<p>This week is all about last month in Las Vegas. <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/article/my-other-family-sarah-schwartz-highlights-noted-exhibitors-at-las-vegas-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stationery Trends just shared my official writeup</a>, where I focused on shots I captured of makers and publishers in front of their favorite releases — as much as I love stationery, there is just something so special about capturing the interplay between people and their product.</p>



<p>Check it out to get facetime with preeminent paper nerds Bill Muller of Big Wheel Press, Chanamon Ratanalert of Maison Chanamon, BOTH Katie and Glen Biely of Biely &; Shoaf, Kristal Bell of K+S Design Co., Lauren Harms of Next Chapter Studio, and Lindsay Warriner of Warren Tales. I even included my audience with one of my favorite gift power couples, Nora Fleming <em>and </em>Nora Fleming President Janice Christensen. Any surprise my voice was gone by the end of day 1? </p>



<p>But that doesn&#8217;t even begin to cover the hundreds of photos I snapped on the *Noted and larger <a href="https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Las Vegas Market</a> floor. During market I shared a lot in my Instagram stories, which I put into a highlight on my profile and then <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQvqMTxMPz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in a reel</a>, but I have so many more. I couldn&#8217;t not share a selection, with my editorializing of course. As usual, all wonky shadows and any weird effects are mine.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/age-friendly-vibes_IMG_0802-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019108"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I was so thrilled to see Jan Golden of <a href="https://agefriendlyvibes.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-d5p4R20s-7Jfn0dL55iFUK7c9GAkQaRRBuTIdhKBkri-Vg8p" data-type="link" data-id="https://agefriendlyvibes.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-d5p4R20s-7Jfn0dL55iFUK7c9GAkQaRRBuTIdhKBkri-Vg8p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Age-Friendly Vibes</a> a finalist for the Writer of the Year Louie! While her range aims to turn ageism around, clearly her writing chops extend far beyond that niche. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/barone-co-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019148"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://baroneandco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barone &; Co.</a> came out of the gate strong at <a href="https://maryhada.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Hada</a> with lots of cobalt (its signature color) paired with clever messaging and just the right amount of foil.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/big-wheel-press-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019109"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.bigwheelpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Wheel Press</a> always has the most interesting blend of letterpressed cards; I showcased its diametrically different from this Winnie the Pooh range in my ST writeup. You just never know what you&#8217;ll see!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bounceback-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019110"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Get Well cards were once a small niche, but now that self-care and wellness are having a moment, the spotlight is on this space! <a href="https://www.bouncebackapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BounceBack</a> incorporates not just cards but journals and even an app to generate authentic recovery from all that collectively ails us.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bromstad_IMG_0798-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019154"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sympathy (and for that matter empathy) are receiving a similar (and similarly needed) treatment. This design from <a href="https://bromstadprinting.co/?gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=21524423272&;gbraid=0AAAAApcS_BcO7FAMFGswqRcw4capsQEBq&;gclid=CjwKCAjwkvbEBhApEiwAKUz6-ze1p03X4Fsqn0ioaQ9l2GHJCqpboRtmrmCrliztPO9Z87BzXbKrGBoCvMUQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bromstad Printing Co. </a>brilliantly articulates the enormous losses dragging so many down. You just know this front will inspire heartwarming, authentic messages inside as well.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bromstad-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019111" style="width:770px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">On a lighter note, I couldn&#8217;t not include a looong Bromstad Printing Co. risograph notepad. This promises to make errands fun again!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/emily-taylor-for-biely-and-shoaf-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019112"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emily_illustrates/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emily Taylor</a> is the latest artist to join the <a href="https://bielyshoaf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biely &; Shoaf</a> roster, and what a treat to see her designs in life! The delicate foiling elevates this card into mini-masterpiece territory. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hazel-mazel-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019113"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I am obsessed with the fanciful world of Hazel Mazel — which is sold wholesale only at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivystonesocial/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ivystone</a>, sorry nerds in the wild! These dessert plates don&#8217;t only cleverly infuse the messaging of stationery into tabletop (and even appear letterpressed!), they seem to have stepped right out of Alice in Wonderland. