For so long I resisted using any type of day planner or agenda.  I was crazy enough to think I could remember all of our family obligations.  But after the girls started school and our involvement in business, social and sports activities increased, I realized I needed help.

I decided to try the whoMi Agenda. I was skeptical at first, but after meeting the women who developed  the product (Nina Korelitz-Matza and Gail Auster), I thought I would give it a try.

I love the compact size (think checkbook) and the fact that I can carry this with me and schedule events or check open dates on the spot.  The agenda is also color-coded so you can track an individual activity or child.  I am a true convert and look forward to another well organized year with my whoMi!  enjoy hh

The 2009 whoMi Unison and Clarity Agendas are available next door at writeonandmore!

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These summer stripes will brighten every message you write! A set of three stylish notepads from fab designer Kate Spade, are just the prescription for your preppy chic obsession…find them here. Enjoy HH

Kate Spade Striped Notepad Set

(By the way – stripes on every page!)

This week’s Stylish Steal @ writeonandmore.com

Keep your papers, documents or even the manuscript to the novel you have been toiling over – safe and protected in this handsome portfolio by Baekgaard.

The portfolio’s outer material is a charcoal black microfiber with leather trim accents. The interior features a plaid lining that is exclusive to Baekgaard Ltd. A very fine gift – find it here. Enjoy HH

Since the 1970’s, NAVA Design (division of NAVA Milano SPA) has sought contributions from the world’s finest designers for it’s range of functional professional accessories.

One of the most recent designers to collaborate with NAVA is Naoto Fukasawa (view bio here). The N_Bag will be introduced later this year and is described as “the essence of contemporary nomadism.”

Fully extended, the N_Bag functions as a tote with handles. When properly folded, the tote becomes a messenger bag with a closed flap.

The fabric texture has a modern industrial feel  and the muted colors and lack of adornment make the the N_Bag quietly elegant.

Will be available later this summer at writeonandmore.com & Write-On Sarasota. HH

A fun and functional Career Chic Essential - the Apple Green Leather Powerbook Sleeve will make a stylish statement! Designed by the Vera Bradley team exclusively for Baekgaard Ltd the case features interior pockets, a zip top and telescoping handles.

A great Mother’s Day Gift for the working Mom or the perfect gift to help launch a new Graduate’s career!

Find it here for a steal. HH

How fabulous and classy are these calling cards! A perfect way to exchange email and other addresses with new acquaintances. Each card is individually letterpress-printed on recycled card stock with an olive colored computer and the text “Let’s Chat :)” A great design and concept from Fourteen Sisters. We love them and so will you – find them here. Enjoy HH

Stylish and pretty notebooks to capture your thoughts or inspirations. Each book has a lovely letterpress-printed cover with one of Snow & Graham’s signature floral designs (“Cherry Blossom” is a favorite!). The 64 pages are lined and the cover features a space to personalize your notebook with a name or title. Beautiful and available here. HH

Life does not need to be stuffy! Wrap your arms around this Pink Leather Portfolio. It functions from the courtroom to the classroom.   Designed and created by Baekgaard Ltd. for Vera Bradley.  The interior features a lined pad, pen and slots for business cards.  Also available in black leather with camel trim – find it here.  Enjoy HH

A pen is an instrument that you use almost every day of your life. Often times you just grab what is close, could be a ballpoint from a local bank, a playful pen with an unpronounceable pharmaceutical drug name (in my case sometimes a crayon) or you could have in your possession one of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced Pens – a Visconti.

The Visconti brand is well known by collectors throughout the world – it was actually founded by two avid fountain pen collectors in 1988. For those of us who are not collectors, but want the look, feel and quite frankly, the status of an expertly crafted pen, here is a crash course.

Visconti was the first company to reintroduce CELLULOID manufactured pens. “Celluloid is an environmentally friendly and modern material, which unlike plastics does not derive from petroleum products, but from cellulose and camphor worked with alcohol. ” Celluloid is easy to color and allows for many designs. “It’s composition is totally anallergic and it partially absorbs the humidity (sweat!) from your hands so it feels smooth and comfortable.” It even has shock absorbency!

