Features
From the Editor: The Paper Remains
As I write this, our community’s annual springtime meet-up, *Noted, just wound down. Like the National Stationery Show before it, this year’s even... READ MORE »
Spotlight Awards Voices: 2024 honorees share lessons, insights
Early this year, we introduced you to 12 incredible visionaries in gift and stationery, including retailers, manufacturers, designers, sales managers ... READ MORE »
GCA Report reveal flawed USPS data practices
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) recently release a report in partnership with the Association for Postal Commerce that provides critical insight i... READ MORE »
Makers of Color
By diversifying your product mix, you speak to every last customer in the shop! 1. Grocery List Notepad. June Paper Market. Faire. 2. Wi... READ MORE »
Desk Game Strong
Elevate the workspace — aka “the stationery room” — with these exquisite details. 1. The Handheld Collection is of recycled glass alumi... READ MORE »
The Sixth Sense
This April 17 and 18, the can't-miss spring stationary event put on by the Greeting Card Association will come to vibrant life in its sixth iteration ... READ MORE »
From the Editor: There’s a Card for That
[caption id="attachment_27865" align="alignright" width="253"] Photo courtesy of Sarah Sloboda.[/caption] Frankly, I’m not sure how it’s spring... READ MORE »
The Art of It All: A Maine maker builds her brand on her own terms
In the gift and stationery space, the 21st century is all about redefining once-established roles. These days, retailers commonly release branded merc... READ MORE »
FOMO No More: A *Noted+Gifted 2024 Recap
While I don’t believe there is an actual limit to the design trends discerned at *Noted+Gifted in San Francisco, I certainly had a ton of fun trying... READ MORE »
The Urge to Splurge: When luxury spending slides, details and experiences assume center stage
The personal luxury market's wild ride, rising almost 30% between 2019 and 2023, is apparently over. Bain and Company reported that while its $301 bil... READ MORE »
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