bottle of Dominant Ink for dip pens? Let us know what you think!
2021-11-1157 minThe Stationery CafeEP75: Exponential Growth in the Stationery CommunityThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on another stationery topic. This week, we remembered that the second anniversary of The Stationery Cafe Podcast had gone by without us noticing! Phyllis and April reminisce about our stationery adventure in Seattle, as well as reflect on some fun trends and thoughts about the stationery community! We also share updates about new stationery items we've acquired, and look forward to the coming up techo kaigi!
2021-11-091h 02The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: EMOTT Color Pencil, Takeo Onion Skin notebook, and Mindwave KotorimachiWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly and April discuss onion skin and super lightweight paper, and also pondered EMOTT's new color pencils! Kelly shared some happy mail she received from @moudhipaints and April talked about her current pen pouch set up! Jetpens now has Bungubox ink and we look at some more goodies from Mindwave this coming week, stay tuned!
2021-11-0456 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Zebra Sarasa Nano, Journal as Altar, and Mizutama Cake ShopWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April talks about Sarasa Nano, a new version of Zebra's popular Sarasa Clip pens, and Kelly shares her haul from Journal as Altar's shop opening. We also both shared new ways to store our big stickers and washi tapes! This week, Kelly wants to buy a Pelikan Golden Beryl and April is eyeing Mizutama and Papier Platz's new collaboration item: Cake Shop! Stay tuned for more stationery talk about inks and more!
2021-10-2847 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Everyday Explorers Co Daily Practice, Niconeco Letterpress Label book, and BGM Little WorldWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly talks about a new stamp set from Everyday Explorers Co called Daily Practice that speaks to her love for tarot. April really wants to get a Fall edition of PLUS Mt. Fuji eraser. We also talk about our favorite items this week: Niconeco Zakkaya's Letterpress label book and Heidiroo_art Patreon reward! Listen in to hear this week's stationery chat!
2021-10-1444 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: BK JIYU Planner, OURS Studio 2022, and Traveler's Company x Taiwan BeerWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, April revisits the return of Pilot's Kese Lame erasable shimmering ink! Kelly and April both share a new planner they acquired, and we admire the new collection by TRAVELER'S COMPANY with Taiwan Beer. Are you a Kelly or a April when it comes to advent calendars? Because Kelly had already swatched all the colors!
2021-10-071h 00The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Bungubox Sweet Potato glass pen, Field Notes Harvest Edition, and Kaweco Collector's Edition Dark OliveWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly and April talk about new things they want in the stationery world: a glass pen inspired by purple skin sweet potatoes, Archer and Olive's Fall edition release, Field Notes' cool illustrated Harvest Edition, and new Midori planner stickers! April also talks about her new sticker storing solution while Kelly shows off her Kaweco Dark Olive Collector's Edition. Don't miss out on all the fun stationery talk this week!
2021-09-3043 minThe Stationery CafeEP72: Exploring Ring Planners in the Japanese System Techo WorldThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on another stationery topic. At the beginning of the year, we talked about Ring Planners, and the conversation had evolved since then! In this episode we talked about different ring planners and recommended popular journaling styles in the Japanese system techo community. We also share our own ring planners and how we’re using them! We hope you enjoy this geeky conversation into the ring planner world~
2021-09-281h 17The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Pilot Couleur Fonce, Little Planet Paperie, and TRC Brass Ink Cartridge CaseWelcome to The Stationery Cafe Happy Hour! This week, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletter talk about the latest in the stationery community. We admired The Superior Labor's new Autumn and New Year collections, as well as Pilot's interesting dark paper notebooks: Couleur Fonce. April and Kelly both talked about sticker sheets they bought recently, as well as the storage system they had for the sticker flakes. We also look forward to upcoming seasons like Halloween and the holidays...what exciting stationery are you expecting for this winter?
