Category Archives: paper

National Stationery Show 2012: Frausto & Co.

Gifty goodness from Frausto & Co. The Gentleman’s Deck + The Spy Deck are chock-full of info ranging from spy vocabulary to deciphering codes to how to tie a Windsor knot. (I think my buddy needs these: info that he’ll like, and presentation that I love.) Rounding out the trio is a Gardener’s Deck to […]

National Stationery Show 2012: Page Stationery

Page Stationery introduced a new wedding album at the show, full of their signature timeless designs expertly printed on luxe 600g Italian stock. It was a pleasure to meet designer/founder Sue Corral and chat as we browsed through the album: I’ve long admired how Page tweaks classic design just enough to keep it modern. (Remember […]

National Stationery Show 2012: Pawling

Pawling is another studio that excels at clean, geometric design. After long admiring sister-design team Trisha & Janet’s aesthetic at pinterest, it was nice to finally meet in person. (Making personal connections was a recurring theme for my 2012 NSS trip.) Pawling was one of the first booths I visited at the show, and I instantly […]

National Stationery Show 2012: Egg Press

I’ve been to the Stationery Show three times now, and each time, I’ve fallen hard for Egg Press. This year, it was geometric patterns that caught my eye. That, and the meticulous production standards that Egg Press is famous for. (Die cuts never looked so good.) The new “quiet thank you” series was an instant […]

National Stationery Show 2012: Double Bravo

So much to like at Double Bravo. An orange booth and elegant designs inspired by travel? Of course, I’m a fan. It was a pleasure to finally meet designer Barbara Buenz in person as well.