shades of expression designs
Once October passes, the spooky season abruptly ends and it’s time to think winter holiday. My gut says this year...
My niece, who just completed all her education and started her first “real” job — as a veterinarian! — recently moved...
One of the many reasons I love stationery so is all the magnificent illustration to be discovered here. And it is always cause for celebration when that imagery is reinterpreted into product that makes our living spaces that much more dynamic. Thus it is my honor and pleasure to introduce...
Take it from someone who has devoted much of her career to stationery: The stories behind stationery brands are nearly...
Labor Day Weekend is always a little bittersweet for me. As much as we have to move forward like the...
Yesterday I was chatting with a maker and the subject of the perfect notebook came up. It turns out she had quite a few thoughts on what that ideal form must entail — and, listening to her, I realized I do as well. That means I love discovering new entries...
A clean desk may be a sign of a sick mind, but an orderly desk can be the staging ground...
Sometimes the best option is to just slow down and take it easy, which pretty much encompasses my holiday weekend plans...
I wholeheartedly agree with Whitney Houston that children are indeed the future — and when it comes to stationery, our collective destiny is directly linked to nurturing the next generation of card-senders, letter-writers and (physical) invitation senders. Fortunately, Shades of Expression Designs has embraced this worthy cause with a slew of kid-approved...
For the second year running, The Greeting Card Association has brought Thinking of You Week to vibrant life, so I’m...
There are so many (valid) complaints these days about how women are depicted in the media. As the mom of...
It’s always exciting for me when a stationery company delves into new categories — and the latest release of linen wristlets and clipboards from Shades of Expression Designs are no exception. Perfect for taking along on summer adventures, linen wristlets can stow a lot of essentials at 6″ x 9.5.”...