2021-09-2350 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: SF Pen Show 2021, Hobonichi Talk, and more!The Stationery Cafe Happy Hour is back! This week, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters reminisce about their recent stationery-filled adventures! From meeting friends in the community at SF Pen Show 2021 to April's vacation in New York City, there are so many stories to recount and talk about. We also unwrap our thoughts about the Hobonichi launch and the aftermath,...guess which covers April and Kelly are getting? This is an 80-minute long special catch-up with The Stationery Cafe after our one-month break!
2021-09-161h 16The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Hobonichi Preview Talks, Himekuri Free, and PapershireWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we caught up on all the Hobonichi Preview releases that came out since August 1st. April loves the whimsical spoon from Hobonichi, and Kelly is ecstatic about the Animal Crossing collab cover! We also shared a few things we like: the Delde SMAND pen case, Papershire sticker company, and Himekuri's "day free" memo!
2021-08-121h 07The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Platinum Preppy WA, Kiroku Stained Glass PET tape, and CTFJ x MomoroWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly and April look through the new 'WA' collection from Platinum Preppy and decide which one they like the most. We talk about new shop items like Kiroku's stained glass PET tape and CTFJ x Momoro wood stamp collaboration. April shares her recent haul of Miki Tamura colored washi tape, and Kelly buys another pen.
2021-07-2941 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Uni Lakit, BK Analogue bag, and Jam Studio sticker albumWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, we discussed Sailor North America's new fountain pen and Mitsubishi Uniball's online craft lesson and kit called Lakit! Kelly showed off her mother's new Baum Kuchen analogue bag, and April gives an updated tour of her Olive Traveler's notebook. We also dive into the 10 inks from Colorverse 10 state ink and divide it up between themselves. Enjoy this week's stationery talk!
2021-07-2251 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Bushimen Kokuyo PAL, TWSBI Swipe, and Van Dieman InksWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly has some hot takes about TWSBI's new product: TWSBI Swipe. April shares one of the new planners coming out for 2022, and this one is quite unique and interesting! We both gave our pen and ink update and also share some things we're thinking about getting in the near future! Enjoy
2021-07-1556 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Zebra Blen, BGM clear stamp file, and TF Yosegi Mizuhiki charmsWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week, Kelly talks about the special CLAMP anniversary Platinum fountain pens, and April shares a cool ballpoint pen she's interested in. We both had something new came in the mail, and couldn't wait to try it out! Kelly also is currently interested in Cloth and Paper inserts, and April wants the limited Traveler's Factory charms! Hope you enjoy this episode and stationery conversations!
2021-07-0850 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Logical Anti-bacterial planner, Raymay Detecool pen case, and Kunisawa Find Smart NoteHey, it's Happy Hour at the Stationery Cafe Podcast! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. April found a cool new planner to consider for 2022, and also chuckled at its "anti-bacterial" properties. Kelly shares an interestingly shaped pen case by Ray May. We both have new items to show and tell this week: April shopped at A Blank Note's latest shop update, and Kelly was gifted a new notebook from Kunisawa! Stay tuned to the fun conversations this week!
2021-07-0140 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: The Superior Labor x Jim Thompson, Blackwing Volume 64, and SAIEN washiWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. Kelly is excited about her first Sailor Virtual Ink Show experience, and April went down memory lane with The Superior Labor x Jim Thompson release. We shared some stationery that we enjoyed lately (Kelly got a washi tape about bridges). We also lament over the fact we can't join the Bungujoshi Petit event in Nagoya, but at least we can admire the exclusive items!
2021-06-2452 minThe Stationery CafeEP67: Let’s do a Mid-year Techo Kaigi (Planner Meeting)This week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on our stationery endeavors. We decided to dedicate today’s episode to a mid-year Techo Kaigi, or a planner meeting. What had worked for us, and what didn’t? What system are we retiring and what new ones are working out for our new lifestyles? We also talked about maintaining a good balance between work, life, and stationery. How do we use our journals to make our life more fun and productive?
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2021-06-221h 15The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Carolina in My Mind, Custom Shachihata ink pad, and Little Pencil DesignWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week for something new, we talked about Papier Plume's new ink for the Triangle Pen Show and Himekuri 2022 new designs! We also both received thoughtful gifts from friends in the community. Lastly, April is pining for a new green fountain pen, and Kelly finds some more gems on etsy!
