“I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future, can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.” – Carl Sagan So many of my favourite movies have really terrific library scenes. Here are a few: In The … [Read more…]
Can you believe we’re already two weeks into October? It’s always a thrill and surprise when our Letter Writing Club rolls around again, which is coming up tomorrow, on Thursday, October 12, from 7-9 pm. Please come! We have treats. Sometimes I get asked about pen pals and how to keep up with correspondence. There’s … [Read more…]
Now a while ago, we received our first shipment and introduced the Sailor Kobe inks to the shop, and I’m finally getting around to sharing some more details on some of these inks. It’s no secret that I love Sailor inks (and Sailor pens) – I think they’re beautiful colours, they’re reliable and safe inks … [Read more…]
We got these beautiful Classiky Sewing Boxes in from Japan in our last order from them, and I’ve been meaning to share a few more photos of the details and how the boxes work. This is one of their more elaborate wooden storage units, officially a sewing box, but perfect for storing other small items, … [Read more…]
Usually summer is a bit of a slower season for us in the shop, but this summer has seemed busy – in a good way, mostly, but time seems to be moving at warp speed. The summer, while not quite over yet with this recent wave of warm days, culminated in taking a short trip … [Read more…]