The Stationery Cafe

Welcome 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 catch up on their 6 month haitus and share some updates about their stationery life and recent travels!

Welcome 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 2026! We discussed digital detox, ideas for different notebooks, and what we're looking forward to for the new year. PSA: The Stationery Cafe will go on a short break until the summer. We hope you have a good start to 2026 :D

Welcome 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 catch up on what they've been up to this fall season. April had an epic trip to Japan filled with good food, stationery, and baths. Kelly enjoyed some fun fall activities with friends and family. We both broke into our 2026 planners and journals, ready for the new year.

Welcome 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 catch up on their stationery life: Summer in Japan, PNW Pen Show, Sketcher Fest, Hello Houston, and SF Pen Show. Tune in for what the two were up to this summer!

Welcome 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 catch up on their stationery life: April did some reorganization and Kelly came back from her trip to Hokkaido. We talked about current events and a little about new stationery!

Welcome 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 catch up on their most recent adventures from Houston at Little Craft Fest. We shared what we ate, what we saw, and what we bought!

Welcome 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 catch up on their journals. April shared the stories from her recent trip to Chicago for the Chicago Stationery Fest, and we looked forward to the upcoming trip to Houston for Little Craft Fest. We also talk about how the current events are going to affect the stationery industry.

Welcome 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 catch up on their hauls from California Pen Show, what's going on with their notebooks, as well as new stationery accessories they have their eyes on. We talked about the new Coffee Float Sailor fountain pen from Ancora, as well as look forward to more stationery events this spring!

Welcome 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 catch up on their stationery usage as well as cover the discussion about balancing mental well-being while staying informed about current events. We will continue to resist, one sticker at a time. We also discussed Sanzen TRP and some new items on the market!

Welcome 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 catch up on their journals and stationery usage in the first month of the year. April shared stories about her recent travels, and Kelly started a new project! We discussed word of the year as well as new stationery in the market that caught our eyes!

Welcome 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 reflect on stationery and personal goals from this year, while looking forward to new objectives for 2025. We shared our favorite stationery items of the year, and talk about dream purchases for next year.

Welcome 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 got together to talk about the fun adventures they had on the TRAVELER'S COMPANY Road Trip event in early November. We also talked about fun acquisitions and new things in the stationery world.

Welcome 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!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we typically talk about all things stationery, but not in this episode. Instead, April and Kelly decided to have some fun by inviting special guests Anabelle from @stringsandpedals, Toasty from @toastytreat, CY from @tokyostationpens, and Drew from @deeseebee for some non-stationery-related banter. From recent travel stories to moist hippos, we cover many things and are all over the place. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy this episode like an inside joke and have some fun with us!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery adventures at the 2024 San Francisco Pen Show. The duo had a whirlwind at the show from glass pens to sticker acquisitions! Tune in to hear our recap of the show!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery adventures including their experience at Stationery Fest and April's Europe vacation. We also talked about what April is looking forward to at SF Pen Show, as well as the Hobonichi reveals so far!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery adventures including their experience at PNW Pen Show and Sketcher Fest. They also look to the future on vacations, Stationery Fest, and more pen shows. This is a busy summer and we welcome you on our stationery rollercoaster ride.

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery habits, updates in their journals, and new things in the stationery world. This week, April recaps her experience at St. Louis Pen Show and shares her hauls. Kelly has a new PLOTTER makeover and shares the latest update with her system. We talked about new stationery items on our radar, including more PLUS erasers and new inks. Tune to learn more about what we're up to this week!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery habits, updates in their journals, and new things in the stationery world. This week, we talk about Furukawashiko new items, April's recent Bungubox glass pen purchase, and Kelly's lost and found pen case. We also talk about upcoming events like pen shows and stationery festival!

Welcome 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!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery habits, updates in their journals, and new things in the stationery world. We discuss new items such as Bungubox’s Thumbelina Pro Gear Slim Mini, as well as a cool eraser made with scallop shell biomass. We also talk about recent favorite items such as the Kakari fountain pen and Littlelu stamps. Tune in to hear what we’ve been up to!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent stationery habits, cleaning progress, and other fun topics. We talked about PLOTTER's new Horse Hair II Leather Binders, cherry blossom hanami journaling, and more! Tune in to catch the latest at The Stationery Cafe

Welcome 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 catch up about their stationery adventures. April just returned from the California Pen Show with her hauls. Kelly talked about her recent Hobonichi eureka moments. We talked about a few new stationery news: Shachihata's new ink colors, Stationery Fest, and breaking news of the Lamy acquisition by Uni Mitsubishi!

Welcome 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 catch up about their recent trip to Seattle, as well as share their favorite stationery items lately. They cover new items in the market, as well as recent happenings. Finally, they discuss the Hobonichi Spring release and what they like from the new lineup!

Welcome 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 recap their favorite items from 2023 and look forward to the new year. We talked about word of the year, goals, and stationery aspirations. We also discuss fun trends we hope to see in the community. Tune in and let us know what you think!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their latest journaling life and recapped their fun adventures in Japan! We talked about the stationery stores we visited, friends we met, as well as the intense shopping experience across the country. Get a drink, and settle in for the longest episode this year. "The yen is weak and so are we" catchphrase is credited to Maxsterism on Instagram and his friends at "Nihongostan" and we want that sticker.

