Making the Baby Announcement

Making the Baby Announcement

“First comes love, then comes marriage then comes baby (or usually some child’s name we wished to torment) in a baby carriage.” We used to sing this as little girls while pumping our legs to get our swings to go higher. Who knew what it meant, but it rhymed and seemed to hint at something … Continue reading »

The Wedding Invitation – An Ad for Your Special Day

The Wedding Invitation – An Ad for Your Special Day

Which way do you lean – formal or informal? I think that weddings can be divided into two styles- the first one is casual, informal. The other direction is formal. Informal means that you are not required to follow set ceremonies, rules or conventions. Formal means the direct opposite. Does that mean that if you … Continue reading »

Halloween circa 1960′s

Halloween circa 1960′s

My mother was a very gifted artist- from sculpture to watercolor, calligraphy to silk screen, costume and set design- she had quite a wide range of interests and skills. As one of three girls in our family, we were blessed with her sense of humor and her ability to craft any idea of a Halloween … Continue reading »

From New York to Royal Oak

From New York to Royal Oak

Each year I note with interest the differences between the biggies and those vendors new to the show. Most vendors do an excellent job of showing their entire line of goods. A visually attractive booth will draw you in- but the range of product offerings also has to be equal. That’s especially true with one … Continue reading »

Trends from the Stationery Show 2012

Trends from the Stationery Show 2012

I always look forward to seeing and sharing what new ideas and colors are going to be the highlights for me. At the end of the show, what I want as a take away are the current colors trends, trends in stationery, and any ideas that we can expand on as new sources for our … Continue reading »