Off The Press
I always refer to envelopes as humble, but really they are deceptively simple items holding endless potential and promise. They...
So, I’ve been sitting on this fabulous release for quite a while now, and like any other good secret, it’s...
Over the past 12 days, as most of us were carving pumpkins, picking out costumes and other miscellaneous Halloween activities, Crane has been releasing its 2019 Holiday Card Collection. These mantel-ready selections are so much more than they appear on the surface, however — they represent the best of Crane traditions...
My FOMO has been going into high gear all week as I’ve been reading about the new Nordstrom flagship opening...
The custom invitation and announcement industry has undergone dramatic changes the past few decades. The digital printing revolution brought us...
For the second year running, The Greeting Card Association has brought Thinking of You Week to vibrant life, so I’m here to remind you that surely there is at least one person out there who would love to hear from you. Before I continue with the guilt thumbscrews, however, let’s...
So, today I was planning to kick off this post with a peek at the gorgeous 2020 calendar now available...
I have often said that there’s a million stories in the aisles of National Stationery Show — and for me,...
There are so many (valid) complaints these days about how women are depicted in the media. As the mom of an impressionable 13-year-old, they’re definitely not lost on me — so I’m loving the powerful, active and oh-so-beautiful Hip Chicks from Shades of Expression Designs. These lovely ladies, shown here...
So, today I am 50 — and, as my (older) brother helpfully pointed out, I actually started my 50th year on...
So I am getting set to head off to AmericasMart, and I couldn’t be more excited to see all the...
As the summer show season gears up, presses large and small are unveiling their new releases. And Helen Edna is no exception. The California house of letterpress, turning one year old this summer, is expanding its lovely range by six cards. Owner Lauren Rolph — who named her company in honor...




