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/heartell-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019114"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">It&#8217;s nearly impossible to pick a favorite hand-cut woodblock pattern from <a href="https://heartellpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heartell Press</a> — I want them all. Those pretty red boxes meanwhile are not just plastic free, they can be broken down and upcycled into little photo frames/backers.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hitchcock-paper-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019115"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.hitchcockpaper.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop7z_cwWVtBOlVACf9D0bJdykh1trJblqP_bFnqzbaoQYnytqDk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hitchcock Paper</a> of Occoquan, Virginia, is both a store and a brand. To me these makers have an edge since they get to observe and interact with paper nerds in the wild — ;and that wisdom clearly comes through!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ink-meets-paper-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019116"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">It&#8217;s so wonderful to see <a href="https://inkmeetspaper.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ink Meets Paper</a> — and Allison and Jamie — ;back at market! They put so much TLC not only into their cards, but their envelopes as well. I agree, every envelope <em>is</em> a tiny gift, love to see them treated with the care and attention they deserve.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/inklings-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019117"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">As a free-range child of the 70s and 80s, my friends and I played House and Store (though Charlie&#8217;s Angels was my personal go-to!). I love to see <a href="https://inklingspaperie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inklings Paperie</a> bringing imaginative play to the table to spur open-ended adventures.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane-li-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019118"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Clearly I adore stickers, but there are good stickers and then there are great ones that just hit — ;like those at <a href="https://janeli.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JaneLi.co</a> for example!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kands.co_-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019119"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I nerd out on <a href="https://kands.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadsbh2hAT36Zse6cVN-GFcYviBF_n9X4J8X8h9jLrsXwuk9NVs6QOw3JwbY_g_aem_zEcYLJ9abI1_VaAlzZUR1g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KANDS.CO</a> every time I see them. While I also included Kristal in my ST write-up, I love seeing stationery makers play with different categories. In this case, an already smart air freshener gets the primo packaging treatment, replete with plaid backer and a scalloped edge across its top. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/maison-chanamon-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019121"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When it comes to greeting card messaging, simple (and animated) is always best. Just ask <a href="https://chanamon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maison Chanamon</a>!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/marissakay-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019122"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://marissakayco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marissa Kay Co</a> is a fantastic new-to-me plantable range, with a strong undercurrent of nature and healing. Just think art, plants and slow living.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mary-draper-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019123"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.marydraperdesign.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Draper Design</a> comes from former teacher Mary Draper, who left her classroom to generate this heartfelt range. The embedded glitter gives every design subtle pop, and I&#8217;ve already shared my views on envelopes. The silver linings are just what the world needs right now (both literally and figuratively). </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noble-paperie-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019124"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.thenoblepaperie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Noble Paperie</a> has charm, humor, no shortage of empathy, and even the little black cat from <em>Flow</em> (although Kate told me that was unintended). If you haven&#8217;t checked it out yet, you&#8217;re welcome!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noteworthy-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019125"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Remember what I said about a few feet up about empathy cards? <a href="https://noteworthystore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_qdCF3wACWqsxDxQsvZ4g4l65__ZnB0m7vSS8mTTdR9H0-ZF-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Noteworthy Paper &; Press</a> has this category covered in spades (just hold on, clearly this is going to be a bumpy ride!).</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pier-six-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019126"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://piersixpress.