Spoooooky-Fun Cards
I don’t want to lose sight of which holiday we’re actually supposed to be paying attention to right now, so in the spirit of the spooking season, here are some faboolous cards to skelebrate with… What says Halloween more than a good pumpkin? How about lots of good pumpkins? L2 Design Collection definitely knows how […]
Hoot! Hoot! Christmas Early Bird Special Offer
I know, I know: it isn’t even Halloween, yet. But there are some really good “early bird” Christmas promotions being offered, and I wanted to let you know. Recently, Night Owl Paper Goods contacted me* about an awesome promotion they’re offering on their new (and completely fantastic!) line of personalized holiday cards. And, when I […]
S’Wanderings: Cape Ann, Massachusetts – The Paper Mermaid
One of the main reasons we went to Rockport was to visit The Paper Mermaid. I’d never been to the shop before (I found out about it online), so I was happy to find it exactly as I’d imagined: a cute storefront on Rockport’s picturesque Main Street, jam-packed with all kinds of eye candy. It’s […]
S’Wanderings: Cape Ann, Massachusetts – Gloucester Sights
This week, I’m featuring my first series of “S’Wanderings” posts. S’Wanderings feature sites, lodging, good eats, and of course, stationery shops, book stores, toy stores, galleries, and other points of miscellaneous interest. For those of you who’ve never heard of Cape Ann: geographically, it could be considered Cape Cod’s baby sister. It sits on the […]
Three L’s: Ladyfingers. Letterpress. Luck.
So, in the midst of my, erm, “challenging” summer, there was a lovely little bright spot. You know those businesses you follow on social media? And, how some of them offer giveaways of some sort or other, and all you have to do is respond to their post, and you’re automatically eligible to win? Well, […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Going Out with a Booth-Blowout-Bang
Well, the calendar has turned another page—how did that happen?—and it’s time for me to wrap up my NSS coverage. I learned so much in my first year at the show as a blogger. I plan to apply lessons like “One overnight is not enough,” and “Think you’re taking too many pictures? You’re not; take […]
We Now Interrupt This Program – To celebrate the Supreme Court ruling, today
I’m interrupting my NSS coverage to add my voice to the giant “Hooray!” being heard ’round the world, on the momentous occasion of the Supreme Court ruling striking down DOMA as unconstitutional. In honor of this further step toward genuine equality in our country, here are just a few designs that celebrate marriage for all… […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Kids’ Stationery
I’ll admit it: I never gave up my inner child. Which is why I’m still drawn to kids’ toys, books, and, of course, stationery, even though I’m an “adult.” In my mind, anything that’s fun for kids is fun for us so-called grown-ups, too. So, while I’ve titled this post “Kids’ Stationery,” the products featured […]
2013 National Stationery Show – To the Letter
This NSS post is particularly near and dear to my heart, because it takes a look at some examples of the nifty hand-lettering and creative uses of typography on display at the Show. I’ve studied and practiced calligraphy and hand-lettering on and off for—eek!—over 25 years, now. (I’d like to say I started when I […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part VI – Combining Colors into Palettes
My final post on NSS color themes explores how folks combined on-trend individual colors into fresh, vibrant palettes. Up With Paper’s Parisian Pop-Up Notepad combines taupe, aquas, and chartreuse and olive greens in a perfect little place for jotting notes. This handsome letterpressed rooster from Ilee Papergoods combines turquoise, tomato red, and a dark blue […]