Interviews

From the Desk Of: Sarah, Appointed Graphic Designer

In our From the Desk series, we're taking a look at our Graphic Designer's Appointed Essentials and how they help her stay productive:

Morning Routine

The first thing I do in the morning is brain-dump my work tasks, thoughts, and ideas in my grid Notebook. The Wooden Mechanical Pencil is my favorite because you get the feel of a classic #2 without the sharpening.

Next, I'll prioritize my top three for the day and move any tasks to my Compact Task Planner. Styling and curation are important to me (hi 👋🏼 graphic designer here), so I lean towards a more neutral color palette with my Appointed products of beiges and pastels.

"When everything looks lovely together at my desk, it brings me joy."

Desk scene with toolbox, notebooks, and pencil.

Top Picks

I always start my day with pen and paper because I love journaling. I use The Notebook at work and The Workbook at home—both grid.
I prefer writing in pencil because it's softer, and I tend to hold my pen hard.
For organizing tasks and keeping me on track throughout the week, I love The Compact Task Planner.

From simple desktop necessities to nostalgic writing tools, Sarah's workday and at-home favorites are a great example of how beautiful tools bring joy.

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Stockist Spotlight Series: Vya

Do you ever wonder how your favorite local stationery shop picks out new products, stays inspired, or keeps a small business thriving? In our Stockist Spotlight series, we explore the day-in and day-out of your favorite small shop owners.

Vya—a beautiful collection of clothing, home goods, flowers and self-care products curated by Jaclyn Journey. Vya is an extension of Jaclyn's other businesses—Jaclyn Journey Hospitality and her event curation business.

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Stockist Spotlight Series: Chrome Yellow Trading Co.

Chrome Yellow is a cafe and coffee roastery in Atlanta, GA—serving the historic Old Fourth Ward since 2015. We chatted with founder Kelly Taylor to discuss running a business and stocking your store with goods that you believe in.

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Stockist Spotlight Series: The Paper Mouse

Our Stockist Spotlight series gives you an idea of how your favorite local stationery shop picks out new products, stays inspired, and keeps their small business thriving. This month’s feature, The Paper Mouse, located west of Boston, is a cozy stationary shop started by husband and wife, Victor Lee and Jenny Zhang. Their store is the perfect spot for writing tools, letter-writing accessories, and fun, unique gifts.