the paper nerd
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,... Continue Reading
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.... 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 first became enchanted with Brittany Paige earlier this year, in February of 2020, on the very first morning of... Continue Reading
Well, Coronavirus tried to stop the Mohawk Show, and while it wreaked a fair amount of havoc, the esteemed house of paper found a way to make it work. After all, those 200+ entries from around the world can’t judge themselves now, can they? So, the last several months found... Continue Reading
If you are like me on this Black Friday of 2020, you woke up to a dizzying in-box full of... 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