Stationery from the States
July 13, 2012
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L2 Design Collective describes its new collection of journals as “a meeting of art and mind” – and it’s obvious why. These 8 inch x
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Stationery from the States
June 9, 2012
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One of the many interesting new exhibitors at the National Stationery Show in New York City last month was Wrapped LLC – a just-launched company
Stationery from the States
April 29, 2012
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Moustaches are a growing trend on stationery and gift products in the States. Perhaps it’s the whimsical, vintage look of these hirsute-themed items that makes
Stationery from the States
January 8, 2012
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Happy New Year from this side of the pond! After attending quite a few holiday celebrations last month, I still have partying on my mind
Stationery from the States
December 18, 2011
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I was intrigued by the name of this company – The Universe Knows – before I even looked at its product line. This is actually
Bill Abbott cartoons are great for humour cards
November 10, 2011
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We love these hilarious cartoons by New York-based illustrator Bill Abbott, whose work is available for license onto greetings products, giftware, magazines, newspapers and so
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