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their latest journaling life and share exciting plans for their upcoming trip to Japan! We both listed the top 3 stationery and non-stationery items we are looking forward to on our trip and trying to figure out what pens we are bringing with us. Tune in as we pack for Japan!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their latest journaling life and fun new items in the stationery scene. April explored Seattle through a stationery staycation, and Kelly shares some tips she received from followers about how to use her A6 HON! April also breaks down the upcoming planner battle for the rest of the year…hold on to your wallets!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their fun stationery travels. Kelly went to Dallas Pen Show and had a great time. New pens were acquired and fun journaling times were had. April's Taipei Creative Expo escapade was a huge success and she came home with stationery and several unexpected purchases. Tune in to hear the two girls' adventures!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on stationery news and their journaling life. Kelly enjoyed some cafe doodling while April went on a cabin day-trip retreat! We talked about some new stationery we are eyeing (or may have already purchased) such as sticker sheets and new glass pens. Tune in to hear about our discussion of fall stationery and more!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April have returned from San Francisco International Pen Show and have many stories to tell and hauls to share. We talked about our favorite memories from this trip as well as pens we purchased from the show. Tune in to hear more about how fun the SF Pen Show was!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their latest acquisition and recent journaling adventures. April just came back from DC Pen Show and had some stories to share about her trip. We also picked our favorite Hobonichi covers from what was recently revealed. We also look forward to what's happening at SF Pen Show in the coming week!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! This week, Kelly and April catch up on their latest acquisition, as well as the transformation to their stationery space. We also live-reacted to the Hobonichi 2024 reveal page and what we're looking forward to. Finally, we share fun new things that are popping up in the stationery scene: inks, pens, and TRC collabs!

Welcome 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 a fun weekend spent in Portland and the Pacific Northwest Pen Show. In this inaugural show located in downtown Portland, April got to attend as a customer while Kelly worked the show for Oblation Papers and Press. Tune in to hear about their haul and what it was like at the show!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! Phyllis is back with April to talk mid-year techo kaigi where we share our latest set ups and systems that will continue with us for the rest of the year. Surprisingly, both hosts seem to have reached "Planner Peace" (only the planners, not the journals). We also talked about how journaling as a hobby leads to more notebooks than you think!

Welcome 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. The current state of both co-hosts' tables is "disgustingly messy", and we hope you can relate. April is back from her long trip in California and has a lot to share regarding how she used her TRAVELER'S notebook. Kelly talks about her mid-year techo kaigi and shares how another notebook made it into her lineup. Many new items popped up while the girls were away for the last two weeks. There's a new TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA collaboration and exciting new pens in the market. Tune in to hear more!

Welcome 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 that she likes. Tune in to hear about the latest new stationery that also caught their eyes!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April shares her stationery adventures in Chicago for the past week, where she participated in the PLOTTER Pop-up and Chicago Pen Show. Of course, we can’t miss her haul from Chicago; new pens were acquired. Kelly shows off her recent journaling updates and other fun new stationery acquisitions. Tune in to see what new items are on their radar this week!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly open up about a stationery confession: they're in a journaling funk. Some planners weren't being used and there was little desire to play with stationery. Nothing wrong about that sometimes, though. We also talk about some new stationery in the community, recent acquisitions, and things they look forward to in the coming weeks!

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly share their stationery updates and recent acquisitions. Many pens were purchased and many TRAVELER'S notebook refill pages were filled! We also talk about the quirky Hobotori from the Hobonichi company and their upcoming lifestyle festival. What is your routine for spring cleaning and keeping your desk organized, or do you also have "the pile"? Tune in to listen to fun stationery banters between the hosts this spring!

Welcome 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). 

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, Kelly and April tested each other's knowledge of themselves to guess what stationery items would summon each other just because the attachment and force are so strong. They also gave a quick update on their recent journals and notebook usage, including a new planner that Kelly got (surprise!) New releases such as Uniball One pens and Sailor ink colors continue to tempt us, and listen to the end for some breaking news we HAD to tack on to the episode. 

Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! April and Kelly went to California Pen Show and had a blast! In this episode, they talked about their favorite acquisitions from the show, impressions about LA, and the experience they had at this event! April also shares her LAX horror story right off the bat. Stay tuned to listen to them discuss TRAVELER’S COMPANY’s new item and other fun stationery news!

Welcome 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 talk through some of the exciting releases from Hobonichi's Spring collection. They also discuss other new items such as new BGM tapes and TRAVELER'S COMPANY Yudo release. If you were to write a love letter to yourself in the future, what stationery would you use and what would be in the letter? Listen to this episode to find out what's in April and Kelly's love letters.

Welcome 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 discuss the scenario where they are stuck on a deserted island (or a remote cabin, April insisted), and what stationery they would choose to bring with them. They also talk about new inks and fun recent acquisitions such as artbooks and new journals.

Welcome 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 go down memory lane in their stationery lives to talk about their top 3 items in pen, paper, and stationery accessories! They also discuss new stationery intentions and goals for the new year. Give it a listen if you want to know what they are!

Welcome 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 what's new in the stationery world. OURS Studio released some new items for this holiday season, while TWSBI tempts us with another new rose gold Eco. April shares her favorite stationery-adjacent item recently while Kelly reviews the Inkvent she opened so far! Finally, is everyone excited about the new TRAVELER'S DINER Limited Set release by TRAVELER'S COMPANY?

Welcome 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 stories from their travels this fall. Kelly ventured to Houston to hang out with stationery friends and ate delicious food. April spent almost two weeks in Japan having the best time of her life and detoured Taiwan right after. They also shared some new items that are interesting in the market. If you'd like to hear about these stationery adventures, tune it to this episode!

Welcome 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 fun new items in the stationery market. Have you seen the new Pokemon-themed Lamy pens or Hobonichi's new techo, HON? April also talks about her calendar choices for 2023, because just one is not enough! We also talked about some fun fall-themed stationery to look out for!

Welcome 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!