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 …
I’ve been getting a lot of requests for great adult party ideas, so I’m really excited to share Zach’s birthday party with you! Zach’s wife is Amy Graham Stigler, creative director and designer of Smock, and she recently planned an incredible surprise party to celebrate Zach’s 40th birthday. Zach loves old school rap so a …
This week I’m headed off to New York City for a couple of great Smock events. I would love to have you come by and say hello! Tomorrow and Tuesday we’ll be offering 25 free letterpress invitations when you buy 75+ (in addition to other fabulous promotions), plus we’ll have champagne and a little love …
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 …
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, …
I got thinking about it and actually, I can’t believe the holidays are already here! I know I’ve been yammering on about them for a few weeks now, but it actually blows my mind that 2010 has gone so quickly. For me it was both a year of great sorrow and many happy triumphs and …
Now that it’s officially time for the holidays to kick into high gear, it seemed like the perfect time for my next batch of holiday card favorites. This year I am loving cards with quirky illustrations, bright colors, hand drawn type and a playful vibe. These cards all embody that festive holiday spirit with charm …
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 …
I mentioned last week that I was going to be in New York all of this week (where I am currently skipping around from one amazing paperie to another and calling it “work”) and I’m excited to share all the details! Tomorrow, Thursday and Friday, Smock is teaming up with our friends at Kate’s Paperie …
Hey everyone! I’m making a rare weekend appearance to remind you about all of the exciting Inspired Creations tricks Ami and I have up our sleeves at the moment. First up, don’t forget – entries for the second Inspired Creations Contest (open to readers, vendors and bloggers alike) have to be postmarked by November 8! …
I wanted to take a quick moment today to share that this weekend (September 18 + 19), Smock will be donating 100% of sales from the Isle collection to Oceana. Oceana is an advocacy organization that has taken up an active role in the fight against offshore drilling in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon …