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Fresh Picks: Flair & Function
These days, it is not enough to simply tip one’s hat to a trend. Instead, immerse yourself in the fanciful fun of it all. Take the simple design on ... READ MORE »
A Big Hand for SSD
[caption id="attachment_27865" align="alignright" width="194"] Photo courtesy of Sarah Sloboda.[/caption] How lucky are we to be entering a summer ... READ MORE »

A Summer of Connection
These warm-weather finds capture and preserve the very best of the season. The Summertime Blues The color of sun and sea instantly sets the stage fo... READ MORE »

A Mixed Bag
2026 has been a mass of contradictions. On the macro level, store closures and bankruptcies have dominated headlines. Closures include 400 Francescaâ€... READ MORE »
The GCA relationship with USPS is on the upswing
[caption id="attachment_31163" align="alignright" width="300"] The fourth annual Mothers’ Day Event on Capitol Hill was its most successful to date,... READ MORE »

Fresh Picks: Head in the Clouds
Pantone has named Cloud Dancer its color of 2026 — and has even accessorized it with lighter-than-air pastels: Ice Melt, Lemon Icing and Raindrops o... READ MORE »

2026 Summer Market Introductions
Atlanta Market Spotlight This famed market changed dates due to the FIFA World Cup, so these fabulous finds can be shopped and stocked earlier than u... READ MORE »

Here Comes the Sun(flower)
One of the many, many reasons I love trade shows and stationery fests is that I get to interact with my fellow paper nerds. Whether they own a store, ... READ MORE »

Springing Forward
A new season brings visual optimism and plenty of parental love. Mother’s Day This year, Mom will receive a big dose of dopamine on her annual car... READ MORE »

The Smartest Splurges
What is a luxury? These days, that answer differs depending on various sociological factors. “While the affluent wealthy continue to indulge in luxu... READ MORE »











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