My first National Stationery Show (NSS) was 1998, so I consider myself an old-timer. But that’s nothing … Up With... Continue Reading
LOUIE awards
Before I delve into my last batch of LOUIE favorites, I have a quick Noted @ *Noted update: The deadline... Continue Reading
Welcome to TPC’s third installment of the National Stationery Show’s Insider Guide. In the spotlight today: Smudge Ink! This Boston house of letterpress and stationery has a major announcement, co-founder Kate Saliba told me. “We’ve been in transition, as Deb [Bastien] and I sold Smudge Ink. Yes, big news! After much consideration, we decided... Continue Reading
A few weeks back, TPC posted its first National Stationery Show Insider’s Guide. The idea, which came from Amy Smyth... Continue Reading
Good morning! I’m so thrilled to re-introduce Jill DiNicolantonio, founder of Parse & Parcel. She carefully curates paper and swatchbook... Continue Reading
I first came across Colleen Attara Studio while judging the LOUIE Awards last winter. Since judging is blind, I had no idea who the designer was but I found her stitched style so distinctive and fresh, while her verbiage is most poignant — a winning equation for any emerging range.... Continue Reading
The excitement surrounding all these National Stationery Show mailers is definitely contagious, so I’ve got a bunch more for you... Continue Reading
Ready for some more National Stationery Show mailers? Let’s get started! Blackbird Letterpress’ “Over the Moon” silver-ink-on-black-paper letterpressed masterpiece continues its otherworldly... Continue Reading
During this past edition of NY NOW I was able to sneak away from LOUIE Award judging for a bit to visit a handful of booths, including Holstee. I finally got to meet the company’s Dave, who I’d corresponded with but never met in person, and after the show I was pleasantly... Continue Reading
There is definitely a big buzz going on around Rifle Paper Co. — not that it ever goes away completely.... Continue Reading
I first met the very lively and super-sweet Susan Birnbaum, creative director for greeting cards at Design Design, the first time... Continue Reading
So many LOUIE finalists, so little time — just under a month, in fact, until the gala on May 18, at Manhattan’s Espace. I’m loving the pool and gold foil combo on this design from Sugar Paper Los Angeles, a finalist in the Friendship/Encouragement (General) category (Above $3.50). The shiny herringbone envelope liner and chunky,... Continue Reading