12 days of holiday cheer: hey look {no. 10}

Hey Look is a talented design duo based in Helsinki. They have so very kindly offered several gorgeous free printables on their blog, just in time for trimming your Hanukkah and Christmas packages! Check out all of Hey Look's stylish printables here.

{all images via hey look}

12 days of holiday cheer: knot & bow {no. 9}

I'm all about the details of gift wrapping, you can so easily elevate a small gift with dazzling presentation - Knot & Bow is clearly of the same mind. Their shop offers a lovely assortment of supplies and embellishments. Knot & Bow was a featured Etsy seller this summer. I highly recommend reading the interview here, quite an inspiring evolution.

{all images via knot & bow}

12 days of holiday cheer: kate's papergoods {no. 8}

How clever are these chalkboard gift tags from Kate's Papergoods? I would love to embellish my holiday gifts with the large gold arrow tags! Also, digging Kate's two illustrated calendars, both feature color themed objects and would look great framed.

{all images via kate's papergoods}

12 days of holiday cheer: blackbird letterpress {no. 7}

{letterpress octopus perpetual calendar}

{letterpress collection: fox goes to the sea}

{one of a kind datebooks from the datebook project}

{letterpress collection: trip to the fair}

Blackbird Letterpress has the perfect gift offerings for the letterpress lover or bibliophile on your list. I love the idea of themed collections as a gift, such a great idea! The upcycled vintage book cover datebooks are a super awesome collaboration with Gutwrench Press. The pages inside are printed with both handset type and photopolymer plates - quite an undertaking, with stunning results.

{all images via blackbird letterpress}

12 days of holiday cheer: banquet workshop {no. 6}

I had the pleasure of meeting Kimberley in Chicago this weekend for some planning for our New York International Gift Fair debut next month. More on that soon! Kimberley mentioned seeing Banquet Atelier & Workshop's stunning holiday collection at McNally Jackson recently and I simply had to share them here on the blog. If you haven't found the perfect holiday card yet, these may be your solution. See the entire collection here.

{images via banquet workshop}

12 days of holiday cheer: jill k in la {no. 5}

{scratch and sniff gingerbread card}

{scratch and sniff egg nog card}

{snow globe card}

{christmas sweater card}

Jill K in LA totally had me at SCRATCH and SNIFF. Perhaps it's a childhood nostalgia thing, but I can't resist it - combined with her block prints it's pure magic. And if you're a fan of A Christmas Story, (fess up) check out her "Sexy Lady Leg" stocking.

{all images via jill k in la}

12 days of holiday cheer: kathryn whyte {no. 4}

Christine, C&C's Southern CA rep, sent me a link to Kathryn Whyte's website yesterday and I was quite pleased to become acquainted with her sweet shop. Her hand illustrated garland border has really captured my heart.

{images via kathryn whyte}

12 days of holiday cheer: greenwich letterpress {no. 3}

Why hello there, you sweet little stocking stuffers, you. Greenwich Letterpress has two new enamel pin designs to add to their collection. That teepee would like mighty fine on my lapel, Santa. Available in their shop right now.

{images via greenwich letterpress}

12 days of holiday cheer: ink + wit {no. 2}

{2012 "into the calm" letterpress calendar}

{blissful bear pencil holder}

{"be wellie" birch wall print}

I am always particularly smitten by Ink + Wit's calendars, this year is no exception. The imagery and color palette are perfection! And I've been fixated on that sweet bear pencil holder, such a good gift for any age. Ink + Wit's shop is currently packed with holiday treasures, I dare you to resist a peek...

{images via ink + wit}

12 days of holiday cheer: the paper thieves {no. 1}

{2012 crested shield calendar}

{whale key chain}

{elephant notebook}

My friend Stephanie from The Paper Thieves always offers the most unique calendars. This year she's upped the awesomeness ante with her adorable crest - I love this calendar so much! More great gift items to assist in crossing gift recipients off your list in her shop.

{photos via the paper thieves}

here, there and everywhere

{guest curating at cargoh}


{greeting card round-up for curbly}


{interview with small business maven, rena tom}

This last month I've had the honor of contributing to some fantastic websites. I was truly flabbergasted when Rena Tom of Rare Device fame, approached me for an interview. She's profiled some true design greats and I'm honored to have a place in the mix.

I've also had the distinct pleasure of contributing several holiday card round-ups for Curbly this year. I met Curbly's editor-in-chief, Chris Gardner, at Alt Summit and it's always such fun to put together some picks for them. The latest: '12 Stylish Modern Holiday Cards' is up now.

And today, my curated collection: 'Paper Goods Paradise' was posted on Cargoh. Are you selling your awesome goods on Cargoh yet? If not, you really ought to be! It's a fabulous site and there's plenty of room for more great design.

So, I think that's enough about me for a bit. Sorry to plaster my mug all over this post. HOLIDAZE posts to come next week!

creative crush: maemae paperie

Surely you've seen Mae Mae Paperie's super lovely (and limited edition) synchronized swimmers calendar? It's definitely in my top ten favorites 2012 calendars! I'm also digging their sweet animal cards and am always a sucker for a good address stamp. Mae Mae Paperie is offering 20% off all orders until 11/30, with the promo code: FALL2011 - don't delay.

{all images via mae mae paperie}