Stationery Show Wrap

We always arrive at the show breathlessly seeking fresh new looks for the season!  We were not disappointed!  Here are some of our favorite trends:

Chalkboard art is still strong and we found it cleverly incorporated in all kinds of paper goods.

The new Kate Spade booth had quite the buzz at the show.  We swooned over the witty, bold simplicity of the designs.  Be sure to stay tuned, we ordered almost all of it!

Watercolors in summery pastels - a really fresh look!  Mara-Mi has lovely notecards and invitations.  This Kate Spade 2014 planner is a stunner!  Beautiful art throughout the book!

 We were delightfully surprised to find these Florence Broadhurst designs at the Giftwrap Co.  You may recognize some of these patterns from Kate Spade bags and fabrics.  Look for them in the shop very soon!

 Gold foil and letterpress are showing up in all kinds of uses.  These notebooks will add flair to desktops!

 We really fell for these fresh, playful prints evoking gay Paris!  They are on the way along with notecards, greeting cards...

 Organic glam!  We love the contrast of these timeless styles, hand done in gold leaf.  Alicia got to choose the paper colors so we could put together a look that is Paper Delights!

Rifle Paper Company continues to lead the new design aesthetic.  We saw Rifle-inspired designs throughout the show, but a visit to the Rifle booth made it clear who was leading the way!  This amazing 2014 desk calendar {check out the packaging} is just a tease of the gorgeous paper goods on the way!

At last!  Our most popular letter pressed desk calendar has arrived!  The talented, local artist at Ilee Papergoods has once again, not disappointed.  What's so special?  Multiple {3 - 4} letter pressed colors on each page, variety of art styles, each one a beautiful and creative depiction of the month!  It's a year-long gift:  monthly art and inspiration!  Come in and indulge!

Yes, today is the second full day of summer in Seattle!  In Seattle, we have to be creative about convincing ourselves that it really is Summer.  Wear bright, summer colors {of polar fleece or rain gear}, fix summery drinks {Arnold Palmers are delicious served hot - with vodka} and surround yourself with fun, summery accessories!!  We love all the new letterpress coasters that just arrived from Haute Papier.  Despite the fancy {French} name they are happily affordable, fun to use, practical, make great hostess gifts AND remind us of summer!

Faux Bois - you know it must be tres chic because it is French for "fake wood".  It's a real fashion trend once again and our faux bois gift wrap let's you can add a bit of high style with ease!  Find the look at Paper Delights in gifts bags, note cards, custom stationery as well as wedding invitations.  Woodsy and chic all at once!

Birthday card + Birthday earrings!

We love creativity! The Eggheads at Egg Press have come up with a very cool solution to the "girlfriend birthday present" dilemma! These new letterpress birthday cards have four sets of paper earrings that you pop out and attach to real earring wires {included}! Fashionable, clever and recyclable! Choose from three card styles!