In Italian, Bella Figura means "beautiful impression," the perfect name for an artisan letterpress shop that creates the most exquisite wedding invitations and baby announcements. Our favorites include the Circolo 2, a geometric burst of red and grey dots and the Circus Baby which features an adorable train of animals. Founders Debbie Urbanski and Harold Kyle had a love for letterpress ...

Nature lovers will swoon over Joy by Mel Lim, an Asian inspired stationery brand with adorable note cards, invitations and wrapping paper. Founded by award winning graphic designer Mel Lim, the conscientious company makes every effort to select materials and production processes that are eco-friendly. Greeting cards contain 30% post consumer fibers. Wrapping paper is printed with soy based ...

From gallery openings to birthday bashes to charity benefits, 24-hour party people are being invited to stylish events of all kinds via pingg. With its modern graphics, cutting edge delivery system and clean interface (devoid of annoying ads), pingg has quickly become the online invitation of choice for design conscious event planners and chic hosts all over the world. While Emily Post may dictate that a handwritten printed ...

It's all about first impressions. For Lisa Hoffman, Founder and Creative Director of Ceci New York, the first step to planning a wedding is to create a memorable invitation that sets the tone for the entire event. Known for her custom designed wedding stationery, Hoffman spends a lot of time getting to know her clients before she begins her design process. We sat down with ...

If you are the type that judges a gift by its wrapping, then LuxePaperie is the shop for you. The online retailer carries a wonderful selection of gift wrap that is as charming as your favorite letterpress stationery. Bold geometric prints from designer brands including Jack & Lulu, Hello! Lucky and Snow & Graham look much more Marimekko than ...

Ever feel like your holiday “to do” list is longer that St. Nick’s? Forget about the stacks of tips to handout and the posh cocktail parties to attend, as a parent, it’s all about your annual family holiday card. Every year, the pressure mounts to find the cutest, sweetest, most captivating photo of your babes for this seasonal ritual. Just don’t let ...

Monogrammed stationery is a nice touch but how many people can say that they have a signature seal? For marking note cards, envelopes, books and invitations, personalized seals make original gifts for those who enjoy sending correspondence. I found an amazing seal on the ...

There is a Japanese proverb that says, One written word is worth a thousand pieces of gold. A handwritten card may seem to be an antiquated way to correspond in these digital times but, there is still something special about sending and receiving a note on beautiful paper. Stationery conveys ...

In my industry, every social occasion is an opportunity to sign new business. You have as much of a chance to make an impression on a potential client at a cocktail party as in a boardroom. As a result, "working the room" can sometimes feel like a military mission of reconnaissance. And, the intel? A stack of business cards ...