the paper fold
I compiled a lot of office coverage for the upcoming fall issue of Stationery Trends, and in doing so I...
Here's a first, at least to come across my desk: A paper range born during a pandemic. Meet Send a Stitch, created stitch by exacting stitch by Katrina Simon.
I can’t be the only one out there counting the days until 2021. As 2020 runs down the clock, it’s time to look ahead. For so many of us, that means a big empty planner to fill in the New Year is definitely in order. The market is rife with...
I can’t be the only one who finds a bit of irony in the fact that today — as much...
Longtime Paper Nerd readers know that I have a special spot in my heart dedicated to British stationery design. Maybe...
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...
Serendipity has always been one of my favorite words. After all, what’s not to like? It is the type of...
During this past *Noted, I couldn’t help falling in love with the Meet The Maker videos. These short intros were...
Snail mail and greeting cards have assumed a renewed importance in American life that has been absent for decades upon decades. Just ask Paper Source, whose CEO Winnie Park told The Chicago Tribune last week that online greeting card sales have increased tenfold compared with the same time period last...
There’s nothing like a fresh new brand landing in your in-box to perk you up. And in the case of...
I was so glad a few weeks back to get acquainted with Vicky Barone and receive a first-hand introduction to...
Is this week over yet? Apparently not, so I’m closing mine with some laughs from the droll but incredibly devious minds at Ümlaut Brooklyn. Jocelyn & Roland’s 2021 card releases hit precisely the right note with a dysfunctional dose of retro sass, perfect for today’s discerning, distanced greeting card market....