introducing: shhh my darling

I was very pleased to receive an introductory email from Jenny and Gra of SHHH MY DARLING this week. A young Italian creative duo based in Italy, offering unique stationery and gorgeous custom suites. These two are definitely a pair to keep your eyes on, they aren't currently selling in the US, but I suspect that won't be the case for long!

I'm also quite excited to begin C&C's 4th annual National Stationery Show coverage beginning in May. This year I'll not only be blogging about the show, but also exhibiting with my rep group - I'm exhausted just thinking about it! Luckily, my crazy awesome friend, Amy Ferguson of Old Sweet Song, will be helping out on the blogging front. A more formal introduction of Amy to follow, but I just wanted to reassure you that you won't be missing out on all the usual May paper goodness you may have come to expect.

{images via shhh my darling}

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: illustration

{original illustrations by foxtail press}


{cards by the nic studio}


{postcards by screech owl design}


{card by pie bird press}


{cards by whigby}

An array of talented illustrators at the National Stationery Show, as always. I love seeing original work from the minds of creatives. I was particularly pleased to spot Foxtail Press again, this line was a favorite debut from the 2010 show.

{all photos 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}