Taiwan Stationery Fair 2024
This weekend is the Taiwan International Stationery Fair, which took place at the Taipei World Trade Center, and it was our first time attending. If you’re planning on coming to Taipei and you’re inte...
TY Lee Pens
Link to TY Lee Pen Shop on Google Maps
One of our first stops here in Taipei was to the famous TY Lee Pen Shop, in the Da’an District. Absolutely a must-visit if you’re in Taipei.
So many beautiful pens...
Early Mornings in Taipei
We made it here into Taipei and we’re still adjusting to our adventure. Our hotel is lovely! There is a literal pet rabbit in the lobby. Our room is very small, so we are getting to know each other ve...
Flight Over the Ocean
We made it! I’ve been sharing stories on Instagram, in case you’re also there, and you want to follow along with us. It’s also been great getting feedback and recommendations from people from Taiwan o...
Life These Days: Countdown to Taiwan
The last few days before our trip to Taiwan were hectic and slow-moving and non-effectual, trying to make the most of our time celebrating another school year, another season, new friends and old, whi...
Traveling Stationery Supplies
We are getting on a plane and flying to Taiwan and I have been ruminating on the supplies I’d like to bring with me, clearly having my priorities straight.
Taiwan is, of course, abundant with its own s...
Currently Reading
The other day at our kids’ swimming lessons, I met an illustrator of a book we carry in the shop. I was aghast in the face of the interaction. The car had broken down and Jon had brought it into the g...
Special Edition Summer Safaris
New summer Safaris! They are the ultimate in tropical summer fun.
I am loving the dual colours on pens, especially when there is a clip involved. It’s nice to have a couple of different Safaris with di...
Spring Days
Spring is here—and Friday—and it’s that delightful brief interlude of cool mornings and warm afternoons. We continue along the path of life, with year end festivals and recitals and parties. I continu...
Kaweco Al-Sport Piston
The Kaweco Al-Sport Piston was released several weeks ago and sold right out, and I’m so excited for this restock.
One of my favourite things to come from Kaweco in ages! Something that was once only d...