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In more “normal” years, this would be the season for my in-box to be filled with fantastic new makers. For... Continue Reading
Often the fastest way to grow a maker’s business is by adding a new category — and if your game is... Continue Reading
As of Monday, February 15, submissions for the Noted @ *Noted Product Awards are open, and I really hope every maker and retailer reading this submits. This awards competition features fantastic categories as well as a stellar panel of judges, all of whom can’t wait to see the depth of... Continue Reading
I can’t be the only one who finds a bit of irony in the fact that today — as much... Continue Reading
There’s nothing like a fresh new brand landing in your in-box to perk you up. And in the case of... Continue Reading
For me, there’s nothing like discovering a fresh range to reaffirm my faith in great design. And in this case, it may just reaffirm my faith in society itself! Meet The Raccoon Society, AKA “surprising gifts for surprising people.” This Madison, Wisconsin, house of paper is named for the nickname... Continue Reading
I’m so grateful I visited Shoppe Object last February. Since that and NY NOW were the only trade shows I... Continue Reading
I can’t be the only one out there counting the days until 2021. As 2020 runs down the clock, it’s... Continue Reading
Along with the rest of us, last spring found luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint quarantining at home in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, and rediscovering the pleasures of corresponding with friends via snail mail. But, she didn’t stop there, which isn’t really too surprising — have you seen her creations? Inspired by her parent’s garden,... Continue Reading
Snail mail and greeting cards have assumed a renewed importance in American life that has been absent for decades upon... Continue Reading
Boxed sets have had an interesting trajectory these past several years. Dyed-in-the-wool letter-writers have always loved them. They’ve multi-functional and... Continue Reading
I compiled a lot of office coverage for the upcoming fall issue of Stationery Trends, and in doing so I came across a plethora of sticker sheets. This fun format is especially suited to our crazy times. They express the user just like greeting cards, but they can be customized... Continue Reading