2021-06-1746 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: London Gifties Journal with Purpose, Kaweco Art Sport, and Mindwave Kotorimachi 2Welcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week we admire the Kaweco Art Sport fountain pens and London Giftie's new shop update and releases. We also talked about Kelly's renewed interest in the ring-binder journal system, and April's love for Uniball brand pens. Don't miss out on Kelly's take on Cosmo Air Light paper, and April revisits Kokuyo's PERPANEP lineup!
2021-06-1048 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Classiky x Nishio Yuki Cat, Hamstergampoong, and Midori rulersWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week April discovered a super cute cat-themed memo sticker roll, and Kelly is coveting the new Galen Leather purple Kaweco. We both talked about the latest journal setup we're getting into (April is getting another ring binder). Oh, and April wants a new ruler while Kelly looks at a set of Tarot-themed acrylic stamps!
2021-06-0242 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sailor 1911 Trinity, CY's Mont Blanc, and Meow Illustration Lily of the Valley StampWelcome to the Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week we talk about Colorverse's new USA State inks and Sailor North America's new 1911 Trinity fountain pen. We also share our recent favorite things such as April's Creative Expo haul favorites, and CY's Mont Blanc fountain pen that will soon belong to Kelly! We also talk about our plans for Patreon and things to look forward to next month!
2021-05-2748 minThe Stationery CafeEP65: Creative Journaling and the Stationery Life with PenguinscreativeThis week, the table has turned as Phyllis from @misslingbloom interviews April from @penguinscreative to deep dive into how she started out with stationery, journaling, and urban sketching. We also talked about how the podcast started and why it led to this community today. April shares her planner lineup as well as her love for cafe journaling and meeting up with stationery enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this behind-the-scenes episode on one of the co-hosts of The Stationery Cafe!
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2021-05-251h 06The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: MUJI Mild Highlighters, Sniggle Sloth Stamps, and TRC Olive Traveler's NotebookThis week at The Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. This week we went over MUJI highlighters and Benu's beautiful Talisman fountain pens. We also shared our current stationery favorites: April shows off her olive trio and Kelly shares her birthday present...a full set of astrology stamps!
2021-05-1943 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Hanksdiary fountain pen, Stickyricesisters, and Kelly's ink journalThis week at The Stationery Cafe Happy Hour, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters get together to talk about the latest in the stationery community. From Hanksdiary's custom fountain pen design to Sailor's new Pro Gear designs, there is a lot of new pens to look at. We also go over Kelly's ink and fountain pen journal, as well as the sticker subscription from Stickyricesisters!
2021-05-1344 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Celebrating Our 100th Episode!We still can’t believe it’s been over 100 hours of stationery talk over here at The Stationery Cafe Podcast. To celebrate this special occasion, we round up Co-hosts April from @penguinscreative, Phyllis from @misslingbloom, and Kelly from @kellyloveletters to talk about our love for stationery. We dream up a hypothetical stationery retreat and agonize over what we would bring on this trip. We also shout out new creators, shops, and share our favorite journal in this update!
2021-04-281h 13The Stationery CafeEP61: Low Impact Journaling and Mindful SpendingThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on our stationery endeavors. We discuss planner updates, April’s Taiwan Creative Expo experience, and discuss ways to enjoy journaling without breaking the bank (low impact...to our wallets.) From choosing accessories and supplies from local stores to attempting DIY projects of your own—there are many ways to enjoy the stationery hobby without spending too much dough!
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2021-04-2758 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: TWSBI Eco Lilac, Eric Endless Stamps, World Craft Masking TapesIn this week's Happy Hour Episode of The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters sit down with a drink to chat about stationery: new things, things we own, and things we have in our shopping cart. We discuss new items like TWSBI's new Eco fountain pen in Lilac color, Sailor's 50 States Ink new ink colors, and new washi tapes from Papier Platz and World Craft! We also compared our recent favorite stationery items: April's Endless Stamps from Eric Small Things, and Kelly's stationery capsule!
