Write On

Lately, I have a thing for sending hand-written letters and cards, which has led me to fall in love with the idea of an old-fashioned writing desk. I don’t think I’m alone in this, because many designers are coming up with some pretty cool modern versions, like this one by Michael Young for Established & Sons. It’s pricey, but still, worth a trip to Ministry of the Interior to see this beautiful specimen, as well as the store’s collection of other hard-to-find-in-Canada lines. For now, I’ll splurge on my habit with custom stationery from a boutique company like Pantry Press (www.pantrypress.net) and Jonesy (www.jonesy.ca).

Michael Young for Established & Sons writing desk, $9,906, at Ministry of the Interior, 416-533-6684, 80 Ossington Ave., Toronto. www.ministryoftheinterior.net.