Two Trick Pony: Stationery & Notecards

Phew! At long last, we have returned (and recovered!) from New York City. The National Stationery Show was an absolute blast. It was great to see some familiar faces from last year and to meet some new folks for the first time. Plus, it was easier for the ponies to be more excited than nervous, since we had a better idea of what to expect…having been around the track once before.

I was really impressed with so many exhibitors this year. Last year, I was so overwhelmed by the whole circus that I had a hard time singling out exceptional booths. This year I was less overwhelmed, but I STILL had a hard time because so much of the work was outta sight. It’s an amazing feeling to be a part of such an incredibly talented and supportive industry.

Our promotion with Hello! Lucky and Chronicle was a big hit - lots of people came by to get their stamps (which spelled out “Lucky You” - so cute!) and I can’t wait to find out who won. The Small Studios Collaboration was also a success…we gave away almost all of our books, and everyone was delighted with the finished product. Nice work, Small Studios! We were also lucky enough to meet the unbelievably charming Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge. This woman is an absolute peach. I wanted to spend the rest of the day with her, discussing her celebrity sightings at ICFF! She was kind enough to include us in her Stationery Show coverage here…thanks again, Grace!

Over the next week, Laurie and I are going to share some pictures from some of our favorite booths, followed by posts about our new retailers (and our old retailers, too). Stay tuned!

Carrie Pony