2021-04-2241 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sailor 110th Anniversary, Lennon Tool Bar x Opus 88, and PaperandmilkIn this week's Happy Hour of The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters sit down with a drink to chat about stationery: new things, things we own, and things we have in our shopping cart. This week we talked about Sailor's 110th Anniversary fountain pen release, as well as Lennon Tool Bar's crowdsourcing Opus 88 fountain pen! April shares how she sets up her happy mail and haul journal in the Traveler's Notebook and Kelly shows off her new brass Kaweco Sports!
2021-04-0747 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Ancora Birth Stone Fountain Pen, Sojourner Journal, and Inky ConvertersIn this week's Happy Hour of The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters sit down with a drink to chat about stationery: new things, things we own, and things we have in our shopping cart. In this episode, we talked about new fountain pens that we are eyeing from Sailor Japan, as well as new paintable stamp releases from Designphil! April shares her recent favorite journal cover, and Kelly talked about her latest purchase of ILMILY stencils! Definitely hop in for the fun discussion of upcoming Taiwanese new stationery items in April!
2021-04-0149 minThe Stationery CafeEP57: Diving into the Art of Art JournalingThis week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on our stationery endeavors. We discuss planner updates and deep dive into how to cultivate a creative attitude towards making art in your journaling routine. Of course, we had to discuss our favorite art supplies and how we use them. April recommends her favorite watercolor tools for beginners, and Phyllis shares tips and tricks to stay inspire and experiment with different styles!
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2021-03-301h 13The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: TWSBI Draco, Nakauchi Waka, and BK Travel Within PostcardsWelcome to Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe. This week, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters discuss fun things in the stationery world, including new items, something we own, and something we would like to buy. April talks about Eric Small Things new items and her new book release, and Kelly considers another fountain pen for her collection. April shares her current washi tape favorites, and Kelly shares how she's using a new Hobonichi A6 planner!
2021-03-2536 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sarasa Deco Shine, Maruzen Stationery Sets, and Ready to Explore StampsHello, it’s Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe podcast. April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellylovesletter catch up on what's new, what they own, and what’s in their shopping cart. This week, we look at ANOTHER Sarasa's new gel pen series: Sarasa Deco Shine, Maruzen stationery sets, and Everyday Explorers Stamps! We also talk about April’s basic cafe journaling tools and one of Kelly’s favorite pens! April's eyeing Furukawashiko's new releases, and Kelly wants a stamp set from Everyday Explorers Co!
2021-03-1749 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sarasa R, Kamio Color Letter Set, and Laurel Mae ArtWelcome to Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe podcast. April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellylovesletter catch up on what's new, what they own, and stationery that they are thinking about getting. This week, we look at Sarasa's new gel pen series: Sarasa R, and how it looks compared to Uniball One! We also talk about Kamio's colorful stationery products, and fun tools and notebooks we've been enjoying! Listen to us talk about discovering new artists like Laurel Mae Art and deciding if Kelly should buy another notebook.
2021-03-1141 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Sunstar Zigzag Eraser, Furukawashiko Retro, and many Sailor InksHey friends, it's Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe podcast. April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellylovesletter catches up on what's new, what they own, and something fun they'd love to buy in the stationery world! This week, we gush over new releases from the Furukawa paper company: new letter sets, stickers, washi tapes, and more! Kelly and April also launched into a lengthy discussion over ink decisions for an upcoming virtual ink show held by Sailor North America. In this episode, we truly nerd out!
2021-02-2557 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Papier Plume, LikePalitra ceramic palettes, and PLUS Whiper cream correction tapeWelcome, it's another Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe podcast.Today, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellylovesletter would like to share some cool new stationery items, such as a new color at Papier Plume's New Orleans collection, and MU Lifestyle new acrylic stamp selection. We also share some of our favorite tools like a handmade ceramic watercolor palette, and Kelly's new ink for her Lamy Al Star Vibrant Pink fountain pen. We can't help but check out some cool new shops to get cute stationery from in the market, so don't miss out on this episode!
