2021 Co.
Despite shifting from spring to summer dates, it’s still hard to believe *Noted is nearly here! The expo will run...
Roughly a year or so back, Biely & Shoaf Co. began sponsoring my Card Wall. That felt like an immense...
Hey nerds, lately it has occured to me that there is a lot of compelling conversation about stationery happening outside our community. I can’t be the only paper person who gets excited when I stumble on one of these discussions — which is exactly what happened with the article I’m...
There was a time (and not very long ago) when committing to exhibit at a gift show also entailed planning...
I hope all you nerds are enjoying a wonderful Thinking of You Week so far. Mine kicked off on a...
Those who attended *Noted in San Francisco last week will doubtless agree with me that it was quite the whirlwind! I know I can’t be the only one currently navigating a seemingly endless inbox as I attempt to settle back into the Eastern Time Zone. So while this is now...
Well the judges have judged, and the votes have been tabulated, so it my distinct pleasure and honor to share...
I’ve been home from New York City for nearly a week now, and as usual, I’m still walking on air!...
One question I get over and over at market is, “So, what trends are you’re seeing?” The answer usually is, “I’m not sure — for now I’m taking pictures of everything I possibly can so I can make sense of it later, when I’m a bit less visually overwhelmed.” And...
I’m definitely still recovering from what was literally a 5,000-mile (round) trip, but as I suddenly realized on the incredible...
So, the time is FINALLY here! I was absolutely knocked out by the level of talent in this year’s Noted@*Noted...
So, it’s been quite a week! I was finishing up judging the 194 Noted @ *Noted entries Monday morning — following a few marathon judging sessions over the weekend — and learned of the finalists late Tuesday night in what has become more of a sprint. So, I am really, really excited...



















