Yesterday was a fabulous day to spend time in New York City with a girlfriend doing what any girl would die for…look at paper of course! We had a ball admiring not only the known creativity behind the stationery designs. But who knew there were hidden architects in them too. The National Stationery Show was all I hoped it would be and more. I had a ball meeting up with PJ and CT and being surrounded by amazing talented people. If you ever have a chance to go for at least one day, it is worthwhile. Perhaps next year I will be blogging about my booth!
Fugu Fugu Press is a husband and wife team who specializes in letterpress greeting cards. Their booth was really eye catching: simple, modern, with a European touch. Quite jealous they have more than 1 letterpress machine. Simply the nicest and cutest couple there.
Fugu Fugu’s line consists of birthday, congrats, holiday, and more. Each card is printed on recycled paper and dressed with soy-based ink. You currently can find them online or in a retail shop near you.
Twig & Fig had by far the most outstanding, original, beautiful invitations I have ever seen. From the wedding invitation printed on a mini chalkboard to a bar mitzvah invitation adorned with faux wood. We really did sit and go through each book with our jaws open (promise no drool fell). Stunning work! And a stunning display as well. The picture above does not do it justice but the time it took to create it is much appreciated.
NSS Booth #1435
Gilah Press was another display that was worth drooling over. I had the pleasure of meeting these fabulous women and getting to know them better and what they do. Simply stunning workmanship.
NSS Booth #2159
Dabney Lee was a the place to be. Couldn’t even squeeze in to get a better shot.
NSS Booth #1835
Loop was a nice soothing booth displaying stationery and wrapping paper and they just started to delve into fabrics. If they ever come out with a line of canvas stretched prints, I would be first in line. The amazing story behind some of their drawings begins with an alternative note sent to her mom. Elissa sent a drawing to her mother which in turn her mother made some revisions and sent it back. This back and forth went on for years and the final product was a beautifully crafted drawing. To see the respectful interaction between mother and daughter is inspiring in which I hope to share with my daughter one day.
NSS Booth #1735
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Last, but certainly not least, I’d like to share Sycamore Street Press. Another gorgeous letterpress company that offers sweet prints for babies nurseries, which I actually featured back in January, note + greeting cards, and more. A gorgeous display to boot.
Here’s a list of some other booths we visited:
Kelp Designs
Inviting Company
Old Tom Foolery
Two Trick Pony
Sugar Paper
Elum
Carta Inc.
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Thanks for sharing these booth pix. The clever display ideas are so inspiring. Aching to be there!
beautiful! I think I’d love seeing the creative displays just as much as the paper!
yey- great review of your day… all looks fabulous!