2021-02-1144 minThe Stationery CafeEP50: Thoughts on Organizing Your Ideal Stationery Desk?This week at The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Phyllis from @misslingbloom on our stationery endeavors. From new hauls from Yoseka Stationery to updates in our planners, we share how we’ve been using our favorite tools. In this episode, we also talk about different ways to organize and store our favorite stationery items. From lighting to aesthetics, we go through all the things you may want to consider when trying to keep track of your stationery!
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2021-02-091h 10The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Ehon Note, Pelikan Ink of the Year, and Stickiiclub Hanami CollectionIt’s Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe podcast. Today, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellylovesletter chats about fun stationery items this week. We admire Kokuyo’s new notebook, and Pelikan’s Ink of the Year for 2021! We also shared some planner updates of our own: Kelly’s Nolty Listy, and April’s Thinking of You Book. We also can’t help but want to try out Stickiiclub’s Hanami collection, and new inks from Tono & Lim’s!
2021-01-2145 minThe Stationery CafeEP45: Ringing in the New Year with StationeryIn this week’s episode of The Stationery Cafe, April from @penguinscreative reunites with Phyllis from @misslingbloom to take stock of their journaling plans for the new year 2021! Unsurprisingly, we both have some new *blings* in our stationery lineup: ring binders from Plotter and Poi and Hun! From breaking into the new planners and updating their existing systems, we have so many ideas for how we plan to use our favorite books and tools. Listen to our expectations for 2021 and ways to start on a blank page of your journal!
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2021-01-051h 01The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: April and Kelly’s 2020 Stationery Top 3sWelcome to The Stationery Cafe. Join April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters at Happy Hour to talk about fun stationery items! As the last episode for the year 2020, we decided to do a grand stationery run down: giving you our TOP 3s for pens, fountain pens, inks, paper items, washi tape, stamps...etc. Hopefully, this list is great for bother beginners to stationery, and those who are on the deeper end like us!
2020-12-311h 26The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Pilot ILMILY, Kyo No Oto Ink, and Pie International 100 LetterbookJoin April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters at Happy Hour to talk about fun stationery items and things we enjoyed this week! From Pilot’s new gel pen series to new color releases from Kyo-no-oto fountain pen ink, we have a lot of stationery items to catch up on. April shares how she uses her PIE international Letterbook for pen-paling and Kelly updates us on her Hobonichi Weeks!
2020-12-2449 minThe Stationery CafeEP40: How to Journal with a Holiday SpiritThis week, April from @penguinscreative and Phyllis from @misslingbloom got together to talk about their journaling plans for December. It’s the last month of 2020, and we have some new things we’re journaling about, as well as fun projects to try out this month! From gifting recommendations to setting up our December Daily inserts, don’t miss out on this festive episode on ways to use your Christmas/Holiday themed stash!
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2020-12-011h 02The Stationery CafeEP39: What is our 2021 Journal and Planner Lineup?You’ve been waiting for this, we’re all waiting for this...the final reveal for our 2021 journals and planners lineup! In this episode, Co-hosts April from @penguinscreative, Phyllis from @misslingbloom, and Kelly from @kellyloveletters are all here to talk about what journals they are using for the coming year. We break down our core daily planners, as well as fun notebooks for creative projects. Want an idea of what stationery hobbyists do in their journals? Listen to this episode to find out!
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2020-11-241h 20The Stationery CafeEP38: Documenting and Watercolor via Faded Chronicle with TiffybutterIn this week’s episode, April from @penguinscreative and Phyllis from @misslingbloom chats with fellow journaling enthusiast, Tiffy, from @tiffybutter from Canada! Tiffy is the owner of Faded Chronicle and creates beautiful Traveler’s Notebook spreads using her own custom mixed media inserts. We talked about why Tiffy journals and her styles as it developed over time. Phyllis and Tiffy also have fun stationery mom stories and tips for people who need that work-life-stationery balance!
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2020-11-1755 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Kokuyo Bobbin, Oddloop, and Diamine Writer's BloodWelcome to Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters are here this week to talk about our favorite stationery in the community this week! From a crowd-sourced ink to a cool new fountain pen, Kelly shares her love for writing in this episode. On the other hand, April is resisting the temptation of another Delde pouch, while recommending her favorite brass clips!
