May 24, 2011

Stationery Show 2011 {Business Perspective}

Well I now come to you with some stationery show coverage from a business owner perspective... This is how the show always begins...we arrive to our booth and it looks like a pile of boxes and...well, stuff. Emily always spearheads this enormous task...with a ton of hard work...voila! A beautiful booth emerges. Here is a little peek into what our booth looks like in full swing. It's so amazing when the booth fills with buyers, new and old. It's fun...READ MORE

May 23, 2011

Mom Monday {NSS a mom perspective}

The first of my Stationery Show coverage comes to you from a mom's perspective. This was my first show as a mother, and with Piper in tow, I was challenged mentally, professionally, on all levels really. This was one of my hardest weeks as a working mom. I think what really got me through was meeting so many other working moms at the show that were feeling exactly what I was feeling, or dealing with some of the very same challenges I was. It was so...READ MORE

May 6, 2011

National Stationery Show Sneak Peek

Sshhhhh...here is the first peek at some of the fresh designs we are releasing next week at the National Stationery Show! I was so excited I couldn't resist showing you a little teaser...let me know what you guys think!? If you are attending the show don't forget to stop by and say hi! Booth...READ MORE

May 24, 2010

NYC Eats part 2

We have had a tradition since our first time exhibiting at the stationery show 5 years ago, which is to have dinner at Mario Batali's pizza place, Otto. This year was no exception. Again I had to take some photos of the fabulous business card Kristin brought back for me. The rest of the photos are via Otto's website. Above are some of the photos Kristen took. How I am wishing I was there right now! They ate a variety of pizzas with the standout...READ MORE

May 21, 2010

NYC Eats part 1

Here is the beginning of the stationery show adventures of Wiley Valentine this year. Although super sad I was unable travel this year, as you are about to see, the rest of the Wiley Valentine team did me proud! Above is the fabulous DBGB Kitchen and Bar which quickly became a new favorite among the office. The decor is so unique and amazing as you can see from the photos above (photos via DBGB website). The shelves surrounding the dining room are...READ MORE