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhqU5BFGi1E2GBMByDmMdD_N93xkt7-dNYNcRIiDIWinURZs-y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pier Six Press</a> — ;who just won Rising Star at the Louie Awards — ;is known for its dynamic color, but there&#8217;s a lot more treasure here than you think. It was such a treat to briefly catch up with Karen, though we kept getting interrupted by buyers, go figure!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pineapple-sundays-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019128"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://pineapplesundaystudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pineapple Sundays Design Studio</a> always captures the wonder of this world with such delight! I&#8217;m officially obsessed with all Lauren&#8217;s backers — ;hers are some of the best in the biz. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/porchlight-press-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019129"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">You know you&#8217;re dealing with a talented letterpresser when you see a card with cross-outs and debossing like the bespeckled gem you see above from <a href="https://porchlightpress.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXanWMcZ8nXWvqSCNn3K5Bzet0oBxDVRusqpXr2N_RIPKqvvjf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Porchlight Press</a>. Heather also created this Farmer&#8217;s Market calendar which upcycles into postcards — both brilliant and tasty! </figcaption></figure>



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<p><a href="https://www.presentcard.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PresentCard</a> is a card concept where you customize the interior with the experience/gift of your choice. Its founder Silvie gave me one on the floor redeemable for a hug — ;which I gladly accepted!</p><div class="inline-post clearfix"><div class="see-also byline">See also</div><div id="block-wrap-41639" class="block-wrap-native block-wrap block-wrap-23 block-css-41639 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="41639" 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-10013774 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-favorites tag-baum-kuchen tag-be-nice-have-fun tag-calliope-paperie tag-design tag-eloise-narrigan tag-flax-pen-to-paper tag-greeting-cards tag-kristina-burkey tag-next-chapter-studio tag-parchment-paper tag-sarah-schwartz tag-shorthand tag-stationery tag-stationery-blog tag-stationery-design tag-stationery-designer tag-stationery-store-day tag-stationery-trends tag-sugar-paper tag-thank-you-stationery tag-the-paper-craft-pantry tag-the-social-type tag-urbanic" style="--animation-order:0"><div class="preview-mini-wrap clearfix"><div class="mask"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/stationery-store-day-on-the-way/" class="mask-img"><img width="100" height="100" src="https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.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/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=100%2C100&;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=120%2C120&;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=275%2C275&;ssl=1 275w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=372%2C372&;ssl=1 372w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=567%2C567&;ssl=1 567w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=882%2C882&;ssl=1 882w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=24%2C24&;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=48%2C48&;ssl=1 48w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=96%2C96&;ssl=1 96w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=300%2C300&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.jpg?resize=50%2C50&;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/merch.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></div></div><div class="title-wrap"><h3 class="title"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/stationery-store-day-on-the-way/">Stationery Store Day on the Way!</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="2023-08-01T15:28:45+00:00">August 1, 2023</time></span><span class="byline-part likes-count"><a href="#" class="tipi-like-count " data-pid="10013774"><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>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/quilling-card-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019133"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://quillingcard.com/?utm_term=quilling%20cards&;utm_campaign=2025+Evergreen+RSA&;utm_source=adwords&;utm_medium=ppc&;hsa_acc=8853152227&;hsa_cam=11997368802&;hsa_grp=115366975625&;hsa_ad=489771448771&;hsa_src=g&;hsa_tgt=kwd-297346709162&;hsa_kw=quilling%20cards&;hsa_mt=b&;hsa_net=adwords&;hsa_ver=3&;gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=11997368802&;gbraid=0AAAAADC0n6w3c90IRXwPbWCHoHOSZSl6u&;gclid=CjwKCAjwtfvEBhAmEiwA-DsKjhilcdVKfVI7dtxX6sqAULRv4dVwaSFics0CM3BAgfSSjodQV65DzhoCgE4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Quilling Card</a> has really delved into the world of fine art, with predictably fantastic results!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/redback-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019134"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.redbackcards.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redback</a> was a few rows out of *Noted, but well worth the very short trek. Congratulations Sharon for winning the Celebrating Women Louie Award, <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/news/designer-greetings-co-founder-bernice-gimbelman-dies-at-91/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">now named for Bernice (Vickie) Gimbleman, co-founder of Designer Greetings. </a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rifle-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019135"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://riflepaperco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rifle Paper Co.</a> was in the Ivystone showroom, and was as always full of surprises. Check out this Halloween Advent Calendar — a product whose time has definitely come!