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I never feel a work trip is really complete until I compile my Market Report, and my NY NOW | Shoppe...
Currently in its 16th season, Shark Tank is an American reality show institution. According to USTVDB, it’s the 10th most...
Most stationery makers aren’t in the industry long before they hear about Stationery HQ. This San Francisco house of design specializes in one-off and short-run wholesale production of fine stationery and gift products. Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, taking day-to-day order fulfillment off the creative...
There was a time (and not very long ago) when committing to exhibit at a gift show also entailed planning...
Over the years, I’ve profiled a seemingly endless array of makers who enter the stationery game from other professions. But...
My winter market travel days tend to be filled with rogue snowstorms and general chaos, while in summer I always seem to miss some big family event by attending one. Thus I truly, genuinely adore that the prime time for stationery shopping has traditionally been spring. There’s no better time...
If you are not yet familiar with Mirthos, frankly I am a bit jealous that you get to experience it...
Life began in a garden, but what is a farm if not a productive garden? Just ask Lauren te Velde,...
Happy National Stationery Week, all! To celebrate, I wanted to take a closer look at the ever-evolving sticker category. These are greeting cards to the world, and perhaps just as importantly, to ourselves. Clever personal mantras are that much more compelling when presented in vibrant color and fun lettering. And...
Those who attended *Noted in San Francisco last week will doubtless agree with me that it was quite the whirlwind!...
Yes, the day is here — the 2023 edition of the über-competitive greeting card design competition is open for business. It is...
I’ve been home from New York City for nearly a week now, and as usual, I’m still walking on air! While I love visiting any market, anywhere, to me there’s just nothing like experiencing fresh design in Manhattan. Perhaps I’m so attached to NYC because it was my first market...
