No, my water didn't break.
Sharpie now makes their Sharpie Pen RETRACTABLE!
This was the only pitfall to their pen... people like me forget to put the lid back on.
Problem solved!
I haven't scored one yet, but next time I head to town this is on my list!
You just made my whole day...
Posted by: Chelsea @ TheVintageChair | September 03, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Erika, you are adorable!! I love your posts and hope you'll continue when the baby arrives. Best of luck!
Posted by: Sarah | September 03, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Ok, you just tricked us, but this looks cool anyway. Good luck!
Posted by: Shar | September 03, 2009 at 11:02 AM
aah! I love the Sharpie Pen...this is like Sharpie Pen 2.0! I am going to get one today!
Posted by: Ellis | September 03, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I love these pens but I also love you and hope that your very pregnant self has a sweet baby soon! I am coming to Grayton Beach tonight and I would LOVE to see you if you are around tomorrow. Send me an email if you will to kwells@astonishresults.com and let me know if you are available. I can run by your office or your house! Much much love!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Wells | September 03, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Stay away from the blue pens though. More like baby blue... sadly just not dark enough to be taken seriously. Fun to color with though just looks faded.
Black is the new blue for me.
Posted by: chris | September 03, 2009 at 12:17 PM
i wish these were cuter. they look disproportioned
Posted by: Leslie | September 03, 2009 at 12:20 PM
This is so crazy, because my co-worker and I were literally JUST talking about how I was disappointed that my sharpie pen dried out b/c I left the cap off. What a timely post!
Posted by: Laura | September 03, 2009 at 12:21 PM
i was thinking the same thing when i picked up a pack the other day. nice to know i can get me some retractable ones now!
Posted by: molly elmer | September 03, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Love Em!!!! Must admit I fell for the title.:)
Posted by: angela | September 03, 2009 at 12:33 PM
shut UP!! retractable. i didn't see them last night when i picked up a brand new pack (thanks to my child finding my other one and splitting the perfection that is the fine tip. ugh.
and...i tracked you down this morning. be ready to receive next week. that's all i'm saying. and the funny thing is that i mention the sharpie pen. i'm a little dorky.
Posted by: Becky | September 03, 2009 at 12:50 PM
You need to buy that pen right quick - they are awesome! They're much smoother than the other Sharpie pens. They're my new favorite. I wish they came in fun colors though.
Posted by: Brittany | September 03, 2009 at 01:17 PM
You stinker. I was thinking. . . "Breaking!!" Hang in there, my friend!!
Posted by: Anna | September 03, 2009 at 01:26 PM
:) I saw the commercial the other day and thought of you. I was at Wally-world today and didn't see them.
Posted by: Iman | September 03, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Tease. ;)
Posted by: alison g. (brazil) | September 03, 2009 at 01:32 PM
i got nervous. great pen.
Posted by: Sarah @ realestatestyle | September 03, 2009 at 02:07 PM
warning warning!! don't toss them in your purse or bag. i've tried several of the retractable ones and the button always seems to get pushed, exposing the sharpie end, thus ruining my bag. it took two purses for me to throw them away! i do LOVE the sharpie PEN ... doesn't bleed and fine tip.
Posted by: christi | September 03, 2009 at 02:10 PM
These are GREAT for baby books...don't bleed through and dry fast so you can turn the page and keep on filling in all the cute things your baby girl will be doing! best wishes in the upcoming days!
Posted by: Marianna | September 03, 2009 at 02:27 PM
I HEART Sharpie pens!! I probably have at least 10 - 15 of them... so this breaking news is truly thrilling to me! I think I will buy some of these fancy retractable sharpies this weekend perhaps.
Hoping and praying for a safe delivery for you...
Posted by: Bethany at Emmy Lu | September 03, 2009 at 02:39 PM
ohhhhhhh retractable! I'll be headed to Wallyworld today.....Thanks for the heads up!!!
Posted by: Sedona | September 03, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I just picked up the sharpie pen a few weeks ago and was just thinking this the other day! Thank you so much for letting me know I should be on the lookout when I got to Target!!!
Posted by: Sarah | September 03, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Booo! I thought it was baby news.
Posted by: Kim | September 03, 2009 at 04:38 PM
You're officially crazy.
Posted by: Annmarie | September 03, 2009 at 04:51 PM
The pen is perfection and you are a tease!!!
Posted by: Dianne | September 03, 2009 at 05:06 PM
not the breaking news we were expecting, but i will definitely give these pens a try! thinking of you and baby!
Posted by: megan | September 03, 2009 at 07:08 PM
oh....i thought your water had broke too.
i hope you'll share some pics of what you've been working on.
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 03, 2009 at 08:22 PM
from one designer + mom to another--
just bought these pens and love them. one less thing to remember!
all the best and take good care-
KKM
Posted by: Katie Kelly McCormack | September 03, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Okay so I have to tell you that after reading you post about the sharpie pen. I went out and bought some, because I to have the need to find the perfect pen. I am loving them, and then today I saw a commercial for the retractable sharpie pen! Weird, I think after seeing your post it is fate that I go and buy some of the retractables. : ) P.S. I love your blog, it's such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kristin | September 03, 2009 at 09:04 PM
E-R-I-K-A!! I just got home and saw the post. I thought no way, could she be typing as she is in labor?! You are too funny! Hugs my friend. xoxo
Posted by: Joyce | September 03, 2009 at 11:58 PM
This is such great news! I have been meaning to try the new sharpie pen and the fact that it wasn't retractable was holding me back! I love the retractable Sharpie's!!! Thanks for spreading the word!
Posted by: fric and frac | September 04, 2009 at 02:05 AM
I've tried these Sharpie pens, and I must say - they are awesome! They also have Sharpie Retractable Markers & Highlighters. I absolutely love this line of product. Kudos to Sharpie!
Posted by: Office Supply | December 29, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Nice and beautiful pen. I would love to get one today.
Posted by: office supplies | January 12, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Well, looks like Sharpie went on a makeover. I feel like I'm going to miss the good 'ol capped Sharpies. I hope they still make them :( We use Sharpies a lot at our office, every box, package, and document always ends up marked with a doodle or two using a Sharpie
Lily
http://amatteroffax.com
Posted by: Lily Maxive | May 18, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Sharpie's are still my favorite and can't get enough of them. I'm still able to find them in the old style.
Posted by: charleston photographer | October 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM