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 – You have my Wrapt attention
Ba-dum-ching. But, it’s true in a way; the wrapping paper and supplies at the NSS were—let’s sing it together, now—Gooorgeoouus! The patterns ranged from bold to refined, from funky to understated (some even managing to pull off all four). Kate & Birdie Paper Company’s wrapping paper was beautiful, varied, and rich, and used lots of […]
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 […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part V – Light Neutrals
There seemed to be an overall lightness and brightness at the National Stationery Show. I’m not sure if that’s a sign of happier times on the rise, or not, but I’m going to go with that thought and celebrate the overall upbeat feel the show had, this year—not just in the cards, but in the […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part IV – Dark Neutrals
Black, is, of course, a perennial favorite for dark neutrals, and while there was plenty of black at the show, I found that folks seemed to be favoring lighter dark neutrals (oxymoronic, I know, but there you have it). In particular, charcoal grays and dark teals and navies were on display. Charcoal Charcoal is a […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part III – Aqua
Every-Popular Aqua Aqua and turquoise continued to be a favorite shade. There seems to have been a subtle change in hue, though, with lighter aquas shifting from a genuine blue-green toward a more powdery blue territory. All the aquas were fresh, clean, and spirit-lifting, and often were used to brighten palettes seen ’round the show. […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part II – Yellow-Based Greens
Acidic Greens – from Chartreuse to Olive Yellow-based greens were big at the show, and seem to have gone even more acidic than past years. From bright chartreuses to rich olives, the gold in the green was a favorite theme. There are few companies who use the color green as well as Rifle Paper Co., […]
2013 National Stationery Show – Colors Part I – Tomato Red
Well, I seriously underestimated how long it would take me to: sort through and prep the (hundreds of) pictures I took; organize all the business cards and marketing materials I picked up; and get my mind around how to winnow it all down into a logical series of posts. So, without further ado, heeeeeere’s the […]
The LOUIE Awards, Part II – Awards, Celebrations, and Winners
After admiring the event design, mingling, and enjoying a cocktail or two, everyone sat down to a lovely dinner and a festive Awards Ceremony. The night began in great spirits with comedian David Crowe, who made me laugh enough to completely forget to take any pictures. (Sorry, David!) After David’s routine, 25th Anniversary LOUIE Awards […]
The LOUIE Awards, Part I – A Gorgeous Silver Anniversary Celebration
So much happens during the National Stationery Show, and one of the biggest highlights of those three-and-a-half days is undoubtedly the LOUIE Awards. For those of you not familiar with these awards and the celebration that goes with them, the LOUIEs (as they’re affectionately known) are the industry’s recognition of the best of the greeting-card […]