Jack & Lulu

I have never considered myself easily starstruck.  As a matter of fact, I would find it difficult to name even one celebrity that I would fall over myself to meet in person.  And I watch a lot  of television :) Having the honor of meeting Jack and Lulu's Designer, Julie Murphy, at last month's Stationery show in NYC was more than a pleasure. I must admit that shaking the hand of the woman who's designs I have used as a guide for  countless items and trend boards over the years made me a little giddy.  The Jack and Lulu booth at the National Stationery show was definitely one of 2011's highlights for me.  Seriously, pink Westie stationery? Was she reading my mind?!!!

Jack and Lulu

Susy Jack

I am just now getting around to my notes on highlights from the New York Stationery show last month, which was amazing as always. Anyone that knows me knows my unnatural love of office supplies and Susy Jack delivered again this year. As I had to put away my fabulous calendar from last year (that ended on May 31st) a Susy Jack order is definitely on my priority list!! I also had the pleasure of meeting Susan Connor, the Principal and Designer of this beautiful line and was so thrilled to find that she is just as darling in person as her creations!

Susy Jack Contemporary Paper

Party Goods as Art

After an inspiring afternoon at the Andy Warhol exhibit, I am blown away by how simple and successful his ideas were.  It is said that Mr. Warhol is most famous for blurring the lines between high and low art, between expensive items and affordable everyday goods.  His theories are applicable to my line of business in numerous ways... without realizing it, I have been striving to blur the line between home entertaining and high end party planning for years!  But isn't that what consumers want?  Beautiful and inexpensive things that remind them of what they see on television.  At the same time, if an item is designed cleverly, it can be coveted by consumers of all demographics.

What day is it?

I stumbled across the most fantastic calendar ever on the M STETSON Design blog. Its an ABR designed Dayboard that allows its user to organize their entire year how they imagine time to be. It is customizable from size, grouping and color. It is beautiful - I just haven't figured out how to purchase one...

www.abrproduccion.com
www.stokkeaustad.com

More Party Goods as Art

Its always great to be inspired by inexpensive paper goods styled in a lavish manner. I have never seen honeycombs or balloons look so posh.

Frazier & Wing

Again, with the party goods. But these are actually saleable - not just pretty pictures.

Frazier & Wing

More Party Goods as Art

These you can buy at Dolci Odille on Etsy - they're so beautiful.

Orchids Invitations

I just adore these orchid invitations from the Stylemepretty Blog.

Letterpress

There is honestly nothing more classically beautiful than a piece of letterpress paper - especially if it is done well. These are done by Elum Designs at www.elum.com, I love all their custom letterpress options and check out their website often. Though I have to say it because this is my blog... the girl at their booth at the National Stationary show in New York this year acted like an idiot.