2020-11-1248 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Inko No Hanko, Archer and Olive, and Deer Forest StudioJoin us for Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters talk about this week’s round of up stationery: something new, something we own, and something in our shopping cart. This week April shares the tools she uses to print photos for her journals, and Kelly finally got the Archer and Olive Traveler’s Notebook sized notebook! We also may or may not be filling up a cart at Deer Forest stationery, a store in Taiwan!
2020-11-0538 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Everyday Explorers Co, Bungubox Ink, and WWIINNGGIt’s Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe! April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters is bringing you another round of fun stationery items in the community: something new, something we own, and something in our shopping cart. This week Kelly talks all about inks and pens (as usual), and April introduces a new creator to follow, as well as geeking out over her new Gellyroll pens!
2020-10-2840 minThe Stationery CafeEP32: The Art of Honest Journaling with April and PhyllisPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative would like to celebrate our one year anniversary of The Stationery Cafe podcast with you! We can’t believe it’s been a year, and we are immensely grateful for your support. This week, we talk about the latest updates in our stationery and journaling setups, including Phyllis’ Kyoto Traveler’s Notebook and April’s 2021 planner haul situation. We also think this is a great opportunity to reflect on common questions and insecurities we face when we journal. Tune in to hear our recommended warm and cozy planner and journalers to follow!
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2020-10-051h 05The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Ana-tomy Co, LCN Letterpress Tags, and Taccia Ukiyo-e InkHappy Wednesday! it's Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe! This week, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters shares some new stationery in the community: some MORE cool planners from Malaysia, a cool functional scissor from Japan, and a vintage-styled artist from Taiwan. Kelly gives us the latest in the ink world, as usual, and ponders if she needs another B6 planner from Midori. Join us with a drink and listen to some new things in the stationery community!
2020-09-1736 minThe Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Nolty U365, Hobby Stationery Box Magazine, and Kokuyo PastaWelcome to Happy Hour at The Stationery Cafe! This week, April from @penguinscreative and Kelly from @kellyloveletters shares some new stationery as fall is approaching. April is always looking for new planner layouts, and she found Nolty U365 (A-day-a-page) and Brownie Techou as strong contenders. Kelly found a coveted magazine that catalogs over 2000 kinds of inks. Join us with a drink and listen to some new things in the stationery community!
2020-09-0947 minThe Stationery CafeEP26: 2021 Planner Angst and Taiwanese Stationery HaulPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative is back again with a summer life and journaling updates! Is Phyllis in a new system again? And what has April bought in her recent hauls? With stationery brands releasing their 2021 planner news, there is a lot to think about in regards to our journal and planner and lineup next year. Join us in this discussion as we walk through our planner plans!
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2020-08-241h 14The Stationery CafeHappy Hour: Fleurir Lab, Roterfaden, and Maruco ArtWelcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe Happy Hour where April from @penguinscreative invites Kelly from @kellyloveletters to talk about our favorite stationery items this week! We share something new in the stationery world, something we own, and something in our shopping cart! April shares her favorite Taiwanese brands this week and Kelly has something exciting from Japan!
2020-08-1342 minThe Stationery CafeEP21: Shall We Attempt One Book July?Phyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative has a lot of updates for their current journaling setups! From Hobonichi Cousin Avec July book switch to starting the Yohand journal, we have a lot of exciting spread ideas! There is also a lot of news in the Stationery community: stores are slowly shipping to the US, new Kyoto Traveler's Notebook covers, Baum Kuchen's 10th-anniversary items, and a special ink dedicated to front line workers in a surgical mask color!
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2020-07-211h 14The Stationery CafeEP13: Chicks, Hauls, and The Stationery lifestylePhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative shares their respective hauls through the month of April and May due to quarantine boredom and retail therapy. We talk about new washi tapes and new notebooks, explore new journaling setups, sticker obsessions, and the perfect outfit for a journaling session. What’s your stationery haul during stay-at-home?