The entire process to reach a workable material lasts 4 – 8 months depending on the thickness of the celluloid. The pen forms can be created by wrapping individual sheets of celluloid – this process allows for many colors and designs or creating a pen from a solid rod or barrel – this allows for almost any shape.

Some of the Visconti Pens that we carry at Write On and More feature squared edges, like the Opera Series Fountain Pen in a gorgeous shade of blue or the rounded edges of the Van Gogh Ballpoint.

The “Cherry Blossom” provides a beautiful and dreamy color combination.

Each pen requires months to manufacture, so you are not getting a mass produced form, but rather a true work of art. Take a look at our growing pen collection at Write On and More. We also would be happy to answer any questions that you might have regarding the Visconti or other pens that we carry (customerservice@writeonandmore.com). HH

Eye-popping Flame color! The simple, chic design of the Bosca Seychelles Messenger Bag calls to mind the beauty of its island namesake (for the geographically challenged – Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 KM East of the African mainland and northeast of Madagascar – OK, I had to Google it!). The most interesting feature about this bag is the leather treatment. Besides being incredibly soft, the Italian leather is tumbled and pearlized, which lends a very cool metallic presence.  Not only do you get a very functional Laptop Bag – you get a little “shimmer!” You deserve it…

Each item in our store is hand-selected by us – so there is a story behind everything. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you in person all of the reasons why we chose a product or all of its amazing attributes – but having this Blog is the next best thing.

Here is the story behind these amazing Snakeskin Frames and Notepads from Helene Batoff Interiors. Last August we visited Helene and her staff at her Wynnewood, PA Studio. We actually hand-selected the individual skins that would be used to cover the frames and notepad holders. Each piece is hand-finished at the Studio by Helene’s long time and hardworking staff. These pieces are truly are one-of a kind and are exclusive to Write On and More.

The Brown set would look fantastic on a man’s desk. The colors are so rich and have a very masculine feel. The Black Set is super chic – and would make a wonderful gift. The Red Set is very sophisticated and would work equally well on a man’s or woman’s desk. The notepad holders are refillable! HH

Have you already given up on your New Year Resolutions to get better organized? Well you still have 326 days this year to get it together and Write On and More can help. The Whomi Clarity Modern Agenda is just what you need to keep track of your obligations, work projects or children’s activities – and it is on sale!

The awesome Lallie “to do 08″ Notepad will give you 200 reasons (or pages!) to write a list, a quick note or reminder to keep your resolutions this year! HH

SALE!

This very stylish notepad collection from Russell + Hazel would make a wonderful gift for your best girl friend, co-worker confidante or favorite teacher. The Essential Notepad Set features a small 80 page notepad with a rich brown foil stamped cover, a larger notepad that is only half-lined – perfect to capture your best sketches, notes and ideas. The two are bound by an extra large and very colorful rubber-band. This would make a very beautiful and thoughtful gift. Find it at Write On and More. HH

You definitely cannot make a mistake with these pencils – because they are topped with a genuine Strass Swarovski Crystal instead of the traditional spongy pink eraser! Designed and manufactured by the Austrian company PIFFL Interieur, these solid hardwood Pencils will add a little sparkle to even your most mundane tasks. The pencils are packaged in sets of three in either the orchid or sea color range – basically a set of purpley pinks or greenish blues. The pencils would make a fabulous gift for even the moodiest TWEEN Girl! Enjoy. HH

Question: “What is a good Valentine’s gift for someone you just started dating – one that does not scream – I am soooo into you!”

Answer: “Try to keep the gift casual and definitely make sure it is functional and well designed. We believe a great Pen is the answer! If he or she happens to be the “one” – the pen will always be a reminder of the beginning of your relationship. But, hey, if things do not work out you can still use the pen to scribble some hate mail (just joking) or rather, “self-therapy” notes!!

We think the LAMY Swift Rollerball Pen is great for a man or woman. If you are looking for a splash of color – the ACME “Capital” Rollerball Pen is a great choice for that special lady.

We just added some new Acme Studios Business Card Cases to the store. The Ayse + Bibi one has a particularly fun graphic – it just makes you smile!

The “Biltmore” Card Case takes its design from Frank Lloyd Wright and is set to be featured in InStyle Magazine this March.

The “Taeguk II” designed by Young Se Kim would be a fabulous gift for a man – very sleek and contemporary.