Vojtěch Kubašta Exhibit – Part 2
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 Saturday, March 15th, 2014. (For more information, please see Part 1 of this series of posts.) Kubašta […]
Vojtěch Kubašta Exhibit – Part 1
Let me start right off by saying that if you’re anywhere within a day’s journey of New York City, and can carve the time out between now and Saturday to get downtown, then plan a trip to go see the “Pop-Ups from Prague: A Centennial Celebration of the Graphic Artistry of Vojtěch Kubašta (1914-1992)” exhibit […]
In Clover – St. Patrick’s Day gift bundle ideas, with Ginko Papers
I’m one of those people who loves giving gifts. And, in particular, I love to give “layered” gifts, with several items to open, all united by a certain theme. The more nooks and crannies and fun gifties to discover, the better. I’m always on the lookout for products that are happy, useful, and not outrageously […]
Spring is in the Air – Part 2
So, there’s another storm bearing down on a good portion of the country. Many of us should check (for seemingly the hundredth time this season), to see if there’s any sand, deicer, or salt left, and whether the handle on the shovel is going to make it through another heavy snowfall. But, in the interest […]
Spring is in the Air – Part 1
I’ve been getting some nifty e-mails from folks lately, sharing their new designs for spring. And, I’ll admit it, after the winter we’ve been having, even I—usually a fan of the snowiest season—am ready to let it go in exchange for some blue sky, a warm breeze, and a green shoot popping up here and […]
Give Your Sweetie a Smooch!
In the spirit of hugs and kisses—but also in the cynicism and ennui that can surround today’s festivities—here are clever Valentine’s cards for your amusement. Some are snarky, some bizarre, and some are just plain sweet (in a slightly off-kilter way). ‘Cause when it comes down to it, everyone deserves a little sweetness, today, right? […]
Love is in the Air…
…and I’m a little late acknowledging it. Soooooo, my studio re-org has taken a wee bit longer than I’d anticipated. It’s going well, and is in the home stretch (it now includes a pretty fab-tastic creativity corner—I’ll share pics when everything’s in place), but it has meant a longer gap in posting than I’d like. […]
It’s official: Up With Paper teams up with Robert Sabuda!
The first two projects they’ll team up on are a twentieth anniversary edition of Sabuda’s iconic Alphabet book, as well as a mini Christmas book (think stocking stuffer). You can read the entire Up With Paper press release here. * Total Transparency Statement
The Year Ahead – Calendars, Part 4
So, here it is. The fourth and final installment in my calendar-quest series of posts, with yet more to ponder…. Rigel Stuhmiller Rigel Stuhmiller’s 2014 calendar features birds, blooms, and beautiful, eight-color letterpress. I’m always a big fan of Rigel’s bold but refined style, and this calendar offers twelve gorgeous pages of her work. Even […]
The Year Ahead – Calendars, Part 3
I’m giving myself a deadline of the end of this week to make my momentous calendar decision. And, instead of it getting easier as I go along, it’s getting more and more difficult. There’s too much calendar-y goodness out there. Here’s some more of it… Plane Paper Plane Paper’s laser-cut 2014 Geometric Calendar combines great […]