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2020-05-261h 06The Stationery CafeEP12: Japanese Stationery and Fun Trackers with Kelly HenickApril from @penguinscreative is here this week with special guest Kelly Henick from @kellyloveletters to talk about her planner set up for this year (there are six!) and her love for Japanese stationery products. Kelly shares with us fun trackers like a Traveler's Notebook dedicated to Animal Crossing, as well as recounting her Japanese adventures while discovering cool inks and stationery products along the way!
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2020-05-191h 07The Stationery CafeEP10: Creative Journaling Ideas During a PandemicPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative talks about how they are each using creative journaling as a way to de-stress from the news and COVID-19 developments. Thankfully there are still a lot of stationery ideas and projects sprouting from the stationery community, including wellness journaling rituals, online resources, virtual meetups, and more! Come join us on these initiatives with your planners or journals!
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2020-04-211h 04The Stationery CafeEP9: Quarantine Can't Stop Us From Stationery ShoppingPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative catch up on February creative projects and all the stress shopping they've down since staying at home to flatten the curve. Learn about our favorite stores, recent hauls, and exciting spread ideas!
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2020-03-301h 17The Stationery CafeEP8: Who Else Broke Their No Spend Jan?Phyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative recaps all the fun releases since 2020 and share their favorite stationery news: Hobonichi Spring covers and Traveler’s Factory Kyoto launch!
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2020-02-031h 06The Stationery CafeEP7: We’re Ready for 2020, Stationery-wisePhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative is back from holiday break and sprinting into 2020 with their journaling and planner setup! We also share how to break the blank page anxiety and come up with journaling related resolutions for the new year!
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2020-01-0650 minThe Stationery CafeEP6: Give Your Friends the Gift of StationeryPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative shares how they've recovered from Black Friday shopping spree to start thinking about more intentional gift-giving ideas for the holidays. We also talk about recent projects we're doing in our planners and journals, as well as favorite shops to shop from!
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2019-12-0938 minThe Stationery CafeEP5: We are obsessed with Traveler’s NotebookPhyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative is here this week to talk about many Traveler’s Notebook related news! We also welcome special guest Kelly from @kellyloveletters to share her love for stationery and what it’s like to work at a Stationery retail store!
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2019-11-1852 minThe Stationery CafeEP4: Our 2020 journal and planner lineup is here!Phyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative share what they will be using for 2020 planner/journal-wise, as well as recommend some of their favorite Patreon artists! They also discuss new stationery releases like the Traveler’s Notebook Tools series and TSL’s new ring planner cover!
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2019-11-0446 minThe Stationery CafeEP3: How much stationery do you bring to a meetup?Phyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative discuss how much stationery one actually needs to bring to a journaling meetup! What are their favorite bags, totes, stationery organizers, pen cases, and more! Furthermore, there are some new stationery items you should know about!
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2019-10-2146 minThe Stationery CafeEP2: What If You Run an Online Stationery Store?Phyllis from @misslingbloom and April from @penguinscreative discuss changes to their podcast name, 2019 Stationery Advent calendars, and new inserts and planners to look forward to the next year. They also welcome a special guest—Nita from ablanknote.com joins them to talk about what it's like to run an online stationery store and recommends her favorite stationery items!
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2019-10-1457 minThe Stationery CafeEP1: I’m Not Using a Hobonichi This YearPhyllis from @misslingbloom gets together with April from @penguinscreative to talk about what journal they are currently using, sticker subscriptions, new planners for 2020, stationery conferences, and drama in the journaling community.
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2019-10-0742 min
All Our Favorite PeopleMother's Day Edition -- Susan Eicher and Phyllis KellyIn celebration of Mother’s Day, our moms, Susan and Phyllis, share hilarious stories about raising us into the people we are today. Phyllis also opens up about losing Hunter’s younger brother, David, two years ago and coming to accept Hunter as a gay man. Susan explains how she raised Ashley to be an independent woman and is now cheering her on in life as a friend. Both share their hearts on the beauty, pain and joy of motherhood.
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