What new products are you bringing to New York?
We are debuting a sample studio sample book that design studios can purchase to use as a tool to work with clients in designing custom invitations and projects. It contains samples of each of the bulk papers…color and size so it’s a perfect inspirational and practical sales tool. We also show some printed samples we created to help get the ink flowing on the drawing board.


Tell us how you came up with your new collection. What inspired the new collection?
I’ve always been inspired by botanical and Audubon prints. Our new collection (which we premiered at NSS) is our first Holiday card line. The designs are inspired by botanical prints and they are juxtaposed on ornate backgrounds that are multi-layered patterns. It’s a great contrast and my fave is the peacock design.

What are you most looking forward to at the event?
Seeing clients and getting a pulse on the market. I also own a stationery shop so I am really excited to be able to spend a few days as a buyer. The last few shows I’ve been exhibiting so my buying hours were more limited. Can’t wait to pound the pavement!



What do you predict will be big for the holidays this year? (i.e. a great gift idea or two...)
Smaller items that are thoughtful and creative. Handmade gifts will really come to the forefront and I think that personalized items will also do well; personalized stationery, initial notes and the like.

Any tips for first time NYC visitors?
The subway is THE fastest way around town. Contrary to what you may have been told- it’s pretty safe and gets you from Point A to Point B – fast and cheap!