The Stationery Cafe

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By: APRIL, PHYLLIS & KELLY

Sip your coffee and listen to a conversation about journaling, planners, and the latest in the stationery community!

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EP140: Revenge of the stationery Siths
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Today at 5:13 AM

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!


EP139: Dare to make a boring page
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01/05/2026

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


EP138: Climate change is real, stationery is now
EP138: Climate change is real, stationery is now episode artwork
12/03/2025

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.


EP137: Whirpool of rage but still stationerying
EP137: Whirpool of rage but still stationerying episode artwork
09/17/2025

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!


EP136: Mentally exhausted and physically distressed
EP136: Mentally exhausted and physically distressed episode artwork
06/26/2025

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!


EP135: We bought stickers at Little Craft Fest
EP135: We bought stickers at Little Craft Fest episode artwork
05/02/2025

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!


EP134: To buy or not buy a pen
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04/04/2025

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.


EP133: I can't journal about this
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03/05/2025

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!


EP132: We liked it before they were mainstream
EP132: We liked it before they were mainstream episode artwork
02/06/2025

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!


EP131: Do Everything You Can to Resist
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01/23/2025

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!


EP130: Self-awareness is a start
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12/20/2024

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.


EP129: We went on a stationery road trip
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11/21/2024

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.


EP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi next year
EP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi next year episode artwork
10/10/2024

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!


EP127: Raptors, Moo Deng, and everything but stationery
EP127: Raptors, Moo Deng, and everything but stationery episode artwork
09/22/2024

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!


EP126: Penabled in the Jacuzzi
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08/30/2024

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!


EP125: I'm going for the glass pens
EP125: I'm going for the glass pens episode artwork
08/21/2024

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!


EP124: Shows, Fests, and Trips
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07/31/2024

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.


EP123: Thirty Six Mt. Fujis
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06/27/2024

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...


EP122: Many shapes of eggplants
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06/09/2024

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!


EP121: Birthday special featuring Kelly and Toasty
EP121: Birthday special featuring Kelly and Toasty episode artwork
05/23/2024

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!


EP120: They R&Ded an eraser
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04/25/2024

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!


EP119: His hair is a croissant
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03/26/2024

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


EP118: I figured out the Hobonichi
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02/29/2024

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!


EP117: Bread floating in the wind
EP117: Bread floating in the wind episode artwork
02/02/2024

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!


EP116: The Year of Using My XXX
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01/18/2024

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!


EP115: The yen is weak and so are we
EP115: The yen is weak and so are we episode artwork
12/14/2023

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.


EP114: Let's pack for Japan
EP114: Let's pack for Japan episode artwork
11/09/2023

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!


EP113: We love stationery science
EP113: We love stationery science episode artwork
10/19/2023

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!


EP112: I bought a stationery rug
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10/05/2023

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!


EP111: It's a different category
EP111: It's a different category episode artwork
09/21/2023

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!


EP110: DC was great but SF was Eric
EP110: DC was great but SF was Eric episode artwork
08/31/2023

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!


EP109: Did you get to shop at all?
EP109: Did you get to shop at all? episode artwork
08/18/2023

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!



EP108: What is written is not ink but chic
EP108: What is written is not ink but chic episode artwork
08/02/2023

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!


EP107: Stationery adventures in the PNW
EP107: Stationery adventures in the PNW episode artwork
07/13/2023

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!


EP106: Mid-year techo kaigi and planner peace
EP106: Mid-year techo kaigi and planner peace episode artwork
07/05/2023

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!


EP105: Messy desk to the point of no return
EP105: Messy desk to the point of no return episode artwork
06/22/2023

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...


EP104: Particular about green
EP104: Particular about green episode artwork
05/25/2023

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...


EP103: Chicago Stationery Adventures
EP103: Chicago Stationery Adventures episode artwork
05/11/2023

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!


EP102: We're in a journaling funk
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04/27/2023

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!


EP101: Hobotoridori and Spring Cleaning
EP101: Hobotoridori and Spring Cleaning episode artwork
04/13/2023

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!