Archive for the ‘Stationery + Invitations’ Category
January 27, 2010
In this digital age filled with instant texts and tweets, a beautifully handwritten note sent via snail mail is to be cherished. To express your love and adoration this Valentine's Day,
Neither Snow is offering one-of-kind calligraphed letters with vintage postage for your special someone. The stamp combinations are selected for their ...
November 30, 2009
Holiday hostesses looking to make a sophisticated impression on their loved ones and party guests should make the mad dash to
Mr. Boddington's Studio to pick up some of their exquisite seasonal cards and invitations.
Boxed holiday cards come in a variety of charming designs letterpressed on heavy eggshell ...
September 17, 2009
Who says pop-up drawings are just for kids? These exquisite laser-cut cards and place mats by artist
Lian Ng are inspired by children's books but definitely have a place at the adult table.
Made from recycled paper, the folded cards ($4.50 each) are 4.25" x 5.5" and come blank on the inside with a matching envelope in either white ...
August 24, 2009
Celebrity shutterbug
Patrick McMullan has chronicled the social scene's most fashionable and fabulous since the decadent days of Studio 54 leading some to comment, "It's not a party if Patrick isn't here!"
While it might be tough to get the world's most famous society and nightlife photographer to attend your next ...
August 10, 2009
It seems that all of us are crazy for sample sales and, if you love letterpress stationery, this one should definitely not be missed.
Bella Figura, one of our favorite stationers (who produces exquisite and eco-friendly invitations), is hosting an online sale of their design samples starting today. All proceeds from the ...
July 30, 2009
As any social butterfly will tell you, sometimes the most memorable evenings come out of accepting a last minute invitation. But, attending a spontaneous dinner party or cocktail soiree will leave you little time to wrap a hostess gift, let alone find an appropriate card.
Sesame Letterpress offers a charming solution to this ...
December 19, 2008
There are some luxuries that may seem extravagant but a beautiful letterpress note card can be an elegant addition to everyday life.
CECI New York Social Stationery is a new collection of high-end boxed stationery by celebrated designer and artist
Lisa Hoffman, who is best known for her exquisite bespoke wedding invitations that have been featured in
New York Magazine and
Brides.
The new collection ...
August 26, 2008
Guest blogger Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York shares her expert tips on how to handle the modern day R.S.V.P. Having created incredible bespoke invitations for sophisticated brides, corporate clients and A-list celebrities such as Katherine Heigl, Diddy and Billy Crystal, Hoffman reviews the proper etiquette for responding to your gracious host.
Let's face it...somehow we always find time to procrastinate on the things ...
August 14, 2008
Guest blogger Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York shares her expert tips on how to handle the modern day R.S.V.P. Having created incredible bespoke invitations for sophisticated brides, corporate clients and A-list celebrities such as Katherine Heigl, Diddy and Billy Crystal, Hoffman reviews the proper etiquette for responding to your gracious host.
Whether it's a wedding, a dinner party get together or a fabulous gala, when you receive an invitation ...
July 15, 2008
In this lighting fast digital age, handcrafted paper products that are printed on a heavy cast iron press may seem like a dying art. Lucky for us, the folks at
Smock are keeping the tradition of letterpress alive with their beautiful and original invitations and announcements.
Housed in an old factory in upstate New York, the Smock print shop may do ...
April 29, 2008
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 ...
April 18, 2008
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 ...
April 3, 2008
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 ...
March 24, 2008
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 ...
January 25, 2008
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 ...
December 5, 2007
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 ...
April 12, 2007
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 ...
March 26, 2007
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 ...
March 7, 2007
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 ...
