The Stationery Cafe

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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223 episodes
Updated June 20

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June 20 · 2 hr 1 min
EP140: Revenge of the stationery Siths
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!
January 5 · 1 hr 38 min
EP139: Dare to make a boring page
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
Dec 3, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
EP138: Climate change is real, stationery is now
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.
Sep 17, 2025 · 3 hr 1 min
EP137: Whirpool of rage but still stationerying
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!
Jun 26, 2025 · 2 hr
EP136: Mentally exhausted and physically distressed
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!
May 2, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
EP135: We bought stickers at Little Craft Fest
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!
Apr 4, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
EP134: To buy or not buy a pen
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.
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
EP133: I can't journal about this
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!
Feb 6, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
EP132: We liked it before they were mainstream
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!
Jan 23, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
EP131: Do Everything You Can to Resist
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!
Dec 20, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
EP130: Self-awareness is a start
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.
Nov 21, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
EP129: We went on a stationery road trip
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.
Oct 10, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
EP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi 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, 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!
Sep 22, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
EP127: Raptors, Moo Deng, and everything but stationery
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!
Aug 30, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
EP126: Penabled in the Jacuzzi
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!
Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
EP125: I'm going for the glass pens
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!
Jul 31, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
EP124: Shows, Fests, and Trips
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.
Jun 27, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
EP123: Thirty Six Mt. Fujis
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!
Jun 9, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
EP122: Many shapes of eggplants
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!
May 23, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
EP121: Birthday special featuring Kelly and Toasty
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!

The Stationery Cafe

EP140: Revenge of the stationery Siths

EP139: Dare to make a boring page

EP138: Climate change is real, stationery is now

EP137: Whirpool of rage but still stationerying

EP136: Mentally exhausted and physically distressed

EP135: We bought stickers at Little Craft Fest

EP134: To buy or not buy a pen

EP133: I can't journal about this

EP132: We liked it before they were mainstream

EP131: Do Everything You Can to Resist

EP130: Self-awareness is a start

EP129: We went on a stationery road trip

EP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi next year

EP127: Raptors, Moo Deng, and everything but stationery

EP126: Penabled in the Jacuzzi

EP125: I'm going for the glass pens

EP124: Shows, Fests, and Trips

EP123: Thirty Six Mt. Fujis

EP122: Many shapes of eggplants

EP121: Birthday special featuring Kelly and Toasty