stationery design
Yesterday I was chatting with a maker and the subject of the perfect notebook came up. It turns out she...
Today is indeed the day June, AKA Pride Month, kicks off, but for months now, Sky of Blue Cards has...
Now that it’s been a solid few weeks since *Noted and SF Now has come and gone, I’m trying to stay in that Dr. Suessian “don’t be sad it’s over, be glad it happened” camp. On that note, let’s take a virtual and alphabetical walk through the vibrant Fort Mason...
One question I get over and over at market is, “So, what trends are you’re seeing?” The answer usually is,...
I’m definitely still recovering from what was literally a 5,000-mile (round) trip, but as I suddenly realized on the incredible...
So here we are, it’s April 12, and I haven’t yet shared all the March makers, to say nothing of a very exquisite April straggler. So without further ado, let’s get started! First up is Awkward Affections. This Portland brand is the brainchild of Kaz Palladino, and her range focuses on evasive...
Typically when I discover a new range, it’s a North American maker who is new on the stationery scene. It’s...
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 more sophisticated, professional polish to them than the traditional folded card. Here, even the shortest message gains stature as penmanship and printing mingle, with fantastic effect. For that reason, I’m...
So, full disclosure: February is my least favorite month of the year for too many reasons to get into here,...
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 nothing truly new under the sun. What is new and unable to be truly replicated, however, is the distinctive spark behind each brand, derived from its original interpretation of a...
