stationery podcast
During this past *Noted, I couldn’t help falling in love with the Meet The Maker videos. These short intros were...
One of the things I love most about what I do is that I never know what maker will materialize...
Stationery is full of great maker stories, but sit back and get comfortable, because that of Tiny and Snail is really something else! Grace Nixon Peterson (AKA Snail) and Leah Nixon (AKA Tiny) are the sisters and the nickname namesakes behind this vibrant brand, which first opened its doors in...
Back at the turn of this century, houses of letterpress completely dominated the entire market. Inspired by Martha Stewart, would-be...
Pre-COVID, my last work trip, in February 2020, was judging the 31st Annual LOUIE Awards in Washington, D.C. Semi-post-COVID, my...
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...
Maybe it’s just me, but staying focused deskside has been quite the challenge lately. I’m sure it’s partially because I...
Subscription boxes are nothing new of course, but then again, neither is letterpress! Although the printing method was founded in...
Longtime Paper Nerd readers know that I have a special spot in my heart dedicated to British stationery design. Maybe it’s because I’ve never been able to get too excited about the Royals, but it’s more likely to be because every paper peep I meet from there is just so...
So, it’s been quite a week! I was finishing up judging the 194 Noted @ *Noted entries Monday morning — following...
I was so glad a few weeks back to get acquainted with Vicky Barone and receive a first-hand introduction to...
If your stationery is looking stale, perk it up with a quick trip to Target. Once a year, the uber-popular Sugar Paper Essentials range gets a product infusion — and frankly, it’s not a moment too soon! If you’re anything like me, your home office is used nearly as much your...