Highlights from the 2013 National Stationery Show featuring Fig. 2 Design Studio, Pistachio Press, Night Owl Paper Goods, Igloo Letterpress and more
Letterpress
Good morning and happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was consumed by packing, moving and prep for a huge project I’m working on today. (I can’t wait to share in a few weeks!) As I was working along, I stumbled upon these darling letterpress baby announcements by Moglea and thought …
One of the true highlights of the show for me this year was meeting Elijah and Rhonda of Figs & Ginger and falling madly in love with their work. Inspired by forests and woodland creatures, they debuted a truly beautiful new collection of wooden wedding and party wares. Think lovely silhouette cake toppers, wedding signage, …
Enough of the small talk – let’s get this party started, shall we? One of my first stops and biggest loves at the show this year was Fig. 2 Design Studio. Claudia’s work is playful and celebratory, with bright neon colors, fabulous calligraphy from Meant To Be Calligraphy and a joyful spirit. Sugarcube Press is …
At long last I’ve recovered from my trek to this year’s National Stationery Show, the photos have been edited and I can’t wait to share with you a few highlights from the show. First up, it has to be noted that I spend about 98% of the show holding down the fort in the Smock …
When I first spied these amazing letterpress baby announcements on Oh So Beautiful Paper I seriously fell instantly in love. They may just be the most beautiful baby announcements I’ve ever seen. (And given my line of “real job” work, trust me when I say – I have seen a lot of baby announcements in …
I know I say every Friday how ready I am for it to be Friday, but today this is especially true. I’ve run myself a bit ragged the last few weeks and I’m looking forward to not leaving my house at all tomorrow. Heck, I’ll be lucky if I make it out of pajamas! I’ll …
I know we hate to admit it, but with the holidays now behind us Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching! I have a pretty busy January planned with upcoming photo shoots, a trip to Salt Lake City for the design conference event of the year, and trying to get some organizing projects tackled around our house …
New readers may not know that by day I work a pretty sweet gig at Boxcar Press, an internationally renowned letterpress print shop here in Syracuse, New York, which also includes our two letterpress stationery lines Bella Figura and Smock. A few weeks ago we hosted our first ever open studio event, which was essentially …
I love these pretty letterpress wedding invitations so much I don’t even know where to start. Designed by the lovely Sarah Parrott for her own wedding, they feature custom illustrations from Debra Bianculli, calligraphy by Grace Edmands and an assortment of pretty vintage stamps, all of which come together to create something really special. For …
Hello hello! It has been a crazy busy week for me (even crazier than usual!) as I prepare for the Boxcar Press Open Studio tomorrow. If you happen to be in the Syracuse area (or even a short drive away) you should definitely come check it out! Come for shop tours, printing demonstrations, free giveaways, …
If you follow me on twitter you may have seen my tweet last week hinting about a big upcoming event I am planning. Today I’m excited to officially spread the word about the Boxcar Press Open Studio taking place on Saturday, December 11. Everyone is welcome! Friends, clients, fellow designers, letterpress printers, general public and …