NSS/SURTEX – Preppin’, Part 2 + Gartner Giveaway!
There’s some happy-dancing going on here at the S’Wicked Blog, today, because, thanks to the kind folks at Gartner Studios, (which includes the Gartner, MARA-MI, and russell+hazel brands), we’re celebrating our very first giveaway! WOO-HOO! Yup, that’s right! In celebration of the upcoming National Stationery Show, you can win MARA-MI’s New York version of their […]
NSS/SURTEX – Preppin’, Part 1
The time has come. You can practically hear the dull roar of the Javits Center in the distance. NSS, SURTEX, and Gift>It are on the horizon. They, together with the Creative Lifestyle & Arts and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, make for a powerhouse event of epic creative proportions. And, I’m going to miss it. […]
Mother’s Day is for Kicking Back and Enjoying a Gift or Two
Okay, I’ll admit it. I bought my own Mother’s Day gift. In fact, I got it wicked cheap, five months ago, during the whole Black Friday/Cyber Monday bonanza. I showed my husband a picture of it and said, “That’s my Mother’s Day present.” And, it’s been sitting in the basement ever since…waiting patiently for Mother’s […]
Mother’s Day is Sweet
So, your mom isn’t one who goes for the humorous card on Mother’s Day? Or, you’re looking for something a little closer to the heart? There are so many wonderful options that fall more in the “sweet ‘n lovely” category. Here are just a few (including one “stepmom” card—a subcategory that is seriously under-represented in […]
Mother’s Day is Hilarious
Note to my family: this Mother’s Day, get me a funny card. This spring has not met its humor quota, and it’s about time for a good laugh. Here are some suggestions…. L2 Design Collective Fugu Fugu Press The Nic Studio Oddball Press Hello!Lucky Fat Bunny Press oh my word There. These are the kind […]
A belated congratulations to the Trendys Winners!
Last week, Stationery Trends announced the winners of The Fifth Annual Trendys Awards. The work represented by the finalists was outstanding (be sure to check out all the designs out, here). But only six winners could be chosen, and they are: Baby category: Andy Warhol So Many Stars Board Book by Galison/Mudpuppy Green category: Letterpress […]
Goooooo, UConn!!!
Congratulations to the UConn Huskies Women and Men on their National Championship wins!!! What an accomplishment for the players, coaches, and all of the support team behind them! And, an extra congratulations to the Huskies Women, for their undefeated season. 40 and 0! Go, Huskies, go!!!! Want to show your CT love? Hartford Prints, a […]
LOUIE Finalists announced!
The Greeting Card Association just released its list of 26th Annual LOUIE Awards Finalists. Over seventy companies are represented in the 50+ categories of awards. The LOUIE Awards Gala and Ceremony will take place Sunday, May 18th, in New York City. This year’s gala theme is “Eye Candy.” Tickets are now available to attend the […]
A Bit o’ the Green
I’m looking out the window at a bleak landscape: patches of snow on the ground, a milky gleam where the sun’s shining behind the clouds, and everything is drab, drab, drab. Oh, and, it’s 27.5 degrees out, with a nice raw breeze. That said, there are signs of spring—the tell-tale tips of daffs and crocuses, […]
Vojtěch Kubašta Exhibit – Part 3
This is a continuation of coverage of the “Pop-Ups from Prague: A Centennial Celebration of the Graphic Artistry of Vojtěch Kubašta (1914-1992)” exhibit, curated by Ellen Rubin, The Pop-Up Lady, and taking place at The Grolier Club through tomorrow, Saturday, March 15th, 2014. (For more information, please see Part 1 and Part 2 of this […]