nss meetup

While I was in New York for the National Stationery Show, I received an invitation to attend the 7th annual NSS Meetup. The party was held at the Brooklyn Winery and co-hosted by Delphine, Brooklyn Bride, Cat Seto, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Paper + Cup and The Sweetest Occasion (yes, quite the lineup... I know). The party was super fabulous and so much fun.


One of the best things of the whole night was the amazing swag bag that I got. So many goodies from so many great companies! For a better glimpse of the actual party, check out Cyd's blogpost from The Sweetest Occasion.

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I'm back from New York and am super excited about everything I have to report! One of the most fun aspects of The National Stationery Show is all of the swag. I love swag. It doesn't make for a pleasant trip home... trying to cram everything into a carry-on bag. But once home, it feels so rewarding + special to have all of these goodies!


Between the books, pencils, totes, coasters... I am in great shape! I love having all of these treats, it's a great reminder of such an amazing show.

national stationery show

My favorite time of year has come... it's time for The National Stationery Show! It's been such a treat receiving tons of wonderful + beautiful mailings for The Show. I've been collecting them and showing them off to everyone I know (including my 85 year old grandpa).



I'm currently in route to New York (absolutely love in-flight wifi) and believe you me, once I'm there I will be visiting each and everyone of these booths! How could you not? Oh, I'm so excited! Check out our Facebook page for updates while I am in New York for The National Stationery Show.

greenwich letterpress

Greenwich Letterpress is a new company for us that I picked up this year at The National Stationery Show. I am absolutely in love with their products... and so are our custies since their cards are already flying off of the shelves!


Besides producing beautiful products, Greenwich Letterpress strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. All of their paper is either made from 100% tree free post consumer cotton or 100% recycled, and they use all soy based inks. They have a zero carbon footprint by using 100% wind energy when producing their products. What's more to want with a card company? They're great!


One of my favorite cards of theirs is their Frank Lloyd Wright card. The card says "Thanks for the advice... you're always Frank Lloyd Wright." Wright is a Wisconsin native and there are numerous houses around Milwaukee that were designed by him... so I think this card is perfect for the store!


You can shop our selection of Greenwich Letterpress products right here.

stuff we all get

I have safely and happily returned from The National Stationery Show (even though I am still slowly recovering and adjusting to "store life" again!). I'll be re-capping over the next couple of weeks, but first I want to share with you one of my most favorite parts of The Stationery Show... THE SWAG!


I scored big this year... (especially with the help of Jane over at simple + pretty)! I got some really great goodies from a. favorite design, BirdDog Press, Crane & Co, Graphic Image, and Ladies of Letterpress.


Not to mention all of the tote bags I scored! Thanks to Ink + Wit, Ladies of Letterpress, Night Owl Paper Goods, Sapling Letterpress, Tallu-lah, and Tiselle, I'll be sporting some super cool totes around town!

More Stationery Show talk soon...

it's here {national stationery show}!

This weekend I am headed to New York for the most anticipated week of my whole year... The National Stationery Show! Last year was my first year and I've been counting down the days until going again. I just can't wait, it has become quite an obsession of mine over the past few weeks. I've been receiving a ton of really inspirational, exciting, and beautiful mail lately and I'll tell you, it's much better than receiving just bills. So fun!


I am so excited to see many of my favorite companies that we already work with including Smock, Wiley Valentine, Elum, the Found, Hello Lucky, Cavallini, and more + I am very excited to see a few favs that I haven't seen in awhile including BirdDog Press and a. favorite design. Not to mention all of the new companies that are on my list! Looks like I'll be one busy (and sociable) girl!

photos via linda + harriett, bluepoolroad, and girl of all work

Here is a little sneak peek at some things that I am super excited for... Linda + Harriett's 2011 calendar, new noteblocks from Crane & Co, coasters by Peggy Wong for Crane & Co, and some new office supply items from Girl of All Work. The list goes on and on and on... New York, here I come!

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Thank you Tracie for that nice little introduction!

and yes... she is right, I am very very excited about being the new owner of Broadway Paper. I am filled with many new ideas, hopes, and inspiration for the store. Some of which I hope to find at The National Stationery Show this weekend.

I'm headed to New York in a few hours and am more than excited to see just what is out there. I'm anxious to meet our current vendors and to meet some new vendors as well. I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone in person and finally putting faces to their names. And of course I can't wait to be in New York with some good old friends that I have not seen in years.

I have a plane to catch and I haven't finished packing. . . more soon.