Trends

Seasonal Sketchbook: What’s Now?
In our domain, the big question is not so much, “What’s new?” as “What’s now?” Three of our favorite industry insiders shared a hint of th... READ MORE »

Greeting Card Compendium
[caption id="attachment_9377" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Greeting Card Association Old Tom Foolery Display[/caption] In this industry, the ce... READ MORE »

The Color Wheel: Serenity & Rose Quartz
2016 brings with it a U.S. presidential election, the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero and not just one Pantone Color of the Year, but two.... READ MORE »

The Well-Dressed Desk
A range of polished, professional accessories create workspaces with personality [caption id="attachment_8951" align="alignnone" width="600"] What... READ MORE »

In Bloom
Welcome 2016! Retail forecasts for the year are cautiously optimistic. Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook predicts that retail sales will be up 4.7 percen... READ MORE »

A Tone for the Times
This versatile purple is by turns passionate, complex and spiritual Once the favorite color of royalty, Deep Plum again resonates in 2016 for sever... READ MORE »

Snark is the New Black at NSS 2015
Greetings from The National Stationery Show! If I had a quarter for every swear word at this show, I'd be rich! Just kidding, no really, everyone is k... READ MORE »

The Personal Perspective
Individuality is key — but is shaped by today’s design trends When it comes to today’s consumer climate, no one wants to be thought of as part ... READ MORE »

10 Designers to Watch in 2015
Check out these stars on the rise, plus established players who continually surprise Gia Graham | Betsywhite Stationery, www.betsywhite.com Clea... READ MORE »

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
The results are in, and the winners of the fourth annual Stationery Trends Trendy Stationer of the Year have been determined. These awards recognize r... READ MORE »