More beauties from our mailbox…
Above from:Grey Moggie Press, BT Elements, Katherine Watson, Kate & Birdie Paper Co. and Paper Lovely
Above from:9th Letterpress, Sugar Paper, The Social Type and the Paper Club
Above from: Lemon Drop Papers, Puddleduck Paper Co., Iron Curtain Press, Shed Letterpress and Gold Teeth Brooklyn
Photos by Urbanic
I was going to post this one tomorrow, but just couldn’t wait, so here’s batch # 2 of some of the invitations we’ve received from the National Stationery Show this year.
above from: fig. 2, meant to be sent, farewell paperie, beautiful paper, parrott design, lady fingers, amemone press, and legion paper
above from: pinterette press, rifle paper co, paper plane and ladyfingers letterpress
{photos by urbanic}
Every year, about the second week in May we get an influx of the best mail ever delivered to Urbanic. It’s an explosion of creativity from some of the best stationery designers across the country inviting us to visit them at the National Stationery Show. The trade show takes place once a year in NYC and is a showcase of the latest in all things paper and stationery related. I’ve made it a little tradition to post pictures of the mail we get every year. I’ll be posting pics the rest of this week, up until our departure for the show. For today, here are some blue-toned beauties.
invitations above by : thimble letterpress, wild ink press, belle & union, tutta lou / orange twist, and ink meets paper
{photos by Urbanic}
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m dedicating this post to my mom, Olga Tantaros. She is beautiful, gracious, and so lovely inside – that if you were to meet her she would most likely shake your hand with both of hers. Her sheets are always folded to perfection and she believes dinner should be had every night with a proper table setting. Although she doesn’t love to cook, she has done it for us for as long as I can remember. My two sisters and I are the light of her life. She’s been invested in us since the time we were born and been by our sides through every endeavor, victory and hardship. She’s believed and supported Urbanic from when it was just a little card line made in my living room, and is still front row when it comes to all that is happening with our shop. In fact, I’m guessing she’s reading this post right now, since she subscribed to the blog. Any type-os’ mom?
Thanks for being such a good role model of motherhood for me. love you.
*Aud
Florentine Frames by Cavallini & Co.
above : Rifle Paper Co. wrapping papers + Rocket Ink cards
I wanted our Mother’s Day window at Urbanic to be extra special this year since my mom is flying in from Philadelphia to visit us. I had a paper mache initial on my desk that we had used as a tester in another project and I kept staring at it thinking I wanted to fill it with something. Then it hit me … blooms! It worked out so pretty for our shop window, but would also be an amazing gift to give as a monogram desk accent or wall hanging for the special moms and mom-friends in your life.
Here’s how you make it.
What You Need :
☐ paper mache letters (there are 8″ and 12″)
☐ exacto knife
☐ floral foam
☐ glue gun
☐ wire cutters or strong scissors
☐ silk flowers
How To Make :
1] Using an exacto knife, cut off the front of the letters and hollow out carefully.
2] Cut floral foam into shapes that fit letter and secure with glue
3] Trim the silk blooms off, leaving a short stem, and position into the foam. You can reinforce with glue, if necessary.
4] Arrange happily!
Above: Our store window!
XO *A
Photos by Urbanic
Find the perfect gift at Urbanic for the Mothers in your life!
All products are available in our store, and many are featured in the Pop-Up Shop.
TRAVELER – Herb Lester maps / Maptote pouch / Baggu stripe bag
HOME CHEF – Mrs. Lilien cocktail book / Sugar Paper market list / Rifle Co. recipe cards
ORGANIZED – One Day at a Time pads / Notes / Russel & Hazel keychain
STYLISH – My Mom Style Icon book / Bellocq tea / Soap & Paper perfume
MOM-TO-BE – “soon to be” card / Pearhead wood frame / One Line a Day memory book
WRITER – Uppercase magazine / Russel & Hazel pencil holder / Liberty Floral noteset
In nearly two weeks, Moms everywhere will be celebrated. Let it begin with a thoughtful card from you to her! We are continually adding fun favorites to the Pop-Up Shop; Many many more are stocked at the Store.
