the paper fold podcast
Is this week over yet? Apparently not, so I’m closing mine with some laughs from the droll but incredibly devious...
Serendipity has always been one of my favorite words. After all, what’s not to like? It is the type of...
To me, a gift is not truly a present until is wrapped enticingly. Ideally, I like any gift I give to be admired in and of itself before the recipient even wonders what’s inside. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t feel guilty once the unwrapping is done, the gift has...
If you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s, you probably remember Acrylic Clips. And no, I don’t mean...
I’ve read a lot about guns and gun violence this week, a lot of words that were unfortunately necessary to...
Typically, a holiday finds me as far as humanly possible from work. But not this July Fourth; these days my head is in a far different place. I’m still reeling and disbelieving that my rights — as well as those of all Americans who can bear or play a part in...
During this past *Noted, I couldn’t help falling in love with the Meet The Maker videos. These short intros were...
Trade show time is ALWAYS a crazy time — and winter trade show time during a global pandemic, well, it’s...
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...
If you are like me on this Black Friday of 2020, you woke up to a dizzying in-box full of...
I’m so grateful I visited Shoppe Object last February. Since that and NY NOW were the only trade shows I...
In more “normal” years, this would be the season for my in-box to be filled with fantastic new makers. For me, exploring each one is like discovering a new little world. While the quantity may have decreased for now, that just makes every new brand that much more precious. And...