Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book: A Log of Elixir
Olive Octopus12 Jul 2025
Earlier this year, the second edition of the Dominant Industry Ink Archiving book, A Log of Elixir, was released.
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Swift by Sundell30 Jun 2025
Decoding Swift types that require additional data Swift’s Codable API — which consists of the Encodable protocol for encoding, and Decodable for decoding — offers a powerful, built-in mechanism for...
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Olive Octopus27 May 2025
As much as I wanted Inkpire, Vinkpire, Vampinkre... to work for this post title, I'll take the L with that portmanteau attempt. (Don't drink the ink!) But how would I describe myself?
Spring in Switzerland
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Last April I had the delightful experience of traveling through Switzerland with a group of travel besties, what fun we had!
2025 Atlanta Pen Show Highlights
Olive Octopus18 Apr 2025
So much has happened since I attended my first fountain pen show in Atlanta in 2023, it's hard to believe it's only been two years.
Loneliness Isn’t Just Something We Endure
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I recently got back from a backpacking trip to Sri Lanka. It might have been the best trip of my life. The first few days were perfect.
The Spark That Will Light The Fire
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Hey folks! A considerable amount of weight has been lifted from my shoulders. For now, I bring to you a small but impactful update: the first new navigation button to this site since its inception.
2025 California Pen Show
Olive Octopus22 Feb 2025
As much as I was looking forward to some time away, including attending The California Pen Show, I can't say I wasn't nervous about travel or feeling guilty about wanting to enjoy a trip with...
The Best Beauty From NYFW Fall ‘25
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There was a moment at the start of fashion week where we were getting worried. Don’t get us wrong, we love a clean, minimal look, but we also love variety.
Rustlings of a Leaf
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Accidental Taiko Drummer At the end of last year they had a cultural festival in my town. They had performances from all the different cultures in my area, but the one that sticks out in my memory...
The Thrill of Your Best Friend’s Makeup Bag
Into The Glossby Daise Bedolla13 Feb 2025
All great love stories have a great beginning. Mine began with an email. Except, it’s not the kind of love story you’re thinking about.
How to add a directory to your PATH
Julia Evansby Julia Evans13 Feb 2025
I was talking to a friend about how to add a directory to your PATH today. It’s something that feels “obvious” to me since I’ve been using the terminal for a long time, but when I searched for...
Sophie Dalah, Chef, Sophie’s Table
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss12 Feb 2025
“I grew up in Sydney, Australia, and I got really lucky in high school by booking a big acting job in Unbroken, the 2014 movie directed by Angelina Jolie.
Ego Ella May, Musician
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss6 Feb 2025
“I’ve been a slow burner. I’ve always made music, but my professional career only started taking off in the last four years when I released my first album, Honey for Wounds, and Fieldnotes...
Divorce Design - Making Your Space Feel Like Home Again — decor8
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Divorce Design - Making Your Space Feel Like Home Again Let’s talk about divorce and design, because I really feel like this needs to be its own topic within the world of interiors and it’s just...
The Top Shelf's Favorite Aesthetician Shares Her Routine
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss31 Jan 2025
“I only went to aesthetician school because I wanted to learn about skin, but when I was there, I discovered that I loved giving people treatments. I got a job with Dr.
24 Memorable Inks in 2024
Olive Octopus19 Jan 2025
Ok, hide your wallets (or don't, I'm not your financial advisor)—it's time for me to recount the most memorable inks I encountered in 2024.
A Korean Beauty Tour With Comme Si's Jenni Lee
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss16 Jan 2025
Although she travels to Korea every year, Jenni Lee’s latest visit was extra special. The founder and designer behind sock and loungewear brand Comme Si travelled to Seoul—with her husband and...
Amber Grimes Is The Best-Smelling Music Exec Around
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss9 Jan 2025
“Because I’m from Atlanta, I’ve always been in the music world. I think it's the most accessible-to-music place that you can be in.
Making Up The Star of *Emilia Pérez*
Into The Glossby Into The Gloss4 Jan 2025
Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo is pretty sure he and hairstylist Marc Mena manifested working with actress Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of this year’s Golden Globe favorite, Emilia Pérez.