Due to our love of numbers, thought we’d put together a Perfect Gift for those who love them, too. This witty card pairs perfectly with this screen printed find for the kitchen.
29 (Again) Birthday Card + Numbers Tea Towel = the Perfect Gift
Give yourself a pat on the back for getting those taxes done!
1. & 2. eggpress birthday cards
3. number magnets
4. special delivery tags
5.patterned pens
6. pie graph sticky notes
7. notes & pencilcase set-
8. pencils notepad
9. brass ruler
With spring comes fresh colors, especially in the Urbanic Bridal Lounge. While we’re in the middle of some serious Mint Love this week, today we feature invitations by Bella Figura from their Viceroy collection.
Mint and gold never looked so good.
It’s springtime and I love the transition of color around the shop – things are feeling fresh and light again! I couldn’t help but notice this perfectly paired wrap and ribbon. As if the pink ombré isn’t amazing enough, the paper is reversible with mint green on the flip side! Sooooo good with Italian cotton ribbon. A match made for pretty pastel gifting!
{ribbon by Carta Inc. + wrap by Rifle Paper Goods}
It’s been one year since our family trip to Paris . . . . .
I’m so happy to be finally blogging about it (and re-living it). We stayed in a darling apartment in the 7th right by the Eiffel tower and could actually see it from our window!
We stayed for 2 weeks and spent most of our days adventuring around town – seeing sites, hopping on carousels and digesting the beauty and rich culture of the city.
Love locks on the Pont des Arts
The metro got us everywhere. Definitely not easy with the two boys, but the kid-stand on our stroller was a lifesaver, enabling us to get down all of the narrow streets without taking up too much room.
We ate as many baguettes, croissants and baked treats as humanly possible.
Rue Cler - Our daily morning go-to spot for produce and groceries
Flower stand in Ile Saint Louis + Hanging floral display at Merci
We discovered marionette theaters, lovely parks, book shops, patisseries and boutiques – lots of boutiques! Being that we are shop owners, this was beyond inspiring.
Night in the City of Light
Our days were packed with exploration. At night during our walk home from the metro, we’d look up to see the Eiffel Tower sparkling above us on the top of the hour. It topped off each day with the very magic that started it. I literally have goosebumps right now remembering how special this was for all of us.
Joshua made a little video of our treks in the city for our family.
(Since videos don’t show up in the subscription feed, click this link to see it.)
P.S. If you are thinking of planning your own trip to Paris, I would highly recommend heading over to the Oh Happy Day blog to get some great tips.
{all photos by Parcel Post}
Urbanic is hosting a Calligraphy Workshop on April 21st with the talented Molly Suber Thorpe of Plurabelle. Space is limited so if you’re aching to learn this beautiful art form, get your ticket now.
Remember when we hosted the party for ‘The New Fashioned Wedding‘ book release for our friends over at Bash,Please? Well the event was AHH-Mazing! I’m so glad to finally be getting a chance to do a recap of it on the blog. Joshua (Ferris Wheel Films) also makes creative short videos. He put together this little featurette of the event which captured it perfectly. For those of you in the email feed, sometimes the videos don’t show up so you can click this link to see it.
Video : Ferris Wheel Films / Photos : Sorella Muse Photography / Glassware : Casa de Perrin / Drinks : Pharmacie / Snacks: Whoa Nelly / Mini-Pies : Simplethings / Florals : Brown Paper Design / Frill: Geronimo / Furniture : Yeah! Rentals
Next Thursday we have silhouette artist Karl Johnson joining us at the shop to cut custom silhouettes! These spots usually book up pretty fast, so call us to set your appointment ASAP. Papercuts only take a few minutes so feel free to bring in your little ones, a pet, or your own profile. These are SUCH great gifts for Mother’s Day. Thursday April 4th from 11am-8pm.
