{2010 national stationery show} focus on: pattern & prints

{postcards by two trick pony}

{cards by maginating}

{cards by kelp designs}

Striking patterns and prints from a few more of the talented designers that exhibited at the Stationery Show this year. One last post to come on the show!

{all images by crow and canary}

{2010 national stationery show} spotted in the wild: lions

{card by blue barnhouse}

{card by lead graffiti}

{card by pearl & marmalade}

{card by paper loop}

{card by night owl paper goods}

Perhaps it's because I'm a Leo, but I can't seem to help noticing lions on paper goods. Lions seem to be a strong theme for Father's Day too, which is just right around the corner.

{all images by crow and canary}

{2010 national stationery show} focus on: illustration

{cards by sycamore street press}




{cards by paperloop cards}



{cards illustrated by izak zenou for byrd & bleecker}

I'm constantly in awe of talented illustrators! I have many gifts, but sadly drawing just isn't one of them. Above are a few of the stand-out illustrated lines that I spotted in New York.


{image from red cap cards // carrie gifford}

{image from red cap cards // blanca gómez}

Red Cap Cards also features a bevvy of amazing illustrations. Carrie Gifford, illustrator extraordinaire and co-founder of Red Cap, just released some sweet new holiday cards to their collection. Additional new designs include illustrations from Blanca Gómez.

{all images by crow and canary, unless otherwise noted}

{2010 national stationery show} spotlight on: pacific nw designers

{cards & prints by hadley hutton // portland, or}




{cards by oblation papers & press // portland, or}




{cards & prints by old school stationers // portland, or}




{cards & prints by nadja design // seattle, wa}



{magnetic boards by three by three // seattle, wa}

I'm always excited to see some hometown heroes when away from the Northwest! Therefore, I couldn't help but dedicate a blog post to some of the amazing designers that made the long trek to New York to show off their lovely wares. I missed a handful of exhibitors, but wanted to be sure to give these Northwest designers a shout-out, as well:

Benjamin Paul // Seattle, WA
Enid Wilson Studio // Bellingham, WA
Egg Press // Portland, OR
Flying Wish Paper // Portland, OR
Ilee Papergoods // Seattle, WA
Studio Olivine // Portland, OR

{all images by crow and canary}

{2010 national stationery show} focus on: gift wrap

{gift wrap by avie designs}



{gift wrap by the life imagined}

{gift wrap by byrd & bleecker}

I must confess, I was much heavier on the chatting and not so much with the photos this year. I had an amazing time, only wish that I could have been two or maybe ten places at once...
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Here are a few additional favorites that I wish I had photographed while at the Stationery Show:

Chewing the Cud >>> Their fabric wraps are unique and totally eco-chic. {image via chewing the cud}


Smock Paper >>> Everyone's a fan of this luxe, did I mention double-sided, paper. Word on the street is that they're introducing gift boxes...
{image via smock paper}


Eieio >>> This company is known for their exquisite, modern wrap. Have you seen their new 18 sheet hanging collection yet?
{image via luxe paperie}


Sanna Annukka>>> The lovely and equally paper-crazed, Molly turned me on to this talented Finnish designer right before I left for NYC. I'm smitten. {image via nineteenseventythree}

{images by crow and canary, unless otherwise noted}

{2010 national stationery show} focus on: color

{notebooks, figurines & charms by ncwu}


{magnetic memos & arrow clips by susyjack*}

{cards by smudge ink}


{cards by just eleanor}


{canvas prints and cards by magic world of uti from antonia press}

I was really impressed by the use of color from so many of the designers at the show. These are just a sampling of the lines that caught my eye. More show scoop to come!

{all images by crow and canary}