shades of expression designs
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...
A clean desk may be a sign of a sick mind, but an orderly desk can be the staging ground for your next brilliant idea — especially when pen holders from Shades of Expression Designs are part of the equation. Staying in a positive mindset is a snap with these ceramic...
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...
For the second year running, The Greeting Card Association has brought Thinking of You Week to vibrant life, so I’m here to remind you that surely there is at least one person out there who would love to hear from you. Before I continue with the guilt thumbscrews, however, let’s...
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...
This International Women’s Day, let’s not overlook all those great women-owned businesses out there — and I can’t think of a better one to highlight than Shades of Expression Designs. Run by three generations of women, this enterprise is a face of the American dream come alive. And, its newest...
Happy Summer! Shades of Expression Designs has two new releases to set the stage for a splendid summer. First up...
Like much of the country, here in Ohio’s snow belt, March truly came in like a lion. Our freak winter...
How sweet are these hand-drawn Christmas cards from Shades of Expression Designs? I am partial to the cozy wintry landscapes, though palm trees adorned with holiday lights come in a close second! This house of paper is a woman-run, American family enterprise in every sense of the word. Three generations...