stationary: (adjective) not moving; intended to stay in one place; unchanging, in a permanent position
stationery: (noun) writing paper; envelopes; writing materials (pens, pencils); office supplies
This is the time of year that I have to avoid going to stores. I have a bit of a stationery addiction, and Back To School sales tend to be more than I can resist. Since I don’t teach in a classroom anymore, I can’t rationalize buying all the stationery things. How about you? Do you love stationery as much as I do?