Journey of Discovery - How I Started Collecting Fountain Pens

Journey of Discovery - How I Started Collecting Fountain Pens

I'm writing this blog article today as the pilot episode of my new YouTube show with Leila makes its premiere, and, to be honest, I'm feeling very angsty about it. I keep telling myself I should b...
Pelikan Fountain Pens - My Secret Passion

Pelikan Fountain Pens - My Secret Passion

[This article was first published in April, 2022, and updated with new content and photos on November 2nd, 2023.] Updated March 2024.  I have been secretly hoping that Leena and Raj would suggest I...
Think Pink! (Part Two) -- How Do You Feel About Pink Ink?

Think Pink! (Part Two) -- How Do You Feel About Pink Ink?

Welcome back for another week of pink! I have to admit, the idea of immersing myself in pink would have utterly nauseated me when I was younger. Not only was I a tomboy, it was also extremely impo...
Think Pink! (Part One) -- Our New Exclusive Delta Rosa

Think Pink! (Part One) -- Our New Exclusive Delta Rosa

Pink! The idea for this blog series came to me in a flash when I was lying in bed, and I hoped I'd remember everything in the morning. I usually think a lot more creatively at night, and, as my min...
Embracing Autumn -- Pens, Inks, and Stationery to Inspire You this Fall!

Embracing Autumn -- Pens, Inks, and Stationery to Inspire You this Fall!

This week, Pen Boutique owners Leena and Raj asked me to write about autumn! Autumn is a tricky time of year for me. While almost everyone I know adores fall, I have very ambivalent feelings about...
Getting Creative with Monteverde's Color Changing Inks

Getting Creative with Monteverde's Color Changing Inks

A little over a month ago, our Yafa Brands representative, Ken, visited Pen Boutique for a team training session and to tell our staff about all the exciting pens and inks coming soon from Monteve...
Our First Pelikan Hub!

Our First Pelikan Hub!

Last Friday, I had the immense pleasure of attending my very first Pelikan Hub, right around the corner from Pen Boutique at Cafe Columbia. None of us at Pen Boutique had ever been to a Pelikan Hu...
So Many Sailors... Part Four!

So Many Sailors... Part Four!

One of my all-time favorite blog article topics is Sailor fountain pens. Even before I bought a Sailor of my own, I loved taking photos of Sailors and writing about what makes each one special and ...
Black Is Beautiful - Exploring Black Inks

Black Is Beautiful - Exploring Black Inks

If you've read very many of my blog articles, you know I love color. I love delicate subtle shades like mauves and pale greens and soft grapefruits, and I love intense hues like vibrant fuchsia an...