Monthly Archives: June 2011

June 29, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Twenty-five: Carolyn Suzuki

I was feeling okay about missing the Stationery Show this year, until I came across Colleen Ellse’s photo of artist Carolyn Suzuki‘s booth. Carolyn’s debut card line is terrific: simple, clean + graphic. (The patterned backs are a nifty detail!) I’m glad her online shop is open + ready for shopping: I’ll be stocking up. […]

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June 28, 2011 – 5:00 am

What’s a Vampire to do?

I was in a bit of crazy panic last night.  Let me take you back …. On Sunday, I was at Target, happily shopping away, when I noticed that my summer lotion, Lubriderm SPF 15, was no longer stocked.  Hmmmm, I thought, this means I’ll have to add it to my Walgreen’s-only shopping list, since […]

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June 27, 2011 – 7:09 pm

Resort 2012: Marios Schwab

This floral, deftly woven through Marios Schwab’s resort collection, won me over. See the complete show at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of marios schwab for style.com

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June 24, 2011 – 10:12 am

Resort 2012: Valentino

Loving the understated sophistication of these dresses from the Valentino resort collection. See the full show at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of valentino for style.com

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June 22, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Twenty-four: Stitch Design Co.

Charleston’s Stitch Design Co. is a constant source of inspiration. Their graphic design work is modern yet elegant, and their letterpress goods, produced through sister company Sideshow Press (with the help of third member, Sideshow’s presswoman, Virginia Gregg), are staples in my stationery arsenal. I’m glad that I get to visit Charleston frequently, as I […]

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