sarah schwartz
So, the time is FINALLY here! I was absolutely knocked out by the level of talent in this year’s Noted@*Noted...
When I spy flat notes in a maker’s mix, my heart always races just a bit. These pieces have a...
So, full disclosure: February is my least favorite month of the year for too many reasons to get into here, but fortunately this February just flew harmlessly by. The fact that I had not one but two fantastic work trips helped a lot: first I went to NYC for NY...
Running a small brand alongside the chaos of everyday life is certainly not for everyone, but for some, it is...
While it is true that new stationery brands keep our market fresh, it also remains somehow true that there is...
Trade show time is ALWAYS a crazy time — and winter trade show time during a global pandemic, well, it’s not recommended for the faint of heart! I’m grateful to have had several years of typical winter trade show travel as preparation. Navigating a delayed flight or lost bag here...
I love discovering new paper brands at trade shows, on Instagram … or best of all, sometimes they track me...
Makers, please start your design engines: The 2022 Noted @ *Noted Awards are officially open for entries! I am thrilled...
I have posted a lot over the years about holiday cards from Artifact Uprising, and with good reason: Sending out their exquisite New Year’s cards has become an annual tradition in my house. When the crop I mailed out in mid-December arrived late to many mailboxes, I was pleasantly surprised at...
Well, there’s nothing quite like planning and unveiling a exciting new department, only to then upend everything up by taking...
To me, a gift is not truly a present until is wrapped enticingly. Ideally, I like any gift I give...
During this past *Noted, I couldn’t help falling in love with the Meet The Maker videos. These short intros were designed to circumvent the digital format of that event and allow buyers to get acquainted with brands they are considering taking on. While nothing can ever replace actually hobnobbing in...
