Monthly Archives: May 2010

May 18, 2010 – 9:30 am

Stationery Show 2010: Metaphys

I went absolutely crazy for the orange/white/silver/black color palette and minimalist design of these Metaphys office supplies from Japan. Available in the US through Eastern Accent, they’re completely fabulous. Dying to get my hands on some.

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May 18, 2010 – 5:00 am

Stationery Show 2010: Austin Press

Kim at Austin Press always has some amazing modern Victoriana to peruse. My favorite this year has to be the alphabet flash cards.  Would love to frame “D” or “E” (as you know, I’m mad for elephants).

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May 17, 2010 – 1:00 pm

Stationery Show 2010: The Full Courtney Press

Favorite new line at the show has to be The Full Courtney Press. I am completely smitten with the simplicity + playfulness of designer Courtney Renard’s letterpressed greeting cards. Courtney and her mother were manning the booth on Sunday, full of energy and enthusiasm. Love that! (And not that I wish illness on anyone, but […]

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May 17, 2010 – 11:00 am

Red Bird Ink/Daffodil Card

Speaking of Julia Farill/Red Bird Ink, this lovely daffodil card has been on my desk top for weeks now. Isn’t it glorious? image from redbirdink.etsy.com

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May 17, 2010 – 9:30 am

Stationery Show 2010: Bluepoolroad for Crane Studio

I have to lead off my stationery show coverage with a personal favorite: Peggy Wong of bluepoolroad’s collection for Crane & Co Studio. It was thrilling to finally see Peggy’s collection of brightly colored coasters and modern thank you cards and notecards on display: they looked great + were true to the bluepoolroad design aesthetic […]

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