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rock-n-paper-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019136"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://rocknpaperco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooqFwQDu680gs6bMrWriuePsT2CuvH4EObBBfTlsVltPfU_WZmF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rock&#8217;N Paper</a> and its founder Stephanie were both new to me — and the card community is so much better with her hard, smart edge.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rock-scissor-paper-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019137"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">I have been swooning for <a href="https://www.rockscissorpaper.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rock Scissor Paper</a> designs since NSS days — sister set Heidi and Susie consistently brings fresh color and presentations to the card table (no easy feat!).</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/simply-mko-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019140"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://simplymko.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SimplyMKO</a> was another great (new) find! This Dallas brand is the brainchild of Megan Oshiro, whose designs are inspired by her Korean culture. Quite the entrepreneur, she started it while still in college and went full time after graduating!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/smitten-on-paper-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019141"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://smittenonpaper.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor09Fhl0Mslz1rsIsICvqXUsAImIcP3Jr3OjGiSwmGXbB9-bCOD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smitten On Paper</a> never fails to combine top-notch messaging with outstanding presentation — ;pulling this design from its envelope is akin to receiving a bit of sunshine!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sugarboo-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019142"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://sugarbooandco.com/?gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=18258349409&;gbraid=0AAAAADRIi78PsX7CSCWUKA6z3rz6h01D-&;gclid=CjwKCAjwtfvEBhAmEiwA-DsKjmWO5EQBHTVPQUJVX80lcxNFqMNT0ta5sErUDFtG66_XC8gm76bLgBoCc20QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugarboo &; Co.</a> has a light-filled space in World Market Center, and I always visit whenever I&#8217;m in town for a big beautiful dose of inspiration. The brand&#8217;s nose for selecting quotes to live with on one&#8217;s walls is unparalleled, and the presentation is just as dynamic. </figcaption></figure>



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<p>I love seeing more and brands — ;like <a href="https://www.saturnpresscards.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor2qesVI8NHgf82XIJUcVgvTG4YcSBS3tiDaH37PcLHfFP53pgg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saturn Press</a> — ;make the jump into paper (not plastic) boxes. Its new owners are putting so much careful thought and TLC into this letterpress range!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/talking-out-of-turn-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019143"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://talkingoutofturn.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooO85yoLFjxTsE6Rua6OvUCi3jx5chR5Qi3sqeUZVb0wG_b93U8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Talking Out of Turn</a> is yet another wholesale brand with a store — ;in this case, in Dallas — ;and it is a stroke of brilliance to pair cards with themed stickers. Meanwhile &#8216;silly goose&#8217; is a fun micro-trend! </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/umlaut-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019144"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Also at Mary Hada, <a href="https://umlautbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ümlaut Brooklyn</a> has an unearned reputation for lots of profanity. When it does appear, it&#8217;s appropriately smarter and prettier than you would think. Love those Japanese-esque florals! </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/warren-tales-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019145"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.warrentales.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren Tales</a> won the Writer of the Year Louie — ;and appropriately Lindsey said this very word on stage! I was there however, and I can testify it was not this drawn out. </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wild-child-press-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019146"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.wildchildbrand.com/links?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadAmWDGtLn06Qbh08aLUkJWQSSEPsKELlF_njLrDYzuSajanx-xDnFHbbId3w_aem_Iz68sTFvkknzD93XY3dNvQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Child Brand</a> was another new-to-me discovery — ;<a href="https://louieawards.awardsplatform.com/gallery/MbpbDxNb?keywords=wild+child+&;badge=&;category=&;oQGaMDYr=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and Rieke also took home a Louie</a>. What&#8217;s not to love about her vibe? Clearly she was onto something with all that orange!</figcaption></figure>



<p>Thank you for reading this far, nerds — and for coming along with me on this virtual stroll!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kicker-heartell-1-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10019149"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Here and at top of this post: Even the <em>reflection</em> of this <a href="https://heartellpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heartell Press</a> Indigo print (of a hand-carved woodblock print) is gorgeous!</figcaption></figure>