I know I just wrote about the fantastic illuminated manuscript exhibit at The Met last week, but my mind is still on the incredible work in that show. I’ve been poring over the accompanying book (which my mom & dad were sweet enough to get me!) an the museum’s blog for the show, and I’m …
Charlotte and I just spent a lovely early afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the sun, and now we’re ready to show off the new cards, albums, and journals using the newest Japanese papers! They are done and up in the shop! Letterpress cards with handwritten text and a square of Japanese paper set …
Charles Mingus quotation printed on translucent vellum in black ink with hand set wood type This is a favorite quotation of mine, and was one of the first pieces of text I ever letterpress printed. Also, it’s just a good thing to remember, no matter what you’re doing. P.S. I just have 5 of these …
It seems like everyone I know has had at least one day this week that just stunk. It’s early February, it’s grey, it’s cold and, as one of our good friends in Iowa likes to say, it’s the “bottom of winter”. We’re doing our best to fight off the February malaise with bright colors, a …
Someone almost has birth announcements! Please tell me there’s some sort of grace period when you print your own announcements. There are still photos to adhere, but I’m very happy with how those colors look! Really, she’s only (!) 4 months old…4 months isn’t *that* long, right?!? Mixing ink Lunchtime reading with Sophie Like I …
