CARDS FROM CUPID

VALENTINE'S DAY CARD ROUND-UP:

Skips A Beat by Paperless Post*

Love Parade by Dear Hancock

You're The One by ASHKAHN 

Je T'aime by Parrott Design Studio

Amour by Pei Design

To My Valentine by Rifle Paper Co.

So Very Lovely by Anemone Press

Underwear Bear by Egg Press

Raspberry Love by Sugar Paper

Happy Valentine's Day by Quill & Fox

I'm So Glad We're A Thing by Emily McDowell

Hottie Hot Dog by Paperless Post*

You're Spec-tacular by Hello Small World

Perfect Match by Pei Design

Be Mine Heart by Sugar Paper

Blossom Heart Stationery by Sugar Paper

*Don't feel like spending any money on Valentines? No time for snail mail? 

You'll want to check out Paperless Post!

Parcel & Post

Preppy Anchor // Always You // Hello Lovey // Grateful // Hello Sunshine //
I'm Pretty Lucky // Yes // Swiss Dot // Bright Stars // Dream Big Darling

All of the Instagram, Twitter, and blog buzz surrounding the National Stationery Show in New York City (happening NOW), leaves me feeling rather giddy. I have dreams of going one day. I'm not sure how or why, but I want to wear a fancy name tag and excitedly meander from booth to booth in awe of all the gorgeous paper products. I want to get an inside glimpse of what's coming up in the world of stationery, and I want to tell the various vendors just how much I love and admire their work. I'm certain a NSS visit would resemble heaven. I imagine there would be colorful discussions regarding washi tape, our love of all things gold foil, and we'd share a good chuckle about the unfortunate misspelling of stationery. All of this paper-related chitchat would occur over snazzy cocktails, of course!

It's fun to daydream, but I don't have any intentions of EVER choosing a favorite paperie. These days, my go-to shops are Rifle Paper Co. and Sugar Paper. I seem to have a not-so-secret love affair with both stationery rock stars. Their paper goods leave me feeling hot and bothered. In case you were unaware, it's DEFINITELY possible to feel this way about card stock. And while it's not the first time I've raved about both companies on m' blog, I just couldn't keep Sugar Paper's latest batch of beautiful paper goods to myself. You'll want to check it out! It will make you feel like you've got an all-access pass to the National Stationery Show. Bring your own cocktail and scroll away!

P.S. It's not too late to enter the Gift Card Giveaway. For more info, click here.

Much-Love Monday

I'm sweet on Sugar Paper. There, I said it! My virtual shopping cart is brimming with note cards that make my heart swell with happiness. I can't get enough of the bright colors, cheerful fonts, and perfect gold details. Sometimes I catch myself daydreaming about what it might be like if I ever took the plunge and opened my own paperie? Or what it might be like if I ever designed a delightful line of correspondence? Oh, be still, my beating heart. It's fun to get caught up in a fabulous pipe dream, but since this pie in the sky isn't my reality, I will live vicariously through the team of creative geniuses at Sugar Paper. Take a gander at some of my favorites...

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In case you were wondering...

If I was so lucky to design my own line of note cards, it would definitely resemble one of these. And while I'm caught up in all the reverie, I'm absolutely certain I would carry each of Sugar Paper's notesets in my imaginary shoppe. Yes, my store would be so fancy, it would warrant the extra "e" in shoppe. It would also serve as a subtle, but friendly, reminder that stationery is spelled with an "e" at the end -- not an "a", which I see all too often. You're welcome for the impromptu PSA. Now commit the correct spelling to memory and skedaddle -- Sugar Paper's website awaits!

Happy Monday, dear readers!

Toodles,

ANF