The adhesive for Post-its ® was invented in 1968 by a research scientist for 3M. It was a quirky substance and deemed unusable. Years later another research scientist got stuck on the ideaof the semi permanent adhesive and gave new life to the product. After a brief stint as hymnal book markers, the first blocks of notes partially coated with the tacky adhesive were tested in 1977. The rest is...
It's Spring (finally!!) and cherry blossom season is upon us. As the flowers bloom on the trees Spring is all around us inside the shop as well.
So pretty!! Cherry blossoms and textile inspired mini florals have always been popular, rather classic in fact. But the last few years these blossoms have branched out and really bloomed.
We're featuring a recent release from Anna Griffin - pretty note...
Just arrived...these new Post-it® style sticky notes from Cavallini. Great vintage images of Paris and fine feathery friends. So convenient and tres chic. Perfect as a reminder note to self or pop one on a memo to add a personal touch- beats an email any day!Photos by Cavalini & Co.
Back in the day- a proper wedding invitation was always black engraving on ecru cardstock. And if you wanted to step it up a notch- black engraving on white stock. While times have indeed changed and almost anything goes when it comes to color driven invites- the classic color combo is making a comeback. Black says drama like no other color- and paired with a crisp white- it can tone even the...
People really do still write letters. Tens of thousands of them, in fact. Daily. Who's the lucky recipient? Our very own Barack Obama, of course! A fascinating NY Times article chronicled the day to day activities of the White House Office of Correspondence.Of the thousands received, a hundred per day make the first cut and a mere ten letters actually make it to the desk of the President each...
