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Post Show Coverage

spotlight on: wood

{twig & fig} {night owl paper goods}

I've saved two of my favorites for last. I absolutely love the idea of using wood veneers for stationery and cards. Night Owl Paper Goods released a staggering, 100 new items at the show this year. An astounding addition to their already charming collection. I'm wondering when this dynamic design duo ever sleeps? Twig & Fig is known for their amazing custom design and stationery. This year marked the debut of their innovative retail line. I fell head over heels in love with all of it, very frame-worthy! Thank you for all the great feedback on my coverage. Is it premature to say that I'm already looking forward to next year's show? {images by crow & canary}

father's day pick: no. 2

This card from PAPERooT really caught my eye at the Stationery Show. My father is a mariner and I'm quite sure he'd be delighted to receive this in the post. There's some stiff competition this year, haven't decided on the card just yet.

spotlight on: letterpress

{austin press} {enormous champion} {gilah press + design}
{sugarcube press}
{sweet letter press}

spotlight on: prints

{dutch door press} {tallu-lah} {sub-studio}

{images by crow & canary}

spotlight on: calendars

{linda & harriett} {old school stationers}

These two designers really hit it out of the ballpark with their 2010 calendars. Linda & Harriett always come up with chic designs, so I was very excited to hear that their new wall calendar is perforated.Perforated? You may be thinking... Yes! So that you can send their cute patterns as a postcard once the month is over. Sheer genius. The desk calendar, designed and printed by Old School Stationers, is truly enchanting. I love that they tried something new in designing their own eco-friendly and stylish stands to hold the calendar. Now Ijust have to wait for the new year to come! {top two images via design*sponge, bottom image by crow & canary}

father's day pick: no. 1

I love this card from Dutch Door Press. Perfect for the musician or music loving Dad. Father's Day is always a particularly challenging occasion to find the perfect card for my own Pops. He doesn't golf, sport-fish, BBQ, wear ties (at least not very often), nor have I ever seen him mow a lawn. I always have my eyes open for a great father's day card that doesn't incorporate any of the aforementioned stereotypes. {photo by crow & canary}

spotlight on: color

{la familia green}
{jacki paper}

{finlay prints}

{carta, inc}

{albertine press}

Those that know me are likely familiar with my love of color. I'm naturally drawn to saturation and was truly in heaven in these designer's booths. I'm in the midst of traveling this week, but am working to get the rest of my Stationery Show coverage posted the next few days. I saw so many great lines and want to be sure to include as many designers as possible. More to come! {photo by crow & canary}

{give studio}

I really love the simplicity and sweetness of Give Studio's designs. I think they do an excellent job of giving letterpress a fresh and unexpected look.

Day 4 - Wednesday May 20

So excited 2 have completed my rhyme book filled with designs from @LauriePony @CarriePony @substudio and more

Headed home to Portland. It was truly a pleasure meeting so many of my Twitter paper pals in NYC this week!

From @kelpdesigns booth, loved these ladies!

Twig & Fig- Gorgeous, they really are amazing designers. Love their new line of cards.

Junky Heirloom Interview
Paper People Q&A with Kristin Mills and Amy Shaffer
[blogged with awesomeness by Sycamore Street Press]

Must-Read Blog Coverage
Photos of booths and products, PoppyTalk's new monthly market, and jaw dropping PR Kit examples
[by Jennifer]

Day 3 - Tuesday May 19

Coveting this lovely gem from @paperstories in booth no. 1842

Spotted: Favorite Notebooks

{albertine press: booth no. 1934}

{sub-studio: booth no. 1933}

{paperoot: booth no. 2452}

Day 2 - Monday May 18

More Booth Picks by Crow & Canary

{twig & fig booth no. 1435 + 1437}
{the great lakes booth no. 1653}
{two trick pony booth no. 1554}

Opening Day - May 17

More paper greatness from Fugu Fugu Press Booth No. 1456May 17, 2009 posted by Carina

I adore these prints by tallulah in Booth No. 1937May 17, 2009 posted by Carina

SusyJack* has some gorgeous paper goods in Booth No.1847May 17, 2009 posted by Carina

Pre-Show Picks

Must-see companies compiled by stationery rep Crow & Canary

Twig & Fig {Booth No. 1435 & 1437}
Girl of all Work {Booth No. 1448}
Fugu Fugu Press {Booth No. 1456}
Tapeswell {Booth No. 1529}
Treeo Design {Booth No. 1549}
Old School Stationers {Booth No. 1551}
Two Trick Pony {Booth No. 1554}
Yellow Owl Workshop {Booth No. 1558}
Pearl & Marmalade/The Great Lakes {Booth No. 1653}
Sugarcube Press {Booth No. 1646}
Pancake & Franks {Booth No. 1741}
Dutch Door Press {Booth No. 1746}
La Familia Green {Booth No. 1756}
Sub-Studio {Booth No. 1933}
Albertine Press {Booth No. 1934}
Jacki Paper {Booth No. 1936}
Red Cap Cards {Booth No. 1963}
Pikku {Booth No. 2048}
Linda & Harriett {Booth No. 2059}
Tiselle {Booth No. 2063}
Gilah Press + Design {Booth No. 2159}
Paper + Cup Design {Booth No. 2248 & 2250}
Blue Barnhouse {Booth No. 2456}
Smudge Ink {Booth No. 2531}
Smock Paper {Booth No. 2741, 2743, 2745}
9SpotMonk Letterpress {Booth No. 2862}
Sycamore Street Press {Booth No. 3271}
Delphine {Booth No. 3327}
Oblation Papers & Press {Booth No. 3513}
Rag & Bone Bindery {Booth No. 3635, 3637}

New from gilah press

Visit Gilah Press in Booth No. 2159
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