I had another amazing day at the stationery show yesterday… I can’t even begin to tell you all the fabulous goodies I have found.  Let’s just say… double thick bakers twine in yummy shades had me in a true state of euphoria.  So, while I’m out finding new stationery to drool over… I’m posting a [...]

Here’s some yummy new products I found at the stationery show yesterday!  More pics to come tomorrow… Write more… Type less, Lauren

Yesterday, started the first day of the National Stationery Show in New York City.  Each year, thousands of us paper lovers head to the Javitz Center to surround ourselves with all things stationery.  It is my most anticipated time of year and I couldn’t be more excited.  Since, this week is full of long days, [...]

If you are in the New York area… you must run, not walk, over to West Elm on Broadway and visit the visual masterpiece of David Stark’s Pop Up Flower Shoppe!  If  you are able to go… I may hate you… so be prepared! Created for just a few short days, May 13th and 14th [...]

I can remember my senior prom like it was yesterday.  I had bought the most fabulous dress and was preparing for the biggest night of my life.  But soon my own personal tragedy occured and a mere two days before prom night, I found out another girl.. who shall remain nameless… had my very same [...]

Gift bags are for wussies!  Yeah, that’s right… I said it!  Why would you put a gift that you put time and thought into and throw it in a bag.  I for one, believe the wrapping makes the gift inside even more tantalizing?! I thought you might enjoy some of the spring lovelies we have [...]

When I say, I could drool over the work that comes out of the studios of Smock in Syracuse, New York… I mean I could actually physically salivate over their beautiful creations.  I’m talking about 2-ply paper, rounded corners, deep letterpress impressions, vibrant inks, eco-friendly bamboo paper, amazing design, patterned backs, custom liners… are you [...]

OK… here it goes.  My name is Lauren and I am a magazine and book hoarder. There is no need to be alarmed.  I assure you Primetime won’t be coming to my house to do a documentary on me…  I just can’t seem to let go of a “few” of my favorites.  Oh the rush [...]

Wit, style and grace exuded from the fabulous Coco Chanel… as if her blood pulsed with Chanel No.5 itself.  And while none of us can every replace her… we can only wish to somehow emulate her and be Separated at Birth! Write more… Type less, Lauren Pillow Broach Necklace Eieio Wrapping paper available at Rock [...]

I will never forget my purple ski jacket in the sixth grade.  It was my pride and joy… after all purple was my favorite color.  And since my mom cut my hair like a boy (yes mom, I’m still not over it… the man at the drugstore called me “son”)… it made me feel girlie [...]