<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the first full month of 2024 comes to a close, I cannot be the only person feeling as though I&#8217;m languishing in a sea of gray. As if Cleveland weather isn&#8217;t dismal enough, lately a rather persistent fog has transformed my walks with Scout into a <em>Sherlock Holmes</em> movie set. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Not that this Midwesterner is complaining, exactly: A little fog is certainly preferable to frigid air freezing your nasal and lung passages as you attempt to breathe during a blizzard. However, this certifiably blah mood certainly calls for a fresh dose of bright, red-hot color. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fortunately for all you nerds, the inimitable Jason Arbuckle of <a href="https://jfalkner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="J.Falkner">J.Falkner</a> is here to warm us all with a much-needed neon infusion. Right out of the gate, you see a nod to <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/article/new-year-new-finds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="my favorite trend spotted at Atlanta Market: cake!">my favorite trend spotted at Atlanta Market: cake!</a> Ok, that&#8217;s enough editorializing from me for now; I&#8217;ll let Jason take it from here.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Here at J.Falkner, we’ve always loved strong, bold colors. For our new release we decided to up the ante, and go with neon Pantone colors — a fresh palette that really pops on the shelves.</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>I was also inspired by my first visit to Maison and Objet in Paris back in September. Of course, this city is always full of ideas, and what I noticed particularly was how designers used neon liberally, yet in an elegant way — more French chic than sugary teen pop.</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>When the colors are so strong, the trick was to make the design simple. We used just two colors — Pantone Hot Pink 806, and Rich Orange 805 — accompanied by black type to keep things modern. And printed on Mohawk Superfine vellum paper for a luxurious touch.</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>As the first samples came in, I was delighted to see how happily they sit amongst the natural brights of flowers and plants right here in Palm Beach (as you can see from these photographs). As we often say, our cards are made in sunshine — and this new collection brings those sunny brights to birthdays, thank you’s and other occasions.</em></p><div class="inline-post clearfix"><div class="see-also byline">See also</div><div id="block-wrap-17400" class="block-wrap-native block-wrap block-wrap-23 block-css-17400 block-wrap-classic columns__m--1 elements-design-3 block-ani block-skin-0 tipi-box block-wrap-thumbnail ppl-m-1 clearfix" data-id="17400" data-base="0"><div class="tipi-row-inner-style clearfix"><div class="tipi-row-inner-box contents sticky--wrap"><div class="block block-23 clearfix"><article class="tipi-xs-12 clearfix with-fi ani-base tipi-xs-typo split-1 split-design-1 loop-0 preview-thumbnail preview-23 elements-design-3 post-10015635 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-favorites category-papernerd-at-large tag-noted-2 tag-design tag-east-end-press tag-emily-mcdowell tag-emily-on-life tag-empathy-card tag-evergreen-podcasts tag-fugu-fugu-press tag-glassware tag-good-juju-ink tag-greeting-card-association tag-greeting-cards tag-guest-post tag-holly-whitaker tag-homework-letterpress-studio tag-jigsaw-puzzles tag-ks-design-co tag-letterpress tag-lisa-congdon tag-martha-beck tag-ornaments tag-paper-farm-press tag-pier-six-press tag-screenprinting tag-stationery-blog tag-stationery-design tag-stationery-designer tag-stationery-sets tag-stationery-trends tag-subject-to-change tag-tea-towels tag-the-greater-goods-alliance tag-the-paper-fold tag-the-paper-fold-podcast tag-the-paper-nerd tag-top-drawer" style="--animation-order:0"><div class="preview-mini-wrap clearfix"><div class="mask"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/noted-emily-mcdowells-take/" class="mask-img"><img width="100" height="100" src="https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=100%2C100&;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=100%2C100&;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=120%2C120&;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=275%2C275&;ssl=1 275w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=372%2C372&;ssl=1 372w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=567%2C567&;ssl=1 567w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=882%2C882&;ssl=1 882w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=24%2C24&;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=48%2C48&;ssl=1 48w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=96%2C96&;ssl=1 96w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=150%2C150&;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=300%2C300&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?resize=50%2C50&;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EastEndPress.jpg?zoom=2&;resize=100%2C100&;ssl=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a></div><div class="meta"><div class="byline byline-2 byline-cats-design-4"><div class="byline-part cats"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/category/favorites/" style="color:#b79b0d" class="cat">Favorites</a><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/category/papernerd-at-large/" style="color:#b79b0d" class="cat">Papernerd At Large</a></div></div><div class="title-wrap"><h3 class="title"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/noted-emily-mcdowells-take/">*Noted: Emily McDowell&#8217;s Take</a></h3></div><div class="byline byline-3"><span class="byline-part date"><i class="tipi-i-calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i> <time class="entry-date published dateCreated flipboard-date" datetime="2024-05-08T15:16:45+00:00">May 8, 2024</time></span><span class="byline-part likes-count"><a href="#" class="tipi-like-count " data-pid="10015635"><span class="likes-heart"><i class="tipi-i-heart-o" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="tipi-i-heart" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="tipi-value">0</span></a></span></div></div></div></article></div></div></div></div></div></tipimidc>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“Plus! Our <a href="https://jfalkner.com/collections" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="online store ">online store </a>is now offering a free card (for every four cards purchased) to embrace the new year. Use the code NEWYEARGIFT.</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Retailers, check out the new collection with your favorite rep, or find our range at <a href="https://faire.com/direct/jfalknercards" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Faire">Faire</a>.</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you Jason for putting all this stationery sunshine in the world — to say nothing of all those free cards! I witnessed these dazzlers at Atlanta Market for myself, and can attest that they even more brilliant in person. I just know that every last person reading this knows someone who would love one of these in their mailbox, so head on over to <a href="https://jfalkner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="J. Falkner">J. Falkner</a> and start your card restock already!</p>



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