Archive for March, 2010
Retailer Spotlight: Fahrney’s Pens in Washington, DC
In our retailer spotlight position for the month of March, is Fahrney’s Pens of Washington, DC. Fahrney’s carries Exaclair products from Clairefontaine, G Lalo, Rhodia, and Exacompta.
The History of Fahrney’s Pens
“The year was 1929, the stock market had crashed and America had fallen into the Great Depression. But one man, determined to beat the odds, decided to start a business despite the lackluster economy of the time. This was the year Earl Fahrney founded Fahrney’s Pens as a fountain pen repair shop in Washington, DC. With discretionary spending in a lull, Mr. Fahrney’s repair business thrived. He slowly expanded and ultimately decided to sell new writing instruments, including the “revolutionary” ballpoint pen. Continue Readering »
Webbies at The Container Store
The other day while Karen was reading the New York Times, she came across the following ad for The Container Store, Continue Readering »
How will you use your new Clairefontaine Twinbook?
This spring, Exaclair will begin importing the new Clairefontaine Twinbook – a dual purpose notebook! They contain 96 pages of 90g graph paper which are divided into two tabbed sections. Use them for two different school subjects or personal projects and lighten the load in your bag.
How will you use yours?
Clairefontaine
The 2010 Clairefontaine-Rhodia catalog can be viewed online here.
You can also view the catalog on the English version of their website here. 
We would appreciate knowing what Clairefontaine and Rhodia products appeal to you. I can’t promise that we will import them all–we have limited warehouse space and currently import and carry many references–but if enough Clairefontaine and Rhodia fans express interest in a particular product or line, I will see about showing it at the upcoming National Stationery Show in New York in May.
Thank you all very much for your support and good ideas.
Guest Blogger Alex Thornber and his New Everyday Notebook
Answering our call for guest bloggers, Alex Thornber sent me a message to tell me about how he recently bought his new Bloc Rhodia No. 11 pad at one of the giant Paperchase stores in London, and how it quickly became his new everyday notebook . Continue Readering »
Anne’s Rhodia Inspired Orange Cupcakes
Last week, I introduced you to Anne Foster-Coleman, my food blogger friend from high school. When I asked her to share her story with me about food journaling, I asked if she would give me a orange Rhodia inspired recipe for us all to enjoy. As orange is one of Anne’s favorite ingredients, she was most happy to oblige.
