Almost from the moment that E. Frances Paper made its National Stationery Show (NSS) debut in 2013, it was a... Continue Reading
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In my last post, I asked makers to let me share promotions they’ve unveiled in the last week or so... Continue Reading
The clever new Café Collection from Sapori is like having a cup of coffee with a loved one — in enduring, paper form no less. And, like most ranges that just feel right, it came to life organically, Scott told me. “I was researching color palettes while drinking coffee one... Continue Reading
The concept behind Piggyback is so simple and so ingenious, it’s unbelievable that no one thought of it before! Here’s... Continue Reading
Today I’ve got a real treat for you all — not just the joy of connecting with loved ones, not... Continue Reading
From the looks of these lovingly and carefully collaged releases, it seems like Colleen Attara has been quite busy of late. She describes her new work as “a heart balm,” created to “help people say what is in their hearts.” “I am all out into joy and am embracing mine... Continue Reading
If ever an industry needed a cheerleader, it’s stationery … and it’s found one in Taylor Swift. The pop star... Continue Reading
One of many great finds this past National Stationery Show was this Brooklyn-based house of cards, named for one of my... Continue Reading
Ilootpaperie was started by a set of Pasadena sisters, Alice & Doris, with a mission to steal hearts with their cheeky, colorful musings. Aiding and abetting the cause is Pierre, their stripe-clad mascot. And, they make cute little enamel pins too! The sisters are first-time exhibitors at National Stationery Show this year,... Continue Reading
Stationery subscription services certainly abound these days, but this is the first one I’ve come across with an international accent.... Continue Reading
In the spirit of National Handwriting Day — which is tomorrow! — I can’t not share the beautifully penned verbiage and... Continue Reading
It’s finally fittingly snowy and windy this January morning in Ohio, and while it’s picturesque in a Frozen sort of way, I’ll take a lovely landscape or stunning still life over it any day. And I can’t think of better worlds to get lost in than those presented in watercolor art prints... Continue Reading